Early Life and Family Background
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Dr. Navjot Simi was born on 21 December 1987 in Gurdaspur, Punjab. (Janta Se Rishta)
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She hails from a middle-class family. Her father, Hansraj, worked as a branch manager in Union Bank, and her mother, Dalbir Kaur, is a homemaker. She has at least one brother. (khabarapkeliye.com)
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Her early schooling was in Punjab. Specifically, until grade 5 she studied in a village school; later she attended Punjab Model Public School, Pakhowal. (OdishaTv)
Education
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She earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from Baba Jaswant Singh Dental Hospital & Research Institute, Ludhiana, Punjab, completing it around 2010. (Janta Se Rishta)
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After working as a dentist for some years, she decided to shift her focus toward civil services and began preparing for the UPSC exam. (Zee News)
UPSC & Entry into IPS
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Navjot Simi cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2018, achieving All India Rank (AIR) 735. (Zee News)
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She was allocated to the Bihar cadre of the Indian Police Service. (Zee News)
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Before that, in her first attempt (around 2016), she cleared parts of the exam but did not succeed in the interview stage. She persisted and succeeded in the later attempt. (https://www.lokmat.com/)
Career Trajectory & Postings
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After the UPSC selection and training at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), Hyderabad, she began her service in Bihar. (Zee News)
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Her first field posting was as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Patna, Bihar. (Zee News)
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Over the years, she has been assigned various responsibilities. Among her significant roles:
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She has served in Bihar Special Armed Police (BSAP) / BMP (Bihar Military Police) units. Specifically, she was appointed Commandant, BMP-8, Begusarai at one point. (Dr. Navjot Simi IPS)
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As of July 2025, she has been transferred to Bihar Special Armed Police-19 (BSAP-19), Begusarai as its Commandant. (indiangrapevine.in)
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The transfers are part of larger administrative reshuffles in Bihar, often before elections, which is common in state-governments. (The Times of India)
Personal Life
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Marriage: Navjot Simi is married to Tushar Singla, an IAS officer (2015 batch). (The Youth | New Era Journalism !!)
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The marriage was registered on Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2020, in a modest ceremony (inside the registrar office) due to their busy schedules. (The Youth | New Era Journalism !!)
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Tushar Singla, originally from West Bengal cadre, later opted for a cadre change to Bihar (so that they could be in the same state). (The Youth | New Era Journalism !!)
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They have a child, a son named Miraan, born presumably around 2023. (Oneindia Hindi)
Public Image, Social Media & Recognition
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Navjot Simi is quite active on social media, particularly Instagram and related platforms. She has been featured often in media stories not just for her work but also her appearance, with many referring to her as one of India’s “beauty-with-brains” IPS officers. (OdishaTv)
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She often participates in public welfare and community events, especially those focused on women’s safety, rights, marginalized or weaker sections, child welfare, etc. (Bharat Speaks)
Recent Transfer / Posting and Current Role
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As of July 2025, in a major reshuffle of 12-14 IPS officers in Bihar, Navjot Simi has been appointed Commandant of BSAP-19, Begusarai. (The Times of India)
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Before that, she held the command of BMP-8, Begusarai (or an equivalent BSAP unit) and had additional charges. (newsvistabih -)
Controversies or Issues
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Impersonation / Fraud Cases: One notable issue is that fraudsters have allegedly used Dr. Navjot Simi's name in cyber fraud. There is at least one reported case where an elderly man was duped of Rs. 10 crore by persons impersonating her in a money laundering scam. The fraudsters claimed she was handling his case. This has been widely reported. (The Times of India)
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Apart from that, there are no major publicly verified allegations of misconduct, corruption, or controversies against her in the mainstream press (as of the latest available reports). Most media coverage focuses on her career achievements, her “beauty with brains” image, her social media presence, and occasionally the coincidence or optics of her being posted in the same district where her husband is the District Magistrate (Begusarai). (Navbharat Times)
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Some media commentary highlights the optics or concerns about nepotism or conflict of interest when spouses work in powerful administrative roles in the same district. However, no formal complaints or disciplinary findings are reported in that context.
Key Qualities & Professional Values
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Determination and resilience: giving up an established dental career to prepare for UPSC, facing failures, and persisting. (https://www.lokmat.com/)
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Focus on women's safety, marginalized sections. (Bharat Speaks)
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Public engagement and using social media in a responsible manner to communicate her work. (Bharat Speaks)
Top Interesting Facts
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Dentist turned IPS: She started her professional life as a dentist. Her BDS qualification is a foundation many do not expect for an IPS officer. (Dr. Navjot Simi IPS)
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First Attempt UPSC Achiever (second overall try): Though she did not clear the interview in her first attempt (2016), she cracked the exam in her second major push (2017/Registration etc; official success in 2018). (https://www.lokmat.com/)
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Married IAS Officer: Her husband, Tushar Singla (2015 batch), is an IAS officer. Their marriage on Valentine’s Day 2020 and the cadre change are often noted. (The Youth | New Era Journalism !!)
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Same Posting District: She is currently serving in Begusarai, Bihar, as BSAP-19 Commandant, in the same district where her husband is the District Magistrate. This has attracted some public chatter. (Navbharat Times)
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Popular on Social Media: She has a large social media following; her viral photos or public appearances often generate attention for both her uniformed looks and for being an example to UPSC aspirants. (OdishaTv)
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
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What is her full name and batch? | Her name is Dr. Navjot Simi; she is from the 2018 batch of the Indian Police Service; allocated to the Bihar cadre. (Dr. Navjot Simi IPS) |
What is her educational qualification? | She holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Baba Jaswant Singh Dental Hospital & Research Institute, Ludhiana. (Dr. Navjot Simi IPS) |
Where is she originally from? | She was born and brought up in Gurdaspur, Punjab. (Janta Se Rishta) |
What rank did she secure in UPSC? | She secured AIR 735 when she cracked the UPSC exam. (Zee News) |
Who is her husband and his background? | Her husband is Tushar Singla, IAS (2015 batch). He changed his cadre to Bihar after marriage; they are often discussed in media due to overlapping district assignments. (The Youth | New Era Journalism !!) |
What is her current posting? | As of mid-2025, she has been appointed Commandant of BSAP-19, Begusarai, Bihar. Previously also Commandant of BMP-8, Begusarai. (The Times of India) |
Has she been involved in any controversies? | The main issue in public domain is impersonation fraudsters using her name to dupe people. And in media, occasional critique of optics regarding spouses working in same districts. No confirmed major misconduct has been reported. (The Times of India) |
What makes her inspirational? | Her transition from a dental background to civil services, her perseverance after an initial unsuccessful attempt, her commitment to public service (women's safety, community policing), her balancing personal and professional life, and being a social media role model. |
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