Dream Job Exam Cleared by a Bus Conductor

Surjit Kumar Dhal (Reporters Today) An example created by a 29-year-old bus conductor by clearing the Union Public Service Commission’s main exam. Madhu NC, a conductor with the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, cleared the mains by studying for 5 hours every day before and after his 8-hour-long strenuous job.

According to media reports, Madhu had cleared the prelims in June 2019 and the Mains exam in January 2020. He is preparing to appear for the interview on March 25. Madhu is also the first in his family to go to school. Still, he had to start working at the tender age of 19 as a conductor. Later, he completed his graduation and post-graduation through distance learning. Originally from Malavalli in Mandya, Madhu has a Masters in Political Science.

The report added that Madhu received guidance from his boss, C Shikha, the managing director of BMTC. She is an IAS officer and is currently helping Madhu to prepare for the IAS interview. He has previously appeared for the Karnataka Administrative Services (KAS) exams in 2014 but failed to soar clear. In 2018 also, he appeared for the UPSC exam unsuccessfully.