Success Stories - Learn from Gujarat Government Job Toppers
Get inspired by real success stories from candidates who cracked GPSC, Talati, OJAS, and Police Bharti exams. Learn their strategies, tips, and motivation.
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
- Every successful candidate faced failures before achieving their goal
Story 1: From 3 Failures to GPSC Class-2 Success
Rajesh Patel
GPSC Class-2
Deputy Section Officer
Rank: 12
Background (પૃષ્ઠભૂમિ)
I come from a small village near Junagadh. My father is a farmer and mother is a homemaker. After completing B.Com from a local college, I knew I wanted a government job for financial security.
Journey (સફર)
- 2019: First attempt - Failed in Prelims (scored 42/200)
- 2020: Second attempt - Cleared Prelims but failed in Mains
- 2021: Third attempt - Cleared Prelims & Mains, failed in Interview
- 2022: Fourth attempt - SUCCESS! Rank 12
What Changed in Final Attempt?
- Focused on Gujarat-Specific Content: I realized 40% marks come from Gujarat GK. I read Gujarat Parichay book 7 times!
- Answer Writing Practice: Wrote 100+ mock answers for Mains. Got them evaluated from coaching.
- Interview Preparation: Took 20+ mock interviews. Worked on communication and body language.
- Never Lost Hope: After 3 failures, family pressure was immense. But I believed in myself.
Tips for Aspirants (સલાહ)
"Every failure teaches something. Don't give up after 1-2 attempts. GPSC is tough but not impossible. My biggest tip: Master Gujarat GK completely - it's your biggest advantage over candidates from other states."
Story 2: Working Professional to Talati - Balancing Job & Preparation
Priya Shah
Talati Cum Mantri
Ahmedabad District
Rank: 23
Background
I was working in a private company (salary ₹18,000/month) in Ahmedabad. Long hours, no job security. I decided to prepare for Talati while working.
Preparation Strategy While Working
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:00 - 7:00 AM | Study before office (2 hours) - GK + Current Affairs |
| 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Office work |
| 7:00 - 9:00 PM | After office study (2 hours) - Other subjects |
| 9:00 - 10:00 PM | Gujarati Typing practice (1 hour daily!) |
| Weekends | Mock tests + Revision (6-8 hours) |
Key Success Factors
- Consistency > Intensity: Even 4 hours daily for 6 months = 720 hours total preparation
- Typing Practice Daily: Started at 10 WPM, reached 35 WPM in 5 months
- Sacrifices: No social media, no TV, minimal social life for 6 months
- Support System: Family understood and supported my goals
Message to Working Professionals
"Don't wait for 'perfect time' to prepare. There's no perfect time. Start today with whatever time you have. I studied just 4 hours daily while working and still succeeded. Consistency is the key!"
Story 3: From Village School to Police Constable
Kiran Thakor
Police Constable
Gujarat Police
Physical: 100%
Written: 71/100
Background
I studied in a Gujarati medium government school in Banaskantha district. My family could barely afford coaching. I prepared everything on my own using books and YouTube.
Physical Preparation Challenge
When I first tried running 1600m, I couldn't complete it even in 10 minutes! My height was exactly 165 cm (minimum required) and chest expansion was only 4 cm (required: 5 cm).
How I Improved Physical Standards:
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Chest Expansion (4cm → 6cm in 4 months):
- Daily push-ups: Started 10, reached 100
- Swimming 3 days a week
- Breathing exercises
- Pull-ups and dips
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Running (10min → 6min in 3 months):
- Daily morning run at 5 AM without fail
- Started with 800m, gradually increased
- Interval training in final month
- Proper diet: Bananas, eggs, milk
Written Exam Preparation (No Coaching!)
Resources Used (Total ₹2,500):
- Gujarat Parichay book - ₹400
- Lucent GK - ₹350
- Previous year papers - ₹500
- Practice book - ₹600
- YouTube videos - Free!
- Gujarat Samachar newspaper - ₹600/6 months
Daily Routine:
- 5:00-6:00 AM: Running
- 7:00-10:00 AM: Study (GK)
- 11:00-1:00 PM: Other subjects
- 2:00-4:00 PM: Rest/Light work
- 5:00-6:00 PM: Physical training
- 7:00-9:00 PM: Revision + Mock tests
Most Important Tip
"Police Bharti is 50% physical, 50% written. Many candidates ignore physical preparation and fail in PST/PET even if they're good in studies. Start physical training from Day 1! Also, you don't need expensive coaching - self-study with right books is enough if you're disciplined."
Common Tips from All Toppers
✅ What Worked for Everyone
- Gujarat GK Priority: Every topper emphasized mastering Gujarat-specific content
- Consistency Over Intensity: Daily 4-6 hours better than 12 hours on weekends only
- Mock Tests Essential: Minimum 30-50 full-length tests before exam
- Previous Year Papers: Solve last 5-10 years papers minimum 3 times
- Current Affairs: Daily newspaper reading (Gujarat Samachar)
- Time Management: Practice solving paper within time limit
- Health & Sleep: 7-8 hours sleep, exercise, healthy food
- Never Give Up: Most toppers failed 1-3 times before success
❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring Gujarat GK: Biggest mistake - easy 30-40 marks lost
- Too Many Books: Stick to 1-2 books per subject, read multiple times
- No Mock Tests: Theory without practice = failure
- Last Minute Preparation: Government exams need 3-6 months minimum
- Skipping Typing (for Talati): Many fail only in typing test
- Ignoring Physical (Police): Physical fitness from Day 1!
- Comparing with Others: Focus on own preparation journey
- Losing Hope: Failure is temporary, success is inevitable with persistence
Motivational Quotes from Toppers
"મેં 3 વખત નાપાસ થયો, પણ હાર માની નહીં. આજે હું DSO છું. તમારી પણ વારી આવશે, બસ મહેનત ચાલુ રાખો."
"નોકરી કરતા કરતા અભ્યાસ કરવો મુશ્કેલ હતો, પણ અશક્ય નહીં. જો તમે ખરેખર ઇચ્છો તો સમય મળી જશે."
"Physical fitness માટે જો મેં 3 મહિના મહેનત ન કરી હોત, તો આજે હું પોલીસ ન હોત. શરીર બનાવવા ક્યારેય મોડું નથી."
"Coaching બહુ મોંઘી હતી, તો મેં YouTube અને Books થી શીખ્યો. જો તમારામાં જુસ્સો હોય તો માર્ગ મળી જાય છે."
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