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From the fashion ramp to the diplomatic frontlines! 👠🌍
A Femina Miss India 2016 finalist walked away from modelling, switched off social media and secured AIR 93 in UPSC CSE 2019 — in her very first attempt.
Meet Aishwarya Sheoran, who went on to join the Indian Foreign Service.
Her modelling career was already taking off. She had walked at major fashion weeks and worked with leading designers. But public service had always held a special place in her heart.
As Head Girl at Sanskriti School, Delhi, interactions with visiting civil servants introduced her to the possibilities of a career in administration. Her father’s Army background further strengthened her desire to serve the country.
An Economics graduate from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University, Aishwarya had several options. In 2018, she even secured admission to IIM Indore.
But she chose UPSC.
She stepped away from modelling, switched off her phone and social media, and focused entirely on preparation.
Her family stood firmly beside her. Her younger brother helped prepare notes, while her parents supported her interview preparation.
Just 10 months of preparation, without coaching, took her to AIR 93.
When the opportunity came to choose between IAS, IPS and IFS, she opted for the Indian Foreign Service and began her journey in diplomacy.
Her ambitions go beyond international relations. Education, women's empowerment and health remain close to her heart, shaped partly by her experience teaching underprivileged children through an NGO.
Her motto says it all:
“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.”
From the spotlight of the ramp to representing India on the world stage, Aishwarya's journey is a reminder that choosing a new dream can take courage. ✨
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An IAS officer who was asked to explain the laws of science through ballet in her UPSC interview! 💃📚
Neha Bandhu’s answer helped her secure AIR 121 in UPSC CSE 2019. But her ambition went far beyond a rank.
Asked why she wanted to join the civil services, her answer was clear: “To uplift the marginalised. To be the voice of the voiceless.” ❤️
Growing up in Nainana Jat village in Agra, Neha understood how education could transform a girl’s future—and how many girls from marginalised communities never get that opportunity.
“I had the opportunity to study, but many girls from my background don’t have that chance. I want to create that chance for them.”
Her journey was remarkable. From Hindi-medium schooling in rural Agra, she went on to study engineering at IIT BHU.
In her first UPSC attempt in 2017, she secured AIR 954 and joined the Indian Railway Personnel Service. But she wasn't ready to give up.
Taking a year of extraordinary leave, she prepared again alongside her elder sister, Jyotsna Bandhu, an SDM. With her family’s support, she improved her rank to AIR 121.
A former state-level kabaddi player who loved dancing, Neha believes school activities helped build her confidence and determination.
“I don’t give up,” she once told TOI.
Today, she serves as Additional Commissioner, Viksit Bharat Employment and Livelihood Guarantee Mission, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
For Neha, success is not just about reaching a position. It is about using the system to expand access to education, healthcare and opportunities for women who are still waiting for their chance. 🌱
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🌟 When humanity leads, governance makes a difference!
A heartwarming example of compassionate administration has emerged from Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, where IAS officer Sudhir Kochar turned a distressing situation into a lesson in accountability.
🌙 During a late-night surprise inspection at the district hospital, Collector Kochar discovered that the rain basera (night shelter), meant for patients’ attendants, had been wrongfully locked.
A young man, whose relative was hospitalised, broke down while narrating how he had been forced out into the cold.
❤️ What happened next deserves attention.
Instead of ignoring his distress, the Collector publicly apologised, saying:
“We apologise to you. I am responsible for this situation.”
⚡ He immediately called the Chief Municipal Officer and other senior officials, got the shelter reopened and ordered the suspension of the employees responsible.
🤝 He also personally interacted with people shivering outside and ensured they received immediate relief.
👏 This is what accountability in public service looks like — listening to citizens, accepting responsibility and taking action without delay.
A government facility is meaningful only when it reaches the people it was created to serve.
🌿 In the biting cold of Damoh, one officer's actions brought a message of warmth, empathy and humane governance.
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🔥 He Googled Almost Every Difficult English Word to Read The Hindu. Today, He Has AIR 641 in UPSC CSE 2025!
Meet Sagar Aswathappa, a farmer's son from Karnataka who turned language barriers, repeated failures and self-doubt into an inspiring UPSC success story.
🌾 Coming from Nenumanahalli village, Sagar studied in Kannada-medium government schools before pursuing engineering at Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.
Inspired by late IAS officer D.K. Ravi, he decided to pursue civil services.
📚 But the journey wasn't easy!
