From Swiggy delivery boy to Deputy Collector: How Suraj Kumar Yadav, son of a mason, achieved success

Suraj Kumar Yadav, who once worked as a Swiggy delivery boy in Ranchi, has secured the 110th rank in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) 2023 examination and has been appointed as a Deputy Collector. Suraj grew up in Kapilo, a small village in Giridih district, where his father worked as a mason to support the family. After completing his graduation, he took a job in a call centre but continued to pursue his dream of joining the civil services. He also worked as a teacher in Hazaribagh for two years while preparing for the JPSC exam.

Balancing work and studies in Ranchi

To support himself during his preparation, Suraj moved to Ranchi and worked as a delivery boy for Swiggy. The flexible work hours allowed him to balance his studies with his job. He did not own a bike, but two of his friends pooled their scholarship money to help him buy a second-hand one for deliveries.

After years of preparation and persistence, Suraj achieved success by securing the 110th rank in the JPSC 2023 exam. His story has become a source of motivation for aspirants across the state.


From working in food delivery to becoming a Deputy Collector, Suraj’s journey highlights the value of hard work and perseverance. As he said, “With the support of family and friends, no dream is too big to achieve.”