When Anju Yadav started preparing for the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) exam, she reportedly didn’t even know her full form. She had studied in a government school, married at 21, became a mother in her early twenties and later faced the devastating loss of her husband. However, through determination and perseverance, he turned his life around and today serves as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the Rajasthan Police.Her story has resurfaced on social media, inspiring thousands of students and civil service aspirants who see her journey as a powerful reminder that setbacks don’t have to define their future.
A childhood rooted in simplicity
Born in 1988 in Haryana’s Dhauleda village, Anju Yadav grew up in a farming family. His father, Lalaram Yadav, is a farmer, while his mother, Sushila Devi, is a homemaker. Unlike many aspirants who attend elite schools, Anju completed her education up to class 12 in a government school before earning a distance learning diploma.At the age of 21, he got married and moved to the village of Gandala in Rajasthan (then part of Alwar district). A few years later, she became the mother of a son, Mukuldeep.
Life took an unexpected turn
After marriage, Anju wanted to build an identity beyond domestic responsibilities. According to various media outlets, she did not receive the support she expected from her in-laws and eventually returned to her parents’ home, where she raised her son with the support of her family.In interviews shared by Hindi media, Anju has spoken about the emotional and financial struggles she faced during this phase of life. She has said that there were times when she felt completely helpless, but she chose not to surrender to her circumstances.
From teacher to aspiring civil servant
Before joining the police service, Anju had already secured several government jobs.She first became a teacher at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh in 2016 and taught there for almost two years. She later qualified for teaching posts in Rajasthan and Delhi, eventually serving as a government school teacher in Delhi for several years.Despite having a stable government job, he continued to dream of something bigger.
A tragedy became a turning point
In 2021, Anju’s husband Nityanand passed away after battling an illness.Instead of allowing grief to consume her, she channeled her energy into preparing for the Rajasthan Administrative Service exam. According to recent media reports, she has shared that when she started her preparation, she was not familiar with even the basics of the exam process, including the full RAS form.She dedicated herself to studying while balancing family responsibilities, proving that determination can trump experience.
Success on your first try
Anju appeared for the Rajasthan Administrative Service Exam 2021 and cleared it in her first attempt.The results, declared in 2023, secured him a post in the Rajasthan Police Service. After completing the training, he was officially inducted as an Assistant Superintendent of Police after the passing out parade at the Rajasthan Police Academy in Jaipur in September 2025.Her journey from a village student and government teacher to a police officer has since become an inspiration for many women and competitive exam aspirants.
Why his story continues to inspire students
Every year, thousands of candidates prepare for exams, often worrying that they started too late or that their personal circumstances make success impossible.Anju Yadav’s journey challenges this belief.He did not come from a privileged background. He returned to academics after years of family responsibilities, faced personal tragedy and still managed to clear one of Rajasthan’s toughest competitive exams.For students preparing for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Bank or other government recruitment exams, her story is a reminder that consistency often matters more than a perfect start.Success, as his journey shows, is not always determined by where someone starts, but by whether they keep moving forward despite life’s setbacks.Disclaimer: This article is based on publicly available interviews, social media posts and media reports about Anju Yadav’s journey. Some details and personal experiences are presented as reported by these sources and are intended to highlight his inspiring story rather than serve as an official biography.