He rejected what appeared to be a dream job and chose to serve the country. Taking to X, user Vikas Alwys shared the story of Archit Chandak, an IITian who refused a Rs 35 lakh per year job from a bigshit Japanese company to become an IPS officer. He is currently stationed in Nagpur, Maharashtra, serving as Superintendent of Police. Chandak spent his childhood and formative years in Nagpur, where he consistently distinguished himself through outstanding academic performance. His dedication to studies and strong aptitude for competitive examinations became evident early on. In 2012, he emerged as the highest scorer from Nagpur in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), an achievement that earned him admission to the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.After completing his degree in mechanical engineering, Archit received an attractive employment offer from a Japanese company with an annual compensation package of ₹35 lakh. Despite the lucrative career opportunity, he decided to turn it down, choosing instead to pursue the Civil Services Examination with the goal of contributing to public service and working for the country's welfare.— VikasAlwys (@VikasAlwys) His determination paid off when he successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2018 on his very first attempt, securing an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 184. Following his selection, he began his career in the police service, initially serving as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in Nagpur. He later took on the responsibilities of Superintendent of Police (SP) in Maharashtra, continuing his commitment to maintaining law and order while serving the public.According to a News18 report, he is a fitness enthusiast and has completed a 42 kilometre Mumbai Marathon. He is married to IAS officer Soumya Sharma. Archit’s story provides that sometimes you need not just determination, but courage to say no to the ‘easier’ option to pursue your dreams.