How AIR 30 IAS Pari Bishnoi Adopted 'Monk-Like Lifestyle' To Crack UPSC

When Instagram photographer Ankit Kumar struck up a conversation with two strangers, he didn't realise that he would be meeting a sibling duo who have managed to reach great heights. IAS officer Pari Bishnoi has left the internet in awe after she was spotted with her sister who is a criminal lawyer in the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court.  

When he asked about their achievements, Pari mentioned how she completed her MA in 2019 and became an IAS officer in 2020, achieving an All India Rank of 30. She currently serves as an Additional District Magistrate in Sikkim. Pari also highlighted her unique achievement as one of the first from her community in Rajasthan to clear the UPSC exam.

Journey so far 

She completed her schooling at St Mary's Convent School in Ajmer. She scored a whopping 91 per cent in 10th Boards and 89 per cent in 12th Boards. After achieving these milestones, she ventured out for another at Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi.  After that, she continued her studies in Ajmer, where she earned her Master's degree in political science from MDS University.

This was the time when Pari Bishnoi achieved another milestone in her life. She cracked the UGC NET and has a NET/JRF qualification. 

Her inspiration behind pursuing UPSC

Pari attributed her inspiration to her mother, a member of the Rajasthan Police, whose impactful work inspired her to attempt public service examination. She said, "My mother is in Rajasthan police. I have grown up seeing her work. At that small level also, she was able to bring so much change. She was one of the first woman officers in a lot of police stations."

This pushed Bishnoi's passion to do more on-field work so that she too can make changes for people while working with them. 

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Pari Bishnoi's monk-like lifestyle during the preparation

Bishnoi's determination to clear UPSC saw her adopt to rigorous preparation. We all know how difficult it is to even think of clearing UPSC. But Bishnoi not only thought about it but sacrificed everything to pursue it. She adopted a monk-like lifestyle throughout her preparation days. How? 

Bishnoi's mother told the media that Pari Pishnoi had deleted all her social media accounts. She even refused to use her mobile phone. In the age when mobile and social media have become necessities, vowing to not use them is indeed an extraordinary monk-like commitment. 

But it was this discipline combined with determination and dedication that gained Pari Bishnoi the biggest milestone of her life. 

In the 2024 Lok Sabha Election, Pari Bishnoi was posted as a Returning Officer. She also worked as an Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum. Now she is posted in the North East cadre as an Additional District Magistrate in Sikkim. Pari is the 2020 batch of UPSC exams. 

Moreover, Pari Bishnoi is the wife of Bhavya Bishnoi, an MLA from Haryana who is the grandson of Haryana's former CM Bhajan Lal and son of BJP member Kuldeep Bishnoi. 

Pari Bishnoi is truly an inspiration for every woman in India. Her journey shows that there is no limit to a woman's education and empowerment.