Meet the woman who overcame depression to clear UPSC exam, scoring record marks in interview
Born in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh in 1997, IFS Apala Mishra is the daughter of a retired colonel. She studied in Army College and did BDS after which she graduated in Dentistry.
New Delhi: UPSC is one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in the country. Officially known as Civil Services Examination (CSE), it is conducted every year to recruit candidates for various civil service posts in the Government of India. Clearing this exam is considered the biggest achievement for any civil services aspirant. Students have to work hard to crack this exam. The story of IFS officer Apala Mishra is truly inspirational for anyone who aspires to achieve great things in life. Daughter of a retired colonel, IFS Apala Mishra became one of the youngest bureaucrats the country has ever produced by getting AIR-9.
Born in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh in 1997, IFS Apala Mishra is the daughter of a retired colonel. She studied in Army College and did BDS after which she graduated in Dentistry. However, UPSC was her calling, so she left the medical field and devoted herself to preparing for the civil services exam.
You must know about IFS Apala Mishra
- IFS Apala Mishra was born in 1997 in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- Her father is a retired colonel in the army and her brother serves as a major.
- Her mother is a professor in Delhi University. Given her family background, Mishra is always sincere towards her studies.
- After Mishra completed her intermediate, she earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from the Army College.
- Guided by her ambition to become an IFS officer, she started preparing for UPSC after completing her education.
- In 2020, Apala Mishra cleared UPSC with AIR 9 after three years of effort.
- She emerged as the top scorer in the CSE interview round with a total of 215 out of 275 marks.
- Explaining her preparation strategy, she said that she used to study consciously for 7-8 hours every day.
- 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 during her UPSC preparation, she devoted 7 to 8 hours daily to her studies. Her inspiring journey reminds us that we should never give up on our dreams no matter what obstacles come our way.
