Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, February 04, 2026: RC Reddy IAS Study Circle, a pioneer in Civil Services and State Services coaching, conducted a grand Success Meet to celebrate the outstanding performance of its students in the APPSC Group-1 (2023) results. The event witnessed the participation of newly selected officers and institute leadership, marking yet another milestone in the institute’s 43-year legacy of academic excellence.
Sharing his journey, Bharathala Udhay Shankar, selected as Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, said he quit his software job and dedicated over two years exclusively to Group-1 preparation with unwavering focus. “My Civil Services preparation and the experience of writing Civil Services Mains three times helped me immensely in Group-1. The coaching and exam-oriented training at RC Reddy IAS Study Circle played a crucial role in my success,” he said. Hailing from Dattaluru village in Nellore district from humble background, Udhay Shankar’s success reflects a larger trend where aspirants with strong Civil Services preparation have gone on to secure top Group-1 ranks.
Addressing the gathering, Ms. Sanghamitra, Asst.Director, RC Reddy IAS Study Circle, highlighted the institute’s academic approach. “Our focus goes far beyond completing the syllabus. We provide complete exam orientation, structured test series and revision programs aligned with Public Service Commission standards, rigorous evaluation under the guidance of senior faculty, and continuous guidance at every stage — prelims, mains, and interviews. It is consistently seen that students who perform well in our internal examinations go on to emerge as final winners,” she said. She further added that over 50% of the candidates who cleared the APPSC Group-1 examination were trained at the institute, underscoring its sustained academic outcomes.
Several successful candidates shared their experiences during the meet. B. Nikhila Sree, selected as Deputy Collector ,said the institute’s mains-oriented classes helped her secure high scores. “The academic inputs and interview guidance provided by Ms. Sanghamitra were extremely helpful during the final stage,” she noted.
Adapala Omkar Venkata Nageswara Rao, selected as DSP, said the mock interview questions conducted at the institute closely resembled those asked during the actual Commission interview.
Naraharishetty Bhanuprakash, selected as Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, credited the institute’s special training in mains answer writing for his success.
The Success Meet was attended by newly selected officers including Deputy collector: Bhagam Nikhila Sree,
Deputy Superintendent of Police: K.Madhu Charan, A.O.V. Nageshwar Rao, V.Jeevan Benny , Assistant Commissioner of State Tax: V.Madhumitha,K. Raja Ramesh Babu, B.Udhay Shankar, N. Bhanu Prakash,J.Ramya Sri, M. Krishnaveni,D.Maruthi SudhaSree Ramani,
Regional Transport Officer (RTO): L. V. Subba Reddy Nandipati, Prohibition & Excise Superintendent: O.Venkata Sujith Reddy, Asst. Treasury Officer V. Jyothi, Asst. Audit Officer K. Sai Goutham, K.Ashok Kumar Reddy, MPDO: A. Spandana along with several other selected candidates.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. R.C. Reddy, Director ,RC Reddy IAS Study Circle, said, “Our continued success in Civil Services, Group-1, and Group-2 examinations is the result of decades of disciplined academic work and an uncompromising focus on quality. Seeing our students serve the public through responsible positions is our greatest achievement.”
Ms. Sanghamitra added, “The institute’s leadership today is built on the lifelong dedication and vision of my father, Mr. R.C. Reddy Garu. My sister Deepti Asst. Director and I are committed to taking this legacy forward by ensuring consistent results and strong academic standards across examinations.”
