IAS

Haritha V Kumar

IASBatch 2012Rank #1
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About

UPSC CSE 2012 Topper (AIR 1). Haritha V Kumar secured the first rank in the prestigious Civil Services Examination, 2012, through consistent hard work and a disciplined strategy. Her journey from a humble background to the pinnacle of civil services is truly inspirational.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS
Batch2012
Rank1
Optional SubjectEconomics
Attempts4

Parents

Father NameV. Kumar
Father OccupationBank Employee
Mother NameS. Radha
Mother OccupationHomemaker

Marks & Academics

Interview Marks180
Total Marks1193
Tenth School NameSt. Teresa's Convent Girls Higher Secondary School, Kannur
Twelfth School NameSt. Teresa's Convent Girls Higher Secondary School, Kannur
Twelfth StreamScience
Graduation College NameGovernment Engineering College, Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram
Graduation DegreeB.Tech in Electronics and Communication
Post Graduation MarksNot Applicable
Post Graduation College NameNot Applicable
Post Graduation DegreeNot Applicable

Other Information

HometownThiruvananthapuram
Home StateKerala
CadreKerala
HobbiesReading, Music
AchievementsFirst woman from Kerala to secure AIR 1 in UPSC CSE. Cleared exam in fourth attempt.
StrugglesDid not clear prelims in first two attempts; overcame setbacks with consistent preparation and strategic planning.
Work ExperienceWorked as an officer in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) before securing AIR 1.