Balancing demanding life of policing, Delhi Police ACP cracks civil services exam

Verma had earlier entered the civil services after clearing the exam in 2021 and joined the Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Service (DANIPS). However, she continued preparing for the exam with the goal of entering the IAS. Years of persistence finally paid off this year when she secured AIR 42.

Originally from West Champaran in Bihar, Verma credits her family’s emphasis on education for shaping her aspirations.

“I drew inspiration from both my parents. Since childhood, there has been an environment at home where academics were deeply respected. That gradually developed within me and motivated me to prepare for the UPSC exam. With God’s blessings, I have been able to reach this stage today,” she said.

Speaking about her home district, Verma said despite challenges, students from the region continue to succeed through determination.

“There are still many shortcomings in Champaran. When children go out to study, they face several challenges. despite that, students are still coming out successful, and efforts are being made to address these difficulties,” she added.

Her husband, Kaushik Mangera, an IRS officer, was cited as a pillar of support throughout the journey she described as intense and gruelling. Verma’s background as an engineering graduate from NIT Manipur and her previous success in the 2021 exam, where she joined the DANIPS cadre, provided her the foundation for this year’s milestone.

Verma is not the only one with links to the police fraternity to succeed this year.

Ujjawal, son of inspector Pardeep Ghanghas, secured AIR 174 in the examination. Ghanghas, a 1997-batch officer of the Delhi Police, is currently posted as Station House Officer at Harsh Vihar Police Station in northeast Delhi.

Another candidate connected to the police force, Manjeet Singh, also cleared the examination with AIR 490. He is the son of assistant sub-inspector Rattan Singh.