Read the inspiration story of IRS Takseen Khan, who despite of poverty cleared the Union Public Service Commission- Civil Services(Main) examination with All India Rank(AIR)..
New Delhi: Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. Financial struggles can either break you or motivate you to work harder for your dreams. And here is the inspiration story of IRS Takseen Khan, who despite poverty cleared the Union Public Service Commission- Civil Services(Main) examination with All India Rank(AIR)…
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Taskeen Khan, the former Miss Dehradun and Miss Uttarakhand successfully cleared the civil services examination 2022 and became an Indian Revenue Officer (IRS). The former model decided to give up on that dream – modelling – to focus on clearing the tough civil services exam, achieving an impressive all-India rank of 736. Her exceptional talent and intelligence led her to win titles like Miss Dehradun and Miss Uttarakhand, inspiring her aspiration to become Miss India. However, financial constraints and setbacks forced Taskeen to shift her focus towards more stable pursuits.
IRS Takseen Khan UPSC CSE Marks, Ranks
IRS Takseen Khan obtained 756 in the written examination and 171 marks in the interview round. Overall, she secured 927 marks.
IRS Takseen Khan Schooling
During her school years, Taskeen embarked on her modeling career. She excelled in extracurricular activities. In addition to working as a professional model and actress, she was a basketball champion and a national-level debater. Although she qualified for admission to NIT, she was unable to enroll due to her family’s financial constraints.
However, her talent and intelligence helped her secure titles like Miss Dehradun and Miss Uttarakhand, igniting her ambition to become Miss India. Unfortunately, financial limitations and setbacks forced Taskeen to rethink her aspirations in pursuit of stability.
Undeterred by the challenges, Taskeen set her sights on passing the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination. With steadfast determination, she dedicated herself to intense preparation, eliminating all distractions. A BSc graduate, she secured free coaching for the entrance exam at Jamia Millia Islamia(JMI) and relocated to Delhi in 2020. Despite her relentless efforts, Taskeen faced setbacks, failing the prelims three times. It was her fourth attempt that she qualified the examination and became the Indian Revenue Service(IRS) officer.