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IIT graduate and Netherlands employee Dev Prabhakar Singh Tomar ranks AIR 629 in UPSC
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🗓 03 Oct 2026, 01:17 PM
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Dev Prabhakar Singh Tomar, a grandson of a Chambal outlaw, cleared the UPSC exam with an all‑India rank of 629, adding to his IIT education and overseas job experience.
Dev Prabhakar Singh Tomar, whose family background includes a notorious Chambal outlaw, has emerged as a notable achiever in the civil services arena. The IIT‑educated candidate secured an all‑India rank of 629 in the recent Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination, a result that underscores his academic versatility.
Tomar’s journey includes completing an engineering degree from the Indian Institutes of Technology and subsequently taking up a professional role in the Netherlands. Balancing a demanding overseas job with rigorous UPSC preparation, he managed to clear the highly competitive exam on his first attempt.
His performance has drawn attention both for the stark contrast between his lineage and his scholarly pursuits, and for the growing trend of Indian graduates leveraging international exposure while aiming for top government positions. The UPSC result positions Tomar for selection into prestigious civil services, where he is expected to contribute his technical and global experience.
Observers note that Tomar’s achievement may inspire other young Indians from unconventional backgrounds to pursue higher education and public service simultaneously.
Tomar’s journey includes completing an engineering degree from the Indian Institutes of Technology and subsequently taking up a professional role in the Netherlands. Balancing a demanding overseas job with rigorous UPSC preparation, he managed to clear the highly competitive exam on his first attempt.
His performance has drawn attention both for the stark contrast between his lineage and his scholarly pursuits, and for the growing trend of Indian graduates leveraging international exposure while aiming for top government positions. The UPSC result positions Tomar for selection into prestigious civil services, where he is expected to contribute his technical and global experience.
Observers note that Tomar’s achievement may inspire other young Indians from unconventional backgrounds to pursue higher education and public service simultaneously.