The Civil Services examination is considered one of the toughest competitive exams in India. It is known for its vast syllabus, in-depth subject knowledge, critical thinking, and analytical abilities
The Civil Services examination is considered one of the toughest competitive exams in India. It is known for its vast syllabus, in-depth subject knowledge, critical thinking, and analytical abilities required to clear the various stages—prelims, mains, and the interview, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission(UPSC). In this article, we will talk about the success story of IAS Divya Tanwar, who cracked the UPSC civil services exam not once but twice. The article revolves around Divya Tanwar’s journey, which began in the small village of Nimbi, located in Mahendragarh, where she faced significant financial challenges during her childhood.
Hailing from Mahendragarh, Haryana, Divya Tanwar faced significant challenges, especially after her father’s passing in 2011. Despite these hardships, she remained focused on succeeding. After completing her education at government schools and later at Navodaya Vidyalaya, she graduated with a degree in science and began preparing for the UPSC examination.
Despite financial challenges after the passing of her father in 2011, Divya’s mother, Babita Tanwar, played a crucial role in supporting her and her three siblings. Divya’s academic excellence motivated her mother to support her ambitions. According to media reports, her mother worked as a labourer to support their education.
Divya didn’t opt for traditional coaching but relied on online resources and test series to successfully clear the UPSC exam. Her journey has been nothing short of inspiring. At just 21 years old in 2021, Divya sat for the UPSC CSE exam and earned an impressive All India Rank of 438, becoming one of the youngest IPS officers in India.
Speaking of her UPSC result, Divya scored 751 marks in the written examination and 179 marks in the the personality test in the UPSC Civil Services (MAIN) Examination, 2021. She belonged to the EWS category. Overall, she scored 930 marks.
However, with a focus on doing even better, she continued her hard work and cleared the exam again in 2022, this time securing an All India Rank of 105. Speaking of her UPSC result, Divya scored 834 marks in the written examination and 160 marks in the personality test in the UPSC Civil Services (MAIN) Examination, 2022. Overall, she scored 994 marks. This achievement fulfilled her dream of becoming an IAS officer, and she is currently serving under the Manipur cadre.
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