Daughters from Rural, Lower and Middle-Class Families Crack UPSC, Bring Pride to Punjab
Babushahi Network Bureau
Chandigarh/Patiala/Rajpura, March 6, 2026: Two young women from rural and modest family backgrounds in Punjab have achieved remarkable success in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, bringing pride to the state and inspiring thousands of aspirants across the country.
Simrandeep Kaur, a resident of Birarwal village, Patiala, secured an impressive All-India Rank (AIR) 15 in the examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. Coming from a farmer’s family, her achievement has brought recognition not only to her parents but also to the entire **Patiala district and the state of Punjab.
Simrandeep completed her post-graduation in Political Science from Khalsa College Patiala. This was her fourth attempt at the prestigious examination, and through perseverance and determination she finally achieved the remarkable milestone. Expressing her aspirations, she said she hopes to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and work particularly for the development of rural areas.
In another inspiring success story, Rasneet Kaur, the 22-year-old daughter of Jaswinder Singh, a lineman with Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), cleared the UPSC examination in her first attempt, securing an impressive AIR 51. Hailing from Rajpura in Punjab, Rasneet relied mainly on self-study and online learning platforms during her preparation.
Determined to achieve her goal, she dedicated an entire year at home for focused preparation and also received guidance from Samkalp IAS, which helped her refine her strategy for the exam.
The achievements of Simrandeep Kaur and Rasneet Kaur stand as powerful examples of hard work, determination and the rising aspirations of youth from rural and middle-class families, reinforcing the belief that talent from every corner of the country can rise to the highest levels of public service.