Meet IFS Apala Mishra who topped UPSC in her third attempt

There's no doubt that the UPSC exam is considered one of India's toughest competitive exams.

Civil services, including IAS, IFS, IPS, and IRS, form the backbone of Indian administration. Learn about Apala Mishra's UPSC journey.

Apala Mishra comes from a distinguished family; her father a retired Colonel, and her mother a Delhi University professor.

Apala Mishra left her dentistry career and dedicated three years to cracking the UPSC, studying for approximately 8 hours daily.

Apala Mishra achieved success in the 2020 Civil Services Examination, securing an impressive All India Rank 9.

Despite securing AIR 9 in UPSC, Apala Mishra chose not to become an IAS officer, opting for the Indian Foreign Service (IFS).