After a gap of many years a Naga has cracked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam. Richard Yanthan ranked 133 in the overall category, according to the Civil Services Examination 2019 results announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on August 4.
This rank will make Yanthan eligible for the prestegious Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
According to the UPSC, there are 180 vacancies for IAS services this year.
Kesonyu Yhome, IAS (2007 Nagaland Cadre), was the last Naga from Nagaland to become an IAS officer.
Heartiest congratulations, Richard Yanthan on passing #UPSCExam with flying colors. As you step into a world of challenges and opportunities, I wish you good health and wisdom in the service of the nation. I also congratulate all those who cleared #UPSC2019. My best wishes to all pic.twitter.com/4rK5OQ3QbW
— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) August 4, 2020
Last year Richard was also ranked 7th in the NCS, NPS, NSS and Allied Services 2018 exams results declared by the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) on December 19 as per the Morung Express.
According to an official statement from UPSC, a total of 829 candidates have been recommended for Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS), among other civil services.
Pradeep Singh topped the examination