IAS Kritika Mishra Marriage : Bihar cadre IAS officer Kritika Mishra has tied the knot with Uttar Pradesh cadre IAS officer Ankur Tripathi. IAS Ankur Tripathi and IAS Kritika Mishra met at LBSNAA and got engaged in December last year. The couple has now celebrated their wedding in Kanpur.
Kritika Diwakar Mishra, a resident of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has become an inspiration for young people who dream big with limited resources. She passed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2022 in her second attempt, securing the 66th All India Rank (AIR) in 2023.
Notably, she did not rely on any formal coaching institute, but achieved success through self-study using YouTube and books.
Early Life and Education:
Kritika Mishra was born and raised in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. She completed her schooling at BNSD Shiksha Niketan Inter College in Kanpur.
Kritika Mishra has been a brilliant student since her childhood. She scored 92% in 10th grade and 93% in 12th grade. She graduated in 2014 and later completed her post-graduation.
| Name | Kritika Mishra |
| Date Of Birth | November 07, 1997 |
| Age ( as of 2026 ) | 29 Years |
| Birth Place | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Home Town | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Religion | Hindu |

Family Support
Kritika’s father, Diwakar Mishra, is a lecturer at BNSD Shiksha Niketan, while her mother, Mrs. Sushma Mishra, works for the LIC. Kritika attributes her success to the constant guidance and encouragement of her parents and the school’s principal, Dr. Angad Singh.
| Father Name | Diwakar Mishra |
| Mother Name | Mrs. Sushma Mishra |
| Brother Name | Not Known |
| Sister Name | Not Known |
| Husband Name | IAS Ankur Tripathi |
UPSC Preparation:
Kritika began preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2020. Despite failing her first attempt in 2021, she didn’t give up. She worked on her weaknesses and prepared again with full dedication.
Her hard work paid off, and she brought glory to her family, school, and the entire Kanpur by securing the 66th rank in the 2022 Civil Services Examination.
| Batch | 2023 |
| Rank | 66 |
| UPSC Exam Roll No. | 2638851 |
| Cadre | Bihar |
| Attempt | Second |
| Exam Medium | Hindi |
| Date Of Joining | July 31, 2023 |
Achievements and Honors
Kritika Mishra was also honored with the “Balashree Award” in 2015, a testament to her versatile talent.
