Who Is Shakti Dubey? IAS Topper 2025 Worked Hard 7 Years To Get All India Rank-1 – News18

Last Updated:April 22, 2025, 17:06 IST

Shakti Dubey IAS Topper 2025: Shakti Dubey from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, secured All India Rank 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024.

Shakti Dubey UPSC Topper 2025: In a momentous achievement that has electrified her hometown and the broader academic community, Shakti Dubey emerged as the All India Rank 1 holder in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2024, the results of which were announced on Monday, April 21. A native of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, Dubey’s triumph is being hailed not only as a personal victory but as a proud milestone for her city and state.

Dubey, whose academic roots lie in the sciences, carved her path to the top after years of tireless dedication. Her journey began in the classrooms of Allahabad, where she received her early education, and continued through Allahabad University, where she pursued a BSc degree.

She later completed her post-graduation in Biochemistry from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 2016, an academic foundation that initially appeared far removed from the political and administrative arena she has now conquered.

Her pivot to civil services began in earnest in 2018, when she decided to pursue her long-cherished dream of joining the bureaucracy. Despite hailing from a science background, Dubey chose Political Science and International Relations as her optional subjects – an unusual but ultimately successful combination that underscored her versatility and strategic acumen.

In a mock interview conducted during her preparation, Dubey reflected on her journey, emphasising the unflinching support of her family throughout the seven-year odyssey. She credited her parents and loved ones as the cornerstone of her success. “This achievement is as much theirs as it is mine,” she had said.

News of her top rank sparked celebrations in Prayagraj, where family, friends, and neighbours gathered to share in the joy. The atmosphere at her home was one of jubilant pride, a testament to years of quiet perseverance and unwavering faith.