Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Navita Kumari Reaches IPS After Five UPSC Attempts
Navita Kumari wanted to become an IPS officer.
She had already been working at a regular 9-to-6 job for five years.
She decided to prepare for the UPSC examination while keeping her job.
She woke up as early as 4 a.m.
to study before work.
She also studied after returning home from the office.
Navita attempted the examination five times.
In 2022, she achieved All India Rank 251.
Her story shows how she made time for her goal despite a busy schedule.
Navita Kumari secured All India Rank 251 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022.
She became an IPS officer after five attempts at the examination.
Five years into her job, she began preparing while continuing to work.
Her preparation followed a 9-to-6 work schedule and began as early as 4 a.m.
She studied before office and continued preparing after work to pursue her goal.
- Who
- Navita Kumari.
- What
- She became an IPS officer after securing All India Rank 251 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022.
- When
- In the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022, after five attempts.
- Why
- To pursue her dream of becoming an IPS officer.
- Candidate
- Navita Kumari
- Examination
- UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022
- Rank
- All India Rank 251
- Attempts
- Five
- Previous work schedule
- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Study routine
- Preparation began as early as 4 a.m., continued before office, and resumed after work
- Career outcome
- IPS officer