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UPSC 2023AnthropologyInterview 206
Aayush Srivastava UPSC AIR 327 (2023)
Aayush Srivastava is an Indian Revenue Services officer and UPSC CSE 2023 topper, securing All India Rank 327. He completed his schooling from DPS Faridabad and graduated in mechanical engineering from IIT BHU Varanasi. Srivastava is also a law optional topper and has shared his insights on the subject.
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Performance Breakdown
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Final Scores
Essay125
Written757
Interview206
Total963
Key Learnings
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Focus on weak areas to improve overall performance.
Practice as many questions as possible to build confidence.
Stay motivated by surrounding yourself with positive people.
Take breaks to avoid burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Prepare thoroughly for the interview to showcase skills and knowledge.
Stay humble and grounded, and always be open to learning and improvement.
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Background
I come from a family of modest means, and my parents always encouraged me to pursue my dreams. I was born and brought up in Faridabad, Haryana, and did my schooling from DPS Faridabad. I was always fascinated by the world of engineering and decided to pursue a career in it. I secured admission to IIT BHU Varanasi and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering.
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125 Marks
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86 Marks
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105 Marks
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80 Marks
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GS4 Copy
121 Marks
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Anthropology Paper
100 Marks
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What was Aayush Srivastava's UPSC rank?
Aayush Srivastava secured AIR 327 in UPSC CSE 2023.
What was the optional subject?
Aayush chose Anthropology as the optional subject.
What were the interview marks?
Aayush scored 206 marks in the UPSC personality test.
What were the total marks?
Aayush obtained a total of 963 marks in UPSC CSE 2023.
Are the topper's answer copies available?
No public answer copies are available for this profile.
Are there any quick takeaways from their preparation?
Aayush shared 6 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.
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