This Uttarakhand girl rejected 16 government jobs, including ISRO, and cracked UPSC in her first attempt

Inspirational Story: Tripti Bhatt made an extraordinary decision to leave a prestigious ISRO job and embark on a journey to become an IPS officer. She passed the UPSC exam on her first attempt and secured All India Rank 165, choosing the Indian Police Service (IPS). Today, she serves as the Commandant in the 40th Battalion PAC in Uttarakhand. Her story is an inspiration to every UPSC aspirant and young person struggling with their career.

Born in Almora, Uttarakhand, Tripti Bhatt excelled in education from childhood. She obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pantnagar University and received job offers from several major companies such as Tata Motors, NTPC, and Maruti Suzuki.

However, she started working as an Assistant Manager at NTPC but soon realized that her true interest lay in public service. Tripti Bhatt says that "I could have worked on technological advancements at ISRO, but my heart was in working with people and bringing about change at the grassroots level." She started preparing for the UPSC exam along with her job and achieved success in 2013 on her first attempt.

Choosing IPS was a significant decision for Tripti Bhatt. Many successful UPSC candidates choose IAS, but Tripti was drawn to IPS because:
1. Opportunity to work directly with the public
2. Challenge of maintaining law and order
3. Opportunity to bring about rapid changes at the ground level
Her home cadre was Uttarakhand, which further motivated her to serve her state.

 

IPS training at the National Police Academy (NPA) in Hyderabad was extremely challenging, but Tripti Bhatt completed it with full determination.
1. Completed a 42 km cross-country marathon
2. Excelled in physical and mental fitness
3. Developed a deep understanding of law, forensics, and criminology
This rigorous training proved helpful in making her an excellent police officer.

Tripti Bhatt paid special attention to current affairs during her UPSC preparation.
1. Read newspapers, editorials, and magazines regularly
2. Prepare your own notes
3. Analyze UPSC's previous year's question papers
According to Tripti Bhatt, "Current affairs are not just a subject, but an important part of the entire UPSC syllabus." 

In a state like Uttarakhand, where social stereotypes still exist, Tripti Bhatt, by becoming an IPS officer, has proven that women can achieve the same excellence as men in any field.
1. Family support is most important
2. Stay focused on the goal and reject social barriers
3. Prioritize your dreams, not social expectations
 

 

Strengthening crime prevention and security
1. Active participation in disaster management and relief operations
2. Promoting community safety initiatives

Tripti Bhatt says that  "Becoming an IPS officer is not just about achieving a position, but about bringing positive change in society." Trupti Bhatt's story teaches us that success is not determined by social expectations, but by personal passion and determination.