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IPS Simala Prasad cleared UPSC without coaching in first attempt
IPS officer Simala Prasad cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in her first attempt with an All India Rank of 51, without enrolling in any coaching institute. She prepared through self-study while…
IPS officer Simala Prasad cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in her first attempt with an All India Rank of 51, without enrolling in any coaching institute. She prepared through self-study while working as a Deputy Superintendent of Police after clearing the MPPSC exam. Prasad has also been selected for the President's Medal for Meritorious Service.
Born in Bhopal on October 8, 1980, Prasad comes from a family rooted in public service and literature. Her father, Dr Bhagirath Prasad, was a 1975-batch IAS officer who also served as an MP and vice-chancellor. Her mother, Mehrunnisa Parvez, was a Padma Shri-winning Hindi writer. Prasad graduated in Commerce, holds a master's in Sociology, and has also acted in films including Alif (2016), Nakkash (2019), and The Narmada Story. She authored the non-fiction book She Goes Missing earlier this year.
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Simala Prasad's story underscores a broader trend among successful UPSC candidates who opt for self-study over expensive coaching, though structured guidance remains the norm for most. Her family background, both parents held distinguished positions, provided exposure but not shortcuts, her journey from MPPSC to IPS shows how state civil services can serve as a stepping stone for the central services. The President's Medal for Meritorious Service, which she has been selected for, is awarded for exceptional devotion to duty. Aspirants watching her path may note that her preparation happened while she was already serving as a DSP, a demanding job that left limited study time. Her acting and writing ventures are unusual for a serving officer but are not prohibited under service rules.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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