- Preeti Yadav becomes Noida's first woman DSP.
- She cracked UPSC in the first attempt at just 22.
- Her academic excellence includes being a gold medalist in Geography.
From being the daughter of a police constable to now becoming the first woman DSP of Noida Zone, IPS Preeti Yadav has made her mark. She has been appointed as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Noida Zone in the Gautam Buddh Nagar Commissionerate by the Police Commissioner, Laxmi Singh.
The position was previously held by IPS Saad Mian Khan, who was transferred to the Agra Commissionerate. Following her grit and hard work, Preeti rose from the position of SSP to DSP within a span of seven years.
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Cracked UPSC In First Attempt
Since childhood, Preeti wanted to join the civil service and serve the people. Following her ambition, she cleared the UPSC in her first attempt, including Prelims, Mains, and Interview. At just 22, she was selected for the Indian Police Service on August 26, 2019. Her first posting was as ASP in Saharanpur from 2019 to 2023.
Later, she was promoted to Additional DCP in Gautam Buddha Nagar. Before becoming the DSP, she was the Additional DCP (Women's Safety and Cyber Crime) in the Noida Commissionerate.
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Always Excelled In Studies
Born on April 10, 1966, in Rewari, Preeti has always been a meritorious student. She got 96.2 per cent marks in class 12th across Arts Stream. Later, she graduated with a BA Honors degree in Geography, receiving a gold medal. However, her childhood dream of becoming a civil service officer made her leave her postgraduate studies and start UPSC preparations.
Throughout her journey, her family and teachers have been a solid source of inspiration. Preeti’s father, Mukesh Yadav, was a constable in the Chandigarh Police and rose to the rank of assistant sub-inspector.
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Enjoys Playing With Colours
Apart from being an IPS officer, Preeti is a brilliant art enthusiast. She loves conveying her emotions, thoughts, and experiences through colours. Her Instagram is full of videos and posts depicting her love for art. Besides, she also loves travelling.