Persistence, adaptability, and the courage to start over—Shreyash Sharma’s journey reflects all of this and more. After leaving a private job at Tata Motors in 2018 to chase the dream of cracking UPSC, Shreyash gave his all for four long years, even writing two mains. But when life demanded a shift, he didn’t hesitate. Pivoting towards banking and SSC exams in 2022, he channelled his UPSC discipline into a new direction. What followed was a string of remarkable achievements—from clearing FCI AG3 to landing a prestigious role at the Supreme Court as a Junior Court Assistant. His story is a testament to resilience, smart strategy, and the power of never giving up.
PracticeMock’s Conversation with Shreyash Sharma
Let’s find out how Shreyash turned his dream into a reality:
Q. Please brief us on when you started preparing for the competitive exams and how your preparation journey was.
I had started my prep in 2018 for UPSC CSE after I quit my job at a private company, Tata Motors, after which I relentlessly gave UPSC till 2022, in which I wrote two mains, and finally, in 2022, I decided that I needed a job, and I switched my preparation to banking and SSC.
Q. Which exams have you appeared in to date, and what were their results?
I appeared for countless numbers of exams, and finally I am able to clear the mentioned exams. All regulatory bodies’ mains as well.
Q. How did you prepare for the English section?
Reading newspapers and mocks of PM are excellent.
Q. How did you prepare for the Quantitative Aptitude section?
For the Quantitative Aptitude section, I took help from PM mocks and YouTube.
Q. What was your overall strategy? Did you follow a study schedule? If yes, please share the details.
Before the job I followed a fixed schedule, but after working in the bank and then FCI, I just rely on PM mocks, especially for quants and reasoning.
Q. Did you face any hurdles as well? How did you overcome it?
COVID-19 was the biggest hurdle, which broke my spirit and prep phase of UPSC. With no age relaxation and few job opportunities, it was very hard to back oneself up. With constant family support and motivation, I am finally able to reach a central government job at the Supreme Court.
Q. Did PracticeMock help you in your success? Please elaborate.
PM mocks made me resilient and boosted up my level in QRE, which was a very weak area for me as a starter. I am an avid follower of PM still preparing for regulatory from PracticeMock.
Q. What’s your message for the fellow aspirants who are preparing for competitive exams?
Don’t lose hope. Don’t lose focus on outside negativity. Just do your work, and everything will turn your way one day or another. It’s just a matter of time.
Takeaway
Shreyash Sharma’s journey is a powerful reminder that success doesn’t always follow a straight path. From UPSC setbacks to a prestigious government role, his story reflects the value of flexibility, inner strength, and consistent effort. Even after facing career shifts, pandemic disruptions, and personal challenges, he never stopped moving forward. For every aspirant out there, his message is clear to stay focused, trust your process, and don’t let temporary failures define your future. With the right mindset and the right tools, like PracticeMock, your breakthrough might just be around the corne
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