– Her Struggles Are Beyond Words
– Satyasri’s Success Story Is an Inspiration to Many
Ravulapalem : The Desk
Some students begin their studies with big career goals, while others study without any clear ambition and ultimately achieve extraordinary success that no one expects. This is the story of a young woman who belongs to the second category. The daughter of a TV mechanic, she achieved success in the APPSC Group-2 examination through sheer determination and hard work. Her educational journey, filled with twists and challenges, stands as an inspiration to thousands of aspirants.
Kadhuluri Satyasri from Ravulapalem in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district secured success in the APPSC Group-2 results released on Thursday. Her father, Poorna, is a TV mechanic, and her mother, Annapurna, is a homemaker. Her father studied up to Class 10 and her mother up to Class 8. None of their relatives are government employees. Like many families, her father initially thought of completing her degree and arranging her marriage. However, her mother strongly wished that her daughter should achieve a reputed government job and bring recognition to the family.
Educational Journey
Satyasri studied up to Class 4 in a local Blue Convent School in Telugu medium. From Class 5 onwards, she joined Don Bosco School in English medium. She performed well in Class 10 examinations and later pursued Intermediate education at Aditya Junior College, Mandapeta, where she emerged as a topper. However, she had no clear idea about her future path at that time.
There was confusion about whether she should pursue a degree as per her father’s wish or take up engineering with her mother’s encouragement. Finally, with her mother’s support, she convinced her father and joined Vasavi Engineering College, Tadepalligudem, under a free seat. Observing her growing interest in studies, her father gave full support. Considering the long daily commute, the family decided that she should stay in a hostel.
Habit of Reading Newspapers
An interesting aspect of her journey is that she avoided using a smartphone even during her engineering days. Her family was aware of the distractions caused by mobile phones, and she made a firm decision to study without one. This proved to be a turning point in her life. During her free time, instead of browsing on a phone, she spent hours in the college library reading newspapers and books.
One day, while reading a newspaper, she came across the success story of IAS officer Anudeep Durishetty (All India Rank 1 in 2017, currently Khammam District Collector). This inspired her deeply and motivated her to aim for civil services, realizing both the importance and difficulty of such a goal.
Leaving a Software Job for Civil Services
During her third year of engineering, Satyasri was selected in campus placements. After completing her degree, she received an offer from Infosys, Bengaluru, with a good salary. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, her parents were unwilling to send her far from home. She too wanted to stay back as her focus had shifted entirely towards civil services.
She began studying seriously from home during the lockdown period. Realizing that success required in-depth preparation, she decided in 2021 to go to Hyderabad for focused study. Instead of joining expensive coaching centers, which her family could not afford, she chose to study in reputed libraries that provided access to a vast collection of valuable and costly books.
“Her Hard Work Is Beyond Words”
Preparation for competitive exams is always demanding, but Satyasri’s efforts were exceptional. Her foundation was modest, yet her ambition was to clear Group-1. She spent days and nights studying in the library. The food in Hyderabad hostels did not suit her, and she survived mostly on fruits and coconut water along with minimal hostel meals to continue her studies.
Hostel rules restricted movement, but seeing her dedication, hostel staff allowed her to go to the library at any time. The library remained open 24 hours. She woke up at 4 a.m. every day and studied till 7 a.m., returned to the hostel briefly, and then went back to the library within an hour. She continued studying till 11 p.m. daily. Her lifestyle earned her the reputation of a “bookworm” among fellow aspirants.
Eventually, her efforts bore fruit when she cleared the Group-2 examination.
Determined to Clear Group-1
Many Group-2 selected candidates become Excise Sub-Inspectors or Deputy Tahsildars. However, Satyasri opted for the post of Section Officer (SO) in the APPSC building. She deliberately chose this post because it would give her more time to continue preparation for Group-1. She believes that joining other departments would leave little time for further studies.
Having cleared Group-2 in her first attempt, she confidently states that she will definitely clear Group-1 in the coming years. She has become a role model for aspiring government job candidates. With tearful eyes, she expressed gratitude to her parents for allowing her to continue studies instead of arranging her marriage.
About the Competition
Across the state, 4,82,525 candidates appeared for 905 Group-2 posts. After the preliminary examination, 92,250 candidates qualified for the next stage. From them, only around 2,000 reached the final stage, and currently 890 candidates have been selected. The remaining 15 posts will be filled under sports and special quotas.
This clearly shows the intensity of competition. Despite this, Satyasri’s success proves that with discipline, determination, and family support, even the toughest goals can be achieved.
