{"id":2343,"date":"2025-04-24T23:21:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T17:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2343"},"modified":"2025-10-28T12:53:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:23:48","slug":"youngest-ips-officer-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/youngest-ips-officer-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Youngest IPS Officer in India: Inspiring Journeys of Early Achievers In Indian Police 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 class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/youngest-ips-officer-in-india\/#Youngest_IPS_Officers_in_India_Males\" >Youngest IPS Officers in India Males<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/youngest-ips-officer-in-india\/#Youngest_IPS_Officers_of_India_Females\" >Youngest IPS Officers of India Females<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/youngest-ips-officer-in-india\/#List_of_Top_5_Youngest_IPS_Officers_in_India\" >List of Top 5 Youngest IPS Officers in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/youngest-ips-officer-in-india\/#Youngest_IPS_Officer_in_India_Lessons_for_Aspiring_Candidates\" >Youngest IPS Officer in India: Lessons for Aspiring Candidates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/youngest-ips-officer-in-india\/#Youngest_IPS_Officer_in_India_FAQs\" >Youngest IPS Officer in India FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The youngest IPS officer of India are not only achievers but examples of what strong will and clear goals can do. India\u2019s police service demands grit, discipline, and intellect. Every year, thousands of candidates appear for the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Civil Services Examination<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hoping to join the Indian Police Service (IPS). Few make it. Fewer still make it at a young age.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IPS_Officers_in_India_Males\"><\/span><b>Youngest IPS Officers in India Males<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Youngest IPS Officer in India: Safin Hasan<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2345\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Safin-hasan.jpg?resize=225%2C226&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Safin-hasan.jpg?w=225&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Safin-hasan.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safin Hasan holds the record for being one of the youngest IPS officer of India. Born in 1995 in Gujarat, he cleared the UPSC exam in 2018 at the age of 22. He secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 570 in his first attempt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hasan comes from a modest background. His father worked as an electrician and his mother cooked in school kitchens. Despite financial stress, he focused on studies. While preparing for the exam, he even suffered an accident but did not let that stop him. Today, he serves with distinction and is an example for youth across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-toppers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Toppers List\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Youngest IPS Officer in India Sachin Atulkar<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2346\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sachin-Atulkar.jpg?resize=202%2C253&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"253\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sachin Atulkar cleared the UPSC exam in 2006 when he was just 22. A national-level cricketer before joining the IPS, he brought the same focus and discipline to the police force.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He was posted in Madhya Pradesh and is known for his fitness and clean image. He believes that physical health is part of professional discipline, a message he shares with youth. As one of the youngest IPS officer of India, Atulkar is admired by many for balancing integrity, strength, and approachability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Youngest IPS Officer in India: Kiran S<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2347\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kiran.jpg?resize=300%2C162&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kiran.jpg?resize=300%2C162&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Kiran.jpg?w=305&amp;ssl=1 305w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kiran S became an IPS officer at 22. A native of Andhra Pradesh, he cracked the exam on his first attempt in 2018. His success story is often shared in UPSC coaching circles due to his calm approach and structured preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coming from a rural background, Kiran showed that language or location is not a barrier. What counts is clarity, focus, and a strong sense of purpose. He belongs to a new breed of young officer who prefer on-ground work over desk jobs and believe in direct public engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/youngest-ias-officers-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Youngest IAS Officers in India<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IPS_Officers_of_India_Females\"><\/span><b>Youngest IPS Officers of India Females<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Youngest IPS Officer in India: Merin Joseph<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2348\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Joseph.jpg?resize=301%2C168&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"301\" height=\"168\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merin Joseph became an IPS officer at the age of 25. She cracked the exam in 2012 and was allotted the Kerala cadre. A graduate of Delhi\u2019s St. Stephen\u2019s College, Merin stands out not just for her age but also for her leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of the youngest IPS officer of India, she has shown that women can command respect in tough roles. Her work includes leading high-risk rescue operations and cracking down on organized crime. Her presence on social media also helps build public trust in the force.<\/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<h3><b>Youngest IPS Officer in India Pooja yadav<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2349\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pooja-yadav.jpg?resize=224%2C223&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pooja-yadav.jpg?w=224&amp;ssl=1 224w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pooja-yadav.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pooja Yadav, though a female officer, deserves a mention due to her remarkable achievement of becoming an IPS officer at the age of 24. Her story is an inspiration for many young women across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=816&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Prepare for UPSC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Top_5_Youngest_IPS_Officers_in_India\"><\/span><b>List of Top 5 Youngest IPS Officers in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the list of top 5 Youngest IPS Officers in India:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Age at Selection<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year of Selection<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>State<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safin Hasan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merin Joseph<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2012<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerala<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ajay Pratap Singh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pooja Yadav<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sachin Atulkar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2007<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-mains-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Exam Syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IPS_Officer_in_India_Lessons_for_Aspiring_Candidates\"><\/span><b>Youngest IPS Officer in India: Lessons for Aspiring Candidates<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re preparing for the Civil Services Examination, the youngest IPS officer of India offer some key lessons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start early. If you&#8217;re still in college, begin with NCERTs and the newspaper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay focused. Social media and peer pressure can derail your plans. Use time wisely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn from others. Watch topper interviews, but build a method that suits you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay grounded. Your goal is to serve, not just to get a rank.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The youngest IPS officer of India are not just young in age\u2014they\u2019re bold in thinking and rooted in values. They bring hope to a system that often struggles with inertia. Their journeys show that with the right mindset, clear goals, and a service spirit, age is no barrier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youngest_IPS_Officer_in_India_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Youngest IPS Officer in India FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2344 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2344{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2344 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2344{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2344.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2344.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2344.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2344.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: 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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-23440\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse23440\" aria-controls=\"collapse23440\" 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 IPS officer in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse23440\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2344\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-23440\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Safin Hasan is one of the youngest IPS officers of India, having cleared the UPSC exam at the age of 22 in 2018.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-23441\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse23441\" aria-controls=\"collapse23441\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How old was Merin Joseph when she became an IPS officer?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse23441\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2344\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-23441\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Merin Joseph became an IPS officer at 25 and joined the Kerala cadre after clearing the exam in 2012<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-23442\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse23442\" aria-controls=\"collapse23442\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are there any female officers among the youngest IPS officers of India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse23442\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2344\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-23442\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, Merin Joseph and Pooja Yadav are among the youngest IPS officers of India, inspiring many young women with their achievements.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-23443\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse23443\" aria-controls=\"collapse23443\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the minimum age to become an IPS officer in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse23443\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2344\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-23443\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The minimum age to appear for the UPSC exam is 21, making it possible to become an IPS officer by 22 if cleared in the first attempt.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-23444\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse23444\" aria-controls=\"collapse23444\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What can we learn from the youngest IPS officers of India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse23444\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2344\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-23444\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their journeys teach discipline, early planning, focused preparation, and the importance of public service over personal gain.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the inspiring journeys of the youngest IPS officers of India. 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