Meet woman who fought depression to crack UPSC exam, got record marks in interview, secured AIR 9 but did not become IAS due to…

New Delhi: The UPSC is one of the most prestigious and competitive examinations in the country. Officially known as the Civil Services Examination (CSE), it is conducted annually to recruit candidates for various civil services positions within the Indian government. Getting through this examination is considered to be the greatest achievement for any civil service aspirant. To crack this examination, students go through rigorous hard work. The story of IFS officer Apala Mishra is truly inspirational for anyone aspiring to achieve great things in life. Daughter of a retired colonel, IFS Apala Mishra secured AIR-9 to become one of the youngest bureaucrats the country has ever produced.

Born in 1997 in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad, IFS Apala Mishra is the daughter of a retired colonel. She attended the Army College and did her BDS after which she obtained a degree in dentistry. However, UPSC was her calling, so she left the field of medical and put her life in the preparation for civil services exam.

All You Need To Know About IFS Apala Mishra

IFS Apala Mishra was born in 1997 in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad
Her father is a retired Colonel in the army and her brother serves as a major.
Her mother is a professor at Delhi University. Given her family background, Mishra has always been sincere towards studies.
After Mishra completed her intermediate, she earned a Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from Army College.
Guided by aspirations to become an IFS Officer, she began to prepare for UPSC after completing her studies.
In 2020, Apala Mishra cracked the UPSC with an AIR 9 after three years of attempts.
She emerged as the top scorer in the CSE interview round by securing a total of 215 out of 275 marks.
Revealing her preparation strategies, she said that she used to study consciously for 7-8 hours everyday.
Earlier this year, Apala Mishra exchanged wedding vows with Abhishek Bakolia, who is also an IFS officer.

When asked about tips for aspiring candidates, Apala revealed that throughout her UPSC preparation, she dedicated 7 to 8 hours daily to her studies. Her inspiring journey reminds us that we should never give up on our dreams, no matter whatever obstacle comes our way.