Shubhra Saxena

IASBatch 2008Rank #1

About

UPSC CSE 2008 Topper (AIR 1). Shubhra Saxena secured the first rank in the prestigious Civil Services Examination, 2008, through consistent hard work and a disciplined strategy. Her journey from a software engineer to the pinnacle of civil services is truly inspirational.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS

Batch2008

Rank1

Optional SubjectPublic Administration and Psychology

Attempts2

Parents

Marks & Academics

Total Marks1371

Twelfth StreamScience

Graduation College NameIIT Roorkee

Graduation DegreeB.Tech in Computer Science

Post Graduation MarksNot Applicable

Post Graduation College NameNot Applicable

Post Graduation DegreeNot Applicable

Other Information

HometownBareilly

Home StateUttar Pradesh

CadreUttar Pradesh

HobbiesReading, teaching

AchievementsSecured AIR 1 in UPSC CSE 2008. Cleared exam in second attempt.

StrugglesLeft a stable software engineering job to pursue civil services; faced initial failure but persevered to achieve top rank.

Work ExperienceFormer Software Engineer at Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), Noida.