AIR
309
Total
965
Year
2023
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AIR 309 · 965 Total Marks
Written
800
Interview
165
Total
965
Essay
118
Best GS
114
Civil Engineering
144
Anubhav UPSC marksheet — AIR 309 (2023) with Civil Engineering optional. Download actual UPSC Mains answer copy PDF with marks breakdown across GS Papers and essay.
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Anubhav secured AIR 309 in the UPSC IAS Civil Services Examination 2023 with Civil Engineering as his optional subject. He is an IIT Delhi graduate and has also secured AIR 2 in BPSC and AIR 17 in IES. Anubhav has been recognized for his impactful initiatives and has been awarded a ₹2 crore prize.
| Name | Anubhav |
| Rank | AIR 309 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Optional Subject | Civil Engineering |
| Essay Marks | 118 |
| Written Total | 800 |
| Interview | 165 |
| Total Marks | 965 |
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All India Rank 309 — UPSC CSE 2023
Strongest Paper: Essay (118 marks)
Anubhav scored highest in Essay — 4 marks ahead of their next best paper
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| GS1 | 90 |
| GS2 | 109 |
| GS3 | 100 |
| GS4 (Ethics) | 114 |
| Essay | 118 |
| Civil Engineering Paper 1 | 144 |
| Civil Engineering Paper 2 | 125 |
| Written Total | 800 |
| Interview | 165 |
| Total | 965 |
Source: UPSC CSE 2023 Final Result
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Paper-wise breakdown and performance analysis
Strongest
Essay
118 marks
Scope to Improve
GS1
90 marks
Marks Gap
28 marks
Between best & weakest paper
Anubhav scored 269 marks in Civil Engineering optional (Paper 1: 144, Paper 2: 125) — this contributed 28% of total marks.
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Anubhav secured AIR 309 in UPSC CSE 2023.
Anubhav chose Civil Engineering as the optional subject for UPSC CSE 2023.
Anubhav obtained a total of 965 marks in UPSC CSE 2023.
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Anubhav 's preparation strategy is detailed above on this page.
Anubhav scored 114 marks in the GS4 (Ethics) paper of UPSC CSE 2023.
Anubhav scored 144 in Civil Engineering Paper 1 and 125 in Paper 2, totaling 269 marks in the optional.
Anubhav secured AIR 309 in UPSC CSE 2023. Details about their graduation and educational background are mentioned in the strategy section above.
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Anubhav scored 90 marks in GS1 (Indian Heritage & Culture, History, Geography). For GS1 preparation strategies, refer to the detailed approach outlined in the strategy section.
Daily study hours for Anubhav are discussed in the preparation strategy section above when available. Most UPSC toppers maintain 6-8 hours of focused study during peak preparation, with variations based on their work status and personal circumstances.
Anubhav chose Civil Engineering as their optional subject. The strategy section above details Anubhav's overall approach, including optional subject preparation where available. Civil Engineering has produced strong results in UPSC CSE — for more toppers who opted for this subject, visit the <a href="/optional/civil-engineering" class="text-emerald-600 font-semibold underline">Civil Engineering optional page</a>.
Anubhav secured AIR 309 in UPSC CSE 2023. After selection, UPSC toppers typically undergo training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, followed by service-specific training. Their current posting and service allocation details are updated when available.
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