Sanjay Dahariya from Chhattisgarh, who battled cancer for eight years, secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 946 in the 2025 UPSC Civil Services Examination. "I have been preparing for UPSC since my schooling. I fought cancer for 8 years and after years of hard work, I achieved this rank," he added. Sanjay advised students to avoid distractions.