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The Inspiring UPSC Journey of IAS Anuradha Pal

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Success Story

IAS Anuradha Pal crossed all the obstacles and triumphed by cracking the UPSC examination. 
 

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Early life

Anuradha Pal was born in a small village in Haridwar. She endured economic challenges and hardships in her childhood. 
 

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Anuradha Pal’s father earned a living by selling milk.

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Educational background

Anuradha Pal did her schooling from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Haridwar. She pursued a BTech degree from GB Pant University in Delhi. 
 

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Quitting the job

Anuradha Pal got herself a job at Tech Mahindra. However, she later decided to leave the job. 
 

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UPSC preparation

While working as a lecturer at a college in Roorkee, Anuradha Pal started her UPSC exam preparation journey. 
 

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First UPSC attempt

Anuradha Pal achieved the remarkable feat of cracking the UPSC exam on her first attempt in the year 2012. She secured the 451st rank. 
 

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Accomplishments

In her second attempt in the year 2015, Anuradha Pal secured the 62nd rank. Presently, she serves as the District Magistrate in Bageshwar.

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