Meet Deepesh Kumari, Pakoda Seller's Daughter, Who Overcame Struggles to Clear UPSC

Sep 5, 2025, 14:45 IST

Meet Deepesh Kumari: Deepesh Kumari is a 2021-Batch Officer who cleared the UPSC CSE exam in her 2nd attempt. She hails from an economically weaker family, but still made it to the top by the support of his father. Know the Success Story of IAS Deepesh Kumari in this article.

Know the Journey of IAS Deepesh Kumari
Know the Journey of IAS Deepesh Kumari

Meet Deepesh Kumari: IAS officer Deepesh Kumari has cleared the Civil Service Examination (CSE) in 2021 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. She secured an All India Rank 93 in her second attempt. Her father sells pakodas on a handcart and is the only source of income in the family. He supported her through her studies to achieve something bigger in life. Her journey is an example for many that “when there is a will, there is always a way”. Aspirants who feel dejected due to the life constraints such as finances, must check Deepesh’s story to learn despite being financially challenged, how she was able to clear the exam with such a good rank in the limited timeframe.

Deepesh Kumari IAS

Deepesh hails from a small village in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. She has a family of 7 members, including her parents and 5 siblings. His father, Govind Kumar, is the sole breadwinner in the family, who sells pakodas from a cart. He has been doing this business for the past 25 years, fulfilling all the needs of his family. He has been a biggest supporter of education and he has always supported Deepesh in her studies.

Deepesh’s Educational Background

Deepesh completed her schooling from Shishu Adarsh Vidya Mandir, scoring 98 per cent in 10th class and 89 per cent in 12th class. After that, she completed her B.Tech in Civil Engineering from MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur. Then she went on to pursue her M.Tech from IIT Bombay. 

Deepesh’s IAS Journey

Deepesh did a private job for a year after completing her M.Tech and then quit the job to prepare for the most coveted exam, i.e., UPSC CSE. She gave her first attempt in 2020 but failed to clear it. She didn’t feel dejected after the failure, and pursued the exam with more dedication and perseverance. She succeeded in her second attempt in 2021 and cleared the exam with an All India Rank (AIR) 93. In the EWS category, she secured AIR 4.

After completing the training, she was allotted the Jharkhand Cadre. She was appointed as an Assistant Secretary in the Road Transport and Highways Department.

Upasna Choudhary
Upasna Choudhary

Content Writer

Upasna Choudhry holds a Master’s degree in Forensic Chemical Sciences and has an extensive background in preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. She currently contributes to the Exam Prep Section of Jagran Josh, where her passion for reading and writing shines through her work. Upasna specializes in creating well-researched and aspirant-centric content, simplifying complex topics, and providing strategic preparation insights. Her academic expertise and firsthand experience with competitive exams enable her to deliver valuable resources tailored to the needs of exam aspirants.

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