Pooja Meena, who secured the 81st rank nationwide in the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) Engineering Services Examination, is back in the spotlight. The Indian Engineering Services (IES) officer has shared stunning photos of herself in traditional attire. In these images, she appears elegant yet simple, dressed in the Peeli Lugdi (a yellow Chunri or veil) and Ghaghra (skirt)—attire considered a symbol of the Meena community’s most popular folk traditions. On September 10, she shared these photos on Instagram with the caption: “The sky, casually stealing the spotlight.” Her photos are being widely appreciated; through them, she has expressed her love and respect for her community’s folk culture.
Pooja Meena’s Success Story
After clearing the UPSC exam, Pooja Meena shared her success story, mentioning that she resides in Delhi. She obtained her Civil Engineering degree from the Delhi Technological University in 2020.
Initial Setback
After completing her engineering degree, Pooja Meena began preparing for the Indian Engineering Services Examination. She was unsuccessful in her first attempt in 2021 but achieved success in her second attempt.
Achieving Success by Addressing Shortcomings
Pooja Meena explained that after failing her first attempt, she identified and rectified her shortcomings. She realized that during her first attempt, she had not taken any practice tests; instead, she had focused on repetitive revision and had studied far more than necessary.
Self-Belief is Crucial
Pooja Meena avoided these mistakes during her second attempt, resulting in her securing the 81st rank nationwide in the IES examination. Pooja Meena says that a test series is crucial for every exam. At the same time, having confidence in one’s own preparation is equally important.