NCERTs felt difficult, Economy and International Relations seemed intimidating, and reading The Hindu meant repeatedly searching difficult English words on Google.
"There were days when I searched almost every difficult word on Google to understand its meaning," he recalls.
⚡ Despite scoring well in General Studies, repeated CSAT failures kept him away from clearing Prelims.
Instead of giving up, he changed his strategy, analysed Previous Year Questions and used newspaper articles to revise static topics.
Meanwhile, he secured a job in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly Secretariat in 2023 and later became a Police Sub-Inspector.
But his UPSC dream remained alive!
❤️ His love for Kannada literature helped him score 266 marks in his optional subject.
The interview was another challenge. Underconfident about his communication skills, he practised mock interviews, spoke English with friends daily and worked on his body language.
🏆 Finally, years of persistence paid off!
UPSC CSE 2025: AIR 641 | Interview: 190 Marks!
👏 From Googling English words to scoring 190 in the UPSC Personality Test, Sagar's journey carries a powerful message:
Your medium of education, language or repeated failures cannot decide the limits of your dreams. Keep learning. Keep trying!
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🔥 He Missed UPSC Prelims by 0.66 Marks. Then Cleared CSE Four Years in a Row!
Meet IPS Amrit Jain, an NIT Warangal engineering graduate who cracked UPSC without coaching and turned a heartbreaking failure into an extraordinary success story.
His journey wasn't easy.
Coming from a humble background, he had decided he could afford only two serious attempts.
📌 2016: His first attempt came with little preparation and plenty of confidence.
📌 2017: He prepared seriously but missed Prelims by just 0.66 marks.
Instead of giving up, he completely changed his strategy.
📚 Preparing from Jaipur, he studied the static syllabus through multiple sources and practised an incredible 140 mock tests in just 1–1.5 hours each.
He also set himself an ambitious target: score 130+ or remain around 70–80, leaving no room for uncertainty.
And the results were remarkable!
🏆 His UPSC Journey:
2018 – Indian Defence Accounts Service
2019 – AIR 321
2020 – AIR 96
2021 – AIR 179
Four consecutive successful attempts, with Prelims scores between 134 and 137!
Although his dream of becoming an IAS officer remained just a couple of marks away, he found purpose first in the defence sector and later in the Indian Police Service.
🚔 Recently, he also led a team that busted a cheque fraud gang operating across India.
💡 His biggest lesson?
"Everyone doesn't get IAS."
Instead of remaining dissatisfied with rank, service or cadre, he believes in giving one's best to the responsibility assigned.
A story of resilience, consistency and learning to make the best of every opportunity!
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🌍 He Left a Lucrative Career Abroad to Chase His UPSC Dream - And Became an IAS Officer Without Coaching!
For Prem Prakash Meena, IAS, a comfortable life abroad was not the ultimate goal. He wanted to make a difference back home. 🇮🇳
Born into a humble family in Alwar, Rajasthan, Prem had built a promising career in countries like Russia and Azerbaijan. But in 2014, he made a life-changing decision: he quit his job and returned to India to prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Many called it a mistake. Some doubted whether he could succeed after being away from academics for nearly 10 years.
But Prem chose self-study over expensive coaching. 📚
With books, newspapers, mock tests and a focused approach to improving his weaknesses, he cleared the UPSC examination in his very first attempt. Determined to secure the IAS, he appeared again and achieved AIR 102 in his second attempt.
Today, the 2018-batch IAS officer serves as the Municipal Commissioner of Aligarh and CEO of Aligarh Smart City, Uttar Pradesh.
🌱 From Self-Study to Helping Others
Remembering the struggles of rural aspirants who cannot afford expensive coaching, Prem launched a free YouTube channel in March 2021 to make learning resources accessible to more students.
He explained:
💬 “Kids in the rural areas always look forward to do something better for their future. But it’s just the fact that they are unable to afford expensive coaching institutes.”
⏳ His Mantra for Managing Time
Prem believes success is also about planning and making the best use of available time.
💬 “Multitasking is the name of the game. You are never short of time; it’s just that you need to plan properly.”
From leaving a well-paying international career to cracking UPSC through self-study, Prem Prakash Meena’s journey is a reminder that determination, discipline and accessible guidance can open doors that once seemed impossible.
He proved that coaching is not the only path to the IAS- and is now helping others believe the same! 🇮🇳
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🔥 3 Failed Attempts, Almost Quit UPSC… Then Roopali Surana Secured AIR 386!
