The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the UPSC Civil Services Final Result 2022 this time, too, women shine in the top ranks. The top four positions among the 933 individuals shortlisted by the commission for the upcoming class of IAS, IPS, and IFS officials were taken by female candidates. Three of the top four rank holders are from Delhi University, while the other is from IIT Hyderabad.All three UPSC AIR candidates, AIR 1 Ishita Kishore, AIR 2 Garima Lohia, and AIR 4 Smirti Mishra, graduated from colleges affiliated with Delhi University. However, Uma Harathi N, UPSC AIR 3, graduated from IIT Hyderabad.Ishita KishoreImage: TwitterIshita Kishore, a recent graduate of Delhi University, has secured first place in the 2022 civil services exam. After experiencing prior failures in the preliminary exam, Kishore, an Economics (Hons.) major at Shri Ram College of Commerce, passed the test on her third attempt. Kishore emphasised the need for discipline and sincerity in exam preparation as she reflected on her success. She advises aspiring candidates to remain consistent, steer clear of comparisons, and regularly evaluate their tactics. Kishore thanked her family for their unwavering support during her journey to success. She added that her professional career and working for corporates after graduating helped her be organised during her UPSC preparation.Garima LohiaImage: TwitterGarima, a native of the Bihar village of Buxar, began her UPSC journey with the strong ambition to pass the test and make her mark in civil services. Despite going through difficult times personally, such as the tragic loss of her father four years ago, Garima stayed unwavering and dedicated to her goal. She expressed her gratitude for the chance to obtain a high rank in UPSC and her enormous pleasure in her exceptional accomplishment, particularly for someone from a small town like Buxar. Garima started her UPSC preparation during the pandemic lockdown in 2020, and she mostly used foundational books on UPSC and online resources.She noted that everyones study time is different, revealing that some days she concentrated for 2-3 hours and others, she studied for 8-10 hours. She advises aspiring UPSC candidates to create unique preparation plans and study in a relaxing setting, whether at home or elsewhere. Garima stresses that hard work, consistency, and discipline are vital components for success and that coaching sessions are no longer necessary in the modern world because there are so many internet resources available for solving questions and expanding ones knowledge. She also emphasised the value of finding mentors or a good peer group for advice, productive discussions, and helping each other with challenging portions.Uma Harathi NImage: TwitterUma Harathi N, an engineering graduate from Telangana, went through five attempts before eventually passing the civil services examination and earning all India third place in the 2022 UPSC examination. She advises young aspirants to be proud of themselves and stresses that its acceptable to fail. Uma received her degree from IIT Hyderabad, unlike the other top rank holders who attended Delhi University.Uma reflected on her journey and thanked her family, friends, and father for encouraging her to pursue a career in the civil service. She emphasised that persistence is the key, while no single mantra exists for success. Uma advises aspirants to read only what is essential and spend lots of time practising and rereading. She also emphasised the value of understanding the whole process, comprehending the exam, and being ready for failures and successes.Smirti MishraImage: TwitterSmriti Mishra, a Prayagraj native, has brought pride to her parents and the city by finishing fourth in the UPSC-2022 exams. Upon hearing the news, her father, Rajkumar Mishra, currently serving as CO (second) in Bareilly, expressed his happiness and credited her accomplishment to her unflagging commitment and hard work. Smritis accomplishments have not only made her family proud but Delhi University and her school in Agra. She completed her education at St. Clairs Higher Secondary School in Agra before enrolling in Miranda House (Delhi University), where she lived in the dormitory and earned a BSc in life sciences. She is a law student taking her final semester exam in Delhi with her mother, Anita Mishra, and her brother, Lokesh Mishra, a Supreme Court lawyer.
