Meet Harshita Goyal: CA-Turned-Civil Servant Who Secured AIR 2 in UPSC 2024
Her achievement is an inspiration to everyone who wishes to venture into new career options. It's a lesson that finding one's passion may take time and that it's never too early or too late to pursue it

Meet Harshita Goyal – CA – Turned – Civil Servant – Secured AIR 2 – UPSC 2024 – taxscan
Meet Harshita Goyal – CA – Turned – Civil Servant – Secured AIR 2 – UPSC 2024 – taxscan
Harshita Goyal, a Chartered Accountant from Haryana, has etched her name among India’s top civil servants by securing All India Rank 2 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024. By successfully clearing two of the country’s most challenging exams CA and UPSC she has exemplified dedication, determination, and a commitment to succeed in life.
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The topper, born in Haryana but raised in Gujarat, completed her schooling in Vadodara and pursued a B.Com degree from Maharaja Sayajirao University. Her academic prowess led her to qualify as a Chartered Accountant, a foundation she credits for honing her analytical skills.
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Harshita chose Political Science & International Relations as her optional subject, blending her interest in governance with a structured preparation strategy. She stated consistency and self-discipline is important while preparing for the examination.
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Her achievement is an inspiration to everyone who wishes to venture into new career options. It's a lesson that finding one's passion may take time and that it's never too early or too late to pursue it. Having Become a Chartered Accountant, Harshita Goyal found her long-held desire to serve the country, which finally led her to undertake the arduous process of preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Shakti Dubey secured AIR 1 in the 2024 UPSC-CSE examination.
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