Meet Indias youngest woman IFS officer who made history by cracking UPSC at the age of just 21. She chose IFS over IAS and IPS because…
UPSC Success Story: Some individuals achieve success from their hard work and dedication at a very young age. These people carve out their own identity by stepping away from traditional paths, and standing out from the crowd, this story is about a young woman who faced several challenges but didn’t lose hope and cracked one of the toughest competitive exams in India – UPSC – in her very first attempt at the age of just 21. Vidushi Singh hails from Rajasthan and has emerged as a role model for other aspirants. lest know her story.
Who is Vidushi Singh?
Vidushi was born in Jodhpur city but her family has ties to Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya. As per her LinkedIn profile, she earned her BA Honours degree in Economics from the Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi in 2021.
Cracked UPSC Without Coaching
After taking a decision to crack the civil service exam, Singh did not rely on any coaching classes for UPSC exam preparation. She studied independently. During her college years, she started reading NCERT and other basic books.
Cracked UPSC In First Attempt
In her First Attempt, Vidushi Singh passed UPSC exam at the young age of 21 and secured 13th rank, choosing economics as her optional subject.
Choosing IFS Over IAS and IPS
Vidushi chose IFS over IAS and IPS to fulfil her Grandparents’ dream. In an interview, she mentioned that becoming a government officer in the Indian Foreign Service was her grandparents’ dream.
Mock Tests and Test Series as the Key to Success
Vidushi took several test series and mock tests during her UPSC preparation.