IAS Smita Sabharwal’s class 12th marksheet goes viral; she scored 94 out of 100 in…, her lowest score was…

Known as the “people’s officer,” IAS officer Smita Sabharwal made history by clearing the UPSC examination reportedly at the age of 23, thus becoming one of the youngest female IAS officers in India. Once again, IAS officer Smita Sabharwal has made headlines — this time for reposting an AI-generated Ghibli image on social media regarding the bulldozing of the 400-acre land near Hyderabad Central University.

According to the news agency IANS, Telangana Police on April 16 issued a notice to senior IAS officer Smita Sabharwal for reposting an AI-generated Ghibli image on social media regarding the bulldozing of the 400-acre land near Hyderabad Central University. Cyberabad Police have served notice under section 179 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to Smita Sabharwal, principal secretary of Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture.

The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer on March 31 had reposted a tweet from the ‘Hi Hyderabad’ handle with an image depicting bulldozers in front of the Mushroom Rock on Kancha Gachibowli land, with a peacock and two deer looking on in Ghibli style. The 2001-batch IAS officer had re-posted the content amid the protests by HCU students, environment activists and opposition parties over alleged destruction of the forest on the Kancha Gachibowli land.

IAS Smita Sabharwal’s class 12th marksheet goes viral; she scored 94 out of 100 in…, her lowest score was…

Smita Sabharwal, as the secretary to the Chief Minister, was a powerful officer under the previous BRS government. After the Congress party came to power, she was transferred out of the Chief Minister’s Office and posted as a member secretary of the Telangana State Finance Commission. She was later transferred to the Department of Youth Advancement, Tourism and Culture.

The police action against the lady IAS officer came close on the heels of the multiple cases registered by the Gachibowli Police in connection with the circulation of AI-generated visuals. IAS officer Smita Sabharwal is known for her active presence on social media. She frequently shares glimpses of her personal and professional life, offering followers a rare insight into the daily routine, thoughts, and initiatives of a senior bureaucrat.

When the movie 12th Fail inspired audiences across the country with its message of perseverance and resilience, IAS officer Smita Sabharwal joined the wave by sharing her own Class 12 marksheet on social media.

Taking the post on X(previously Twitter), IAS Smita Sabharwal wrote,”#12thfail was an inspiration! But 12th Pass in flying colors is a sweet memory. Chanced upon my 12th result and recalled that doing well gives one the insane confidence to dream big! To all the dear kids who are prepping for #UPSCone of the toughest entrances in the world.. #workhard & #WorkSmart both. Articulation/subject knowledge both are equally essential. #civilservices.”

Have you ever wondered in which subject IAS Officer Smita Sabharwal scored highest marks? Well, as per her CISCE ISC(Class 12th)mark sheet, Smita Sabharwal scored 94 out of 100 in both English and Hindi. She scored 90 out of 100 in Economics in her CISCE Indian School Certificate Examination of 1995.

Smita Sabharwal excelled in her Class 12 board exams, scoring 86 out of 100 in Structure of Commerce and an impressive 97 in Principles of Accounts, earning an ‘A’ grade. Her academic brilliance continued as she went on to clear the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2000, securing an outstanding All India Rank (AIR) of 4.

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