By Rajesh Bhat

For people of my age who left Kashmir in 1990, Atal Dulloo  continued to be our star—– a feeling of enthusiasm—, for a reason that the Competition Success Review (CSR), the then famous magazine for competitive examinations, had carried his  success story after he qualified the much coveted Indian Administrative Service (IAS)  in 1989.  

Since the publication of this interview in April 1990 edition, the magazine continues to be in my possession…. A prized one indeed— because Atal  Dulloo belonged to Kashmir where he had equally served in various capacities. All these years, this 1989 batch IAS Officer, a B-Tech Civil Engineer, who is presently Secretary in the Department of Border Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, continued to be a source of inspiration for future IAS aspirants as well. 

This October 24, Atal Dulloo will turn 57. He continues to be a torchbearer  in working towards a valued goal, like his seniors—-Iqbal Khandey or Khursheed Ganai or  for that matter, 2013 batch topper Shah Faesal, who remained in the limelight for other reasons also.

CSR Magazine

Competition Success Review,  then commonly known as CSR used to be a monthly general knowledge magazine in India.  It was those days, popular among students preparing for competitive examinations. The magazine, covers current affairs and news on national and international issues. On an average,  five to seven  candidates are selected from Jammu and Kashmir every year  for the coveted IAS.

From 2002 to 2022, around 80 Officers have been selected from Jammu and Kashmir for various cadres.