Bubna’s IAS Academy Success Story: Sarthak Dudhat Secures GPSC Rank 2 and Becomes Deputy Collector
From Biotechnology graduate to Deputy Collector of Gujarat — the inspiring success journey of Dudhat Sarthak Kishorbhai, a student associated with Bubna’s IAS Academy, Surat.

Bubna’s IAS Academy, Surat, proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of Dudhat Sarthak Kishorbhai, who secured Rank 2 in GPSC Advertisement No. 47/2023–24 and was selected for the prestigious post of Deputy Collector.
Sarthak Dudhat’s success is a proud milestone for Bubna’s IAS Academy and an inspiring example for aspirants preparing for the Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) examinations. His journey reflects the importance of sustained preparation, commitment to career goals and continued engagement with the different stages of the civil services examination process.
What makes his journey particularly noteworthy is his academic background in Biotechnology and his association with Bubna’s IAS Academy across multiple competitive examination programmes, including UPSC Prelims preparation, GPSC Mains preparation and GPSC interview preparation.
For aspirants searching for a GPSC success story, Sarthak’s achievement offers an opportunity to understand the journey of a candidate who pursued civil services preparation while engaging with different examination stages and preparation programmes.
At Bubna’s IAS Academy, we congratulate Sarthak Dudhat on this significant achievement and wish him success in his administrative career.
Sarthak Dudhat: GPSC Rank 2 and Deputy Collector — Achievement at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
| Candidate’s Name | Dudhat Sarthak Kishorbhai |
| Popular Name | Sarthak Dudhat |
| GPSC Advertisement | 47/2023–24 |
| Achievement | Rank 2 |
| Selected Post | Deputy Collector |
| Educational Background | Biotechnology |
| Coaching Institute Association | Bubna’s IAS Academy, Surat |
| Preparation Programmes | UPSC Prelims Test Series, GPSC Mains and GPSC Interview Preparation |
| Previous Competitive Examination Milestones | DYSO and Sub-Registrar, as provided |
| Academy Location | Surat, Gujarat |
- Sarthak Dudhat’s Journey: From Biotechnology to Gujarat Civil Services
Every civil services aspirant begins with a different educational background, personal circumstances and professional ambition. Sarthak Dudhat’s academic background in Biotechnology is an important part of his journey towards public administration.
The transition from a specialised academic discipline to the Gujarat civil services requires candidates to develop knowledge across a broad range of subjects, including Indian Polity, History, Geography, Economy, Environment, Science and Technology, Current Affairs, Ethics and governance.
For science graduates, preparing for GPSC and UPSC examinations involves understanding the requirements of general studies, developing analytical skills, practising answer writing and becoming familiar with the examination pattern.
Sarthak’s selection as Deputy Collector after securing Rank 2 in GPSC Advertisement No. 47/2023–24 provides encouragement to aspirants from Biotechnology and other academic disciplines who wish to pursue careers in civil services.
His achievement reinforces an important message: your graduation subject does not have to determine the limits of your professional ambitions. With a clear objective and a suitable preparation strategy, candidates from diverse educational backgrounds can work towards competitive examination success.
- Bubna’s IAS Academy: An Important Part of Sarthak Dudhat’s Preparation Journey
Sarthak Dudhat’s association with Bubna’s IAS Academy, Surat, extends across multiple stages of his competitive examination preparation.
His journey included UPSC Prelims Test Series participation, GPSC Mains preparation and interview preparation for different GPSC recruitment advertisements.
These milestones demonstrate his continued engagement with the civil services examination process and his use of preparation programmes suited to different examination requirements.
UPSC Prelims Test Series
Sarthak joined the UPSC Prelims Test Series at Bubna’s IAS Academy as part of his competitive examination preparation.
The preliminary examination stage requires extensive syllabus coverage, conceptual clarity, current affairs awareness, repeated revision and the ability to solve objective questions accurately within a limited time.
A structured test series can help aspirants practise examination-style questions, evaluate their preparation, identify weaker areas and improve their approach to revision.
For UPSC and GPSC aspirants, regular practice and performance analysis are useful components of a systematic preparation plan.
