Piyush Kumar

AIR

433

Total Marks

959

UPSC 2022PSIRInterview 157

Piyush Kumar UPSC AIR 433 (2022)

Piyush Kumar is a UPSC CSE topper who secured an impressive rank of 433 in 2022. He specializes in History Optional and has shared his preparation strategies through various YouTube videos and blogs. Piyush has also given mock interviews and has been featured in several YouTube videos and articles.

Written

802

Essay

127

Interview

157

Total

959

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Marks Intelligence

Performance Breakdown

General Studies

GS1103
GS2114
GS383
GS4103

Optional Subject

Subject

PSIR

Paper 1138
Paper 2134

Final Scores

Essay127
Written802
Interview157
Total959

Key Learnings

Preparation Patterns & Insights

Create a study group for accountability and support.

Join online forums and discussion groups for the latest developments.

Stay calm and composed during the interview.

Think on your feet to answer tough questions.

Answer questions confidently.

Hard work and determination are key to success.

Sharing knowledge and experience with others is fulfilling.

Manage time effectively to balance studies and responsibilities.

Deal with self-doubt and fear of failure by developing strategies.

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Background

I come from a humble background, and my journey to becoming a UPSC topper was not an easy one. I always had a passion for history, and I was determined to make a career out of it. I started preparing for the UPSC CSE while I was still in college, and I worked hard to develop a strong foundation in history.

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Answer Copies & Resources

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Essay Copy

127 Marks

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GS1 Copy

103 Marks

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GS2 Copy

114 Marks

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GS3 Copy

83 Marks

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GS4 Copy

103 Marks

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PSIR Paper

138 Marks

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Piyush Kumar's UPSC rank?

Piyush Kumar secured AIR 433 in UPSC CSE 2022.

What was the optional subject?

Piyush chose PSIR as the optional subject.

What were the interview marks?

Piyush scored 157 marks in the UPSC personality test.

What were the total marks?

Piyush obtained a total of 959 marks in UPSC CSE 2022.

Are the topper's answer copies available?

No public answer copies are available for this profile.

Are there any quick takeaways from their preparation?

Piyush shared 9 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.

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