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From DU-IIT to ISRO, DSP to IPS: Haryana's Jaya Sharma Inspires Gen Z
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News18•21-09-2026, 12:32
From DU-IIT to ISRO, DSP to IPS: Haryana's Jaya Sharma Inspires Gen Z
- •Jaya Sharma, from Badwa village in Hisar, Haryana, studied at DU and IIT Delhi.
- •She also worked on a special research project for ISRO, India's space agency.
- •Despite initial UPSC failures, she learned from her mistakes and became a DSP.
- •While serving as a DSP in Haryana Police, she secured AIR 248 in UPSC CSE 2023, becoming an IPS officer.
- •Jaya Sharma's journey is an inspiration for Gen Z, demonstrating that continuous effort and patience are key to success.
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Jaya Sharma studied at Vidya Devi Jindal School, graduated from Delhi University, and completed her post-graduation from IIT Delhi while working on a special research project for ISRO before entering civil services and becoming an IPS officer of the 2024 batch.
During her preparation for civil services, Jaya Sharma performed brilliantly in the Haryana Public Service Commission examination, securing the 8th rank across the state and leading to her selection for the post of DSP.
After facing early setbacks where she failed the UPSC Prelims twice, Jaya Sharma persevered and secured an All India Rank of 248 in the UPSC CSE 2023 exam, leading to her selection as an IPS officer.
