Nausheen Siddiqui

AIR

9

Total Marks

1045

UPSC 2023HistoryInterview 182

Nausheen Siddiqui UPSC AIR 9 (2023)

Nausheen Siddiqui is a 24-year-old Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who secured the 9th rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2023. She hails from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, and holds a degree in Political Science and Communication from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College. Nausheen's journey to becoming a civil servant is a testament to her hard work, determination, and strategic preparation. She has been featured in various media outlets for her remarkable achievement and has also shared her experiences and strategies with aspiring civil servants.

Written

863

Essay

137

Interview

182

Total

1045

Available Resources

Resource Intent

Essay Strategy

Coming Soon

Planned resource. Will be added soon.

GS1 Insights

Coming Soon

Planned resource. Will be added soon.

GS2 Insights

Coming Soon

Planned resource. Will be added soon.

Ethics Preparation

Coming Soon

Planned resource. Will be added soon.

History Notes

Coming Soon

Planned resource. Will be added soon.

Marks Intelligence

Performance Breakdown

General Studies

GS1101
GS2111
GS388
GS4118

Optional Subject

Subject

History

Paper 1166
Paper 2142

Final Scores

Essay137
Written863
Interview182
Total1045

Key Learnings

Preparation Patterns & Insights

Develop a clear study plan and stick to it.

Use flashcards to memorize key terms and concepts.

Practice writing essays and answers to common questions.

Break down your study material into smaller chunks.

Stay motivated and focused throughout the journey.

Be true to your goals and aspirations.

Stay humble and grounded in success.

Use concept maps to visualize relationships between different ideas.

Take breaks and engage in physical activities to maintain physical and mental health.

Overcome procrastination and stay on track.

Strategy Archive

Preparation Strategy

Background

I come from a small town in Uttar Pradesh called Gorakhpur. Growing up, I was always fascinated by the way the government functioned and the impact it had on people's lives. I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a part of this system and make a difference.

Resource Archive

Answer Copies & Resources

Resource

Essay Copy

137 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

View Resource

Resource

GS1 Copy

101 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

View Resource

Resource

GS2 Copy

111 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

View Resource

Resource

GS3 Copy

88 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

View Resource

Resource

GS4 Copy

118 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

View Resource

Resource

History Paper

166 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

View Resource

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Nausheen Siddiqui's UPSC rank?

Nausheen Siddiqui secured AIR 9 in UPSC CSE 2023.

What was the optional subject?

Nausheen chose History as the optional subject.

What were the interview marks?

Nausheen scored 182 marks in the UPSC personality test.

What were the total marks?

Nausheen obtained a total of 1045 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?

Nausheen shared 10 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.

Explore Hub

History Hub

Strategies, toppers, and curated resources for History.

Study Guide

History Preparation Strategy

A concise subject guide to help aspirants plan their preparation.