UPSC Success Story , Auto Driver’s Daughter To Be Maharashtra’s First Muslim Woman IAS Officer
First Muslim Women IAS Officer , An auto driver daughter cracked UPSC 2024 examination.
In an inspiring story of resilience and determination, Adiba Anam, daughter of an autorickshaw driver from Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district, is going to become the state’s first Muslim woman IAS officer. She reached this milestone by obtaining the 142nd All India Rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, one of India’s most challenging competitive exams.
Adiba comes from a humble background. Her father, Ashfaq Ahmed, could not pursue his studies and started driving an autorickshaw to feed his family. Despite financial hardships, the family believed in education, and Adiba’s achievement today is a testament to their unwavering commitment.
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Raised in a modest household, Adibah’s story is one of sheer determination and purpose. She began her education in a Zilla Parishad Urdu School, scoring an impressive 94% in SSC and 92.46% in HSC (Science).
Though she once dreamt of becoming a doctor, her maternal uncle, Jan Nizamuddin Sahib, guided her toward civil services, believing she could bring broader change. He supported her emotionally and financially, becoming a pillar in her journey.
Adibah completed her graduation in Mathematics from Abeda Inamdar College, Pune, with 85.20%. Despite clearing the NET exam, she chose not to enter academia and began preparing for the UPSC.
Her early attempts were marked by struggle, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her third attempt, from Mumbai’s Hajj House under Maqsood Khan Sahib’s mentorship, brought her closer, but she still missed the final list.
Refusing to give up, she joined the Residential Coaching Academy at Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi, where she finally succeeded. Choosing Urdu Literature as her optional subject despite a science background, she showcased her academic versatility and deep cultural roots.
Her parents remained her silent strength. “My father never asked me to stop. He only said, ‘May Allah make you successful,’” she shared.
Former Maharashtra Minister and Congress leader Manikrao Thakre, who is also from Yavatmal, congratulated Adiba through a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, “Today, the final result of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC 2024) has been declared. Adiba Anam Ashfaq Ahmed from Yavatmal district of Maharashtra has secured 142nd rank in India. Earlier, Adiba had appeared for the UPSC interview but was not selected for the final list. However, in this attempt, she has made it to the final list and is on track to secure an IAS post. Adiba has become Maharashtra’s first female Muslim IAS officer.”
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