The commissioning of Bhilai lad Harsh Gohiya, as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army, is not only a matter of pride for his family but also an inspiring milestone for the city of Bhilai and the SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant Collective. A son of the soil, Harsh embodies the values of perseverance, discipline, and patriotism that define the armed forces of India. Harsh successfully cleared the UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) II Examination 2023, securing an All India Rank (AIR) of 187. His achievement earned him a coveted seat at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, where he underwent rigorous training to prepare himself for the noble responsibility of military service.

 

On 6th September 2025, Harsh was formally commissioned as a Lieutenant, a moment of honour witnessed nationwide through the live telecast of the passing-out parade on DD National. The story of Harsh is also deeply tied to the legacy of the SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant. His father, Satya Kumar Gohiya is posted in the P&BS Department of BSP, while his mother, Mithilesh Gohiya is a homemaker. His sister, Deeksha Gohiya, works as a software engineer at HP. Harsh’s educational roots trace back to BSP School, Sector-2, and BSP Senior Secondary School-X, institutions that laid the foundation for his discipline and commitment.

 

Harsh expressed heartfelt gratitude to his family, mentors, and well-wishers who supported him throughout his journey. His commissioning, he said, symbolises not just personal achievement but also a pledge to uphold the values of courage, discipline, and service before self. For Bhilai and for SAIL-BSP, Harsh’s achievement is more than a personal triumph; it is an emblem of how nurturing environment of this industrial city fosters national service and excellence. The entire BSP collective has extended their warm wishes to Lieutenant Harsh Gohiya, expressing pride in his achievement and wishing him a bright future in the service of the nation.