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He failed 15+ exams, served in the Navy for 15 years, then cleared UPSC CAPF
Mayank Sachan of Kanpur secured AIR 343 in UPSC CAPF 2025 on his third attempt after repeated setbacks. He said the discipline and composure he gained in the Indian Navy helped him persist through repeated failures.
Mayank Sachan, a former Indian Navy sailor, cleared UPSC CAPF 2025 with AIR 343 after failing over 15 competitive exams, two SSB attempts and two CAPF exams, crediting persistence, discipline and self-belief for his success.
For Mayank Sachan, clearing the UPSC CAPF 2025 examination was not the result of a smooth preparation journey. The Kanpur resident failed more than 15 competitive examinations, could not clear two SSB attempts, and missed the CAPF written examination twice before finally securing All India Rank 343 on his third attempt, according to a post shared by him on Instagram.
Mayank grew up in a modest family and studied at a government school for Classes 10 and 12. His father worked as an electrician at a private factory. With two siblings and financial constraints making engineering difficult, Mayank chose a different path and joined the Indian Navy.
