Rajasthan’s civil services scene is buzzing with the story of Veerendra Charan, a 25-year-old from remote Pokhran in Jaisalmer, who clinched the second position in the RAS mains and interview results. Defying the coaching frenzy that grips most aspirants, Veerendra prepared solo, harnessing the power of AI for his breakthrough success.
Working as a tehsildar and hailing from a modest background—his father is a head constable—Veerendra turned to tools like ChatGPT to clarify doubts and build conceptual depth. ‘It was like having a personal tutor available 24/7,’ he explained. This method allowed him to study efficiently from Rajasthan’s arid outskirts.
In a stunning interview performance, he edged out rank-one holder Dinesh Bishnoi by nine marks, making the top two spots incredibly close—differing by merely 0.5 points overall.
Veerendra’s interview answers stood out, especially his vision for Bundi tourism: promoting nocturnal tours, eco-friendly wildlife experiences, and restoring ancient stepwells to fuse culture with modern growth.
This year’s results highlight border regions’ rising stars—Barmer, Balotra, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Anupgarh candidates made significant marks. Though Jaipur and Jodhpur lead in numbers, the gap is narrowing, pointing to equitable access via online resources.
Veerendra’s path shatters myths about coaching dependency. It proves that with persistence, self-discipline, and AI’s intelligent assistance, even students from far-flung areas can reach the pinnacle of competitive exams. The future of RAS preparation looks digital, democratized, and within everyone’s reach.
