Published 23:32 IST, January 29th 2020

Bangalore bus conductor aces UPSC mains, all set to appear for interview

A 29-year-old bus conductor with the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, Madhu NC recently cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) mains.

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A 29-year-old bus conductor with Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), Mhu NC, recently cleared Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) mains. According to reports, he cleared exam by studying for five hours every day before and after his eight-hour long job. He cleared his prelims back in June 2019 and Mains exam in January 2020 and he is w preparing to appear for interview on March 25. 

While speaking to a local media outlet, Mhu said that he is first in his family to go to school and even h to start working at of 19 as a conductor. However, he completed his gruation and post-gruation through distance course learning and w has a Masters in Political Science. He is originally from Malavalli in Mandya and reportedly said that he received guidance from his boss, C Shikha, who is managing director of BMTC. 

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While speaking about his future, Mhu said that once he passes interview, he plans to give up his current job and become an IAS officer just like Shikha who is currently also helping him prepare. According to reports, he has previously appeared for Karnataka ministrative Services (KAS) exams back in 2014 but unfortunately failed. In 2018, he also appeared for UPSC exam unsuccessfully. 

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He hasn't ever taken any coaching classes and has always studied on his own. His subjects were Ethics, Political Science, Maths and Science. He reportedly said that he used to take guidance from his seniors at BMTC he office and mainly watched YouTube videos to prepare for his exams.

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He has also taken over internet as many have applauded him, including Shobha Karandlaje, MP of Udupi-Chikkamagaluru. 

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23:32 IST, January 29th 2020