Success Story: Every student who cracks the UPSC Civil Services exam has an inspiring story. One such story is of IAS Thankur Anjali Ajay, who is from Bihar. She made history by cracking the UPSC exam twice, back to back.
Cracking a tough exam like the UPSC Civil Services is difficult for most students. But one name that stands out is IAS Thakur Anjali Ajay, who made history by cracking the UPSC exam twice, back to back. However, this success didn’t come easily to her. Let’s take a look at the struggles behind IAS Thakur Anjali Ajay’s success.
Who is IAS Anjali Ajay?
IAS Thakur Anjali Ajay is originally from Muzaffarpur district in Bihar. However, her family lives in Surat, Gujarat. Anjali’s father works as an LIC agent and her mother is a homemaker. From the beginning, Anjali grew up in a home where education was always encouraged.
Graduation in Mathematics
Anjali Ajay was always a top student. She passed her 12th exam with a science stream. From school itself, she was determined to join the Civil Services. After 12th, she enrolled in a B.Sc. program and completed her degree in Mathematics in 2021.
UPSC Preparation
After graduation, Anjali started preparing for the UPSC exams. She initially planned to join coaching classes, but due to the lockdown, she switched to online preparation. She relied on online study materials to strengthen her UPSC preparation.
Clearing UPSC Twice
Anjali appeared for the UPSC exam for the first time in 2022. She scored 952 marks but did not make it to the final list. However, she was selected in the reserve list and was given the Indian Postal and Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Services (IP&TAFS) cadre.
During her training in IP&TAFS, Anjali appeared for the UPSC Civil Services exam again in 2023. This time, she secured Rank 43 and was selected for the IAS service. She was allocated the Gujarat cadre.
Anjali’s Exam Tips
When it comes to exam preparation, Anjali advises that books like “M. Lakshmikant” and “Spectrum” are crucial for success in the UPSC exam.
