{"id":18747,"date":"2025-07-25T17:51:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T12:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/?p=18747"},"modified":"2025-09-27T15:39:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T15:39:02","slug":"ips-ankita-sharma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/ips-ankita-sharma\/","title":{"rendered":"IPS Ankita Sharma: The Pride of Chhattisgarh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At a time, when women in the country are still battling the brackets of society and experimenting with the definition of success in male-dominated professions, IPS Ankita Sharma is an example of courage and tenacity. Born in Durg, Chhattisgarh, Ankita has made history to become the first woman in her state to join the Indian Police Service (IPS), which has become an icon to several young aspirants. June 25, 1990, she is 34 years old at present (2024) and holds the post of a Superintendent of Police (SP) at Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai districts.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/ips-ankita-sharma\/#Quick_Info_IPS_Ankita_Sharma_at_a_Glance\" >Quick Info: IPS Ankita Sharma at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/ips-ankita-sharma\/#Academic_Journey_Gold_Medalist_from_Bhilai\" >Academic Journey: Gold Medalist from Bhilai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/ips-ankita-sharma\/#The_UPSC_Journey_A_Story_of_Grit_and_Persistence\" >The UPSC Journey: A Story of Grit and Persistence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/ips-ankita-sharma\/#UPSC_Marksheet_of_IPS_Ankita_Sharma\" >UPSC Marksheet of IPS Ankita Sharma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/ips-ankita-sharma\/#Career_and_Postings_A_Journey_of_Bravery\" >Career and Postings: A Journey of Bravery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/ips-ankita-sharma\/#Awards_and_Recognition\" >Awards and Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/ips-ankita-sharma\/#Personal_Life_Balance_Between_Duty_and_Family\" >Personal Life: Balance Between Duty and Family<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/ips-ankita-sharma\/#Role_Models_Following_in_the_Footsteps_of_Kiran_Bedi\" >Role Models: Following in the Footsteps of Kiran Bedi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/ips-ankita-sharma\/#IPS_Ankita_Sharmas_Physical_Attributes\" >IPS Ankita Sharma\u2019s Physical Attributes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/ips-ankita-sharma\/#IPS_Ankita_Sharma_With_Her_Husband\" >IPS Ankita Sharma With Her Husband<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/ips-ankita-sharma\/#FAQs_about_IPS_Ankita_Sharma\" >FAQs about IPS Ankita Sharma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/ips-ankita-sharma\/#Final_Thoughts_A_Real-Life_Hero_in_Uniform\" >Final Thoughts: A Real-Life Hero in Uniform<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Life_and_Family_Background\"><\/span><b>Early Life and Family Background<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankita Sharma was born into a supportive family in Durg. Her father, Rakesh Sharma, is a businessman and a member of the Congress party, while her mother, Savita Sharma, is a homemaker. Ankita is the eldest of three siblings, with two younger sisters. From a young age, Ankita demonstrated strong willpower and academic excellence, which later laid the foundation for her success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her upbringing in a balanced environment that valued both discipline and education played a vital role in shaping her aspirations. The warmth and moral support of her family helped her stay grounded, even in the face of failure and setbacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Info_IPS_Ankita_Sharma_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><b>Quick Info: IPS Ankita Sharma at a Glance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankita Sharma<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date of Birth<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 June 1990<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age (2024)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth Place<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durg, Chhattisgarh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Father<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rakesh Sharma (Businessman, Congress Member)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Savita Sharma (Homemaker)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siblings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Sisters<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Husband<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivekanand Shukla (Army Officer)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA, Gold Medalist<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Rank<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">203 (2018)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cadre<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhattisgarh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Posting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SP, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Award<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indra Bhushan Award<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Academic_Journey_Gold_Medalist_from_Bhilai\"><\/span><b>Academic Journey: Gold Medalist from Bhilai<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankita completed her schooling from <\/span><b>St. Xavier Senior Secondary School<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Durg, achieving <\/span><b>92% in 10th<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>90% in 12th standard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Her passion for education continued with an <\/span><b>MBA from Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda Technical University, Bhilai<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where she emerged as a <\/span><b>Gold Medalist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Her academic success not only boosted her confidence but also gave her the discipline needed for UPSC preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_UPSC_Journey_A_Story_of_Grit_and_Persistence\"><\/span><b>The UPSC Journey: A Story of Grit and Persistence<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankita Sharma did not attain the feat to become an IPS officer overnight. She has appeared for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam thrice and she has finally cracked it in the year 2018 with a commendable All India Rank (AIR) of 203. Her option had been Public Administration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following her MBA, Ankita first moved to Delhi to prepare to write UPSC but better concentrated in her native place, Chhattisgarh. She has gone through two failures but her resilience did not die out. Her experience helps us learn that failure and success are not opposites of each other but a path to success.