Ishita Rathi, daughter of a Delhi Police assistant sub-inspector and head constable couple, bagged 8th rank in the Civil Services Exam 2021.
The 26-year-old said she did not take coaching for the exam. "I prepared with the strategies opted by previous toppers and my main source of information was online material, including YouTube content," she said, adding it was her third attempt.
She said, "My parents inspired me a lot. After seeing them in police uniform, I also thought of joining the civil service. I found civil services most appropriate through which I can do more for welfare of the society. The diversity which IAS provides attracted me a lot."