Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is considered as the world’s third toughest examination and nation’s first. Several aspirants want to crack the examination to become an IAS officer. But, do you know who was the first IAS officer of the country?
Indian Administrative Services is formerly known as Indian Civil Services-ICS. Satyendra Nath Tagore was the first Indian Civil Services officer of the country.
Tagore was a native of West Bengal’s Kolkata. He was born on June 1, 1842 in Jorasanko. Tagore had attended Hindu College and Presidency College. Tagore was a poet, musician, writer, social activist and a linguist.
In 1863, Tagore went to London and attempted the Indian Civil Service Examination. He cracked the exam and gave a befitting reply to the Britishers.
Tagore was sent to England for training. He was 21 when he cleared the prestigious exam.
Indian Administrative Services is formerly known as Indian Civil Services-ICS. Satyendra Nath Tagore was the first Indian Civil Services officer of the country.
Tagore was a native of West Bengal’s Kolkata. He was born on June 1, 1842 in Jorasanko. Tagore had attended Hindu College and Presidency College. Tagore was a poet, musician, writer, social activist and a linguist.
In 1863, Tagore went to London and attempted the Indian Civil Service Examination. He cracked the exam and gave a befitting reply to the Britishers.
Tagore was sent to England for training. He was 21 when he cleared the prestigious exam.