Sarika Jain

IRSBatch 2014Rank #527

About

UPSC CSE 2013 Rank 527. Sarika Jain is a 2014 batch IRS officer from Odisha. Despite contracting polio at the age of two and facing numerous challenges, she cleared the UPSC exam in her first attempt. A Chartered Accountant by profession, she is known for her resilience and dedication to public service.

Quick Details

ServiceIRS

Batch2014

Rank527

Optional SubjectCommerce and Accountancy

Attempts1

Parents

Father NameSadhuram Jain

Father OccupationSmall-time businessman (grocery shop owner)

Mother NameSantosh Devi

Mother OccupationHomemaker

Marks & Academics

Tenth School NameSaraswati Sishu Mandir, Kantabanji

Twelfth StreamCommerce

Graduation College NameKantabanji Women's College

Graduation DegreeB.Com

Post Graduation MarksNot Applicable

Post Graduation College NameNot Applicable

Post Graduation DegreeNot Applicable

Other Information

HometownKantabanji

Home StateOdisha

AchievementsCleared UPSC CSE 2013 in first attempt; Became a Chartered Accountant; Overcame polio and societal challenges to achieve her goals.

StrugglesContracted polio at age two leading to 50% disability; Faced initial school admissions rejections; Financial constraints led her to pursue commerce instead of medicine.

Work ExperienceCurrently serving as Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax in Mumbai.