Assam boy Pragyan Chakraborty secures prestigious role in Australian Public Service

Assam boy Pragyan Chakraborty has brought international acclaim to his home state by securing a Graduate role in the Australian Public Service, emerging successful through one of Australia’s most competitive government recruitment processes. 

An alumnus of Maria’s Public School, Guwahati, from the AISSCE 2019 batch, Pragyan Chakraborty has been selected as a Law Reform Officer with the Department of Children and Families, under the Australian Public Service (APS). 

The 23-year-old will formally assume charge on January 12, 2026, in Darwin, the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory. Pragyan’s selection followed a rigorous, multi-stage recruitment process, which included aptitude testing, English fluency assessment, multiple interview rounds, detailed evaluation of undergraduate and postgraduate academic records, and assessment of extracurricular and leadership credentials. Despite being an Indian citizen, he cleared the Australian Public Service examination purely on merit, highlighting his academic calibre and policy expertise.

Before securing the APS role, Pragyan showcased strong leadership and policy-oriented skills during his tenure as a School Partner at the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Sydney. In this capacity, he worked closely with the Head of School, advising on key policy reforms related to student life and wellbeing, thereby contributing directly to institutional governance and reform initiatives. 

He also served as Team Leader for the Study NSW Industry Experience Project, where he coordinated students from across New South Wales to execute a strategic business project. His dedication to mentorship and teamwork earned him an honourable mention for distinguished service as a peer mentor, further underlining his influence beyond the classroom. 

Academically, Pragyan completed his Master of Public Policy from the University of Sydney with a distinction average, strengthening his credentials for public administration and law reform. He had earlier graduated from Hansraj College, University of Delhi, which laid the foundation for his academic and professional journey on the global stage.