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Divya Tanwar Success Story: The life of a young girl in Nimbi village, Mahendragarh district, Haryana, changed forever when her father suddenly passed away in 2011. For most people, this tragedy would have put an end to educational dreams, but for Divya Tanwar, it became the special reason that propelled her to become one of India's youngest civil servants, achieving the extraordinary feat of clearing the UPSC twice, first as an IPS officer at the age of 21, then as an IAS officer at the age of 22.

At the center of Divya Tanwar's achievement is a mother who turned adversity into perseverance. After losing her husband and being left alone to care for four children, Babita Tanwar refused to give in to her circumstances.

She worked as an agricultural laborer by day and as a tailor by night, sewing clothes to continue her children's education. In her calloused hands and tired eyes lay an unwavering dream: that her daughter would achieve everything life had once tried to take away from her.

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Necessity Fuels Self-Study Success:

Divya, who studied in government schools and later at Navodaya Vidyalaya School (NVS), deeply recognised her mother’s sacrifices. Instead of enrolling in costly coaching centres like many others, she relied on free online materials and mock tests — a choice driven by necessity that ultimately became her greatest advantage.

From IPS to IAS: A Relentless Pursuit

In 2021, she secured AIR 438 on her first attempt, earning the IPS uniform at just 21 years old. But Divya's goals were much higher than the IPS. Undeterred by her initial success, she prepared again, improved her score from 930 to 994, and finally achieved AIR 105 in 2022, fulfilling her dream of becoming an IAS officer.

An Enduring Legacy of Inspiration:

Currently serving in the Manipur cadre, IAS Divya Tanwar's journey is more than just a story of success in an exam. It is a testament to a mother's faith and a daughter's indomitable determination.

It proves that poverty is no barrier to dreams, and that sometimes, the most effective coaching comes not from expensive institutions, but from the silent lessons of a mother's sacrifice.

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Her story inspires thousands of aspirants across India, especially young women from rural backgrounds, and shows them that with confidence and hard work, no dream is too small and no obstacle too big.