Artika Shukla, who hails from holy city Varanasi, She cracked UPSC exam without any coaching and secured AIR 4 rank. She shares a special connection with IAS officer Tina Dabi. Recently, Artika appointed as the District Collector of ….
Success Story: UPSC is considered one of the toughest competitive exams in India, with lakhs of aspirants trying to crack it. However, very few pass due to its complexity, which stems from its vast syllabus, multi-stage process, limited attempts, and negative marking. Those who successfully clear the civil service exam become role models for other aspirants. One such person is IAS officer Artika Shukla, who cleared the UPSC Civil Services Exam without any coaching. Interestingly, Artika shares a special connection with IAS officer Tina Dabi. Both of them have an impressive fan following on social media.
Who Is Artika Shukla?
Artika hails from Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi. She shocked everyone by clearing one of the toughest competitive exams without any coaching. Recently, she was appointed the District Collector of Alwar following a reshuffling of IAS officers.
Artika’s father Brijesh Shukla is a doctor by profession, and her mother Leena is a housewife. She has two elder brothers and both have also passed the UPSC exam.
Artika Shukla’s Education Qualification
Artika pursued her MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College and wanted to become a doctor like her father as he is her idol. But when she was pursuing an MD from PGIMER, her elder brother Gaurav convinced her to prepare for the IAS exam.
Heeding her brother’s advice, Artika left her MD studies started UPSC preparation and secured the 4th rank, all without the help of any coaching.
Artika Shukla’s Special Connection With IAS Tina Dabi
Just like the widely recognized IAS officer Tina Dabi, Artika Shukla, another young and dynamic IAS officer, has also managed to turn heads. Her social media is bustling with followers. Tina Dabi shot to fame when she topped the list in the 2015 UPSC Civil Services Exam, while Artika Shukla didn’t trail far behind, securing an impressive fourth rank in the same test.
