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UPSC 2023LawInterview 204
Ashish Kumar UPSC AIR 338 (2023)
Ashish Kumar is an IAS officer who secured All India Rank 8 in the UPSC CSE 2023 examination. He holds a law degree from Banaras Hindu University and has worked as a law officer in IOCL. Kumar's journey to becoming a bureaucrat is marked by perseverance and strategic guidance.
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Final Scores
Essay111
Written758
Interview204
Total962
Key Learnings
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Start preparing early and create a study plan that suits your needs.
Focus on conceptual clarity and revising your notes regularly.
Practice previous year's question papers to improve your time management skills.
Build your confidence by revising your notes and practicing previous year's question papers.
Stay motivated and focused on your goal.
Use a combination of online and offline resources to supplement your studies.
Join a coaching institute or online course to get guidance and support.
Stay updated with current affairs and read newspapers regularly.
Revised notes regularly and practiced previous year's question papers.
Stay calm and composed during the interview and answer questions to the best of your ability.
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Background
I come from a family of modest means, and my parents always encouraged me to pursue my dreams. I graduated in Law from Banaras Hindu University and started working as a law officer in IOCL. However, I had always been fascinated by the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and wanted to make a career in it.
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What was Ashish Kumar's UPSC rank?
Ashish Kumar secured AIR 338 in UPSC CSE 2023.
What was the optional subject?
Ashish chose Law as the optional subject.
What were the interview marks?
Ashish scored 204 marks in the UPSC personality test.
What were the total marks?
Ashish obtained a total of 962 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?
Ashish shared 10 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.
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