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UPSC Intelligence Archive
2026
UPSC 2022PSIRInterview 172
PradeepKumar Barnwal UPSC AIR 601 (2022)
Pradeep Kumar Barnwal secured AIR 601 in UPSC CSE 2022. He is a classroom student of APTI PLUS Kolkata Branch and has shared his success story with the institute. He has also provided valuable insights and strategies for success through his notes and interviews.
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Performance Breakdown
Structured marks analysis across General Studies, optional subject papers, essay, and personality test.
Final Scores
Essay114
Written766
Interview172
Total938
Key Learnings
Preparation Patterns & Insights
Stay focused and motivated to achieve success in UPSC CSE.
Develop a study plan and stick to it to ensure effective time management.
Prioritize your tasks and focus on the most important ones first.
Take regular breaks to recharge and avoid burnout.
Seek support from others to overcome challenges.
Stay positive and believe in yourself to achieve success.
Use APTI PLUS resources and faculty for effective UPSC CSE preparation.
Secure AIR 601 in UPSC CSE 2022 with hard work and dedication.
Use GS IV notes by Shri Pradeep Kumar Barnwal, IRS, for valuable insights and strategies for success.
Use the 1-Year Mentorship Program for UPSC CSE for enhanced conceptual clarity and answer writing skills.
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Background
I come from a humble background and Bengali medium schooling, which made my journey to securing AIR 601 in UPSC CSE 2022 even more remarkable. I was a classroom student of APTI PLUS Kolkata Branch in 2017-18, and it was during this time that I first interacted with the faculty and began my preparation for the exam.
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Essay Copy
114 Marks
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GS1 Copy
97 Marks
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GS2 Copy
116 Marks
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GS3 Copy
80 Marks
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GS4 Copy
107 Marks
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PSIR Paper
127 Marks
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FAQ
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What was PradeepKumar Barnwal's UPSC rank?
PradeepKumar Barnwal secured AIR 601 in UPSC CSE 2022.
What was the optional subject?
PradeepKumar chose PSIR as the optional subject.
What were the interview marks?
PradeepKumar scored 172 marks in the UPSC personality test.
What were the total marks?
PradeepKumar obtained a total of 938 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?
PradeepKumar shared 10 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.
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