| 1. Suraj Tiwari ranked 917th in UPSC 2022 despite being physically challenged. |
| 2. He and his elder brother worked in corporate companies to support their financially struggling family. |
| 3. After finishing school, he pursued his graduation in Delhi. |
| 4. In 2017, he had a life-altering accident in Ghaziabad, losing both legs, an arm, and some fingers. |
| 5. Following a 4-month treatment at AIIMS Trauma Centre, he battled depression, feeling like a burden. |
| 6. Encouragement from Akshansh Gupta helped him find hope and motivated him to pursue education. |
| 7. When family tragedies struck, he struggled but resolved to focus on his studies and life. |
| 8. After twice failing the entrance exam, he eventually succeeded in JNU's December 2021 exam. |
| 9. Securing admission to JNU, he received scholarships and support from kind-hearted students and teachers. |
| 10. In 2023, he ranked 917th in the UPSC CSE, passing on his first attempt after intense 18-hour study days. |
| 11. His family and community celebrated his success with immense happiness and pride. |
| 12. He and his elder brother worked in corporate companies earning Rs. 12,000 per month to support their financially struggling family. |
| 13. On 24 January 2017, he fell from a moving train in Ghaziabad while travelling from Delhi to Uttar Pradesh, losing both legs, an arm, and two fingers. |
| 14. Following treatment at AIIMS Trauma Centre, he battled severe depression and suicidal thoughts. |
| 15. His brother Rahul died by suicide in May 2017 while Suraj was still undergoing treatment, marking the darkest phase of his family's life. |
| 16. His father bore all medical expenses while working as a tailor, and the family fell into significant debt. |
| 17. During his AIIMS treatment, he decided to pursue the UPSC exam and enrolled at Jawaharlal Nehru University. |
| 18. He studied MA in Russian Language at JNU and prepared for UPSC through self-study at home without coaching. |
| 19. He appeared for the UPSC exam in a wheelchair. |
| 20. He cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2023 on his first attempt after intense preparation. |
| 21. His success serves as a powerful example of perseverance and determination in overcoming adversity. |
| 22. He pursued a Master's degree in Russian Language at JNU and prepared for UPSC through self-study without coaching. |
| 23. After his first UPSC attempt ended at the interview stage, he refined his preparation and approached his second attempt with greater dedication. |
| 24. He cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2022 on his second attempt after intense preparation. |
| 25. During his UPSC interview, an officer suggested that Suraj, being part of a special category, might want to create policies for others facing similar challenges. |
| 26. In 2022, he ranked 917th in the UPSC CSE on his second attempt after intense 18-hour study days. |
| 27. His first UPSC attempt ended at the interview stage, but he refined his preparation for the second attempt. |
