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India.com
3 days ago
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- India.com
Meet 21-Year-Old Aastha Singh, India's Youngest Female IAS Officer Who Cracked UPSC Civil Services In First Attempt; Her AIR Is...
photoDetails english 2911303 The UPSC exam is a national-level competitive examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit candidates for various prestigious civil services in India. These include the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Revenue Service (IRS), and several other Group A and B central services. The exam is held in three stages: Preliminary, Mains, and Interview. Updated:Jun 05, 2025, 10:35 AM IST Youngest IAS Officer 1 / 7 Above all, Aastha Singh serves as a true inspiration for students preparing for competitive exams like the UPSC. At just 21 years old, she successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination—one of India's toughest tests. Her remarkable achievement places her among the youngest IAS officers in the country. AIR Rank 2 / 7 Aastha secured an impressive All India Rank 61 in the UPSC exam. She hails from Panchkula in Punjab, where she was raised. Her father, Brijesh Singh, is employed as the Quality Head at a pharmaceutical company. The family's ancestral roots are in Kushaha Kanaura village, located in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district. UPSC Attempt 3 / 7 She is among five candidates from the tricity region to secure a spot in the top 300 ranks this year, with four of them being women. Aastha's rapid journey began in 2024 when she cleared the Haryana Public Service Commission exam on her first attempt, securing Rank 31. Higher studies 4 / 7 Aastha has consistently excelled in academics since her school years. She completed her schooling in her hometown and chose to pursue Commerce. For higher studies, she moved to Delhi and enrolled at the renowned Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University, where she completed her graduation in Economics (Honours). Women empowerment 5 / 7 Unlike many who prepare for years, Aastha said she always felt a natural interest in civil services. 'I didn't take any coaching and prepared on my own for my first attempt,' she shared. Aastha also said she wants to work on important issues like women's empowerment in the future. Aastha's dedication 6 / 7 Aastha cleared the UPSC exam at a young age through her dedication, clear goals, and disciplined self-study. Her journey shows that with determination and consistent effort, it's possible to succeed even in one of the toughest competitive exams in the country. AETO 7 / 7 Aastha, who is currently serving as an Additional Excise and Taxation Officer (AETO) with the Haryana government, cleared the exam on her first attempt—achieving this milestone without any coaching. (All Images (Instagram): aasthaa.s30)
India.com
5 days ago
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- India.com
Meet Aastha Singh, India's youngest female IAS officer, cracked UPSC exam in first attempt, secured AIR..., now posted at...
Aastha Singh is an inspiration for all students preparing for tough exams like UPSC. At just 21 years of age, she cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination, one of the most challenging exams in India. With this achievement, Aastha has earned a place among the youngest IAS officers in the country. Aastha secured All India Rank 61 in the UPSC exam. She is originally from Panchkula in Punjab, where she grew up. Her father, Brijesh Singh, works as the Quality Head in a pharmaceutical company. However, their roots trace back to Kushaha Kanaura village in Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh. Aastha was always good in studies right from her school days. She completed her schooling in her hometown and later decided to study Commerce. For higher education, she moved to Delhi, where she took admission in the prestigious Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) under Delhi University. There, she pursued her graduation in Economics (Honours). Aastha Singh's civil services preparation journey Aastha Singh shared in an interview that she decided to become a civil servant while she was still in college. She started preparing for it during her graduation itself. After finishing college, she appeared for the Haryana PCS exam, which is conducted by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC). During an interview, Aastha said, she did not go for a foundation course because she had less than a year left till her first attempt to complete the entire sea of syllabus. 'I had a certain level of confidence that given I'm able to identify the right sources, I can finish the syllabus sooner than a full fledged course would allow. There began my UPSC CSE journey, full throttle,' she said. Aastha's dedication, clarity of goals, and disciplined preparation helped her crack the UPSC exam at such a young age. Her journey proves that with focus and hard work, success is possible even in the most competitive exams. Became a PCS officer first Aastha cleared the Haryana PCS exam in her very first attempt. She was selected as an Additional Excise and Taxation Officer in the Haryana Government. While working in this role, she continued her preparation for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Strong performance in UPSC After clearing PCS, Aastha began her UPSC preparation without any coaching. She focused mainly on General Studies. She built her basics using NCERT books, and studied Polity from M. Laxmikanth's book, which is a popular choice among aspirants. In the UPSC exam, Aastha achieved an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 61. She scored 795 marks in the written exams, and 200 marks in the interview, making her total score 995 marks. Because of her high rank, Aastha is expected to be allotted the IAS (Indian Administrative Service). Aastha is currently posted as Assistant Excise and Taxation Officer (AETO) in the Haryana Government.