GPSC Mains Preparation
Sarthak also prepared for GPSC Mains through Bubna’s IAS Academy.
Unlike preliminary examinations, the mains stage requires candidates to organise their knowledge, develop analytical arguments, write structured answers and address questions within the prescribed word and time limits.
Effective mains preparation involves understanding the syllabus, practising answer writing, revising relevant topics and learning to present information in a clear and coherent manner.
Sarthak’s association with GPSC Mains preparation forms another important milestone in his broader civil services journey.
GPSC Interview Preparation
Interview preparation was another significant part of Sarthak’s association with Bubna’s IAS Academy.
His preparation journey included interview preparation associated with GPSC Advertisement No. 20/2022–23 and Advertisement No. 47/2023–24.
The GPSC interview is a distinct stage of the selection process. It requires candidates to communicate their views clearly, demonstrate awareness of relevant issues and respond thoughtfully to questions related to their educational background, experience, current affairs and administrative perspectives.
At Bubna’s IAS Academy, the interview preparation programme is designed around the requirements of the GPSC personality test, including relevant Gujarat-specific knowledge, administrative understanding and structured responses.
Read more about the academy’s GPSC Interview Preparation Programme.
Sarthak’s participation in interview preparation at the academy is an important part of the story behind his association with Bubna’s IAS Academy.
- GPSC Advertisement No. 47/2023–24: The Achievement of Rank 2
The defining achievement of Sarthak Dudhat’s journey is his Rank 2 in GPSC Advertisement No. 47/2023–24, followed by selection for the post of Deputy Collector.
The recruitment advertisement covered the Gujarat Administrative Service, Class 1; Gujarat Civil Services, Class 1 and Class 2; and Gujarat Municipal Chief Officer Service, Class 2.
Securing a top rank in a competitive state civil services recruitment process is a significant accomplishment. It represents an important professional milestone for an aspirant pursuing a career in public administration.
For students preparing for GPSC Class 1 and Class 2 examinations, Sarthak’s achievement provides a relevant example of a candidate progressing through the competitive examination process while engaging with different forms of preparation.
At Bubna’s IAS Academy, this achievement is particularly meaningful because Sarthak had an established association with the academy through UPSC Prelims, GPSC Mains and GPSC interview preparation.
His success is a proud moment for the academy and an opportunity to recognise his accomplishment.
- From DYSO and Sub-Registrar to Deputy Collector
Sarthak Dudhat’s broader professional journey also includes milestones associated with the positions of Deputy Section Officer (DYSO) and Sub-Registrar.
These positions form part of his professional background as provided for this success story. His selection as Deputy Collector through GPSC Advertisement No. 47/2023–24, with Rank 2, represents a major milestone in his civil services journey.
The post of Deputy Collector carries important administrative responsibilities within Gujarat’s governance framework. Depending on the assignment, these may include revenue administration, implementation of government policies, coordination with public authorities and delivery of public services.
For aspiring civil servants, such positions represent an opportunity to contribute to governance, administrative effectiveness and public welfare.
Sarthak’s achievement highlights the importance of pursuing long-term career objectives and continuing to work towards them through appropriate preparation and examination opportunities.
- What GPSC Aspirants Can Learn from Sarthak Dudhat’s Success
Sarthak’s success offers several useful lessons for students preparing for GPSC and UPSC examinations.
Lesson 1: Begin with a Clear Career Objective
Civil services preparation requires candidates to understand their goals and the examination requirements associated with them.
A clear objective can help aspirants organise their preparation, prioritise the syllabus and select suitable resources.
Lesson 2: Understand the Difference Between Prelims, Mains and Interviews
Each examination stage requires a different approach.
- Prelims: Conceptual clarity, objective question practice, revision and accuracy.
- Mains: Analytical understanding, answer writing, structured presentation and time management.
- Interview: Communication, balanced judgement, awareness of Gujarat and India and administrative understanding.
Aspirants should adapt their preparation to the requirements of each stage.
Lesson 3: Practise and Evaluate Your Preparation
Regular practice allows candidates to understand their strengths and identify areas that require further work.
