Harikishore IAS hails from the state of Kerala. His father was a former Registrar of Kannur University and former Head of the Department of Sanskrit, Payyanur College. He bagged the 14th rank in UPSC Civil service Exam in 2008. Perseverance, focus, commitment, and determination are the essential qualities which helped Harikishore to secure a top rank in the Civil Services Examination 2008. He has authored the book ‘Ningalkkum Ias Nedaam’ and ‘Unnathavijayathinu Ezhu Vazhikal.’