From IIT, IIM and London job to becoming an IAS officer

An achiever's journey to success

Divya Mittal, an IAS officer from Haryana, successfully cracked the UPSC exam twice. She is currently serving as the District Magistrate (DM) of Deoria, Uttar Pradesh.

After completing her schooling, Divya Mittal pursued a BTech from IIT and an MBA from IIM Bangalore. She then worked at JP Morgan in London.

Divya Mittal left her job in London, returned to India, and prepared for UPSC. She became an IPS officer in 2012 and secured the 68th rank in 2013, becoming an IAS officer.

While preparing for UPSC, Divya Mittal emphasized the importance of focusing on the goal. She suggested that distancing oneself from the phone is crucial to staying on track.

Divya's approach to UPSC preparation involved studying in short, focused sessions, followed by a 15-minute break to refresh the mind.

Divya considers mornings to be the best time for studying, as it is filled with freshness. She recommends starting the day with study sessions during this period.

Divya Mittal has worked as District Magistrate in districts like Mirzapur, Sant Kabir Nagar, and Basti, gaining extensive experience in administrative work.

Divya's story shows that hard work, focus, and efforts in the right direction can help achieve any goal.