IPS Archit Chandok (IIT Delhi Alumnus) Chose Service Over a High-Paying Corporate Job

In an inspiring story of purpose over paycheck, IPS officer Archit Chandok, an alumnus of IIT Delhi, has shared how he rejected a lucrative job offer of Rs 35 lakh per annum to pursue the UPSC examination. After graduating, Archit worked in the corporate world but felt a strong calling to contribute to society more directly. He left his job to dedicate himself to the rigorous preparation for the civil services, successfully clearing the examination to become an IPS officer.

His journey underscores a powerful message for the IIT Delhi community: that success is not defined by salary alone, but by the impact one makes.