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Tina Dabi IAS: First Rank in First Attempt at UPSC Civil Services Exam

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Tina Dabi UPSC Rank 1Tina Dabi at 22 has achieved what many would have taken years to achieve. She is now into the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS), that too by securing the first rank in her first attempt at UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE). Tina has opted for the IAS, with Haryana as her cadre preference.

The success moment!

Tina Dabi woke up from an afternoon nap and discovered she had topped the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) civil services examination. The rest of the evening was taken up by interviews to the press, congratulatory phone calls and visits from friends and family.

“I was sleeping when the results came. I knew they would be out today but there’s usually no particular time. When my phone started buzzing repeatedly, I realised the results had been announced. Since then we have been so busy that I still haven’t had time to actually register what has happened,” Tina said.

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Tina said she was sure about being shortlisted but securing the number one spot was something beyond her dreams.

Tina Dabi: Background

Tina Dabi IAS Topper

  • Tina’s father is from Rajasthan and mother is from Maharashtra.
  • Tina was born in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. She did her schooling from Carmel Convent School there.
  • Tina graduated from Lady Shri Ram College in New Delhi.
  • Her preferred cadre is Haryana.
  • Tina’s father is a serving Indian Telecom Service officer.
  • Tina’s mother is a former Indian Engineering Service officer.
  • Having graduated at 20, she had a year before she became eligible and she used the time to prepare for the exam.

Tina’s quotes

  • “It is indeed a proud moment for me”.
  • “I am surprised but at the same time happy and very ecstatic. I did believe that I would make it to the list but being number one is something of my dreams. The secret formula to my success is a lot of hard work, lots of patience and being blessed with a very hardworking mother.”
  • “I love studying. I used to study 10, 12 and 14 hours a day. And I guessed that it worked in my favour that I never lost patience and always used to believe in my abilities. I never thought that Civil Service Examinations is a very tough exam, is very time-consuming. Patience, focus, discipline and family support, I suppose worked in my favour.”
  • “My mother is my role model. She wanted me to study political science. I chose it and got through in the examination. It was one of my main subjects,”
  • “I opted for Haryana because it presents such an interesting example, where you have a lot of economic progress but when it comes to social indicators you are lagging behind, and that is a very big paradox.”
  • “I always wanted to work in a challenging state. That is why I chose Haryana. We all know the sex ratio of girl and boy child is quiet less and that is why I would like to contribute my efforts for the empowerment of women there.”

Congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated successful candidates of civil services examinations and conveyed good wishes for their new and exciting phase of lives. “Congrats to all those who cleared the civil services exam. My good wishes as they commence a new & exciting phase of their lives. To those who couldn’t clear – the disappointment is understandable but you must look ahead & work hard for your future endeavours. Good luck,” Modi tweeted.
  • Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal congratulated the exam’s topper Tina Dabi, who hails from the National Capital. “Congrats to Delhi girl Tina Dabi, topper of UPSC exam. I wish her a bright career,” he said on Twitter.
  • It is the second year in a row that a Delhi girl tops civil services exam. Last year it was Ira Singhal who secured the top position.
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  2. Congratulation to Miss Tina Dabi for her outstanding achievement. It’s really inspire us a lot (futute IAS aspirants). Wish her a better and happy future.

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  4. Many many congratulations to Tina
    She shows her power and tell them who under estimate the power of girls and women not only in India but all over the country that if they get chance, they can do better than men.

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  5. Acheiving such a big responsibilty in this age is very challenging …so best of luck for your futer…..

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  6. Congratulations to TINA DABI, my favourite sister,wellcome to you for your tremendous success.
    You hold the First Rank in UPSC exam, always keep this flow in your future Administration field.
    Thank you a lot.

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  7. HEARTY Congatulations to Miss Tina.
    Your achivement is one of the best inspiration to all IAS Aspirants (CSE)

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  9. Heartly congratulations TINA DABI. Your success is inspiration to girls.All the best for your upcoming administrative future. I am surprised that you have taken Haryana cadre.

