UPPCS 2024 Topper Neha Panchal Grabbed the Post of Deputy Collector Without Any Coaching

UPPCS Topper 2024: Neha Panchal has secured Rank 01 in the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission's (UPPSC) PCS-2024 examination, and grabbed the post of Deputy Collector. Her achievement is a testimony to her steady dedication and serves as a ray of hope for aspiring candidates facing challenges and lack of resources.

Neha Panchal’s Family

Neha’s father, Sunil Panchal, hails from the Baraut region of Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district, is employed in the private sector, while her mother, Pinky Panchal, is a homemaker. The family's ancestral village is Kutthi Ghanora.

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UPPCS Journey and Family Support

Her family provided continuous support throughout her academic journey and examination preparation. In an interview with Dainik Jagran, Neha credited her family and husband for their supportive role in her success. Her husband, who works as a manager at Samsung Research and Development, was a constant source of mental encouragement.

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Educational Qualification

She completed her schooling from Motiram Memorial Girls Senior Secondary School in Delhi. Then she pursued her graduation in Commerce from Shyam Lal College, Delhi. She also completed her Master’s degree in  International Relations and Political Science in 2023.

Number of UPPCS Attempts

Neha has qualified the UPPCS exam in her fourth attempt. In the year 2023, she reached the interview stage for the Union Public Service Commission's Civil Services Examination but missed the opportunity by two marks.

In the interview she stated, "I did not allow myself to become weak". She acknowledged the initial disappointment but refused to let it discourage her. The experience led her to prepare more rigorously for the UPPSC PCS exam, with a particular focus on Uttar Pradesh-specific subjects such as its history, geography, administration, economics, and current affairs. She emphasized the importance of understanding the state for PCS preparation, highlighting answer-writing practice as a critical factor in her success.

Tips for the Aspirants

Neha provided insights from her preparation days for the aspirants:

• She said that she focused on subjects like history, geography, administration, economics, and current affairs.

• Answer writing practice for Mains is a must step. It must be done within the stipulated timeline.

• Regular practice through mock tests.

• Mock Interviews have also helped her achieve the goal.

• Do not copy other’s strategies, try to formulate your own based on your requirements and understanding level.