It may sound surprising to you that IAS B Abdul Nasar did not clear the UPSC exam, yet he managed to reach the position of an IAS officer. Yes, it’s true! Now, the next question rolling in your mind must be ‘How’? Let’s find out and know more about this interesting and inspiring journey.

Hailing from Thalasseri in Kerala’s Kannur district, Nasar lost his father at the tender age of 5. Consequently, he and his siblings lived in an orphanage while their mother supported the family by working as a domestic helper. Despite the challenges, Nasar completed his schooling, spending a total of 13 years in a Keralan orphanage. At the age of 10, he worked as a cleaner and a hotel supplier to contribute to his family’s livelihood.