UPSC 4th Ranker - Smriti Mishra

“When I did not succeed in the second attempt, I had given up hope." - Says Smriti 

Smriti Mishra (AIR 4)

Smriti Mishra originally from Prayagraj has secured 4th Rank in UPSC Civil Services.

Smriti Mishra's father Rajkumar Mishra is serving as CO second circle in Bareilly, UP. While her brother Lokesh Mishra, is posted as advocate in Supreme Court.

Smriti Mishra (AIR 4)

Smriti Mishra told that she had decided to become an IAS in the tenth itself, she has done 12th standard in Agra, and BSc in life sciences from Miranda House (DU). 

Smriti Mishra (AIR 4)

She is presently pursuing law and its giving her final semester examination from Delhi.

Smriti Mishra (AIR 4)

Smriti Mishra UPSC Journey

Smriti used to study regularly for eight hours and prepare notes daily. Further she said "I never paid attention to whether I had to study for eight hours or 10 hours. I always decide the topic. Accordingly, i've studied further"

Smriti further says, 'I had distanced myself from social media to focus on studies. Used to stay connected with her friends and family members only through WhatsApp. 

Smriti Mishra UPSC Journey

Smriti says, "I was broken when I could not pre-qualify in the second attempt. I thought I would not be able to clear UPSC." At that time my seniors encouraged me.

Smriti Mishra UPSC Journey

'When there was a lockdown at the time of Corona, I made full use of that time in my preparations. I did online coaching and studied on my own.

Smriti Mishra UPSC Journey

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'Whenever I am posted, I will help people a lot. Will work especially for women. Even today women do not get rights in small cities and towns. That's why I will work for them.'

Dream of Becoming IAS Officer

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