The Meghalaya Public Service Commission declared the results of the Meghalaya Civil Services (MCS) on Jan 17, with 35 candidates clearing the prestigious examination this year. Chingba Jimbe Ch Marak from the Garo Hills topped the examination this year, followed by Rene Darby Sunn and Kyntu Shullai bagging the 2nd and 3rd ranks respectively. Chingba hails from remote Dura Banda village under Chokpot block in South Garo Hills.
The youngest of five siblings, she credits her parents—both schoolteachers—for instilling in her the values of education and discipline. Her father, Semrongsing A. Sangma, and mother, Joshilline Ch. Marak stood as a pillars of support throughout her arduous journey. Her path was marked by challenges that would have discouraged many. In 2022, she cleared the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam but fell short of passing the Mains by just 37 marks.
