When UPSC Isn’t Your Why | Saba Kazi’s Journey to Public Policy | UPSC Plan B

Описание: What happens when you realize UPSC was never truly your motivation?

For many aspirants, that realization brings confusion.
For Saba Kazi, it became a moment of clarity.

After spending 4-5 years preparing for UPSC, she began questioning what she really wanted to do. That search led her to explore public policy, research, and governance beyond the exam itself.

Through Rebounce’s Applied Public Policy Lab and Political Consulting Track, she refined her research skills, built practical exposure, and prepared for opportunities in the policy ecosystem.

Today, she works at Nimaya Foundation as an Assistant Program Manager.

In this interview, we discuss:
• Her UPSC journey and educational background
• The moment she re-evaluated her motivation
• Building research and policy skills at Rebounce
• The role of mock interviews and mentorship
• Why understanding your “why” matters for aspirants
• How cold messaging on LinkedIn can open opportunities
• Her job selection and interview process

This is not a story about leaving UPSC.

It’s a story about finding clarity and building impact beyond a single exam.
00:00 Recap
1:20 Introduction
2:10 Educational background
3:25 UPSC Journey and Masters
6:44 Plan B with Rebounce
8:09 Why do you choose Public Policy?
9:14 Transition to Public Policy with Rebounce
10:43 Jobs Application
11:20 Upskilling with Rebounce
12:11 Nimaya Foundation role hunt process
14:25 Selection process
16:15 Advice to the UPSC Aspirants
19:44 Pro tip who are applying to the similar roles

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