IAS Topper 2012(14th rank) Debasweta Banik was at her best while giving interview to Kunal Jha of jagranjosh.com. She shares various details ranging from her educational background to her role model. She cracked the civil services exam in her first attempt and got the 14th position. True, her role model is her father but she can be a role model for many young IAS aspirants who wants to emulate her success story. If you want your name to be included in the list of successful candidates, go through the interview and find out the success mantra. The final result of Civil Services exam 2012 was decalred on 3 May 2013.
Jagranjosh.com: How do you feel after getting success in IAS exam 2012?
Debasweta: My first reaction was of extreme relief and elation. This is a huge opportunity being given to me. I wish to use this opportunity to serve the nation and the society.
Jagranjosh.com: Please tell me about your educational background, schooling and higher education.
Debasweta: I did my schooling from Delhi Public School, Noida. I did my class 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Economics. I did my economics honours from Miranda House, University of Delhi. Right after my graduation I started preparing for Civil Services. My father is an engineer in NTPC, Noida. My mother is a homemaker. I have an elder sister, Subhasweta Banik.
Jagranjosh.com: When did you choose to become a civil servant and why?
Debasweta: During my graduation years. To serve the people at grass-root level.
Jagranjosh.com: Who is your role model?
Debasweta: My father is my role model.
Jagranjosh.com: How many attempts did you take to get success?
Debasweta: It was my first attempt.
Jagranjosh.com: How much time one should give for the preparation of civil services exam?
Debasweta: One year is more than suffice for the preparation of civil services exam.
Jagranjosh.com: What do you think about jagranjosh.com?
Debasweta: I have visited the civil services topper’s video section and I found it very inspirational.
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