Bio/Wiki
Profession | IAS Officer |
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Famous For | Securing the 6th Rank in the UPSC CSE 2019 |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 167 cm |
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Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
College/University | Delhi Technological University |
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Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Computer Engineering (B.SE) from Delhi Technological University (2014-batch) |
Personal Life
Date of Birth | 1994 |
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Birthplace | Dwarka, New Delhi |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
Father | Rajkumar Yadav (ASI, Delhi Police) |
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Mother | Sarita Yadav (Housewife) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Vishakha Yadav achieved the sixth rank in the UPSC CSE 2019 as an Indian civil servant. | |
She grew up in West Delhi and completed her education there. | |
After graduating, she worked as a Software Developer at Cisco Systems in Bangalore from 2015 to 2017. | |
Vishakha was actively involved in sports, playing basketball for her school and college teams. | |
Her father works as an Assistant Sub Inspector in DCP office Dwarka, Delhi, while her mother is a homemaker named Sarita Yadav. | |
Vishakha's selection as an IAS officer surprised her father, Mr. Rajkumar. | |
In 2017, she left her job as a software engineer to focus on preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examinations. | |
During her preparation, she dedicated around 10 hours daily to studying and avoided social media for nearly three years. | |
Vishakha received strong support from her friends and family while preparing for the UPSC exams. | |
Her role model is the former Indian president, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. |