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IIT Bombay Topper Declines Rs 18 Lakh Job to Pursue UPSC, Heads to KBC 18 with Rs 1 Cr Question
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 10:17 PM
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The IIT Bombay rank‑holder has turned down a lucrative Rs 18 lakh offer to focus on preparing for the civil services exam and will appear on KBC season 18 with a ₹1 crore question.
A top performer from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has rejected a job offer worth Rs 18 lakh, opting instead to dedicate his time to preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations. The decision underscores his long‑term ambition to join the civil services rather than pursue a high‑paying corporate role.
The student’s next public appearance will be on the popular television quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) season 18, where he is slated to face a question carrying a prize of Rs 1 crore. His participation has drawn attention both for his academic credentials and the high‑stakes nature of the upcoming question.
Sources close to the individual confirm that the job offer came from a reputable firm in the private sector, but the candidate chose to prioritize his UPSC preparation, viewing it as a more meaningful career path. The move reflects a growing trend among elite engineering graduates who are turning toward public service.
The KBC episode is expected to air in the coming weeks, providing a platform for the IIT Bombay topper to showcase his knowledge beyond engineering, while also testing his composure under the pressure of a crore‑rupee question.
The student’s next public appearance will be on the popular television quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) season 18, where he is slated to face a question carrying a prize of Rs 1 crore. His participation has drawn attention both for his academic credentials and the high‑stakes nature of the upcoming question.
Sources close to the individual confirm that the job offer came from a reputable firm in the private sector, but the candidate chose to prioritize his UPSC preparation, viewing it as a more meaningful career path. The move reflects a growing trend among elite engineering graduates who are turning toward public service.
The KBC episode is expected to air in the coming weeks, providing a platform for the IIT Bombay topper to showcase his knowledge beyond engineering, while also testing his composure under the pressure of a crore‑rupee question.