UPSC Success Stories: Vishakha Yadav's journey to cracking the notoriously tough UPSC exam at AIR 6 is an inspiring tale of determination and resilience. Hailing from Delhi and starting her academic journey at Delhi Technological University (DTU) in engineering, Vishakha harbored an unwavering dream of becoming an IAS officer.

Despite a successful career at Cisco in Bangalore after completing her engineering degree, Vishakha couldn't bounce off her aspiration to join the civil services. Eventually, she took a bold step, resigning from her job to focus entirely on preparing for the IAS exam.

After two earlier attempts, Vishakha's persistence bore fruit in 2019 when she aced the UPSC test, securing AIR 6 with an impressive 1046 out of 2025 points. Her success stands as a testament to her dedication and unwavering determination, proving that relentless focus can turn dreams into reality.

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Throughout her arduous journey, Vishakha found strength in her family, especially the unwavering support of her father, Assistant Sub-Inspector Rajkumar Yadav, and mother, Sarita Yadav. Their constant encouragement served as a rock-solid foundation during her challenging times.

Vishakha's achievement becomes even more remarkable given her technical background. Her choice of Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) as her optional subject showcased her ability to excel in diverse and challenging situations, breaking the limits imposed by her initial technical focus.

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