Dr. Srivatsa Krishna

IASBatch 1994Rank #1

About

UPSC CSE 1994 Topper (AIR 1). Dr. Srivatsa Krishna secured the first rank in the prestigious Civil Services Examination, 1994, through consistent hard work and a disciplined strategy. His journey from a humble background to the pinnacle of civil services is truly inspirational.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS

Batch1994

Rank1

Optional SubjectEconomics

Attempts3

Parents

Marks & Academics

Gs Paper 3 MarksNot Applicable

Gs Paper 4 MarksNot Applicable

Tenth School NameModern School, Delhi

Twelfth School NameModern School, Delhi

Graduation College NameShri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi

Graduation DegreeB.A. (Hons) Economics

Post Graduation College NameJawaharlal Nehru University (JNU); Oxford University; Harvard Business School

Post Graduation DegreeM.A. Economics; MBA

Other Information

HometownDelhi

Home StateDelhi

CadreKarnataka

HobbiesSinging, Writing

AchievementsFirst serving IAS officer to complete MBA from Harvard Business School; Recognized as a 'Global Leader for Tomorrow' by the World Economic Forum in 2003; Featured in Thinkers50 India list in 2013.

StrugglesOvercame personal and financial challenges, including the loss of his father and living on a family pension of Rs 900 a month.

Work ExperienceServed as Secretary to the Government of Karnataka's Department of Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology; Played a pivotal role in developing Cyberabad in Hyderabad; Worked with the World Bank in Washington D.C.; Served as CEO & Secretary of the Coffee Board of India.