From a Haryana village to Rajasthan police: Widow once unaware of RAS in full form now a DSP
According to reports, when Anju Yadav started preparing for the Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) exam, she did not even know her complete form. She studied in a public school, got married at 21, became a mother in her early twenties, and then faced the devastating loss of her husband. However, through determination and perseverance, she turned her life around and now serves as the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Rajasthan.Her story has resurfaced on social media, inspiring thousands of students and aspiring civil servants who see in her journey a powerful reminder that setbacks do not necessarily define a person’s future.
Childhood is rooted in simplicity
Anju Yadav was born in 1988 in Dhauleda village, Haryana and grew up in a farming family. Her father Lalaram Yadav is a farmer while her mother Sushila Devi is a homemaker. Unlike many aspirants who attend elite schools, Anju completed Grade 12 in a public school and then earned a bachelor’s degree through distance education.At the age of 21, she got married and moved to Gandhara village in Rajasthan (then part of Alwar district). A few years later, she became the mother of son Mukuldeep.
Life has taken an unexpected turn
After marriage, Anju wanted to establish an identity beyond her family responsibilities. According to multiple media reports, she did not receive the support from her in-laws that she had hoped for, and eventually returned to her parents’ home to raise her son with family support.In an interview shared with Hindi media, Anju spoke about the emotional and financial struggles she faced during this phase of her life. She said there were times when she felt completely helpless, but she was determined not to give in to her situation.
From teacher to civil servant
Before joining the police force, Anju had secured several government positions.She first started teaching as a teacher at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya School in Binder, Madhya Pradesh in 2016 and taught there for nearly two years. Later, she qualified for teaching posts in Rajasthan and Delhi and ended up working as a teacher in a government school in Delhi for a few years.Despite having a stable government job, she still dreamed of bigger things.
A tragedy becomes a turning point
In 2021, Anju’s husband Nityanand passed away due to illness.Instead of letting her grief consume her, she poured her energy into preparing for the Rajasthan Administrative Service Examination. According to recent media reports, she revealed that when she started preparing, she was unfamiliar with even the basics of the exam process, including the full form of the RAS.She studies hard while balancing family responsibilities, proving that determination trumps experience.
She succeeded on her first try
Anju appeared for the Rajasthan Administrative Services Examination 2021 and passed the exam in the first attempt.The results announced in 2023 secured her position in the Rajasthan Police. After completing the training, she officially became the Deputy Inspector General of Police in September 2025 after the passing out parade at the Rajasthan Police Academy, Jaipur.Her journey from rural student to government teacher to a police officer has since become a source of inspiration for many women and competitive exam candidates.
Why her story continues to inspire students
Every year, thousands of candidates prepare for competitive exams, often worrying that they are starting too late or that their personal circumstances make it impossible for them to succeed.Anju Yadav’s journey challenges this belief.Her origins were not privileged. She returned to academia after years of family responsibilities, faced personal tragedy but still managed to pass one of the toughest competitive exams in Rajasthan.For students preparing for UPSC, state PSC, SSC, banking or other government recruitment exams, her story is a reminder that consistency is often more important than a perfect start.As her experience demonstrates, success is not always determined by where a person starts, but by whether they continue to move forward despite setbacks in life.Disclaimer: This article is based on public interviews, social media posts and media reports about Anju Yadav’s journey. Certain personal details and experiences have been presented as reported by these sources and are intended to highlight her inspirational story rather than serve as an official biography.
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