Meet India’s youngest female IPS officer, cracked UPSC exam at 21, left it later due to…, reappeared for UPSC and… she is…

Success is not created in one day; it takes time, effort, and perseverance. There are millions of students in India who aspire to become IAS or IPS officers. However, to achieve this, they must appear for the Civil Services Examination. This competitive exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.

“Only a few candidates are able to qualify the exam on their first attempt; however, many others go on to appear for multiple attempts. In this article, we will delve into the success story a woman, who cracked UPSC exam, became India’s youngest IPS officer at 21, later left it, and again appeared for the UPSC exam to become…Her name is…

Divya Tanwar hails from the small village of Nimbi in Mahendragarh, Haryana. He lost her father in 2011. Her journey was tough and full of hardships. Despite the hardships, she stayed determined and focused on her goals.

Speaking about her educational qualification, Divya studied at government institutions and later at Navodaya Vidyalaya. Later, she earned a degree in science and commenced her preparation for the UPSC examination. After losing her father, Divya’s family faced severe financial hardships. Her mother, Babita Tanwar, became the backbone of the household, taking on labor-intensive jobs to care for Divya and her three siblings. Despite the struggles, Babita never let go of her children’s dreams. Encouraged by Divya’s strong academic record and determination, she worked tirelessly to support their education and future.

Divya chose a non-traditional path to success, relying on online resources and test series instead of conventional coaching to crack the UPSC exam. At 21, Divya cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2021 and secured an impressive All India Rank(AIR) of 438. At just 21, she become one of the youngest IPS officers in the country.

Divya’s overall marks were 930, with 751 marks in the written examination and 179 marks in the personality test in the UPSC Civil Services (MAIN) Examination, 2021. She belonged to the EWS category.

However, she was not satisfied and so with the renewed determination, Divya cracked the exam successfully again in 2022. This time, she scored an All India Rank(AIR) of 105.

Divya’s overall marks were 994, with 834 marks in the written examination and 160 marks in the personality test in the UPSC Civil Services (MAIN) Examination, 2022. This achievement fulfilled her dream of becoming an IAS officer.

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