{"id":2281,"date":"2025-06-25T16:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T10:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2281"},"modified":"2025-10-16T17:24:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:54:38","slug":"youngest-ias-officers-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/youngest-ias-officers-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Youngest IAS Officers In India \u2013 Inspiring Journeys Of Early Achievers In Civil Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/youngest-ias-officers-in-india\/#Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Role_Models\" >Youngest IAS Officers in India Role Models<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/youngest-ias-officers-in-india\/#Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Tips_and_Tricks\" >Youngest IAS Officers in India Tips and Tricks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/youngest-ias-officers-in-india\/#Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Does_Age_Really_Matter_in_the_IAS\" >Youngest IAS Officers in India Does Age Really Matter in the IAS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/youngest-ias-officers-in-india\/#Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_FAQs\" >Youngest IAS Officers in India FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Youngest IAS Officers In India \u2013 Inspiring Journeys Of Early Achievers In Civil Services<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b> Indian Administrative Service (IAS) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is one of the toughest career paths in India. Becoming an IAS officer requires clearing the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which demands focus, preparation, and resilience. While most aspirants spend years in pursuit, some individuals achieve this feat in their early twenties. This article highlights <\/span><b>who are the Youngest IAS Officers,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the journeys of the <\/span><b>youngest IAS officers in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014their backgrounds, their approach to preparation, and their vision for public service.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Ansar_Shaikh_Youngest_IAS_Officer_in_India\"><\/span><b>Youngest IAS Officers in India Ansar Shaikh (Youngest IAS Officer in India)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2283\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ansar-shekh.jpg?resize=300%2C156&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ansar-shekh.jpg?resize=300%2C156&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ansar-shekh.jpg?w=316&amp;ssl=1 316w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ansar Shaikh became the youngest IAS officer in India when he cracked the UPSC exam at just 21. Hailing from a poor family in Maharashtra, his father was an auto driver, and his mother worked in the fields. Despite financial struggles, Ansar studied political science at Fergusson College in Pune and cracked the exam on his first attempt. He is now posted in West Bengal and continues to inspire millions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Roman_Saini_A_Doctor_Turned_Civil_Servant\"><\/span><b>Youngest IAS Officers in India Roman Saini (A Doctor Turned Civil Servant)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2284\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Roman-saini.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Roman-saini.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Roman-saini.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Roman-saini.jpg?w=402&amp;ssl=1 402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roman Saini was just 22 when he cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Before that, he became a doctor at AIIMS at the age of 16. His academic excellence carried over into civil services, and he ranked within the top 20. Roman later left the IAS to co-found an ed-tech platform aimed at democratizing education.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Tina_Dabi\"><\/span><b>Youngest IAS Officers in India Tina Dabi<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2285\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tina-Dobi.jpg?resize=300%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tina-Dobi.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tina-Dobi.jpg?w=605&amp;ssl=1 605w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tina Dabi topped the UPSC exam in 2015 at the age of 22. A political science graduate from Lady Shri Ram College, she became a role model for young aspirants, especially women. Tina\u2019s disciplined preparation strategy included focused study hours, daily news reading, and a strong grasp of her optional subject.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Simi_Karan\"><\/span><b>Youngest IAS Officers in India Simi Karan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simi Karan, an engineering graduate from IIT Bombay, cleared the civil services exam in her first attempt at 22. Her analytical approach, aided by her engineering background, helped her sail through the prelims, mains, and interview with ease. She is posted in Chhattisgarh and is known for her grassroots work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Swati_Meena\"><\/span><b>Youngest IAS Officers in India Swati Meena<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2286\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Swati-meena.jpg?resize=297%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"169\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swati Meena cleared the IAS exam at the age of 22 in 2007. Born in Madhya Pradesh, she took on administrative responsibilities early and earned a reputation for efficiency and strict governance. She has served in various capacities in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Neha_Banerjee\"><\/span><b>Youngest IAS Officers in India Neha Banerjee<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2287\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Neha-benarji.jpg?resize=278%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"278\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Neha-benarji.jpg?resize=278%2C300&amp;ssl=1 278w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Neha-benarji.jpg?w=501&amp;ssl=1 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neha Banerjee secured a place in the IAS at 22. A brilliant student from the start, she was known for her sharp intellect and communication skills. Her structured preparation, including answer writing practice and daily revision, helped her crack the exam in her first attempt.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Divya_Tanwar\"><\/span><b>Youngest IAS Officers in India Divya Tanwar<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2288\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Divya-tanwar.jpg?resize=217%2C241&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"217\" height=\"241\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divya Tanwar holds the distinction of clearing the UPSC exam at the age of 21. Coming from a modest family in Haryana, she relied on self-study and free online resources. Her consistency and refusal to give up in the face of hardship make her one of the youngest IAS officers in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Sulochana_Meena\"><\/span><b>Youngest IAS Officers in India Sulochana Meena<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2289\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sulochana-meena.jpg?resize=223%2C234&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"234\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hailing from a small village in Rajasthan, Sulochana Meena cleared the UPSC exam at 22. With limited access to coaching, she used open-source material, government publications, and structured notes to prepare. She now works in tribal regions and has received praise for her work in education and women&#8217;s health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Riya_Dabi\"><\/span><b>Youngest IAS Officers in India Riya Dabi<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2290\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Riya-Dabi.jpg?resize=168%2C298&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"168\" height=\"298\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riya Dabi followed in the footsteps of her sister, Tina Dabi, and cracked the UPSC exam at 23. She was known for her quiet consistency and methodical preparation. Her journey proves that inspiration at home can turn into public service on a national level.