Home Newsroom Mother’s A Sub-Inspector, Husband’s An IPS Officer; Pooja Gupta Gets AIR 42 (UPSC) To Become IAS Officer

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Pooja Gupta IAS Topper Background
Pooja Gupta`s Journey From IPS To IAS
Pooja Gupta`s Inspirations For UPSC IPS/IAS
Unwavering Support From Her IPS Officer Husband
Pooja`s UPSC CSE Preparation Strategy For Aspirants
Support From Family And Friends A Must
To All UPSC CSE Aspirants

Mother’s A Sub-Inspector, Husband’s An IPS Officer; Pooja Gupta Gets AIR 42 (UPSC) To Become IAS Officer

Some don't feel the need to move further once the fruit of success is tasted, but there are others who keep moving till success of the highest degree is achieved inspiring others to do likewise. Pooja Gupta is one such person whose story of limitless success is hard to ignore.

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Mother’s A Sub-Inspector, Husband’s An IPS Officer; Pooja Gupta Gets AIR 42 (UPSC) To Become IAS Officer

IAS Pooja Gupta`s journey from an IPS to an IAS Officer is a story that demystifies the notion of people achieving success whenever and however they like! Her initial dream of becoming a doctor after completing her 12th standard was caught in a dilemma as she always felt drawn to the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

While pursuing her medical studies, she simultaneously prepared for the prestigious UPSC exam which is not an easy affair to manage.

IAS Pooja Gupta: Topper's Background

Pooja Gupta did her graduation with a Bachelor of Dental Science from ESIC Dental College, Delhi.
Her mother, Rekha Gupta, is an Assistant Sub-Inspector with the Delhi Police, while her father, Rajkumar Gupta, works in the private sector.
Her husband, Shakti Avasthi is an IPS Officer.
She initially got the IPS post in her first attempt when she got the 147th rank.
In order to get the coveted IAS post, she tried another attempt in 2020 when she secured an AIR 42.
Her primary inspiration to be a part of the civil service was her mother’s service in the police force.

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Pooja Gupta's Journey From IPS To IAS

In her first attempt at the Civil Services Examination in 2018, Pooja secured an impressive rank of 147, securing a position in the IPS. However, her grandfather’s dream of seeing her become an IAS officer continued to push her to fulfill the dream.

With commitment and determination, Pooja consistently persevered in her preparation for the Civil Services exam. Finally, in the UPSC 2020, she accomplished her goal and became an IAS officer, attaining an impressive rank of AIR 42.

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Pooja Gupta's Inspirations For UPSC IPS/IAS

Pooja’s inspiration to pursue the Civil Services exam blossomed from her admiration for her mother’s uniform who is an Assistant Sub-Inspector in the Delhi Police. Also, a fond memory of her school days when she was honoured by a former DCP of Police further fueled her aspiration to become an IAS officer.

Although she initially pursued medicine after completing school, Pooja’s dream of becoming an IAS officer remained strong, leading her to dedicate herself to achieving it through hard work and determination.

Unwavering Support From Her IPS Officer Husband

Pooja Gupta walked on a similar path as her husband is an IPS Officer. He too had a similar experience to hers, where despite getting into the Indian Revenue Services (IRS) he wanted to get into the IPS, which he did at his second attempt.

He groomed her for the interview and shared the necessary resources which were crucial for Pooja Gupta to crack the UPSC IAS in her second attempt.

Pooja Gupta IAS Husband IPS

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Pooja's UPSC CSE Preparation Strategy For Aspirants

Sharing her invaluable UPSC CSE preparation strategy with aspirants, Pooja Gupta highlighted her initial reliance on the Internet and other sources as a medium for guidance.

Invaluable insights from YouTube conversations with previous exam toppers helped her create a preparation chart.
Pooja emphasized the importance of studying from NCERT textbooks and keeping up with current affairs through newspapers.
She diligently monitored government websites such as PIB (Press Information Bureau) and PRS (PRS Legislative Research) for relevant content.
Pooja found it relatively easier to choose anthropology as an optional subject, as it was a subject she had a deep passion for.

To All UPSC CSE Aspirants

While some are fortunate to be born with a silver spoon, success is a mentality that solely rests on how far you wish to go. It is limitless and open to all, regardless of who and what you are. Be the best version of yourself, achieving limitless success of the highest degree, as exemplified by the story of IAS Pooja Gupta.

Good Tidings Be Yours!