Srushti Deshmukh Age – Biography, Career, Husband & More

David Collins

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Srushti Jayant Deshmukh is an Indian IAS officer who placed fifth in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2018, leading all female candidates in her first try. She was born in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, in 1996 and earned a degree in chemical engineering before joining the civil service. Despite her engineering expertise, she selected sociology as an optional subject for the exam. She received a total of 1068 points, with strong performance in the Essay and Sociology papers. Srushti is noted for her dedicated self-study strategy, which involves avoiding coaching and social media temptations throughout preparation. She presently works as a Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Madhya Pradesh and is married to an IAS official, Nagarjuna B. Gowda. Her story inspires many UPSC applicants, particularly women, because of her academic prowess and perseverance.

Srushti Deshmukh’s Personal Details

Full Name	Srushti Jayant Deshmukh
Date of birth	March 28, 1996
Age	29 years old (as of 2025)
Gender	Female
Place of birth	Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Nationality	Indian
Zodaic sign	Not publicly disclosed
Religion	Hinduism
Education	B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
Profession	Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer, UPSC 2018 Topper (5th All India Rank)

Srushti Deshmukh’s Physical Attributes

Eye color	Black
Hair color	Black
Height in Meters & Centimeters	1.63 metter(163 cm)
Height in Feet & Inches	Approximately 5 feet 4 inches
Weight in Kilograms	Estimated to weigh around 55 kg (121 lbs)
Weight in Pounds	Estimated to weigh around 55 kg (121 lbs)
Body measurements	Not publicly available

Why is Srushti Deshmukh famous?

Srushti Deshmukh received national prominence for achieving the 5th All India Rank (AIR) in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2018, placing first among female candidates in her first attempt. Her amazing achievement, paired with her engineering background and self-study method, has encouraged many aspirants.

Srushti Deshmukh’s Family Details

Father	Jayant Deshmukh	An engineer working in a private company
Mother	Sunita Deshmukh	Pre-primary school teacher
Siblings	Younger Brother	Not Public

Srushti Deshmukh’s Early Life

Srushti was born and raised in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. She finished her education at Carmel Convent School, BHEL, Bhopal, where she was involved in extracurricular activities including debates, scouts and guides, and cultural events. She was a strong student from an early age, scoring 93.4% on her Class 12 board exams.

Srushti Deshmukh’s Educational details

Early Schooling	Carmel Convent School, BHEL, Completed by 2013.
Undergraduate	Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Bhopal, 2014 – 2018.
Latest Educational Degree	Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Chemical Engineering, 2018.

Srushti Deshmukh’s Profession and Career History

Debut	In 2018, took the UPSC Civil Services Exam and received the 5th highest AIR score among women.
Mid-career	After clearing UPSC, I joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and am currently serving as an IAS officer.
Recent update	Continues to serve in administrative posts and actively participates in social and governance efforts.
Future possibilities	Opportunities for higher administrative and policy-making posts in the Indian government

Srushti Deshmukh’s Achievements and Awards

UPSC Civil Services 2018	Secured 5th All India Rank, topped among women candidates
Academic Excellence	93.4% in Class 12 board exams
NCC Certificate	Holds NCC ‘A’ certificate
Extracurricular Excellence	Participated in debates, scouts, guides, and cultural activities throughout school and college.

Srushti Deshmukh’s Net Worth

Srushti Deshmukh’s approximate net worth is 45-50 lakh.

Interesting Facts about Srushti Deshmukh

She passed the UPSC exam on her first attempt, which is a remarkable accomplishment.
Her childhood dream was to be an IAS official.
She selected Sociology as an optional subject for the UPSC examination.
She did not receive any formal coaching for the UPSC exam and relied completely on online resources.
To stay focused, she avoided social media during her preparation.
She was an exceptionally intelligent and disciplined student throughout her academic career.
She has an NCC ‘A’ accreditation, which demonstrates her leadership and discipline skills.