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From Chambal Dacoit's Grandson to Civil Servant: Dev Prabhakar Singh Tomar's Inspiring Journey
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Moneycontrol•30-09-2026, 13:20
From Chambal Dacoit's Grandson to Civil Servant: Dev Prabhakar Singh Tomar's Inspiring Journey
- •Dev Prabhakar Singh Tomar, grandson of a Chambal dacoit, achieved AIR 629 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, securing a position in the Indian Railway Traffic Service.
- •Tomar's journey began in rural Madhya Pradesh, moving from a challenging family legacy to graduating from IIT Ropar with a degree in Electrical Engineering.
- •He worked for Philips in the Netherlands but left his overseas job to pursue his dream of becoming a civil servant, despite initial unsuccessful attempts.
- •His father, a teacher, broke the family cycle of dacoity by prioritizing education, a decision that profoundly influenced Dev Prabhakar Singh Tomar's path.
- •Tomar's success highlights a three-generation transformation: a grandfather as a 'baaghi', a father pursuing education, and a grandson achieving civil service excellence.
Key Questions Answered
Dev Prabhakar Singh Tomar secured All India Rank 629 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025.
He was selected for the Indian Railway Traffic Service and is currently serving in the Ministry of Railways.
He graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Ropar before working for Philips near Amsterdam.
