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UPSC Took 4 Attempts - This Made Him IAS Varjeet Walia

What does it really take to become an IAS officer, and what happens after you sit on the DC’s chair? In this exclusive and insightful podcast, DC Varjit Walia (IAS), Rupnagar, Punjab, opens up about his early life, education, and UPSC journey, including the reality of clearing UPSC in the 4th attempt. This episode covers: The emotional and strategic journey of clearing UPSC after multiple attempts UPSC interview challenges and how to handle pressure before the board Life and training at LBSNAA (Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration) The hierarchy and authority of a District Collector (DC) How IAS officers deal with political pressure while maintaining ethics The real power, responsibility, and limitations of an IAS officer DC Varjit Walia shares practical insights for UPSC aspirants, administrators, and young leaders who want to understand the ground reality of Indian bureaucracy. This podcast is especially valuable for: ✔ UPSC & State PCS aspirants ✔ Students preparing for IAS interviews ✔ Youth interested in governance & administration ✔ Anyone curious about power, pressure, and ethics in IAS service 📌 Watch till the end for real-world advice on handling failure, interviews, and authority in public service. 00:00 – Teaser | Real Life of an IAS Officer 02:27 – Introduction: IAS Varjeet Walia (Deputy Commissioner) 03:00 – How Life Changes After Becoming an IAS Officer 07:38 – Political Pressure & Its Impact on a DC’s Work 11:51 – Early Life, Education, College & UPSC Journey 21:15 – Mindset After Failing 4 UPSC Attempts 28:34 – Handling Pressure, Relatives & Society During UPSC Prep 32:11 – Destiny vs Hard Work: What Really Matters? 39:05 – Childhood Studies & Learning Habits of Varjeet Walia 40:14 – Self-Analysis: Are You Capable of Cracking UPSC? 49:03 – UPSC Interview Guide & Personal Board Experience 57:52 – Choosing the Right Optional Subject for UPSC 01:05:10 – Life at LBSNAA: IAS Training & Use of Social Media 01:07:19 – Real Meaning of Friendship in Civil Services 01:13:40 – Army Attachment Training at LBSNAA 01:18:20 – Weapon Handling Exposure During IAS Training 01:19:35 – Training Experiences That Still Help Today 01:20:10 – UPSC Theory vs Administrative Ground Reality 01:26:25 – Departments & Administration Under a DC 01:31:04 – IAS Salary, Perks & Official Facilities 01:32:32 – Daily Routine of a Deputy Commissioner 01:35:41 – Role of APS & How It Differs from DC’s Work 01:38:16 – Migration Issues in Punjab: Administrative Challenges 01:42:00 – Ek Din DC Ke Saath | Day in the Life of a DC 01:43:24 – Is Social Media a Distraction for UPSC Aspirants? 01:45:43 – First Salary & First Income of IAS Varjeet Walia 01:47:13 – Rapid Fire Round | Quick & Honest Answers 01:49:26 – Final Message to Youth & UPSC Aspirants #DCVarjitWalia #IASPodcast #UPSCJourney #ClearedUPSC #IASOfficer #DistrictCollector #PoliticalPressure #UPSCInterview #LBSNAA #IASReality #CivilServicesIndia #UPSCMotivation #IndianBureaucracy