Sunil Kumar Barnwal

IASBatch 1997Rank #1

About

UPSC CSE 1996 Topper (AIR 1). Sunil Kumar Barnwal secured the first rank in the prestigious Civil Services Examination, 1996, through consistent hard work and a disciplined strategy. His journey from a humble background to the pinnacle of civil services is truly inspirational.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS

Batch1997

Rank1

Optional SubjectPhysics and Mathematics

Attempts2

Parents

Father OccupationState Government Employee

Mother OccupationHomemaker

Marks & Academics

Optional Subject Marks825

Interview Marks177

Total Marks1417

Gs Paper 3 MarksNot Applicable

Gs Paper 4 MarksNot Applicable

Optional Paper 1 Marks422

Optional Paper 2 Marks403

Tenth School NameR.H.M.T.B High School, Barari, Bhagalpur

Twelfth School NameScience College, Patna

Twelfth StreamScience

Graduation College NameIndian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad

Graduation DegreeB.Tech in Petroleum Engineering

Post Graduation College NameNational University of Singapore and Harvard University (Joint Program)

Post Graduation DegreeMaster's in Public Management

Other Information

HometownBhagalpur

Home StateBihar

CadreJharkhand

HobbiesReading, Traveling

AchievementsSecured AIR 1 in UPSC CSE 1996. Served as Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Received National e-Governance Award and National Census Award.

StrugglesFaced age restrictions in early attempts; balanced job at GAIL with UPSC preparation.

Work ExperienceWorked at GAIL; held various administrative positions in Jharkhand; currently serving as Additional Secretary, Ministry of Education, Government of India.