Ira Singhal

IASBatch 2014Rank #1

About

UPSC CSE 2014 Topper (AIR 1). Ira Singhal secured the first rank in the prestigious Civil Services Examination, 2014, through consistent hard work and a disciplined strategy. Her journey from overcoming physical challenges to the pinnacle of civil services is truly inspirational.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS

Batch2014

Rank1

Optional SubjectGeography

Attempts4

Parents

Father NameRajendra Singhal

Father OccupationEngineer

Mother NameAnita Singhal

Mother OccupationHomemaker

Marks & Academics

Optional Subject Marks305

Interview Marks162

Total Marks1082

Essay Marks142

Gs Paper 1 Marks73

Gs Paper 2 Marks76

Gs Paper 3 Marks63

Gs Paper 4 Marks100

Optional Paper 1 Marks154

Optional Paper 2 Marks151

Twelfth StreamScience

Graduation College NameNetaji Subhas Institute of Technology, University of Delhi

Graduation DegreeB.E. in Computer Engineering

Post Graduation College NameFaculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi

Post Graduation DegreeMBA in Marketing and Finance

Other Information

HometownDelhi

Home StateDelhi

CadreAGMUT

HobbiesReading, writing, traveling

AchievementsFirst differently-abled woman to secure AIR 1 in UPSC CSE. Cleared exam in fourth attempt. Advocated for disability rights and inclusion.

StrugglesFaced discrimination due to scoliosis; was denied posting in IRS despite clearing UPSC in earlier attempts. Fought and won a legal battle to claim her rightful position.

Work ExperienceWorked as a Strategy Manager at Cadbury India and as a Marketing Intern at Coca-Cola.