– M Rafi Ahmed
“Consistent effort and simple strategy is the mantra for success,” said 28-year-old A. Nabila, who cracked the TNPSC Group I services exam with 27th rank for the position as Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes). Hailing from Cumbum, a picturesque town nestled in the backdrops of Western Ghats known for its serene atmosphere, vibrant culture and rich history in Theni district, the enterprising young woman is on cloud nine thereby bringing laurels to her hometown.
To be precise, she brought to the fore that there is no shortcut for victory, be it course or career. In fact, she has proved that more than hard work, smart work will definitely fetch fruitful results. Giving useful tips in a lucid style to government job aspirants through a YouTube channel (Geethasamy Publishers), she made it clear that candidates must make it a point to complete question papers within the timeframe more importantly legibly while ensuring neat presentation.
Great to infer that the promising young woman had earlier cleared Group II services to become the State topper to join the subordinate services in the Tamil Nadu Agri and Farmers Welfare department at the Secretariat. Even while serving, she had a vision to scale new heights as to the inspiring words of American General and Diplomat Colin Powell – There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure. Undoubtedly, she romped home to victory through dedication and determination.
Armed with her BSc (2014-2018 batch) from Madurai Agriculture College and Research Institute (a constituent college under Tamil Nadu Agricultural University), she prepared for the competitive exams soon after her graduation without any second thought with a firm belief to excel in her vision.
Lady luck failed to smile at her in her first attempt in 2019.After getting into wedlock, she took a break only to continue her TNPSC Group II exam in 2022 and emerged successful. She dedicated her success to her parents, in-laws, brother Faizal and more particularly her hubby Mohammed Afzal while not to speak of her director and the faculty at the coaching institute. Her dad, A Ahamed Kabeer, is serving as Sanitary Inspector at Bodinayakanur Municipality.
At an event held yesterday, Cumbum Al Azhar Matriculation Higher Secondary School correspondent Nainar Mohamed and principal Ahamed Meeran felicitated Nabila for her achievement and presented a memento. Later, she addressed the students narrating the road she had travelled to be what she is now and urged them to have an ambition in life to reach dizzy heights in their chosen line of interest.
It is learnt that Nabila had her schooling from LKG to 8th at Cumbum Al Azhar Matriculation Higher Secondary School and continued her 9th and 10th at Theni MelaPettai Hindu Nadar Uravinmurai Saraswathy school and completed her Plus One and Plus Two at Tiruchengode Vidyaa Vikas school.
Quite encouraging to witness many female candidates from the rural background cracking UPSC civil services and TNPSC exams.
[The author is former Indian Express and Deccan Chronicle chief]