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Ayushi_Pradhan\"><\/span><b>Youngest IAS Officers in India Ayushi Pradhan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2291\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ayushi-pradhan.jpg?resize=227%2C228&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"227\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ayushi-pradhan.jpg?w=227&amp;ssl=1 227w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ayushi-pradhan.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayushi Pradhan became an IAS officer at 26 but had cleared multiple stages of UPSC before. Her journey was not about quick success but about learning through setbacks. Her story highlights how determination can sustain even in the face of initial failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Shubham_Kumar\"><\/span><b>Youngest IAS Officers in India Shubham Kumar<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2292\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shubham.jpg?resize=300%2C296&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shubham.jpg?resize=300%2C296&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shubham.jpg?w=602&amp;ssl=1 602w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shubham Kumar cleared the exam in 2020 with an All India Rank 1 at 24. An IIT Bombay graduate, he balanced technical expertise with strong general awareness. His preparation strategy included limited resources, rigorous revision, and focused mock tests.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Role_Models\"><\/span><b>Youngest IAS Officers in India Role Models<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of the youngest IAS officers in India represents something unique. For some, it\u2019s resilience. For others, it\u2019s academic excellence or consistency. But they all share a common desire\u2014to serve society with integrity and purpose. Their young age also gives them a head start in public administration. They can spend decades shaping public policy, solving complex challenges, and leading from the front.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Tips_and_Tricks\"><\/span><b>Youngest IAS Officers in India Tips and Tricks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the stories above, certain patterns emerge:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Early Start:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many began preparing during graduation or even earlier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Discipline:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All had a clear plan and stuck to it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mock Tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular testing helped them identify weak areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Selective Reading:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They didn\u2019t waste time on too many books.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Note-making:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Personal notes made revision easy and quick.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Answer Writing Practice:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Practicing answers helped in mains and the interview.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These strategies show that the exam isn\u2019t about studying 12 hours a day, but about studying smart.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_Does_Age_Really_Matter_in_the_IAS\"><\/span><b>Youngest IAS Officers in India Does Age Really Matter in the IAS?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age brings certain advantages. Young officers can adapt easily to changing environments. They often come with a fresh perspective. They are open to innovation, data-based decision-making, and using technology in governance. But civil services are about more than just energy\u2014they are about maturity, patience, and judgment. These traits can be found in both young and older candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What matters most is not when you crack the exam, but how well you serve after cracking it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The youngest IAS officers in India are not just examples of academic success\u2014they are examples of how willpower, focus, and dedication can lead to national impact. Their stories cut across backgrounds\u2014rural and urban, rich and poor, science and humanities. They prove that civil service is a field open to anyone willing to work for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These officers remind us that age is just a number. What truly matters is the desire to lead, the ability to adapt, and the courage to serve.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Youngest IAS Officers in India FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2282 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2282{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2282 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2282{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2282.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2282.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2282.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2282.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2282.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1744028484\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2282\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-2282\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22820\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22820\" aria-controls=\"collapse22820\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Who is the youngest IAS officer in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse22820\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2282\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22820\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ansar Shaikh is the youngest IAS officer in India, having cleared the UPSC exam at the age of 21.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22821\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22821\" aria-controls=\"collapse22821\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can someone become an IAS officer at 21?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22821\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2282\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22821\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, several of the youngest IAS officers in India, like Ansar Shaikh and Divya Tanwar, cleared the exam at 21 through focused preparation and discipline.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22822\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22822\" aria-controls=\"collapse22822\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do the youngest IAS officers in India prepare for UPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22822\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2282\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22822\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They follow a smart strategy that includes early preparation, selective reading, mock tests, and answer writing practice.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22823\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22823\" aria-controls=\"collapse22823\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is there an advantage to becoming an IAS officer at a young age?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22823\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2282\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22823\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, the youngest IAS officers in India get a head start in administration, allowing them more time to make a long-term impact in public service.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22824\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22824\" aria-controls=\"collapse22824\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are there female IAS officers among the youngest in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22824\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2282\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22824\"> <div 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