Smita Sabharwal is an Indian Administrative Officer (IAS) from the 2001 batch. She cleared the UPSC exam in 2000, achieving an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 4. For many, passing the UPSC civil services exam is a lifelong ambition, often requiring years of dedicated preparation. Only a small percentage of annual applicants succeed on their first attempt. Some candidates need two or three tries, while others pursue different goals after unsuccessful attempts. Smita Sabharwal stands out as a candidate who achieved success in her first UPSC attempt and is now serving as an IAS officer.
Smita Sabharwal: Early Life
Smita Sabharwal, born on June 19, 1977, in Darjeeling, West Bengal, is the daughter of Army officer Colonel Pranab Das and Purabi Das. Remarkably, at the age of 22, Smita Sabharwal successfully cleared the UPSC examination, earning the distinction of becoming one of India's youngest female IAS officers.
Smita Sabharwal: Education
Smita Sabharwal attended St. Ann’s High School in Secunderabad, Telangana, for her schooling. She later graduated with a degree in commerce from St. Francis in Hyderabad. In Class 12, she achieved the top position nationwide in the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) examination. IAS Sabharwal is also notable on social media, boasting over 4.44 lakh followers on Twitter.
Smita Sabharwal: People's Officer
Smita Sabharwal, an IAS officer renowned as the people's officer, has served in various roles across Telangana, including postings in Warangal, Visakhapatnam, Karimnagar, and Chittoor. Her latest assignment is at the Chief Minister's office, where she holds a prominent position.
Smita Sabharwal: Current Position
In January 2024, Smita Sabharwal, a senior bureaucrat and secretary in the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office, assumed the role of member secretary at the TS Finance Corporation.