Rahul Shrivastava

AIR

10

Total Marks

644

UPSC 2022Electrical EngineeringInterview 180

Rahul Shrivastava UPSC AIR 10 (2022)

Rahul Srivastava is a UPSC CSE 2022 topper who secured AIR 10. He pursued a self-guided study approach without relying on coaching. Rahul emphasizes the importance of smart work in preparing for competitive exams. He was born in Patna and is currently a student of Vajiram & Ravi.

Written

464

Essay

142

Interview

180

Total

644

Available Resources

Resource Intent

Essay Strategy

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GS1 Insights

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GS2 Insights

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Ethics Preparation

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Electrical Engineering Notes

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Marks Intelligence

Performance Breakdown

General Studies

GS1116
GS2132
GS391
GS4125

Optional Subject

Subject

Electrical Engineering

Paper 1139
Paper 2118

Final Scores

Essay142
Written464
Interview180
Total644

Key Learnings

Preparation Patterns & Insights

Create a robust study plan and stick to it

Stay motivated and focused throughout your preparation

Use rewards to motivate yourself and take breaks to relax

Stay calm and composed during the interview

Believe in yourself and your abilities

Work hard and stay committed to your goals

Learn from your mistakes and don't be afraid to ask for help

Use a study timetable based on the UPSC syllabus

Reward yourself after completing a certain task or reaching a milestone

Strategy Archive

Preparation Strategy

Background

I come from a family of modest means, and my parents always encouraged me to pursue my dreams. I was born in Patna and grew up in a small town in Bihar. My father is a retired banker, and my mother is a homemaker. I completed my class 10 from St. Karen's and 12th from DAV.

Resource Archive

Answer Copies & Resources

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Essay Copy

142 Marks

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GS1 Copy

116 Marks

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GS2 Copy

132 Marks

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GS3 Copy

91 Marks

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GS4 Copy

125 Marks

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Electrical Engineering Paper

139 Marks

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Rahul Shrivastava's UPSC rank?

Rahul Shrivastava secured AIR 10 in UPSC CSE 2022.

What was the optional subject?

Rahul chose Electrical Engineering as the optional subject.

What were the interview marks?

Rahul scored 180 marks in the UPSC personality test.

What were the total marks?

Rahul obtained a total of 644 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?

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

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