Dr Tanu Priya

IFSBatch 2013Rank #18

About

UPSC CSE 2012 Rank 18. Dr. Tanu Priya is a 2013 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer. Hailing from Patna, Bihar, she cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in her first attempt at the age of 24. A dental graduate from Government Dental College, PGIMS, Rohtak, she transitioned from a career in dentistry to public service. She has served in various diplomatic roles, including as First Secretary (Political) at the Indian Embassy in the Netherlands.

Quick Details

ServiceIFS

Batch2013

Rank18

Optional SubjectPolitical Science & International Relations and Sociology

Attempts1

Parents

Marks & Academics

Optional Subject Marks511

Interview Marks201

Total Marks1072

Essay Marks102

Gs Paper 1 Marks118

Gs Paper 2 Marks140

Gs Paper 3 MarksNot Applicable

Gs Paper 4 MarksNot Applicable

Optional Paper 1 Marks122

Optional Paper 2 Marks128

Tenth Marks92.2%

Twelfth Marks88.4%

Twelfth StreamScience

Graduation Marks71.2%

Graduation College NameGovernment Dental College, PGIMS, Rohtak

Graduation DegreeBachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Post Graduation MarksNot Applicable

Post Graduation College NameNot Applicable

Post Graduation DegreeNot Applicable

Other Information

HometownPatna

Home StateBihar

CadreIFS

HobbiesCreative writing, book reading

AchievementsSecured AIR 18 in UPSC CSE 2012 in her first attempt without formal coaching; Transitioned from a career in dentistry to the Indian Foreign Service; Served as First Secretary (Political) at the Indian Embassy in the Netherlands.

StrugglesFaced the challenge of preparing for the UPSC examination without formal coaching; Balanced her preparation with her responsibilities as a dental intern.

Work ExperiencePracticed as a dentist at PGIMS, Rohtak before joining the civil services; Served in various diplomatic roles within the Indian Foreign Service, including as First Secretary (Political) at the Indian Embassy in the Netherlands.