Saralnama32-year-old Mahes Panda, a visually challenged teacher from Jajpur, Odisha, secured 300th rank in the Odisha Civil Services exam. Born blind in Bada Biruhan village, Panda overcame challenges to become an Odia teacher at Adarsha Vidyalaya, Cuttack. He completed his schooling at the School for the Blind in Nuapada and graduated from Ravenshaw University. Panda balanced teaching and exam preparation, crediting technology for easier learning. He aims to dedicate his life to the state's welfare. The OCS exam 2023 results saw 398 candidates qualifying. (Updated 28 Sep 2025, 17:05 IST; source: link)
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- 32-year-old Mahes Panda, a visually challenged teacher from Jajpur, Odisha, secured 300th rank in the Odisha Civil Services exam
- Born blind in Bada Biruhan village, Panda overcame challenges to become an Odia teacher at Adarsha Vidyalaya, Cuttack
- He completed his schooling at the School for the Blind in Nuapada and graduated from Ravenshaw University