From A Haryana Village To IIT Delhi And UPSC: Gen Z IPS Officer Jaya Sharma’s Journey

Last Updated:September 23, 2026, 1:32 PM IST

IPS Officer Jaya Sharma studied at IIT Delhi, where she also worked on a research project associated with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Born on April 3, 1997, in Barwa village of Hisar district, Haryana, Jaya Sharma grew up in a modest family.

Many aspirants lose confidence after failing competitive examinations, but IPS officer Jaya Sharma chose to learn from her setbacks and continue working towards her goal. Her journey from a village in Haryana to IIT Delhi, an ISRO research project, the Haryana Police and eventually the IPS is a story of persistence and determination.

Born on April 3, 1997, in Barwa village of Hisar district, Haryana, Jaya Sharma grew up in a modest family. Her father, Pramod Sharma, worked as a DFSC in the Food and Civil Supplies Department, while her mother, Neetu Sharma, is a homemaker.

Jaya completed her schooling at Vidya Devi Jindal School in Hisar before pursuing higher education. She later studied at IIT Delhi, where she also worked on a research project associated with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Her path to the civil services was not without setbacks. She appeared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination and failed to clear the Preliminary Examination twice. Instead of giving up, she analysed her mistakes and continued preparing for the examination while working in the Haryana Police.

Her performance in the Haryana Public Service Commission examination earned her the eighth rank in the state, leading to her selection as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).

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By the time the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2023 results were announced, Jaya was serving as an under-training DSP in Haryana. She secured All India Rank 248 in UPSC CSE 2023, subsequently joining the Indian Police Service as part of the 2024 batch.

Jaya’s story highlights the challenges faced by aspirants preparing for highly competitive examinations, where setbacks are often part of the journey. Rather than treating failure as the end of the road, Jaya continued working towards her larger goal while building experience in the police service.

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What is the educational and professional background of IPS officer Jaya Sharma?

Jaya Sharma studied at Vidya Devi Jindal School, graduated from Delhi University, and later pursued her studies at IIT Delhi, where she worked on an ISRO research project. Before entering the Indian Police Service, she served as a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Haryana.

How did Jaya Sharma overcome initial setbacks in her UPSC civil services preparation?

After failing to clear the UPSC Preliminary Examination twice, Jaya Sharma did not give up. Instead, she analysed her mistakes, continued her preparation while working in the Haryana Police, secured the eighth rank in the Haryana Public Service Commission exam, and eventually achieved All India Rank 248 in the UPSC CSE 2023.

When was Jaya Sharma born and what batch does she belong to in the Indian Police Service?

Born on April 3, 1997, in Barwa village of Hisar district, Haryana, Jaya Sharma secured All India Rank 248 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2023 and joined the Indian Police Service as part of the 2024 batch.

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