India.com
24-04-2025
- General
- India.com
Meet India's youngest IAS officer Aastha Singh, cracked UPSC exam without coaching at..., her AIR is..
Meet India's youngest IAS officer Aastha Singh, cracked UPSC exam without coaching at..., her AIR is.. The final result of Civil Service 2024 has been released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Along with the release of the final result, the list of UPSC toppers (UPSC Topper List 2025) has also been released. This year the country has got the youngest IAS officer. The final result of UPSC Civil Service 2024 has been released. Along with the result, the list of toppers has also been released. Once again girls have dominated the UPSC result with top 2. At the same time, UPSC topper Aastha Singh, who got rank 61, has been in the news. Aastha's name has been included in the list of youngest IAS of the country. Many girls have made it to the toppers list (UPSC Toppers List 2025) . One name in this is Aastha Singh who being called the youngest IAS officer. She cracked the UPSC exam at the age of just 21. Aastha Singh is originally from Panchkula, Punjab. Her father Brijesh Singh works as a quality head in a pharma company based in Panchkula, Haryana. Aastha Singh's ancestral home is in Kushahan Kanaura village located in Dobhi tehsil of Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh. Aastha Singh has studied from Delhi University. She has done her graduation in Economics Honours from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University. Along with college, she also started preparing for civil services. During this time, she also appeared for Haryana PCS exam. Aastha Singh also got success in the HPSC exam conducted by Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC). She is currently posted as Additional Excise and Taxation Officer in the Haryana Government. Aastha Singh prepared for the UPSC Civil Service Examination without any coaching. She focused on self study. This time she has got rank 61 in UPSC. Aastha Singh has cleared a difficult exam like UPSC in the very first attempt.
Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Don't like losing: Aastha
Two Tricity girls secured a place in the top 100 of the civil services examination conducted by the UPSC, bringing laurels for the Mohali-Panchkula-Chandigarh region. While Aastha Singh (21) from Panchkula secured the 61st All India Rank, Riya Sethi (27) from Sector 72, Mohali, grabbed the 89th rank. Singh completed her schooling from CL DAV Public School, Sector 11, Panchkula, and went on to pursue BA (Hons) in Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC). Later, she cleared the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) exam in 2024, securing the 31st rank and is now training to be an Assistant Excise and Taxation Officer. 'I don't know how I ended up here. It is a dream come true. I attempted the state exams in 2024 to get practice for the UPSC and cleared HPSC, and now the civil services exam in the first attempt,' she said. 'I did not take any coaching, and did self-study from my home for General Studies, and as Economics is a tough subject, I took the help of recorded lectures. I didn't get too much time to study for the mains of UPSC, as I was training, but during peak preparation time, I would put in about 10 to 12 hours of work a day.' The 27-year-old further said that she did not disconnect from social media completely, but maintained a balance. 'I just don't like losing, and as academics is my area, there was an inbuilt motivation. I have been consistent in my preparation and have not slacked in two years. What also made it all possible was the unconditional support and positive manifestations from my family and friends, who would boost my confidence and motivate me to be on track,' shared Singh, who is originally from Uttar Pradesh (UP), but is now based in Panchkula. Her father, Brijesh Singh, works in a private pharmaceutical company, and mother, Shalini Singh, is a homemaker. Elder sister, Aanchal, works in an IT company. Singh said that her grandfather, when she was about six years old, would say that she would become a collector one day, so that thought was always at the back of her mind. 'But when I grew up, I truly realised that I had the aptitude for bureaucracy and knew that this was my calling. So, from my first day in college till I graduated in 2023, this was my goal. I am the first IAS officer in my family, and like many families, it is a dream come true for mine,' she added. 'Many aspects in India need attention, and I want to play a role in addressing them. I want to focus on holistic and skills development, women's empowerment, and make a change in the lives of people, however small. I want to make a difference,' smiled Aastha, who loves reading and singing.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tricity women ace UPSC with grit & home-grown focus
