Success Story: Meet IPS Officer Ankita Sharma, Who Left MBA Midway To Pursue UPSC

Ankita Sharma was born in a small village in Durg district, Chhattisgarh. She completed her primary education in Hindi medium. Despite two setbacks while preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Exam, she continued her preparation with determination and succeeded in her third attempt in 2018. Based on her marks and the merit list, she was selected for the Indian Police Service (IPS). Her journey teaches millions of young people that failure is not the end but a stepping stone to success. (Instagram/@ankitasharmaips25)

IPS Ankita Sharma completed her primary and secondary education in Durg, Chhattisgarh, scoring 92% in 10th grade and 90% in 12th grade before graduating. She later pursued an MBA from Swami Vivekanand Technical University in Bhilai, where she developed an interest in the UPSC Civil Services Exam. She left her MBA midway to focus on this challenging exam and was selected into the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 2018 with an All India Rank (AIR 203). (Instagram/@ankitasharmaips25)

Chhattisgarh cadre officer Ankita Sharma is known for her transparent and impartial working style and has been dubbed the “Night of the Naxalites.” She has effectively maintained law and order in sensitive areas, building a public image as a police officer who strictly controls crime while being sensitive to social issues. IPS Ankita Sharma is very active on social media and also provides guidance to UPSC candidates. (Instagram/@ankitasharmaips25)

IPS officer Ankita Sharma is known for her strict administration, prompt action, and instilling fear among criminals in Chhattisgarh. Her dynamic work style and unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order have earned her the nickname “Lady Singham.” Her actions go beyond police measures, reflecting a determination to guide the youth on the right path and enhance society’s sense of security. (Instagram/@ankitasharmaips25)

In response to the rise in stabbing incidents in the state, Superintendent of Police Ankita Sharma has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against these criminals. She has emphasised compiling a list of criminals involved in hooliganism and stabbings, ensuring their immediate arrest, and sending a strong message to the public. Her aim is to ensure that ordinary citizens feel safe on the streets and that criminals remain fearful of the law. This strict and aggressive approach sets an example for the Chhattisgarh Police. (Instagram/@ankitasharmaips25)