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  11. Congratulation to miss tina dabi for outstanding performence to secure first rank in civil servises exam

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  19. congratulation for your top position in UPSC CIVIL SERVICES EXAM
    THANKS FOR SELECTING STATE HARYANA FOR SERVICE. THATS A GLORIOUS MOMENT FOR US.
    BHEEM SINGH BAYLA
    (IAS ASPIRANT)
    CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HARYANA, MOHINDERGARH

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  24. Congratulation for your great success which came after your hard work.

    And really you are inspiration for future IAS Aspirants.

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  27. Wish u happy many many congrats to IAS success,,,Mam I have to IPS officer then how to study for this our types plz u recount me mame ….

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  28. Wish you happy many many congrats to IAS success,,,
    and Thank you so much because i learnt how to study

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  30. hi. sister , hearty congrats to you ;
    now i am passed 10+2 exam with 74.3% only. I am sincerely asking to you ” can i achieve first rank in CIVIL SERVICE EXAM ( CSE ) !
    I know with my hard work and dedication only i can achieve this ! i am waiting for your reply because that will build my confidence level .
    BYE ….

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  31. congratulations to all the successful cse aspirants….TINA mam u shown an outstanding performance…u inspired a lot…hv a great future ahead….!!!!

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  33. Congratulations on your splendid success! !! It was indeed inspiring…. wishing you a bright career ahead and Keep up the good job always.

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  41. Congratulations tina , i want to becm a IAS office like u , u r my inspiration.. , i salute u that what u think about girls .

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  44. heartly congratulation to miss teena, when i was of her age i only used to get selected for medical school . these peoples are realy super humans , we proud of you beautiful girl , may god bless you.

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  46. Congratulation medam garu you are good inspiration for young youth our nation because of your hard work this is same passion in future my confidence is you are like principal secretary ( all the best )

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  50. Many many congratulations Tina Dabi ….such a wonderful achievement you have achieved… Incredible in 1 st attempt top the prestigious exam …u r a role model of many many IAS aspirants

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  53. TINA di ,you really set a gd example for the students who dream of becoming IAS …CONGRATULATIONSS…!!!

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  56. congrats,i have inspired by you.

    my goal has changed by your success.

    i will try for IAS in future but yet i have to be graduated

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  58. wow….! u r superb for this ERA. i hope my personality is become as u in my good time…. bcoz i want 2 do like u and searchiang a chance to do
    bt swear heartly congratulate “YOU” with all my friends and me…….

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  64. congratulations!!!! Tina Dabi! your achievements are inspire me.I want some idea about how to prepare UPSC exam from you…

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  65. Many many congratulations.. Tina Dabi for your big achievement in your life & best of luck for your upcoming beautiful life…..

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    • Ma’am can a person doing job crack upsc exam bcoz a person doing job does not get enough time like 10-12 hrs to study as u have done??

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  73. hello mem congratulations tina mem kya pese vale hi ias ki teyari kar sakte h kya coching ke bin ias crack nhi ho sakta namte mem

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  79. Great job with Great success………….. Congrats Tina
    Mere ko Ummeed hai ki aap Service first & Nation first ko preference dengi…. Thank you

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  80. hi, teena mam .congratulation for 1 st rank .I also preparing for upsc examination.

    I m fully inspire by you. for upsc exam .I keep penance for exam. i study 10-12 hour
    in day.same like you. thank you.

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  84. congratulations tina may god bless u ,may u achieve even more higher success than this in life , u have broken all records of true performance.This is an answer to all those failure & leg pulling persons who can only spread negative energy in society & demotivate others i mean to all masked peoples who r just commenting on ur success in negative way & this line really comes true “we r talking for women empowerment but actually there is need of ill mentality men emppowerment”
    again congress with best wishes…. From an ESE aspirant.

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  87. Wish you happy many many congrats to IAS success,,,
    and Thank you so much because i learnt how to study

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  89. Hi I m palak congratulations medam pls give me tips of become IAS topper I wanted to become IAS officer so pls mem give me answer

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  91. very inspirational and admirable. gives encouragement to all the aspirants and of course hearty congratulations.

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  94. Ohh!!!……Congratulation…….Its a very big thing to achieve this just after the completion of your degree………..

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