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UPSC Civil Services 2025: Shakti Dubey, who has a science background, chose Political Science and International Relations for the Civil Services optional papers.
Shakti Dubey secured the first rank in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2025. A resident of Prayagraj, Dubey used to prepare for the UPSC exam while studying in Delhi. (Image: @imshaktidubey1/Instagram)
After the UPSC results were announced on April 21 this year, Shakti Dubey arrived in Prayagraj from Delhi on the Vande Bharat train. Her family, relatives, and close friends welcomed her warmly with bouquets and garlands. Upon reaching Prayagraj, Dubey first sought blessings from her father, Devendra Kumar Dubey, and her uncle, AK Dubey. They congratulated her, fed her sweets, and garlanded her. (Image: @imshaktidubey1/Instagram)
Shakti Dubey, who has a background in science, selected Political Science and International Relations as her optional subjects for the Civil Services exams. She mentioned that this choice proved to be very beneficial for her. She succeeded on her fifth attempt. In 2023, she fell short by 12 marks after the interview stage but continued to persevere. (Image: @imshaktidubey1/Instagram)
Her journey began in the classrooms of Allahabad, where she received her early education, and continued through Allahabad University, where she pursued a BSc degree. She later completed her post-graduation in Biochemistry from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 2016. (Image: @imshaktidubey1/Instagram)
Her pivot to civil services began in earnest in 2018, when she decided to pursue her long-cherished dream of joining the bureaucracy. (Image: @imshaktidubey1/Instagram)
She advises candidates preparing for the Civil Services that seriousness and consistency are essential for success in any exam. Regarding the use of social media, she said it shouldn’t be completely stopped, but a balance is crucial. She recommended using the internet and social media sparingly, while emphasising the importance of reading books. Shakti Dubey stated that after becoming an IAS officer, she also wants to work for women’s education and welfare. (Image: @imshaktidubey1/Instagram)
In a conversation with News 18, Shakti Dubey shared that her father inspired her to become an IAS officer and has always been her source of motivation. Shakti’s father is a sub-inspector in the UP Police. She mentioned that her father had more confidence in her becoming an IAS officer and topping the UPSC Civil Services exam than she did. Shakti Dubey credited her success to her parents and teachers. (Image: @imshaktidubey1/Instagram)
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