YASH JALUKA UPSC 2020-21 Rank-4

• Yash Jaluka, hailing from Jharia, Jharkhand, secured the impressive fourth position in the UPSC examination of 2020.
• Remarkably, he accomplished this feat in his inaugural attempt.
• Yash Jaluka, born in 1995 in Jharia, Jharkhand, managed to crack the civil services examination at the young age of 26 during his very first try.
• Following the completion of his post-graduation, he embarked on his IAS exam preparation, relying solely on self-study.

• He received his initial education up to 8th grade in Jharia, then relocated to Odisha where he continued his studies until completing 10th grade.
• Yash pursued his 11th and 12th education at Delhi Public School, Bokaro, Jharkhand.
• Subsequently, he shifted to Delhi and earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi.
• He further pursued his Master's degree at the Delhi School of Economics.
• In 2019, immediately after completing his Master's program, Yash initiated his UPSC preparation without enrolling in any coaching program.
• He opted for Economics as his optional subject for the UPSC CSE Mains.

• Yash Jaluka's father, Manoj Jaluka, is involved in the iron and steel industry.
• Following his success in the exam, the IAS topper aspires to focus his efforts in Jharkhand.
• He aims to play a role in the state's progress by formulating and implementing policies that promote its development.
• His mother is a home maker and always served a pillar of strength for him.

• Yash adhered to a preparation routine that allowed him to dedicate a minimum of 8 hours each day.
• Part of his strategy involved spending approximately 3-4 hours meticulously reading the newspaper, ensuring comprehensive coverage of daily news and promptly taking notes.
• Additionally, he maintained detailed notes on each subject, including their historical context, and relied on a single book for each topic.
• Here is a selection of significant UPSC resources and books that Yash consulted for both prelims and mains preparation:
1. R.S Sharma’s Old NCERT for Ancient History
2. Class XI & XII NCERT
3. History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra
4. A.L Basham – The Wonder that was India (specifically for Buddhism and Jainism)
5. Indian Polity by Laxmikanth
6. How India sees the World by Shyam Saran (for static International Relations information)

In addition to these, he considered journals, monthly editorials in newspapers, and current affairs magazines as vital sources throughout his preparation journey.