Three unsuccessful attempts. Repeated struggles with Prelims. And a moment when she nearly decided to leave UPSC behind.
But Roopali Surana refused to let her setbacks define her journey. On her final attempt, she cleared UPSC CSE 2023 with All India Rank 386.
💡 A Dream That Began in Class 8
Roopali grew up in a business family in Rajasthan. A conversation with her father when she was in Class 8 introduced her to the civil services.
She chose Humanities, scored 95% in Class 12 and went on to study at Miranda House, Delhi University.
But academic achievements could not guarantee success in UPSC.
⚠️ Three Attempts, But No Breakthrough
Despite her preparation, Roopali struggled to clear Prelims in her first three attempts.
The repeated setbacks made her question whether she should continue or switch careers.
“I nearly decided to switch careers and forget about UPSC,” she told Indian Masterminds.
❤️ The Support That Helped Her Try Again
At this difficult stage, her husband, IPS officer Amrit Jain, encouraged her to make one final attempt.
“His dedication to his work pushed me to face my weaknesses head-on,” she recalled.
This time, she decided to change her preparation strategy rather than simply repeat what had not worked.
📚 What Changed in Her Final Attempt?
CSAT, which had held her back in earlier attempts, became a major focus. She practised rigorously and approached the paper with a calmer mindset.
She also prepared for Prelims and Mains together, used previous years' questions to guide her studies and converted bulky notes into concise digital revision sheets for quicker revision.
She emphasised that Ethics and Essay also deserve adequate attention and should not be neglected during preparation.
🏆 The Result: AIR 386 in UPSC CSE 2023
Her final attempt brought the breakthrough she had worked towards for years.
“I can’t express the elation of finally reaching my goal. My path was fraught with challenges, but also invaluable lessons,” she said.
Three failures did not end her dream. Her final attempt became the one that changed everything.
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🔥 AIR 36 in First Attempt: IAS Sonia Meena’s Fight Against Illegal Mining and Land Mafia
Clearing UPSC CSE in her first attempt with AIR 36 in 2013 was a remarkable achievement. But for IAS officer Sonia Meena, the real examination began after entering the civil services.
Illegal mining, powerful offenders and forged land records became challenges she had to confront on the ground.
👩💼 A Childhood Inspired by Public Service
Originally from Rajasthan, Sonia grew up in a family of civil servants and witnessed the impact public service could have on people's lives.
One belief shaped her journey:
“Serving people, helping others, and contributing to a better society is what life is truly about.”
She chose the Madhya Pradesh cadre and began translating that belief into action.
⚖️ From SDM to Senior Administrative Roles
Her career took her through several important assignments, including SDM in Rajnagar, CEO of the District Panchayat in Umaria and Morena, and Managing Director of MP Tourism.
These roles exposed her to district development, tourism, coal mining and issues concerning the protection of tribal land.
🚜 When She Confronted Illegal Sand Mining
One defining incident took place in Chhattarpur, where she was serving as an SDM.
During an inspection, Sonia intercepted a tractor-trolley carrying illegally mined sand. The confrontation escalated, and a criminal case followed, but she did not back down.
Her approach was reflected in a simple question:
“If we back down, what happens to the people we are supposed to serve?”
🌳 Action Against Mining and Tribal Land Encroachment
As Collector of Anuppur, she took on illegal mining and encroachment of tribal lands. Penalties doubled within a single year.
Later, in Narmadapuram, she uncovered a land fraud involving forged court orders and even fake versions of her own signature. These documents were allegedly being used to transfer tribal land illegally to non-tribals.
🏛️ Her Current Responsibilities
Sonia Meena currently serves as Additional Secretary in the Finance Department and Commissioner-cum-Director of Institutional Finance in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Her journey carries a powerful lesson for UPSC aspirants: securing a rank is only the beginning. Public service demands courage, integrity and the willingness to stand firm when faced with difficult challenges.
As she puts it:
“If we let fear guide our actions, we fail in our duty.”
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He Repaired Bicycles After Losing His Father, Then Cracked UPSC AIR 32 in First Attempt: Varun Baranwal’s Story 🚲🇮🇳
He topped his school in Class 10. But instead of moving straight to college, Varun Baranwal found himself repairing bicycles to support his family.
Growing up in Boisar, Maharashtra, he had dreamed of becoming a doctor. His father ran a bicycle repair shop, but his death around Varun’s Class 10 examinations changed everything.
📚 A Mother’s Words Changed His Future
With financial pressure mounting, relatives advised Varun to give up his studies and take over the shop.
