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Sheema Nabi Qasba

IPSBatch 2016Rank #205
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About

UPSC CSE 2015 Rank 205. Sheema Nabi Qasba is a 2016 batch IPS officer from the Jammu & Kashmir cadre. Hailing from Srinagar, she secured AIR 205 in her second attempt. A law graduate from National Law University, Jodhpur, she has served in various capacities, including as Superintendent of Police in Rajouri and Handwara. In 2023, she was deputed to the Intelligence Bureau as Assistant Director (SP Level).

Quick Details

ServiceIPS
Batch2016
Rank205
Optional SubjectSociology
Attempts2

Parents

Father NameDr. Ghulam Nabi Qasba
Father OccupationFormer Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation; Mission Director, National Rural Livelihood Mission

Marks & Academics

Tenth School NamePresentation Convent School, Srinagar
Twelfth School NameMallinson School, Srinagar
Graduation College NameNational Law University, Jodhpur
Graduation DegreeLL.B. (Honours)
Post Graduation MarksNot Applicable
Post Graduation College NameNot Applicable
Post Graduation DegreeNot Applicable

Other Information

HometownSrinagar
Home StateJammu & Kashmir
CadreJammu & Kashmir
AchievementsSecured AIR 205 in UPSC CSE 2015; Served as SP in Rajouri and Handwara; Deputed to Intelligence Bureau as Assistant Director (SP Level) in 2023; Promoted to Junior Administrative Grade in 2025.
StrugglesDid not clear UPSC in her first attempt in 2014; Balanced UPSC preparation with full-time work at a law firm.
Work ExperienceWorked at a leading law firm in New Delhi for three years; Served as SP Rajouri and SP Handwara; Currently serving as Assistant Director in the Intelligence Bureau on deputation.