Shakti Dubey is an outstanding young achiever who has achieved All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024. Originating from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Shakti has made headlines across the country in print and online not only for her intellect but for the inspirational story of her journey. At roughly 28 years old in 2025, she represents the devotion, persistence, and strength of putting consistent work toward realizing the dreams of your desired life.
Shakti Dubey Biography
Aspect Details Full Name Shakti Dubey Date of Birth December 28, 1996 Age (as of 2025) 28 years Zodiac Sign Capricorn Profession IAS Officer (Indian Administrative Service) UPSC CSE Rank All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 Birth Place Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh Family Background Father: UP Police Sub-Inspector; Mother: Homemaker Education B.Sc. Biochemistry (Univ. of Allahabad), M.Sc. Biochemistry (BHU) Optional Subject UPSC Political Science and International Relations UPSC Attempts Five attempts before cracking UPSC AIR 1 Career Start Postgraduation teaching, then UPSC preparation
Shakti Dubey Height, Weight and Physical Stats
Attribute Details Height About 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) Weight Not publicly available, healthy physique Hair Color Black Eye Color Black
Shakti Dubey Education
Level Institution Degree/Field Year Completed Schooling St. Mary’s Convent School, Prayagraj General Education N/A Graduation University of Allahabad B.Sc. (Honours) Biochemistry N/A Post-Graduation Banaras Hindu University (BHU) M.Sc. Biochemistry 2018
Shakti Dubey Career
Department/Role Details Initial Career Teaching (Post-M.Sc. period) UPSC Preparation Start 2018 UPSC Attempts 5, cleared in the fifth Rank Achieved AIR 1 in UPSC CSE 2024 Service Allocated Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
Shakti Dubey UPSC CSE Attempts
Attempt Number Year Result Remarks 1 2018 Did not clear Prelims First attempt 2 2019 Did not clear Prelims Gaining experience 3 2020 Did not clear Prelims Continued preparation 4 2023 Cleared Mains, missed Interview Missed final list by 12 marks 5 2024 Cleared all stages Achieved AIR 1
Category Details UPSC Exam Year 2024 All India Rank (AIR) 1 Total Marks Obtained 1043 marks Marks in Written Mains 843 marks Marks in Personality Test 200 marks Optional Subject Political Science & International Relations Number of Attempts 5 attempts before topping the exam UPSC Prelims Outcome Failed prelims in first 3 attempts; cleared prelims in 4th and 5th attempts UPSC Mains Outcome Cleared mains in 4th attempt but missed interview; topped in 5th attempt
Shakti Dubey UPSC Mains Marks Breakdown (Total Written: 843)
Paper Marks Essay (Paper-I) 100 General Studies I (Paper-II) 112 General Studies II (Paper-III) 125 General Studies III (Paper-IV) 86 General Studies IV (Paper-V) 141 Optional Paper I (PSIR) 132 Optional Paper II (PSIR) 147
UPSC Attempts Summary
Shakti Dubey Attempt Number Year Exam Stage Cleared Result 1 2018 Did not clear Prelims Early learning phase 2 2019 Did not clear Prelims Continued preparation 3 2020 Did not clear Prelims Gained experience 4 2023 Cleared Mains, missed Interview by 12 marks Near-miss, very close to final selection 5 2024 Cleared Prelims, Mains, and Interview Secured AIR 1
Summary of UPSC CSE Top Scorers 2024 for Comparison
Rank Name Written Marks Interview Marks Total Marks 1 Shakti Dubey 843 200 1043 2 Harshita Goyal 851 187 1038 3 Dongre Archit Parag 848 190 1038
Shakti Dubey Relationship
Aspect Details Marital Status Unmarried Relationship Details No public information; maintains privacy
Shakti Dubey Marriage
Aspect Status Married No Details No public information about marriage plans
Shakti Dubey Family
Shakti Dubey parents Relation Name Profession/Role Father Devendra Dubey Sub-Inspector, UP Police Mother Prema Devi Homemaker Siblings Pragati (Sister) Private Brother Not publicly named Private
Shakti Dubey Net Worth in 2025
Aspect Detail Net Worth Not publicly disclosed Sources of Income Family support, post-appointment IAS salary
Platform Details Instagram @imshaktidubey1 ; shares UPSC preparation and motivational contentTwitter Used occasionally for informational updates Other Maintains a low profile overall
FAQ’s
Who is Shakti Dubey?
Shakti Dubey is the All India Rank 1 topper of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024.
How many attempts did Shakti Dubey take to clear UPSC?
She cleared in her 5th attempt after failing prelims thrice and missing final selection by 12 marks in the 4th attempt.
What is Shakti Dubey’s educational background?
She has a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Biochemistry from University of Allahabad and Banaras Hindu University (BHU), respectively.
What optional subject did Shakti Dubey choose in UPSC?
Political Science and International Relations (PSIR).
Where is Shakti Dubey from?
She hails from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
What coaching institute did she attend?
She enrolled in courses at Vajiram & Ravi for UPSC preparation.
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