Quick Info
| Profession | IAS Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/02/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Dwarka, New Delhi |
Latest News about Vishakha Yadav
25/03/2026
Vishakha Yadav, serving as Deputy Commissioner of Papum Pare district in Arunachal Pradesh, welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the state. She shared pictures of the event on Instagram, expressing pride in the opportunity to greet him warmly. This moment highlighted her role in local administration and public engagements.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Securing the 6th Rank in the UPSC CSE 2019 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Delhi Technological University |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Computer Engineering (B.Tech) from Delhi Technological University (2014) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Rajkumar Yadav (ASI, Delhi Police) |
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| Mother | Sarita Yadav (Housewife) |
| Siblings | No siblings |
Career
| Software Developer at Cisco Systems in Bangalore from 2015 to 2017 | |
| Cleared UPSC CSE 2019 on third attempt without coaching, securing All India Rank 6 with 1046/2025 marks | |
| 2020 batch IAS officer, AGMUT cadre | |
| Previously served as Additional Deputy Commissioner in Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh | |
| Previously served as Deputy Commissioner in Kurung Kumey District, Arunachal Pradesh | |
| Currently serving as Deputy Commissioner of Papum Pare district, Arunachal Pradesh | |
| Received PM’s Award 2024 for excellence in Public Administration for her initiative “DigiKaksha” while serving as DC in Kurung Kumey |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/vishakha_yadav_ias |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vishakha Yadav achieved the sixth rank in the UPSC CSE 2019 as an Indian civil servant. | |
| 2. She grew up in West Delhi and completed her education there. | |
| 3. After graduating, she worked as a Software Developer at Cisco Systems in Bangalore from 2015 to 2017. | |
| 4. Vishakha was actively involved in sports, playing basketball for her school and college teams. | |
| 5. Her father works as an Assistant Sub Inspector in DCP office Dwarka, Delhi, while her mother is a homemaker named Sarita Yadav. | |
| 6. Vishakha's selection as an IAS officer surprised her father, Mr. Rajkumar. | |
| 7. In 2017, she left her job as a software engineer to focus on preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examinations. | |
| 8. During her preparation, she dedicated around 10 hours daily to studying and avoided social media for nearly three years. | |
| 9. Vishakha received strong support from her friends and family while preparing for the UPSC exams. | |
| 10. Her role model is the former Indian president, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. |