Ria Dabi is an IAS officer and the younger sister of Tina Dabi, who topped the UPSC exam in 2015. Ria followed in her sister’s footsteps and cracked the UPSC exam in 2020 with an all-India rank of 15. She is a political science graduate from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University, like her sister.
Ria credits her sister for guiding her through the basics of the preparation and her mother for being her inspiration. Ria is also a talented painter and likes to read fiction in her spare time. She recently got married to Manish Kumar, an IPS officer from Maharashtra cadre.
How old is Ria Dabi?
Ria Dabi was born on 12 July 1998 (Sunday) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Her zodiac sign is Cancer. She belongs to a Scheduled Caste and holds Indian nationality. Her hometown is New Delhi, India. As of 2023, she is 25 years old.
Education
Ria Dabi did her schooling at the Convent of Jesus & Mary, Delhi. She then pursued her graduation in BA Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University. She was interested in civil services since her childhood and started preparing for the UPSC exam after completing her graduation.
Parents & Siblings
Ria Dabi’s parents are both former civil servants who cracked the UPSC Indian Engineering Services (IES) Exam. Her father, Jaswant Dabi, is a General Manager at BSNL, Delhi, and her mother, Himani Dabi, is a former IES officer. She has an elder sister, Tina Dabi, who is an IAS officer and the UPSC CSE 2015 topper.
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| Full Name | Ria Dabi |
| Date of Birth | July 12, 1998 (Sunday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 25 Years |
| Birthplace | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | New Delhi, India |
| School | Convent of Jesus & Mary, Delhi |
| College/University | Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University, Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | BA in Political Science |
| Caste | Scheduled Caste |
| Address | BSNL Colony Kali Bari Marg, Delhi |
| Height | Centimeters: 165 cm<br>Meters: 1.65 m<br>Feet & Inches: 5′ 5″ |
| Weight | 55 kilograms |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Husband | Manish Kumar (IPS officer) |
| Marriage Date | April 2023 |
| Profession | Civil Servant |
| Famous For | Being the younger sister of the 2015 UPSC Civil Services topper and IAS Tina Dabi Holding All India 15th rank in UPSC CSE, 2020 |
| Father | Jaswant Dabi |
| Mother | Himani Dabi |
| Sister | Tina Dabi |
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| Homepage | Dreshare.com |
UPSC Journey
Ria Dabi joined the General Studies Prelims cum Mains program (2019-20) at the IAS coaching center Vajiram & Ravi Coaching Centre, Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi. She studied for 10 hours daily at home after her coaching classes. She did not lose hope when the UPSC exams were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and continued her studies through online coaching classes.
She cleared the UPSC CSE 2020 with flying colors and secured the 15th rank in the country. Her total scores were 1021 (859 on the written test and 162 on the personality test). She opted for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) as her first preference.
During an interview, she shared the key factors required to crack the UPSC exam. She said,
While I was in college, I started my preparation but it was tough to handle both so I actually started after 2019. I would say that the key to cracking the UPSC examination is consistent hard work, discipline and a lot of patience. There are many sacrifices that you have to make while preparing, like giving up on your social media life but you have to do that to stay consistent and disciplined.
She also shared her views on the caste system and reservation policy in India. She said,
Caste system is extremely rigid and I think it should not exist. Reservation policy is very important for social justice and equality. It gives opportunities to those who have been historically oppressed and discriminated against.
Current Posting & Cadre
Ria Dabi is currently an IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre. She got married to Manish Kumar, an IPS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, in 2023. Manish Kumar is also a civil services exam qualifier who ranked 84th in the UPSC CSE 2020.
Ria Dabi’s husband is posted as an assistant superintendent of police in the Jalna district of Maharashtra. Ria Dabi’s current posting and cadre are not known yet, as she is still undergoing training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie.
Ria Dabi is an inspiration for many aspirants who want to join the civil services. She has followed in the footsteps of her sister and parents and achieved success in her first attempt. She has also overcome the challenges posed by the caste system and the pandemic and proved her merit and dedication.
Marriage, Husband & Kids
Ria Dabi got married to Manish Kumar, an IPS officer of Bihar cadre who secured the 61st rank in UPSC CSE 2020. They tied the knot in April 2023 in a private ceremony attended by their close friends and family members.
Ria Dabi is active on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. She often posts pictures of her personal and professional life on her accounts. She has more than 100k followers on Instagram as of June 2023.
Physical Appearance
Ria Dabi has a height of approximately 165 cm (5’ 5”) and weighs around 55 kg. She has black hair and black eyes.
Net Worth and Salary
As per some online sources, Ria Dabi’s net worth is estimated to be around ₹1 crore as of June 2023. Her salary as an IAS officer is around ₹56,000 per month excluding allowances.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ria Dabi
- Ria Dabi is an IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre who secured the 15th All India Rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2020.
- Dabi was born in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and her family moved to Delhi when her elder sister, Tina, was in class 7.
- She is the younger sister of Tina Dabi, who topped the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2015 and became the first woman from the SC category to do so.
- Dabi graduated from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University, with a degree in BA Political Science, following the footsteps of her sister who also studied the same subject at the same college.
- She cracked the UPSC examination on her first attempt, just like her sister.
- Ria credits her sister for guiding her through the basics of the preparation and giving her tips on how to approach the exam.
- She also calls her mother her inspiration, who took voluntary retirement to focus on her and her sister’s education.
- Ria followed a strict regimen of studying for a minimum of 8-10 hours daily, which could go up to 12-13 hours during the exam season.
- She maintained consistency, discipline, dedication, and patience
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