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Simran Bala Makes History as First Girl from Jammu and Kashmir to Crack UPSC CAPF Exam, Securing All India Rank 82

| @indiablooms | Jun 13, 2023, at 09:15 am

Simran Bala, a resident of Nowshera, a border town in Jammu and Kashmir, has become the first girl from the Union Territory to crack the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Examination this year. With an impressive All India Rank of 82 among the 151 successful candidates, Bala has etched her name in the annals of achievement.

Motivated by the firsthand experience of cross-border firing in her region, Simran Bala expressed her pride and gratitude upon cracking the prestigious examination.

Her goal of serving in the border area will now be realized as she takes up the role of an Assistant Commandant in the Central Armed Police Forces. "My dream has been fulfilled. I will fulfill my duty with full zeal," she exclaimed, acknowledging the support and pride of her family and neighbors.

Recalling her journey, Bala shared that she completed her primary education till Class 10 in Nowshera before pursuing her higher secondary education in Jammu. Graduating from Gandhinagar, she embarked on her UPSC CAPF exam preparation during her last semester and, by the grace of God, cleared it in her first attempt.

Her success, she credited, was the result of hard work, perseverance, and consistency, along with the unwavering support of her parents, teachers, and numerous well-wishers.

Highlighting the inclusive nature of the examination, Simran Bala emphasized that the UPSC CAPF is an all-India level test, unaffected by one's geographical background. She believed that anyone, regardless of whether they hail from a border area or a metropolitan city, can succeed in cracking the exam thanks to the age of the internet.

Her message to aspirants was one of encouragement and determination: "If you have the requisite qualities, you can conquer it. Hard work, an honest approach, and good health are essential."

The Union Public Service Commission recently announced the CAPF Final Result 2021 on June 2, revealing the success of 151 candidates who cleared the examination.

Simran Bala's groundbreaking achievement stands as a testament to the limitless possibilities and opportunities that await those who dare to dream and strive for excellence.

(ANI Inputs)

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