Test series, answer-writing exercises, revision schedules and interview practice can help aspirants evaluate their readiness.
Lesson 4: Use Interview Preparation to Improve Your Responses
Candidates appearing for GPSC interviews should be prepared to discuss their academic background, professional experience, hometown, current affairs and administrative issues.
Practising clear, relevant and balanced responses can help candidates communicate their understanding more effectively.
Lesson 5: Choose Guidance That Matches Your Examination Stage
The requirements of UPSC Prelims, GPSC Mains and GPSC interview preparation are different. Aspirants should select preparation programmes that address their current needs.
Sarthak’s association with different programmes at Bubna’s IAS Academy illustrates how preparation can involve multiple components throughout the civil services journey.
- How Bubna’s IAS Academy Supports GPSC and UPSC Aspirants
Bubna’s IAS Academy, based in Surat, Gujarat, offers preparation programmes for aspirants targeting UPSC and GPSC examinations.
The academy’s programmes include:
- UPSC Prelims Test Series
- GPSC Prelims Test Series
- GPSC Mains Preparation
- GPSC Interview Guidance
- UPSC and GPSC examination-oriented preparation support
These programmes address different stages of competitive examinations, helping aspirants focus on the specific requirements of preliminary examinations, written examinations and interviews.
Sarthak Dudhat’s association with the academy across UPSC Prelims test series participation, GPSC Mains preparation and GPSC interview preparation makes his success a meaningful milestone for the Bubna’s IAS Academy community.
His selection as Deputy Collector with Rank 2 in GPSC Advertisement No. 47/2023–24 is an achievement we are proud to celebrate.
For students searching for GPSC coaching in Surat, GPSC interview preparation in Gujarat, or UPSC and GPSC test series programmes, Bubna’s IAS Academy provides options to explore according to their preparation needs.
- A Message for Future GPSC Officers
Sarthak Dudhat’s achievement is an encouraging example for aspirants who wish to enter Gujarat’s administrative services.
Every candidate’s preparation journey is different. Some begin immediately after graduation, while others prepare alongside employment or after gaining professional experience. What matters is understanding the examination requirements and developing a preparation strategy suited to individual circumstances.
Aspirants can work towards their goals by studying the syllabus systematically, revising regularly, practising questions, improving answer writing, following current affairs and preparing appropriately for the interview stage.
Sarthak’s achievement demonstrates the significance of his sustained engagement with civil services preparation and marks an important milestone in his professional journey.
We congratulate Dudhat Sarthak Kishorbhai on securing Rank 2 in GPSC Advertisement No. 47/2023–24 and his selection as Deputy Collector.
We wish him a successful career dedicated to responsible administration and public service.
Conclusion: Sarthak Dudhat’s Success Is a Proud Moment for Bubna’s IAS Academy
The achievement of Dudhat Sarthak Kishorbhai, who secured GPSC Rank 2 in Advertisement No. 47/2023–24 and was selected as Deputy Collector, is a proud milestone for Bubna’s IAS Academy, Surat.
His academic background in Biotechnology and his association with UPSC Prelims test series participation, GPSC Mains preparation and GPSC interview preparation form important parts of his competitive examination journey.
For aspiring GPSC candidates, his achievement offers encouragement to pursue their civil services ambitions with a clear objective, appropriate preparation and a commitment to continuous improvement.
At Bubna’s IAS Academy, we are proud to celebrate Sarthak’s success and wish him the very best in his career as a Deputy Collector.
Congratulations to Sarthak Dudhat on this outstanding achievement. May his journey inspire more aspirants to work towards their goals in Gujarat’s civil services.
About Bubna’s IAS Academy, Surat
Bubna’s IAS Academy is a civil services coaching institute in Surat, Gujarat, supporting aspirants preparing for UPSC and GPSC examinations. Its programmes include preliminary test series, mains preparation and interview guidance for candidates pursuing careers in civil services.
For details about the academy’s programmes, visit Bubna’s IAS Academy or explore the GPSC Interview Preparation Programme.
