UPSC Aspirant Sells Books, Mock Tests for ₹464 After 4 Failed Attempts: 'It's over Now'

UPSC aspirant sells books for Rs 464 after 4 attempts: 'Years got measured in kilograms'

In 2022, he chose not to join a high-paying job because he believed in pursuing a career through the civil services. Years later, he said, the decision has attracted both criticism and sympathy.

He sacrificed a job, a relationship and years chasing UPSC; after 3 Mains attempts, 26-year-old aspirant sold his books and notes for just Rs 464

A 26-year-old UPSC aspirant recently parted with his civil services preparation books for just Rs 464 after suffering three failed attempts in Mains and a failed Prelims this year. These volumes, which included hard-earned NCERTs and personal notes, symbolized his dedication. He chose to donate the proceeds to a temple, signifying the conclusion of his arduous journey and resonating with fellow aspirants facing similar struggles.

UPSC aspirant sells books, mock tests for ₹464 after 4 failed attempts: 'It's over now'

The UPSC aspirant described watching the books being placed on the scrap dealer's weighing scale as an emotional experience.

After 3 Mains attempts, UPSC aspirant sells years of preparation material for Rs 464

A 26-year-old UPSC aspirant said he sold his preparation books to a scrap dealer for Rs 464. The post struck a chord online as he described the sale as a final goodbye to years of effort and a dream he had given up.

UPSC aspirant sells years of books to kabadiwala for Rs 464 after 3 mains attempts: 'It's over now'

New Delhi: A UPSC aspirant’s emotional Reddit post about selling his study material to a scrap dealer after years of preparation has struck a chord with other candidates and former aspirants. In a post titled “Sold all my UPSC books and mock tests to the kabadiwala yesterday. Here’s what it felt like”, the aspirant described his journey through three consecutive Mains attempts in 2023, 2024 and 2025. In 2026, he failed to clear the Preliminary e…