Renu Raj secured the second rank in the examination. A native of Changanassery in Kottayam in Kerala, Renu is working as a doctor with ESI hospital in Kolllam. She bagged the second rank in her first attempt of the civil services exam. Raj said the feat was unexpected and owed to the support and prayers of family members and her well wishers. Her hard work and patience, she said paid dividends.