IPS Preeti Yadav is an Indian Police Service officer who became one of the youngest IPS officers in the country after clearing the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination in 2019 at the age of 22.
The daughter of a police head constable, her story has been widely covered in Indian media as an example of a modest, financially constrained background translating into one of India’s most competitive career achievements.
Profile
| Full Name | Preeti Yadav |
| Birthplace | Rewari, Haryana, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer |
| Parents | Father: Chandra Mohan Yadav, Head Constable, Chandigarh Police |
Early Life
Preeti Yadav was born in Rewari, a small town in Haryana, India. Her father, Chandra Mohan Yadav, worked as a head constable with the Chandigarh Police, and the family did not come from significant financial means.
Despite this, her father placed a strong emphasis on education, and Yadav showed academic promise from an early age.
Education
Yadav scored 96.2 percent in her Class 12 examinations, topping her school. She subsequently pursued her undergraduate degree in Geography, a subject she was personally drawn to.
While she had enrolled for a master’s degree after her graduation, she left the programme midway to devote herself fully to preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Career
Yadav began preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination during her undergraduate studies. She cleared the exam in her very first attempt in 2019, securing All India Rank 636, and was selected for the Indian Police Service at the age of 22.
She was allotted the Uttar Pradesh cadre. Her first posting was as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh.
As of 2026, she serves as Additional Superintendent of Police in Gautam Buddh Nagar, where she has also held responsibility for women’s safety (DCP Women Safety) in the Noida police setup.
Awards & Nominations
No verified awards or nominations are currently available.
Social Media
- Instagram: @preeti.yadav_ips
Personal Life
Preeti Yadav has kept most details of her personal life private.
Her story is frequently cited in Indian media as an inspirational account of overcoming economic hardship to achieve one of India’s most competitive civil service postings at a young age.
Net Worth
No verified net worth figure is currently available.
Political/Administrative Achievements
- Cleared UPSC Civil Services Examination 2019 in her first attempt with All India Rank 636 at age 22
- Allotted to the Uttar Pradesh IPS cadre
- Served as Assistant Superintendent of Police, Saharanpur
- Currently serving as Additional Superintendent of Police, Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida), with responsibility for women’s safety
Conclusion
Preeti Yadav’s rise from the daughter of a Chandigarh Police head constable to an Indian Police Service officer by age 22 continues to be cited as a model success story for UPSC aspirants from modest economic backgrounds across India.
