IAS Shweta Bharti: 9-Hour Job, Sacrificed Sleep, Conquered UPSC with Self-Study

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News18•31-01-2026, 15:15
IAS Shweta Bharti: 9-Hour Job, Sacrificed Sleep, Conquered UPSC with Self-Study
- •Shweta Bharti, despite a demanding 9-hour job, successfully cleared the challenging UPSC examination, inspiring many.
- •She managed office duties, commute, and household responsibilities while preparing for UPSC, demonstrating immense dedication.
- •Hailing from Nalanda, Bihar, Shweta completed her engineering from Bhagalpur and worked at Wipro before pursuing UPSC.
- •Unable to quit her job due to family responsibilities, she balanced work during the day with late-night studies, avoiding social media.
- •After securing 65th rank in 65th BPSC, she achieved 356th rank in UPSC 2021, now serving as Assistant Collector in Bhagalpur.
Why It Matters: Shweta Bharti's journey proves that dedication and self-study can lead to UPSC success even with a full-time job.
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