AIR
253
Total
975
Year
2022
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AIR 253 · 975 Total Marks
Written
791
Interview
184
Total
975
Essay
100
Best GS
116
Psychology
144
Cibilu Pradeep UPSC marksheet — AIR 253 (2022) with Psychology optional. Download actual UPSC Mains answer copy PDF with marks breakdown across GS Papers and essay.
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Cibilu Pradeep is an Indian Revenue Service officer who secured the All India Rank-253 in the UPSC CSE 2022. She is a state-level swimmer, an NRI, and an entrepreneur who pursued her post-graduation in Industrial Psychology from Christ University. She is now serving as an ASP in Thalassery.
| Name | Cibilu Pradeep |
| Rank | AIR 253 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Optional Subject | Psychology |
| Essay Marks | 100 |
| Written Total | 791 |
| Interview | 184 |
| Total Marks | 975 |
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How they prepared for UPSC CSE 2022
I come from a family of entrepreneurs and was always drawn to the world of business. However, after completing my post-graduation in Industrial Psychology, I realized that I wanted to make a difference in society through public service.
AIR 253: I secured the All India Rank-253 in the UPSC CSE 2022, which was a dream come true.
Indian Revenue Service: I was selected for the Indian Revenue Service, which was a great opportunity to serve the nation.
Lessons Learned: I learned the importance of perseverance, hard work, and self-belief in achieving success.
Key Points:
Start your preparation for UPSC CSE by building a strong base which can be done by reading NCERT books from class 6 to 12.
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Take regular mock interviews to improve your communication skills and presentation.
Focus on building your confidence and maintaining a positive body language.
Stay healthy and focused throughout your preparation.
Believe in yourself and your abilities.
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All India Rank 253 — UPSC CSE 2022
Strongest Paper: GS4 (116 marks)
Cibilu scored highest in GS4 — 10 marks ahead of their next best paper
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| GS1 | 105 |
| GS2 | 106 |
| GS3 | 85 |
| GS4 (Ethics) | 116 |
| Essay | 100 |
| Psychology Paper 1 | 144 |
| Psychology Paper 2 | 135 |
| Written Total | 791 |
| Interview | 184 |
| Total | 975 |
Source: UPSC CSE 2022 Final Result
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Paper-wise breakdown and performance analysis
Strongest
GS4
116 marks
Scope to Improve
GS3
85 marks
Marks Gap
31 marks
Between best & weakest paper
Cibilu scored 279 marks in Psychology optional (Paper 1: 144, Paper 2: 135) — this contributed 29% of total marks.
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Start your preparation for UPSC CSE by building a strong base with NCERT books.
Join a good guidance system to get the support and guidance you need.
Take regular mock interviews to improve your communication skills.
Focus on building your confidence and maintaining a positive body language.
Stay healthy and focused throughout your preparation.
Believe in yourself and your abilities.
Perseverance and hard work are key to achieving success in UPSC CSE.
Self-study is essential to fill in the gaps and reinforce your understanding.
Regular breaks and time management are crucial for effective learning.
Cibilu Pradeep secured AIR 253 in UPSC CSE 2022.
Cibilu chose Psychology as the optional subject for UPSC CSE 2022.
Cibilu obtained a total of 975 marks in UPSC CSE 2022.
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Cibilu Pradeep's preparation strategy is detailed above on this page.
Cibilu scored 116 marks in the GS4 (Ethics) paper of UPSC CSE 2022.
Cibilu scored 144 in Psychology Paper 1 and 135 in Paper 2, totaling 279 marks in the optional.
Cibilu Pradeep secured AIR 253 in UPSC CSE 2022. Details about their graduation and educational background are mentioned in the strategy section above.
Cibilu's coaching details are mentioned in the preparation strategy section above.
The number of attempts Cibilu Pradeep took for UPSC CSE is covered in their preparation journey — refer to the strategy section above for attempt details and timeline.
Cibilu's book list and recommended resources are detailed in the preparation strategy section above.
Coaching details for Cibilu Pradeep are not explicitly mentioned. Many top-ranked toppers, especially those with AIR under 50, rely on a combination of self-study and test series.
Cibilu Pradeep scored 105 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 Cibilu Pradeep 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.
Cibilu chose Psychology as their optional subject. Their optional subject strategy is covered in the preparation section above. Psychology has produced strong results in UPSC CSE — for more toppers who opted for this subject, visit the <a href="/optional/psychology" class="text-emerald-600 font-semibold underline">Psychology optional page</a>.
Cibilu Pradeep secured AIR 253 in UPSC CSE 2022. 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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