A former Indian Navy officer with 15 years of discipline under his belt, he didn’t stop at academia. Now, as UPSC’s new Deputy Director for Examination Reforms, he’s bringing real-world grit to India’s most high-stakes exams. What’s interesting? He wasn’t plucked from the IAS or civil service ranks. He came from teaching psychology at Kurukshetra University; proving that the best reformers often come from outside the system. His Navy background? That’s not just resume fluff. It means he understands structure, pressure, and fairness; exactly what India’s exam system needs right now. His VC called it a matter of pride. But for aspirants? It’s hope. Because when someone who’s seen life beyond books takes charge of exams, the rules might finally start working for the student; not just the system. He’s not just changing papers. He’s rewriting the playbook.