Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Shakti Dubey
22/04/2025
The Union Public Service Commission released the final results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 on April 22, 2025, declaring Shakti Dubey from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, as the All India Rank 1 topper among 1,009 selected candidates. She secured 1043 marks with 843 in the written exam and 200 in the interview, succeeding on her fifth attempt after choosing Political Science and International Relations as her optional subject. This milestone marks the start of her career in the Indian Administrative Service.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Securing All India Rank (AIR) 1 in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 3" (160 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| School | Completed in Prayagraj |
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Personal Life
| Hobby | Reading, Debating, Poetry, Badminton |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Devendra Kumar Dubey (Police Officer, Uttar Pradesh) |
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| Uncle | A.K. Dubey |
Career
| Summary | Shakti Dubey began her UPSC Civil Services Examination preparation in 2018 after completing her M.Sc. in Biochemistry. Despite her science background, she chose Political Science and International Relations as her optional subject. She cleared the examination on her fifth attempt, securing All India Rank 1 with a total score of 1043 marks (843 in written examination and 200 in interview). Her interview took place on 14 March 2025. She was officially declared the UPSC CSE 2024 topper on 22 April 2025. Before focusing on UPSC preparation, she briefly worked as a teacher, which enhanced her communication and leadership skills. |
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| UPSC Examination Details | All India Rank 1, UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 |
| Total Marks | 1043 (Written: 843, Interview: 200) |
| Optional Subject | Political Science and International Relations |
| Attempts | 5th attempt (3 failed prelims, 1 near miss before final success) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/imshaktidubey1/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shakti hails from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and was an outstanding student, consistently topping her classes. | |
| 2. She began preparing for the Civil Services Examination in 2018. | |
| 3. During the Covid outbreak, she returned to Prayagraj in 2020 to continue her studies. | |
| 4. In 2025, she succeeded in her 5th attempt at the examination, marking the first time she reached the interview stage. | |
| 5. Her UPSC interview took place on 14 March 2025 in the morning session. | |
| 6. Shakti was born and raised in Prayagraj, often referred to as the Literary Capital of Uttar Pradesh and the Land of Confluence due to the meeting of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. | |
| 7. She succeeded in her 5th attempt at the examination in 2024, marking the first time she reached the interview stage. | |
| 8. Before focusing on UPSC preparation, she briefly worked as a teacher, which enhanced her communication and leadership skills. | |
| 9. Her exposure to public service, particularly seeing the impact of police presence on safety during her time at Banaras Hindu University, inspired her to pursue a career in civil services. | |
| 10. She arrived in Prayagraj from Delhi on the Vande Bharat train after the UPSC results were announced on 21 April 2025, where she was welcomed by family, relatives, and close friends. | |
| 11. She arrived in Prayagraj from Delhi on the Vande Bharat train after the UPSC results were announced on 22 April 2025, where she was welcomed by family, relatives, and close friends. |