From IRS to IAS: Bihar's Kumud Mishra Secures 69th Rank in UPSC, Gets Home Cadre

• Kumud Mishra, originally from Rohtas district, Bihar, achieved the 69th rank in the UPSC 2024 examination.
• She has been allocated her home state, the 'Bihar Cadre', along with 9 other new IAS officers.
• Kumud's early education was at Kendriya Vidyalaya AMC Cantt, Lucknow, followed by a BA Honors in Political Science from Lucknow University.
• In her first attempt, she secured 259th rank and joined the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), but her determination to become an IAS led her to prepare again.
• She attributes her success to 'internal motivation' and strong family support; her father is a retired Army Captain.

Key Question Answered

Will more Bihar natives join state administration?

It is not explicitly stated if more Bihar natives will join state administration. However, there are indications that the new government may include new faces alongside experienced leaders.