Women in Uniform: Meet the lady DSP officer, Priya Singh
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Priya Singh’s background
Priya is a resident of Mansarovar Colony, Bulandshahr. Her father works as an inspector in Mathura. Her grandfather is a retired SHO.
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A gold medallist
Priya earned an MSc in Physics from CCS University, Meerut. The governor awarded her a gold medal for securing the top position in her post graduate studies.
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Qualifying for UPPSC twice
In 2017, Priya cleared the UPPSC exam in her first attempt and secured a position in the Income Tax Department. However, her dedication led her to pursue the UPPSC exams again.
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Becoming a DSP
Priya achieved her goal of becoming a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in 2018.
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Priya’s success strategy
Priya focused on the subjects that she found easier, which ultimately allowed her to achieve higher scores in those areas.
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A study tip for aspirants
Priya advises to incorporate daily newspaper reading into one’s routine. During her preparation, she diligently took notes and studied current affairs.
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Presently, Priya works in a district in Kanpur as a DSP.