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14 Tries Later: Bihar Man Becomes Army Lieutenant
20 Aug
Summary
- Kishu Singh achieved his dream of becoming an army lieutenant.
- He succeeded after 14 attempts at various defence service exams.
- Inspirations from a cricket win and a movie fueled his ambition.
Kishu Singh, a 24-year-old from Bihar's Saran district, has become an Indian Army lieutenant after an arduous journey of 14 attempts at defence recruitment exams.
His aspiration to join the armed forces began at age nine, sparked by India's 2011 Cricket World Cup win and the film 'Border.' After numerous rejections, Singh finally cleared the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam in May, a crucial step after surpassing the age limit for the National Defence Academy (NDA).
Singh attributes his success to introspection, honesty about strengths and weaknesses, and unwavering family support. His father and brother encouraged him to face challenges with a calm mind and never give up, celebrating each attempt with sweets to maintain his morale.
