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Controversy Surrounds Sarjana Yadav’s IAS Journey Amid ‘Fake OBC Certificate’ Claims
Amidst rising concerns over the integrity of the UPSC examination process, demands for a thorough investigation into IAS officer Sarjana Yadav’s alleged misuse of an OBC-NCL certificate have intensified. Critics argue that Yadav, who secured an AIR of 126 in 2019, should not have qualified for OBC reservation benefits given her family’s income and her father’s high-ranking position in the Indian Engineering Services.
IAS officer Sarjana Yadav, who secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 126 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination of 2019, has been in the spotlight not only for her achievements but also for recent allegations regarding her eligibility under the OBC-NCL (Other Backward Class-Non Creamy Layer) category.
Sarjana Yadav is a native of Delhi and a BTech graduate from the Delhi Technological University (DTU), formerly known as the Delhi College of Engineering. She succeeded in the UPSC examination on her third attempt, opting for Sociology as her optional subject. Notably, she achieved this feat through self-study without attending any coaching classes, demonstrating immense dedication and discipline.
Currently, Sarjana Yadav serves as the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) at Chanakyapuri, under the Revenue Department of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD).
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Despite her accomplishments, allegations have surfaced claiming that Sarjana Yadav may have misused the OBC-NCL certificate to gain an unfair advantage in the UPSC examination. Critics argue that her father’s position as a retired Superintending Engineer in the Indian Engineering Services (IES) and her family’s financial status should have placed her in the ‘creamy layer’, which is not eligible for the OBC reservation benefits. The OBC-NCL certificate is meant for candidates whose family income is below the stipulated limit, currently set at Rs. 8 lakhs per annum, and is intended to uplift economically disadvantaged sections of the OBC category.
Adding to her public profile, Sarjana Yadav is an active user on Instagram, where she boasts a significant following of 190K. Her social media presence has made her a well-known figure among her peers and the public, further amplifying the attention towards the ongoing allegations.
One of the posts on X that has gone viral alleges her misuse of the OBC certificate.
The process of obtaining an OBC-NCL certificate involves proving that the candidate’s family income falls below the required threshold and that they do not belong to the ‘creamy layer’. This certification is typically issued by local administrative authorities based on a thorough verification of income and social status documents.
The allegations against Sarjana Yadav remain unproven at this stage, and no official action has been taken against her. The discussion around her case highlights broader concerns about the misuse of reservation benefits, specially after the Puja Khedkar case, and the need for stringent checks and balances in the certification process.
While Sarjana Yadav’s achievements in the UPSC examination and her subsequent career as an IAS officer are commendable, the allegations regarding her OBC-NCL certification underscore the complexities and challenges in implementing reservation policies effectively.
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