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UPSC Intelligence Archive
2026
UPSC 2023PSIRInterview 205
Madhav Gupta UPSC AIR 132 (2023)
Madhav Gupta, a graduate of Birla Public School, Pilani, secured Rank 132 in the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) exam in 2023. He pursued his post-graduation in M.Sc. Economics (Hons.) and did self-study in a closed room for 4 years before achieving his goal.
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Final Scores
Essay124
Written780
Interview205
Total985
Key Learnings
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Focus on one subject at a time to avoid confusion and maintain motivation.
Create a study plan and stick to it to ensure consistent progress.
Take breaks and engage in physical activities to maintain physical and mental health.
Read books and articles related to your optional subject to deepen your understanding.
Be honest and authentic in the interview to showcase your personality.
Never give up, even when things seem impossible, to achieve success.
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Background
I come from a small town in Rajasthan, Jhunjhunu, where opportunities are limited. Growing up, I was always fascinated by the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) and wanted to make a difference in society. I pursued my post-graduation in M.Sc. Economics (Hons.) and started preparing for the IAS exam.
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124 Marks
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95 Marks
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112 Marks
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85 Marks
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115 Marks
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PSIR Paper
136 Marks
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What was Madhav Gupta's UPSC rank?
Madhav Gupta secured AIR 132 in UPSC CSE 2023.
What was the optional subject?
Madhav chose PSIR as the optional subject.
What were the interview marks?
Madhav scored 205 marks in the UPSC personality test.
What were the total marks?
Madhav obtained a total of 985 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?
Madhav shared 6 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.
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