Chandigarh: While Delhi remains the nerve centre of UPSC coaching, four young women from the Tricity quietly upended that belief—cracking India's toughest exam without shifting base. Their success in the 2024 Civil Services Examination , results of which were announced on Tuesday, marks not just a triumph of intellect but also of choosing familiar surroundings over the capital's high-pressure coaching culture. Studying in their familiar settings of Zirakpur, Mohali, Panchkula, and Panjab University hostel, they relied on online resources, digital test series, strength of family and community support. Choosing to study from home or close by, they defied the pressure to spend money on expensive coaching and underlined the relevance of personal preparation. Aastha Singh | AIR 61 All of 21, Aastha Singh from Peer Muchalla, Zirakpur, secured AIR 61 in her very first attempt. An economics graduate from SRCC, Delhi (Class of 2023), Aastha had already cleared the Haryana civil services exam last year, securing Rank 31 and joining as assistant excise and taxation officer in July, 2024. She chose economics as her optional and prepared for the test alongside her job, studying for five to six hours a day in the months leading up to the mains, held in Sep. "I never felt the need to go elsewhere," she said. "I've always studied in a way that suits me, and staying close to family kept me grounded. I knew what I needed, and I stuck to it." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Riya Sethi | AIR 89 Riya Sethi, a resident of Sector 72, Mohali, secured AIR 89 in her fourth attempt. A 2019 economics graduate from Delhi University's Khalsa College and a postgraduate in development studies from JNU (2021), Riya returned to Punjab after the Covid pandemic and was selected for the Punjab Good Governance Fellowship programme. She was posted in Ludhiana in 2023. "A senior official I worked with told me to give it another go. That advice stayed with me," she said. Riya lost her father in 2017. "He always wanted me to pursue this. After he passed, it became my goal too." Preparing from home with sociology as her optional, she added, "I had the mental space and family support I needed. I wasn't distracted by the stress of being in a new place. I could just focus." Tanvi Gupta | AIR 187 Tanvi Gupta, a 28-year-old from Panchkula, cleared the exam in her fifth attempt. A Bharatnatyam dancer who represented Haryana at the National Youth Festival in 2012, Tanvi graduated in economics from Panjab University in 2018 and completed her MA in 2024. She drew motivation from her grandfather, a social worker who established dharamshalas across India. "His life was rooted in service. That spirit guided me," she said. Tanvi relied largely on home preparation, using online resources and enrichment courses, but did briefly go to Delhi for answer writing practice. "Even then, I knew I couldn't stay long. I am most focused when I am at home. My parents, the comfort of familiar routines—that's what helped me keep going." Vijaylakshmi Bishnoi | AIR 233 Vijaylakshmi Bishnoi, 26, is pursuing her LLM at Panjab University. She prepared for the exam at Girls Hostel 4. She completed her LLB from UILS in 2022. The eldest of five siblings from a farming family in Haryana, she cleared the exam in her third attempt—having not made it past prelims in her first and mains in her second. "I kept refining my approach and used online mock tests and group discussions," she said. "I knew going to Delhi would be too much to manage, logistically, emotionally," she said. "Staying here meant I could focus completely. With online mocks, I created the right rhythm for myself."