But his mother stood by his dream: “You study, I’ll run the shop.”
A doctor who had treated his father later found Varun working at the shop and gave him ₹10,000 for admission. His teachers also pooled money to support his monthly fees.
Varun worked relentlessly, attending school, tutoring students and helping with shop accounts.
🎓 From Engineering to the UPSC Dream
He went on to study engineering at MIT Pune, funding his education through tutoring and scholarships.
A multinational company job offer promised him financial stability. But Anna Hazare’s anti-corruption movement inspired him to leave the corporate path and prepare for the Civil Services Examination.
With no money for coaching, he approached an institute for free classes and promised to clear UPSC in his first attempt.
🏆 A Promise Fulfilled: AIR 32
Varun kept his word. He secured AIR 32 in his first UPSC attempt and became an IAS officer.
Today, he serves as Private Secretary to the Minister in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, New Delhi, on central deputation.
From a bicycle repair shop to the corridors of government, Varun Baranwal’s journey is a reminder that difficult beginnings need not determine the destination.
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A Father in Police Uniform May Soon Salute His IPS Daughter: Ruchi Singh Secures AIR 171 🇮🇳❤️
For years, Inspector Ram Shankar Singh has worn the police uniform and saluted his seniors. Now, his daughter Ruchi Singh has earned a place on the UPSC merit list, bringing him closer to a moment every police officer father would cherish.
Ruchi secured AIR 171 in UPSC CSE 2025, putting her on the path to becoming an IPS officer.
🎓 From Begusarai to the UPSC Merit List
Ruchi hails from Mahendrapur village in the Matihani block of Begusarai, Bihar.
She studied at BRDAV Public School until Class 10, moved to Delhi for Class 12 at DPS RK Puram, and later graduated from St Stephen’s College.
Before this UPSC result, she was already serving in a government role at the DPR Office in Lakhisarai, Bihar.
👮♀️ A New Chapter in the Family
Her AIR 171 has opened the door to a career in the civil services. Her final service allocation will determine whether she joins the IPS.
Meanwhile, celebrations have already begun in her village. Sweets were distributed, neighbours joined in the celebrations, and the district eagerly awaits her homecoming.
❤️ The Salute Every Father Dreams Of
For Inspector Ram Shankar Singh, the achievement carries a special emotional meaning.
After years of saluting his seniors in uniform, he may soon stand before his own daughter in uniform.
And if that day arrives, it will be a salute that celebrates not just a UPSC rank, but a daughter's hard work and a family's pride.
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From NASA-Linked Volcano Research to IPS: Anukriti Sharma Cracks ₹100-Crore Fraud Case 👮♀️🔍
A suspicious vehicle in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, led police to uncover an alleged insurance fraud racket worth around ₹100 crore. The investigation revealed allegations of staged road accidents and murders to claim insurance money.
At the centre of the investigation was IPS officer Anukriti Sharma, whose work on the case has earned her selection for the Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence.
🚨 Uncovering the Insurance Fraud Network
Police recovered cash and debit cards belonging to 19 people from the suspicious vehicle. Further investigation allegedly exposed a multi-state network involving people from different sectors, including banking and healthcare.
In some cases, the gang allegedly murdered people and passed off the deaths as road accidents to claim insurance payouts. More than 70 people were arrested in connection with the case.
🎓 From IISER Kolkata to the IPS
Anukriti hails from Ajmer, Rajasthan. After studying science at IISER Kolkata, she went to the US for her PhD. During her research, she and her husband also had an opportunity to work on volcano research in collaboration with NASA.
The couple later returned to India to prepare for the Civil Services Examination.
Her first breakthrough brought AIR 355 and selection into the IRS. But determined to join the IPS, she continued preparing and secured AIR 138 in UPSC CSE 2019.
🏅 Work Beyond the Fraud Investigation
During her tenure in Sambhal, she also worked against a land mafia network, investigated the alleged exploitation of young girls under the guise of tantric rituals, and focused on improving facilities for women police personnel.
She is currently serving as Additional DCP in the Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissionerate.
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Six Attempts, One Dream: Mukund Singh Chahar’s Journey to the IPS Uniform 🇮🇳👏
Six years of preparation. Countless setbacks. Even after securing the IRS, he refused to give up on his dream of becoming an IPS officer.
Today, Mukund Singh Chahar is an IPS officer, and one of his proudest moments came when his sister saluted him after his training.
