Quick Info
| Profession | UPSC Topper |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/03/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Kasturba Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Srushti Deshmukh
22/08/2026
Srushti Deshmukh Gowda, a 2019 batch Madhya Pradesh cadre IAS officer, was transferred from her post as Additional Collector in Khandwa and posted as Chief Executive Officer of Zila Panchayat, Rewa. The reshuffle was reported as part of a round of administrative transfers in the state.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Srushti Jayant Deshmukh |
|---|---|
| Famous For | Being the topper of UPSC 2018 in the women category securing 5th AIR |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | B. Tech (Chemical Engineering) |
|---|---|
| College | Laxmi Narayan College of Technology, Bhopal (affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya) |
| Graduation Year | 2018 |
| School | Carmel Convent School, BHEL, Bhopal |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
|---|---|
| Hobbies | Doing Yoga, meditation, music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Husband | Dr. Nagarjun B. Gowda (IAS officer) |
| Marriage Year | 2022 |
Family
| Father | Jayant Deshmukh (an Engineer, works in a private company) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Sunita Deshmukh (pre-primary school teacher) |
| Siblings | 1 (Younger) |
Career
| Secured All India Rank 5 in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2018 in her first attempt, scoring a total of 1068 marks (895 in Mains, 173 in Interview). | |
| Chose Sociology as optional subject for UPSC. | |
| IAS officer of 2019 batch, Madhya Pradesh cadre. | |
| Served as Additional Collector in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. | |
| Currently serves as CEO. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Srushti excelled as the top-ranking woman in her first attempt at the exams. | |
| 2. Becoming an IAS officer has been her lifelong aspiration. | |
| 3. For the UPSC 2018 exam, she chose Sociology as her optional subject. | |
| 4. Throughout her school and college years, she displayed exceptional academic capabilities. | |
| 5. She holds an NCC A certificate. | |
| 6. Scoring 93.4% in her 12th-grade exams, she showcased her academic prowess. | |
| 7. Srushti self-studied for civil services without any coaching, relying on online resources. | |
| 8. To concentrate on her studies, she refrained from engaging in social media. | |
| 9. She attended Carmel Convent School, BHEL, Bhopal, securing 8 CGPA in Class X board exams. | |
| 10. She began preparing for UPSC from the last semester of her engineering studies. | |
| 11. Her interests include women empowerment and education. | |
| 12. She was involved in extracurricular activities including debates, scouts and guides, and cultural activities during school and college. | |
| 13. She has been the subject of false online rumours about her death, which she publicly asked people not to spread. |
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