When Anju Yadav started preparing for the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) exam, she says she didn’t even know her full application form. She attended public school, got married at 21, became a mother in her 20s, and later suffered the tragic death of her husband. However, due to hard work and dedication, he turned his life around and today he is working as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Rajasthan Police.His story has resurfaced on social media, inspiring thousands of students and civil service aspirants who see his journey as a powerful reminder that obstacles should not define one’s destiny.
A childhood based on simplicity
Born in 1988 in Dhauleda village in Haryana, Anju Yadav grew up in a farming family. His father, Lalaram Yadav, is a farmer, while his mother, Sushila Devi, is a homemaker. Unlike those who want to go to higher education, Anju completed her education up to Class 12 in a government school before earning a bachelor’s degree through distance learning.At the age of 21, he got married and moved to Gandala village in Rajasthan (which was 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 be free from domestic responsibilities. According to several media reports, 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 help of her family.In an interview shared with Indian media, Anju talked about the financial problems and challenges she faced in this life. He said that sometimes he felt that he had nothing to do but he decided not to give up on his life.
From teachers to government job seekers
Before joining the police, Anju had already secured several government jobs.He started as a teacher at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, in 2016 and taught there for about two years. He later managed to teach in Rajasthan and Delhi, eventually becoming a public school teacher in Delhi for several years.Although he had a steady job in the government, he continued to dream of something bigger.
The situation changed dramatically
In 2021, Anju’s husband, Nityanand, died after an illness.Instead of letting grief consume him, he used his energy to prepare for the Rajasthan Administrative Service exam. According to recent media reports, he shared that when he started preparing, he didn’t even know the basics of the exam, including the entire RAS form.He dedicated himself to learning while balancing family responsibilities, proving that determination can be superior to knowledge.
Success on his first attempt
Anju appeared for the Rajasthan Administrative Service Examination 2021 and cleared it in her first attempt.The results, which were announced in 2023, got him a position in the Rajasthan Police Service. After completing his studies, he officially joined as a Deputy Superintendent of police after a visit to 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 to many women and competitive exam aspirants.
Why his story continues to inspire students
Every year, many applicants prepare for competitive exams, and they are often worried that they will start late or that what they are facing will not be possible.Anju Yadav’s journey challenges that belief.He did not come from a prosperous family. He returned to academics after years of family responsibilities, faced challenges, and managed to crack the tough Rajasthan exams.For students preparing for UPSC, State PSCs, SSC, banking, or other government recruitment exams, his story is a reminder that consistency is often more important than a good start.Success, as his journey shows, is not always determined by where a person starts, but if they keep moving forward despite the challenges in life.Disclaimer: This story is based on public interviews, social media posts, and media reports about Anju Yadav’s visit. Personal information and experiences are provided as described in those books and are intended to illustrate his motivational profile rather than as an official biography.