📚 A Journey Marked by Setbacks
Hailing from Bhopal, Mukund faced repeated disappointments in his first five UPSC attempts. He failed the Prelims twice, the Mains once and the Interview once.
But he kept returning to his books.
His fifth attempt brought a breakthrough: AIR 273 in UPSC CSE 2022, earning him selection into the Indian Revenue Service (IRS).
Yet, his dream of wearing the IPS uniform remained alive.
🎯 Choosing to Try Once More
Instead of settling for the achievement, Mukund appeared for UPSC again. On his sixth attempt, he secured AIR 191 in UPSC CSE 2024 and earned selection into the IPS, with allocation to the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
❤️ A Salute That Said It All
His wife, Apoorva Sinha, a 2023-batch IPS officer, and sister, Priyambada Singh, stood by him through this journey.
After Mukund completed his training at SVPNPA, his sister saluted him with immense pride.
“This boy is none other than my younger brother, and today I salute his spirit,” she said.
His journey is a reminder that achieving one milestone does not mean giving up on a bigger dream. Sometimes, the courage to begin again makes all the difference.
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👏 Harsh Goenka Calls IAS Tukaram Mundhe the “Hero of the Evening”; Officer Credits His Entire Team! 🇮🇳
“Public service is never about an individual. It is about a collective commitment to serve citizens with integrity, courage and conviction.”
When industrialist Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprises, met IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe for the first time, he was impressed by the officer's work and public response.
He later described Mundhe as the “hero of the evening”, saying that everyone wanted to meet him.
🚨 What Impressed Harsh Goenka?
Mundhe's action against food adulteration, unsafe kitchens and influential establishments caught Goenka's attention.
But the industrialist also raised a bigger question: Why does an officer simply performing his duties with honesty and conviction become a public hero? Shouldn't citizens expect this from every public servant?
🤝 Mundhe's Response: Credit Belongs to the Team!
Instead of accepting individual praise, the IAS officer shifted the focus to the countless civil servants across the country who work sincerely, often without recognition.
He described himself as a small part of a much larger team and emphasised that every achievement is a collective effort.
💬 His Message to Public Servants
“The trust and expectations of citizens are our greatest responsibility. An honest, accountable and citizen-centric public service should never be an exception. It must be the norm,” Mundhe wrote on X.
✨ A Reminder About Good Governance
For Mundhe, the appreciation was not just personal recognition. It was an opportunity to acknowledge dedicated public servants everywhere and reinforce a simple principle: integrity and accountability must be the foundation of public service, not extraordinary exceptions.
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मेरे एक सीनियर हैं। घर से करीब 800 किलोमीटर दूर एक शहर में नौकरी करते हैं। सैलरी लाख रुपए महीने से ज्यादा है। लेकिन चावल, आटा, दाल, मसाले सबकुछ घर से ही ले जाते हैं। कई बार तो इसे ले जाने में बड़ी ��सक्कत होती है, क्योंकि बोरी का वजन करीब 40-50 किलो हो जाता था।
मैंने एक बार कहा- सर आप ये सब घर से क्यों ले जाते हैं, जहां रहते हैं वही ले लिया करिए। पैसों का बहुत फर्क तो पड़ना नहीं है। इसके जवाब में वह कहते हैं- राजेश, घर पर मां अकेली रहती हैं, जब वह फोन करती हैं तो यही पूछती हैं कि चावल है, दाल है, या फिर क्या कुछ नहीं है। उन्हें हमारी नौकरी से पहले हमारे खाने की फिक्र रहती है।
सर आगे कहते हैं, वह हमार�� लिए कुछ करना चाहती हैं। सोचती हैं कि कैसे मदद कर पाएं। इसलिए जब हम कह देते हैं कि आटा खत्म है तब वह घर में रखे गेंहू को निकालकर अच्छे से धुलती हैं, धूप में सुखाती हैं। फिर उसे चक्की पर पिसवाने जाती हैं। चक्की वाले से यह भी कहती हैं कि अच्छे से पीसना। इ�� सब कामों में उनका 3-4 दिन चला जाता है। इस दौरान उनकी खुशी को मैंने महसूस किया है।
पैसे के बदले हम राशन तो खरीद लेंगे लेकिन घर से लाने पर मां को जो सुकून मिलता है, वह उन्हें नहीं मिलेगा। कुछ चीजें अपनों के सुकून के लिए करनी चाहिए।
यह सब सुनकर लगता है कि अभी दुनिया में असल उपलब्धि सुकून ही है।
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From a small village to the most prestigious service of India — this is what real determination looks like.
