Worked in MNC during daytime, prepared for exam at night, meet Shweta Bharti who cracked UPSC exam without coaching, became IAS officer with AIR….

Shweta Bharti dedicated her nights to studying and was able to achieve an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 356 in the 2021 exam.

The Civil Services examination is one of the toughest exams conducted by the Union Public Service Commission in India. It is not an easy situation to balance one’s job responsibilities while preparing for competitive exams. However, some individuals manage to strike the right balance between their work, personal life, and academics.

Read the success story of IAS Shweta Bharti, who cracked the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2021 with an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 356. Despite having a full-time job during the day, Shweta used her nights for studying, proving that with determination and smart time management, achieving such a milestone is possible.

Worked in MNC during daytime, prepared for exam at night, meet Shweta, who cracked UPSC exam without coaching, became IAS officer with AIR….

Hailing from Rajgir Bazaar in Bihar’s Nalanda district, Shweta Bharti has always been a brilliant student, consistently topping her studies. After completing her schooling at Ishan International Public School in Patna, Shweta went on to pursue her higher education in Electrical and Telecommunication at Bhagalpur Engineering College.

After earning her engineering degree, Shweta got a job at Wipro, a leading Indian multinational technology company, before deciding to pursue her dream of joining the civil service.

While working as an employee at Wipro, Shweta developed a strong desire to pursue a career in civil services. However, due to her family obligations, resigning from her job wasn’t an option. Reluctant to clear the UPSC exam, Shweta managed to strike a balance by working during the day and dedicating her nights to focused study, creating a routine that enabled her to work towards her goal of joining the civil service.

Shweta Bharti shared the challenges she encountered while maintaining her civil service preparation and personal responsibilities. During this period, she made a deliberate choice to distance herself from social circles and online platforms. Eventually, she decided that the best approach was to completely disconnect from using a smartphone.

In 2020, Shweta achieved the 65th rank in the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 65th exam and was appointed as a District Programme Officer (DPO) in the Education Department, where she served in the West Champaran district. Even with this accomplishment, she remained dedicated to her preparation for the UPSC Civil Services Exam and eventually cleared it with an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 356. She scored 774 marks in the written examination and 168 marks in the personality test, bringing her total to 942 marks in the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021.