Top four candiates in UPSC exams are women

Women candidates have conquered the top four slots in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) result which was announced on Saturday. Capital-based Ira Singhal, a physically handicapped woman, topped the civil services examination followed by Renu Raj and Nidhi Gupta, who attained second and third positions, respectively.

Both Ira and Nidhi hail from Delhi and are Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise) officers at present. Renu is a doctor by profession and is a native of Kerala, who bagged second rank in her first attempt.

Vandana Rao, who got the fourth rank, also comes from Delhi and is the topper in the Other Backward Class (OBC) category. Ira stands out to be a true inspiration for all as she topped the exam in the general category despite being disabled. She said, My disability never turned out as barrier to my dreams and aspirations. I want to be an IAS officer so that I can do something for the benefit of the physically-handicapped people.??

I think success definitely comes with a big responsibility and I am happy because I was able to implement this. For individuals who were not able to clear the exam this time, I would only say that they shouldnt stop trying. Also, I am personally very happy for Ira as women like her are role models for people who think that they are a burden to this society. Parents of such children, especially girls, should boost their confidence by providing them education and help them prosper irrespective of the hardships offered by life,?? Nidhi told Mail Today.

Vandana said, I called up people twice to cross check whether or not I have made it in the exam. It is a pleasant surprise. It is really a result of hard work.??

A total of 1,236 candidates cleared the test and were recommended for appointments to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and other central services. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the successful candidates.