Quick Info
| Profession | UPSC Topper |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/03/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Kasturba Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
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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 |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
|---|---|
| Hobbies | Doing Yoga, meditation, music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Husband | Dr. Nagarjun B. Gowda (IAS officer) |
Family
| Father | Jayant Deshmukh (an Engineer) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Sunita Deshmukh (kindergarten 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. |