Ankur Garg

IASBatch 2002Rank #1

About

UPSC CSE 2002 Topper (AIR 1). Ankur Garg secured the first rank in the prestigious Civil Services Examination, 2002, through consistent hard work and a disciplined strategy. His journey from an engineering background to the pinnacle of civil services is truly inspirational.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS

Batch2002

Rank1

Optional SubjectPhysics and Chemistry

Attempts1

Parents

Father NameDr. K.C. Garg

Father OccupationPlastic Surgeon

Mother NameDr. Parveen Garg

Mother OccupationChild Specialist

Marks & Academics

Gs Paper 3 MarksNot Applicable

Gs Paper 4 MarksNot Applicable

Twelfth StreamScience

Graduation College NameIIT Delhi

Graduation DegreeB.Tech in Electronics Engineering

Post Graduation College NameHarvard University

Post Graduation DegreeMaster's in Public Administration

Other Information

HometownPatiala

Home StatePunjab

CadreAGMUT

AchievementsSecured AIR 1 in UPSC CSE 2002 at the age of 22, becoming the youngest IAS officer at that time.

StrugglesOpted for civil services over lucrative corporate offers to serve the nation.

Work ExperienceServed as Deputy Commissioner in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi; appointed as Private Secretary to the Union Cabinet Minister for Civil Aviation.