IAS Srushti Jayant Deshmukh Gowda Biography, Preparation tips, Booklists, Husbamd.

 



A Journey of Excellence: Unraveling the Achievements of IAS Srushti Jayant Deshmukh Gowda


In the realm of civil services, there are individuals whose stories transcend conventional narratives and inspire generations to come. IAS Srushti Jayant Deshmukh's remarkable journey is one such tale that resonates with determination, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence. From her early days to her current position as an accomplished officer in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Srushti's journey serves as a shining example of how dedication and perseverance can lead to remarkable achievements.


Background

Deshmukh is a native of Bhopal and graduated from Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya as a chemical engineer in 2018. Her father is an engineer and since she wanted to give only one shot at the IAS exam, she chose engineering as a viable career option had her IAS dream not turned true. Her mother is a kindergarten teacher.

"My parents, family, friends & teachers supported me, so the credit goes to them", says Deshmukh who acknowledges her family’s immense support in her IAS pursuit.

Deshmukh was in school (Carmel Convent, BHEL) when the IAS bug bit her. She was a good student and secured 93% in her Class XII board exams. Her interests include yoga, meditation and music.

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Srushti Deshmukh’s IAS Preparation

  • Deshmukh studied for 6 – 7 hours daily and relied heavily on online sources for her preparation.
  • While the internet is an excellent source of information and study material, she also warns students against its overuse as there are plenty of distractions.
  • She also says she deactivated all her social media accounts before starting her preparation.
  • She took a few online test series to help her get enough practice before the actual exams.
  • Deshmukh doesn’t think it is necessary for aspirants to go to Delhi to prepare for the IAS exam. Indeed, Delhi is no longer the mecca of IAS coaching as the internet has made the best of coaching and IAS study material accessible to students anywhere, everywhere.
  • Even though she attended coaching classes, she did not rely on them entirely and supplemented her study material with material from online sources as well.
  • She said consistency in preparation is the key to cracking the UPSC exam.

Srushti Deshmukh Optional

Deshmukh’s optional subject was Sociology as she was comfortable with it, and her graduation subject chemical engineering was not an optional offered by the UPSC.



Future Plans

Deshmukh wants to work for the betterment of society by working in the field of women empowerment and education.

UPSC Topper 2018 Marks

The UPSC released the marks scored by the successful candidates indicating the subject-wise breakup of the marks. Srushti Deshmukh scored a total of 1068 marks out of a total of 2025 marks.

UPSC Topper Marksheet

  • Mains Written : 895
  • Interview : 173
  • Total :1068


Srushti jayant Deshmuk's Booklist 



PRELIMS:-
  • General Studies: NCERT- 6-12th Social Studies,
  • History- Rajiv Ahir Spectrum
  • Geography- GC Leong
  • CSAT: Previous Year’s papers of CSAT

MAINS:-
  • GS 1: Same as Prelims
  • GS 2 : Polity- M Lakshmikanth, DD Basu
  • GS 3: Economy – Ramesh Singh, Niti Aayog Action Agenda
  • GS 4: Lexicon for key terms, R. Rajagopalan book for case studies
  • Optional Paper-1: Sociology – Haralambos and Heald and Oxford dictionary
  • Optional Paper-2: B.K. Nagla and e-PG Pathshala online material

Magazines/Newspapers:-
  • Yojana – Kurukshetra magazine
  • The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint etc.


The success story of IAS Srushti Jayant Deshmukh underscores the idea that greatness is not handed out, but achieved through relentless effort and an unwavering spirit. Her journey from humble beginnings to becoming an accomplished IAS officer stands as a testament to human resilience and determination. Srushti's story reminds us that with dedication, hard work, and the right mindset, we can overcome any obstacle and achieve remarkable success, leaving an indelible mark on the world.

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