Achiever  

Anju Sharma achieved the remarkable feat of clearing the UPSC exam on her first attempt at the young age of 22. She is currently serving as an IAS officer in the Gujarat cadre.

After experiencing failure in two UPSC attempts, Annapurna Singh from Bihar, secured an impressive 99^th rank in the year 2023.

UPSC CSE is the most challenging and competitive exam in the country and achieving AIR 1 is no small feat. Here are 7 IAS officers who secured first rank in their first attempt.

Hardeep Gill, a resident of Alipura village in Jind district, Haryana, has become an army officer after clearing the CDS exam. During his journey, he received immense support from his mother and sisters.  

23-year-old Parul Dhayal has been selected as a Sub Lieutenant in the Indian Navy. She completed her training on May 25, 2024.

When Reddy’s first round of tomato crops was ready in June 2023, the tomato prices in the market were soaring. Within just 15 days, he sold tomatoes worth Rs 2 crore.

Tinkesh Kaushik, a resident of Goa, created history on May 11. He achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the world’s first triple amputee to conquer Mount Everest base camp.

Arti, a pink e-rickshaw driver from Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, has been honoured with the prestigious Amal Clooney’s Women Empowerment Award in the United Kingdom.

Kaamya Karthikeyan, at sixteen, became the youngest Indian to conquer Mt. Everest, marking a historic achievement celebrated by the Indian Navy and inspiring global youth.
 

Nancy Tyagi, a fashion influencer, made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival with her self-stitched gown. Her outfits are earning praise from Bollywood stars and other fashion influencers around the world.

Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar from Udaipur mixes old ways with new ideas. He's famous for planting lots of trees quickly and fixing up an old palace. Know more about him
 

With a hope for a better life, Sonika decided to establish her own business. In the initial days, she faced financial difficulties, but she persevered and began making profits.

Driven by her passion for education, Prerna Jhunjhunwala started a pre-school called Little Paddington in Singapore. Today, her businesses are valued at Rs 330 crore.

Shelly Bulchandani has worked hard for her entrepreneurial dreams and is an inspiration for millions of youngsters. Hailing from Ajmer, Shelly's startup, The Shell Hair, generates earnings of Rs 1.4 crore annually. 

Himmat Singh Rathore, a former Army Commando from Jaipur has set a remarkable record. He climbed stairs 70,679 steps in 23 hours and 43 minutes, without taking a break.