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Attempt<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Result<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failed Mains<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not Selected<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couldn\u2019t clear Prelims<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not Selected<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIR 203<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Marksheet_of_IPS_Ankita_Sharma\"><\/span><b>UPSC Marksheet of IPS Ankita Sharma<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mains Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">867<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">168<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1035<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_and_Postings_A_Journey_of_Bravery\"><\/span><b>Career and Postings: A Journey of Bravery<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since joining the IPS, Ankita Sharma has held several challenging and strategic positions. From busting narcotics rackets to leading <\/span><b>Naxal operations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, her courage on the field is commendable. Below is a brief timeline of her postings:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Posting<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Contributions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trainee IPS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balodabazar-Bhatapara<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seized 53,000 liquor bottles in a major narcotics case<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raipur, Azad Chowk<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Led Operation Clean, seized 700 kg of ganja<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional SP (Naxal Ops)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jagdalpur<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First woman to lead Naxal ops in Chhattisgarh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OSD<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up DRG and new anti-Naxal camp<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ongoing leadership in anti-Naxalite operations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Awards_and_Recognition\"><\/span><b>Awards and Recognition<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In February 2021, Ankita Sharma was the recipient of the Indra Bhushan Award presented to her by the DGP of Chhattisgarh as an acknowledgment of her fine services. Her fearless status and daring character have made her enviable even among other celebrities and the populace. Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon even heaped accolades on her, describing her as extremely brave.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, Ankita has never deterred against any political impact in the past, where she bravely stood up against a Congress MLA named Shakuntala.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Life_Balance_Between_Duty_and_Family\"><\/span><b>Personal Life: Balance Between Duty and Family<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankita Sharma is a wife to an Indian Army officer, Vivekanand Shukla. Although both have demanding jobs, the couple is supportive to each other and therefore act as a powerful unit subject to mutual as well as national responsibility. The values and strong connections that she has made in her personal life are a useful lesson to achieve work-life balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_Models_Following_in_the_Footsteps_of_Kiran_Bedi\"><\/span><strong>Role Models: Following in the Footsteps of Kiran Bedi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankita has always looked up to <\/span><b>Kiran Bedi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, India\u2019s first woman IPS officer. Like Bedi, Ankita is making history with her courageous actions and impactful leadership. She is not just a police officer but a role model for thousands of girls who aspire to wear the khaki uniform.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IPS_Ankita_Sharmas_Physical_Attributes\"><\/span><b>IPS Ankita Sharma\u2019s Physical Attributes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Measurement<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 feet 6 inches<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye Color<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hair Color<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IPS_Ankita_Sharma_With_Her_Husband\"><\/span><b>IPS Ankita Sharma With Her Husband<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A powerful couple serving the nation\u2014Ankita as an IPS and Vivekanand as an Army officer\u2014together, they symbolize dedication, resilience, and patriotic spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_IPS_Ankita_Sharma\"><\/span><b>FAQs about IPS Ankita Sharma<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b> How old is IPS Ankita Sharma?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As of 2024, she is 34 years old.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Where is IPS Ankita Sharma currently posted?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> She is posted as the SP of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai districts in Chhattisgarh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Who is Ankita Sharma\u2019s husband?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Her husband, Vivekanand Shukla, is an officer in the Indian Army.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> What is her UPSC rank and batch?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> She secured <\/span><b>AIR 203<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>2018<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and belongs to the <\/span><b>Chhattisgarh cadre<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> What is her educational background?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> She is an MBA <\/span><b>gold medalist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda Technical University.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_A_Real-Life_Hero_in_Uniform\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts: A Real-Life Hero in Uniform<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IPS Ankita Sharma\u2019s story is not just one of personal success\u2014it\u2019s a narrative of bravery, persistence, and service. Her journey from a small city to becoming a symbol of strength in law enforcement showcases the power of dreams backed by hard work. In every sense, she embodies the spirit of &#8220;Nari Shakti&#8221; (women power).<\/p>\n<p>Her tale continues to inspire, reminding us that no dream is too big and no obstacle too great when you have the will to rise. 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