UPSC Success Stories: Like Srushti Jayant Deshmukh, many Indian Administrative Service officers have inspiring and fascinating success stories to share. Their stories show an extraordinary level of dedication, hard work, and perseverance to reach their goals and reach the top of their profession. These officers came from humble beginnings to become influential leaders and decision-makers, and they overcame many obstacles to make a positive impact on society.
Born in Bhopal on March 28, 1996, this ordinary girl went on to become an IAS officer after scoring 5th rank on the UPSC exam in 2018. She is not just an IAS officer but also a writer.
Following her education at Carmel Convent School in Bhopal, where she got a 10 CGPA in Class 10 and 93 percent in Class 12. After this, Srushti acquired an engineering degree and along with that, she also started preparing for the civil service exam. Her father, Jayant Deshmukh, is an engineer in a private company, and her mother, Sunita Deshmukh, is a teacher in a private school.
With 895 marks in the UPSC Mains exam and 173 marks in the interview, Srishti cracked the UPSC exam in the first attempt. She secured 5th rank in 2018, becoming the female topper of her batch. Her mark sheet repeatedly goes viral on various social media platforms.
On April 24, 2022, IAS Srishti Jayant Deshmukh and her batchmate, IAS Dr. Nagarjuna B Gowda, tied their marriage knot. The couple had been training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie when they first started dating, spending about 2.5 years together before getting married. Their wedding photos also went viral on various social media platforms.