Archive · 21 Aug 2026
IAS Officer Pari Shares UPSC Preparation Advice In Viral Video
Pari is an IAS officer who passed the UPSC examination with rank 30.
She joined the IAS in 2020 after completing her MA in 2019.
She now works as an additional district magistrate in Sikkim.
Her mother, who is a Rajasthan police officer, inspired her to serve people.
Pari said she came from an ordinary school and college background.
She believes many students feel the exam is harder because they compare themselves with others.
She said only a smaller number of candidates prepare sincerely and consistently.
Her advice is to believe in yourself and stay mentally strong.
Pari, a 2020-batch IAS officer, cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination with All India Rank 30.
She currently serves as an additional district magistrate in Sikkim under the North East Cadre.
Pari said her mother’s career as a Rajasthan police officer inspired her interest in public service and fieldwork.
She described herself as coming from a normal school and college background and being among the first from her community to clear UPSC.
Pari advised aspirants to develop belief, confidence, consistency and mental strength, saying perceived competition is often greater than actual competition.
- Who
- Pari, a 2020-batch IAS officer, shared the advice in a conversation with photographer Ankit.
- What
- She discussed clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination with All India Rank 30 and offered preparation advice to aspirants.
- When
- Pari joined the IAS in 2020 after completing her MA in 2019; the conversation was later shared in a viral video.
- Where
- The video conversation was shared on Instagram, and Pari is serving in Sikkim under the North East Cadre.
- Why
- She wanted to explain how belief, confidence, sincere preparation and mental strength can help candidates handle UPSC competition and pressure.
- Officer
- Pari, an IAS officer from the 2020 batch
- UPSC rank
- All India Rank 30
- Current position
- Additional district magistrate in Sikkim
- Education
- Completed an MA in 2019
- Inspiration
- Her mother’s career as a Rajasthan police officer
- Core advice
- Maintain belief, confidence, consistency and mental strength
- Video context
- A conversation with photographer Ankit, whose Instagram account is @FramesByAnkit