Meet Dr. Tawseef Ahmad Ganaie from Puchal, Pulwama, South Kashmir. Son of a labourer, Mohammad Ishaq, who sold his land and worked in Jammu to educate his children. Tawseef was always a topper, completed his Bachelors in Veterinary Science, and was serving as a Veterinary Surgeon in Poonch, Jammu for the last two years.
While most think you need to quit your job and go to Delhi for UPSC, he did the opposite. He balanced his professional duties, limited resources, financial struggles and prepared for India's toughest exam. On his second attempt, he cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 with All India Rank 254.
He was among the 16 candidates from Jammu & Kashmir who created history this year — the highest ever from the UT.
His own words say it all: "No examination is impossible to crack. Hard work, patience and continuity are the most important factors."
His story is not just a rank. It's a message for every aspirant from a small town, every working professional, every first-generation learner — that background does not decide your future, your continuity does.
Huge respect and congratulations to Dr. Towseef!
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👮♀️ Failed UPSC Prelims Twice, Became DSP, Then Cracked UPSC with AIR 248! Meet IPS Jaya Sharma 🇮🇳
From IIT Delhi to the Indian Police Service, Jaya Sharma's journey is a story of persistence, self-belief and overcoming the mental challenges of UPSC preparation! ✨
🎓 From a Haryana Village to IIT Delhi
Born in Barwa village of Hisar, Haryana, Jaya studied at IIT Delhi and worked on a research project linked to ISRO.
But academic excellence did not make her UPSC journey easy.
💔 Two Prelims Failures and Emotional Struggles
Despite her achievements, she faced anxiety, overthinking and self-doubt during preparation.
“I would say it wasn’t a very smooth path; I faced numerous mental and emotional challenges along the way,” she recalled in an interview with Vision IAS.
🏅 First DSP, Then IPS!
After failing UPSC Prelims twice, Jaya cleared the HPSC examination with Rank 8 and became a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Haryana.
She continued preparing while serving in the police.
Her persistence paid off in UPSC CSE 2023, when she secured AIR 248! 🎯
She joined the 2024 IPS batch, received the Andhra Pradesh cadre and is currently serving as ASP in Adoni, Kurnool district.
📖 She Turned Her Struggles into a Book!
Jaya authored Practical Mental Strategies to Win UPSC Battle, focusing on the emotional challenges faced by aspirants.
Its first chapter, “Being Kind to Oneself,” encourages aspirants to stop excessive self-criticism and recognise the importance of rest.
💡 Her Biggest UPSC Lesson?
Emotional intelligence matters as much as preparation.
Her message reminds aspirants that taking a break is not failure, and setbacks do not determine their future.
🌟 Two Prelims failures. One DSP rank. One UPSC success. A journey worth remembering!
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👮♀️🔥 No Coaching, First-Attempt UPSC Success! Meet Chambal’s ‘Lady Singham’, IPS Dr Priti Chandra
From a government school in a Rajasthan village to becoming one of the state's prominent women police officers, IPS Dr Priti Chandra's journey is one of determination, courage and public service. 🇮🇳
🌾 A Farmer's Daughter With Big Dreams
Born in 1979 in Koodan village, Sikar, Priti grew up in a farming family. Her father, Ramchandra Sunda, served in the Indian Army.
After studying in a government school, she moved to Jaipur and earned an MA, B.Ed. and MPhil. She also explored journalism and teaching before choosing civil services.
🎯 UPSC Without Coaching!
With self-study and determination, she cracked UPSC CSE on her very first attempt, securing AIR 249 and joining the Rajasthan cadre of the IPS in 2008.
But her real story began after wearing the uniform!
🚔 Why Is She Called ‘Lady Singham’?
As SP of Karauli, she led operations against dacoits in the Chambal ravines. Sustained police action saw several surrenders, earning her the nickname ‘Lady Singham’.
In Bundi, she tackled human trafficking, helping rescue girls and support their rehabilitation.
She also made history as Bikaner's first woman SP.
❤️ Courage Beyond Policing
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Jodhpur, she extended support to pregnant women and elderly residents facing difficulties.
Now serving as IG of Bharatpur Range, she is again drawing attention through surprise inspections of police stations.
✨ From a village classroom to commanding police operations, her journey proves that coaching is not the only route to UPSC success.
The rank opens the door. Courage, compassion and commitment define the officer. 💪
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