Debasweta Banik

IASBatch 2013Rank #14

About

UPSC CSE 2012 Rank 14. Debasweta Banik is a 2013 batch IAS officer from the Himachal Pradesh cadre. She cleared the exam in her first attempt at the age of 21, becoming one of the youngest candidates to do so. She is known for her disciplined self-study approach and commitment to public service.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS

Batch2013

Rank14

Optional SubjectAnthropology and Psychology

Attempts1

Parents

Father NameK. S. Banik

Father OccupationEngineer in Noida

Mother NameSujata Banik

Mother OccupationHomemaker

Marks & Academics

Interview Marks222

Total Marks1087

Tenth School NameDelhi Public School, Noida

Graduation College NameMiranda House, University of Delhi

Graduation DegreeB.A. (Hons) in Economics

Post Graduation MarksNot Applicable

Post Graduation College NameNot Applicable

Post Graduation DegreeNot Applicable

Other Information

HometownNoida

Home StateUttar Pradesh

CadreHimachal Pradesh

HobbiesReading newspapers, Making notes from editorials

AchievementsSecured AIR 14 in UPSC CSE 2012 at age 21; Director's Gold Medal for Economics during training at LBSNAA; Featured in Miranda House Alumnae Excellence Awards.

StrugglesCleared UPSC in first attempt without any coaching; relied solely on self-study and guidance from her elder sister.

Work ExperienceServed as Sub-Divisional Magistrate-cum-Collector in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh; Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India.