Lost father at a young age, mother worked as a labourer, became India’s youngest IPS officer at 21, later left it to become…., now she is…

The Civil Services Examination(CSE) is one of the toughest competitive exams in India. Organized by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the examination is held in three stages —preliminary,

The Civil Services Examination(CSE) is one of the toughest competitive exams in India. Organized by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the examination is held in three stages —preliminary, mains, and the interview. Over ten lakh aspirants sit for the examination. Meet IAS Divya Tanwar, who lost her father at a young age, cracked the UPSC exam twice, became the youngest IPS at 21, and later left it to become…
Divya Tanwar, originally from the small village of Nimbi in Mahendragarh, Haryana, faced numerous challenges, particularly after losing her father in 2011. Despite the hardships, she stayed determined and focused on her goals. She completed her schooling at government institutions and later at Navodaya Vidyalaya, earned a degree in science, and began her preparation for the UPSC examination.

Despite financial challenges after the passing of her father in 2011, Divya’s mother, Babita Tanwar, played a crucial role in supporting her and her three siblings. Divya’s academic excellence motivated her mother to support her ambitions. According to media reports, her mother worked as a labourer to support their education.