IAS

Garima Lohia

IASBatch 2022Rank #2
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About

UPSC CSE 2022 Rank 2. Garima Lohia is a 2022 batch IAS officer from Bihar. She secured AIR 2 in her second attempt without any formal coaching, relying solely on self-study and online resources. Her optional subject was Commerce and Accountancy.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS
Batch2022
Rank2
Optional SubjectCommerce and Accountancy
Attempts2

Parents

Father NameNarayan Prasad Lohia
Father OccupationWholesale Garments Dealer (Deceased)
Mother NameSunita Lohia
Mother OccupationHomemaker

Marks & Academics

Optional Subject Marks275
Interview Marks187
Total Marks1063
Essay Marks131
Gs Paper 1 Marks104
Gs Paper 2 Marks131
Gs Paper 3 Marks94
Gs Paper 4 Marks141
Optional Paper 1 Marks125
Optional Paper 2 Marks150
Tenth Marks10 CGPA
Tenth School NameWoodstock School, Buxar
Twelfth Marks98.2%
Twelfth School NameSunbeam School, Varanasi
Twelfth StreamCommerce
Graduation College NameKirori Mal College, Delhi University
Graduation DegreeB.Com
Post Graduation MarksNot Applicable
Post Graduation College NameNot Applicable
Post Graduation DegreeNot Applicable

Other Information

HometownBuxar
Home StateBihar
CadreBihar
HobbiesListening to self-help podcasts, teaching neighborhood children
AchievementsSecured AIR 2 in UPSC CSE 2022; Best Essay Award on Women Empowerment by UN Forum.
StrugglesLost her father in 2015; did not clear prelims in first attempt; relied solely on self-study without coaching.
Work ExperienceNo prior work experience; focused entirely on UPSC preparation post-graduation.