UPSC Topper Kanishak Kataria Left ₹1 Crore Job in South Korea for Civil Services

Times of India · education

Kanishak Kataria, an IIT Bombay graduate, achieved All India Rank 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2018 after leaving a lucrative job in South Korea. He had an annual package of approximately ₹1 crore but chose to return to India to pursue public service. Kataria cited a desire to connect with people and contribute to society as his motivation for leaving his high-paying tech career. He also uniquely thanked his girlfriend, alongside his parents and sister, for their support during his success speech, which garnered significant attention.