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🌟 Inspired by her doctor siblings on the Covid-19 frontlines, Monika Srivastava felt a calling to serve the nation, setting her on a path toward civil services - a journey that culminated in AIR 16 in UPSC CSE 2025. 🇮🇳
Born in Ballia and raised in Aurangabahousehold that valued education. Her father worked as an engineer in Bihar’s rural works department, while her mother was a school principal. 📚
After excelling academically, she earned a Computer Science & Engineering degree from IIT Guwahati in 2016 and joined PayPal as a senior software engineer. Yet, the dream of civil services remained alive.
She balanced UPSC preparation with the Bihar Public Service Commission exam, earning a position as Assistant Commissioner of State Taxes in 2022. After a year’s focused preparation, she cleared UPSC with remarkable success.
💬 “When I saw my name on the very first page, I couldn’t believe it,” Monika recalls.
Her interview tested her knowledge on economy, railways, defence manufacturing, POSH implementation, and reservation debates - requiring sharp conceptual clarity and balanced thinking.
Her advice to aspirants: structure answers, break questions into parts, and practice PYQs regularly. Consistent practice enhances understanding, time management, and answer writing.
✨ Monika Srivastava’s story is a testament to perseverance, purpose, and the power of sustained effo
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