Bio/Wiki
| Profession | Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Weight | 55 Kg (121 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Postgraduate degree | Commerce from Delhi School of Economics |
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| Undergraduate | Sri Ram College of Commerce |
Family
| Father | Naveen Bhandari (Chartered Accountant) |
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| Mother | Sudha Bhandari (Educationist) |
| Siblings | 1 elder sister (deceased) |
Career
| Overview | Rachita Bhandari embarked on her journey as an IFS officer, ranking sixth in the All-India Civil Services Examination in 2005, leading the chart among female candidates. Her determination shone through after facing personal tragedies just before her final interview, which propelled her commitment to serve the nation on international platforms. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Rachita achieved the sixth rank in the All-India Civil Services Examination merit list. | |
| She was the top female candidate in the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. | |
| Her success is attributed to her diligent reading habits and her mother's support through her academics. | |
| She lost her father and elder sister shortly before her final IFS interview, which inspired her dedication to public service. | |
| Despite her achievements, Rachita initially had no plans to join civil services during her early school and college years. |
