Meet man who used to sell newspaper, later became IAS officer without cracking UPSC exam, here's how

There are stories of people reaching massive heights from a small life they had earlier, but the success and inspiring story of IAS Officer B Abdul Nasar is one of the unique stories which shows how hard work and consistency can lift you to greater heights.  

Facing challenges and failures, Nasar fought everything to achieve the rare feats of getting hard success.  

Abdul Nasar’s life and struggles 

B Abdul Nasar hails from Thalassery in Kerala’s Kannur district. His challenges were many-losing his father at the age of five, financial crisis and hardships. He did not experience family life as he was sent to an orphanage along with his siblings and their mother supported them financially by working as a domestic help. But Nasar did not lose hope and worked hard for his education while living in the orphanage for 13 years.  

From a small age he started working menial jobs like cleaning and supplying a local hotel to meet the family’s needs. He graduated from the Government College in Thalassery. He continued his menial jobs which also included delivering newspapers, taking tuition classes and working as a phone operator. 

Abdul Nasar became IAS without cracking UPSC 

B Abdul Nasar's professional journey began in 1994 when he joined the Kerala Health Department as a government employee after completing his postgraduate studies. His unwavering dedication to public service and hard work earned him steady promotions over the years. By 2006, he had risen to the position of Deputy Collector within the State Civil Service.