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Bihar UPSC Aspirant Takes Up Residence in Delhi Library Amid Housing Crunch
✍️ indianexpress.com
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 07:02 PM
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A UPSC candidate from Bihar, unable to find accommodation in Delhi, is living inside a city library and surviving on a single daily meal.
A candidate from Bihar preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination has resorted to staying inside a Delhi public library after failing to secure affordable housing in the capital. The aspirant spends the day studying among the stacks and uses the library’s facilities for both shelter and preparation.
According to reports, the individual manages on just one meal a day, highlighting the financial strain faced by many aspirants who relocate to Delhi for intensive coaching and access to resources. The library’s open‑hour policy allows the candidate to remain on the premises throughout the day, though overnight stay is not officially sanctioned.
The situation underscores broader concerns about the lack of affordable accommodation for students and exam takers in metropolitan areas, prompting calls for targeted support from educational institutions and government bodies.
Authorities of the library have not commented on any formal arrangement, but the aspirant continues to rely on the public space as a makeshift residence while pursuing the competitive exam.
The story reflects the lengths to which aspirants go in pursuit of a civil service career, often navigating severe logistical and economic challenges.
According to reports, the individual manages on just one meal a day, highlighting the financial strain faced by many aspirants who relocate to Delhi for intensive coaching and access to resources. The library’s open‑hour policy allows the candidate to remain on the premises throughout the day, though overnight stay is not officially sanctioned.
The situation underscores broader concerns about the lack of affordable accommodation for students and exam takers in metropolitan areas, prompting calls for targeted support from educational institutions and government bodies.
Authorities of the library have not commented on any formal arrangement, but the aspirant continues to rely on the public space as a makeshift residence while pursuing the competitive exam.
The story reflects the lengths to which aspirants go in pursuit of a civil service career, often navigating severe logistical and economic challenges.