AIR
21
Total
1029
Year
2022
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AIR 21 · 1029 Total Marks
Written
834
Interview
195
Total
1029
Essay
135
Best GS
116
PSIR
132
Shivam Yadav UPSC marksheet — AIR 21 (2022) with PSIR optional. Download actual UPSC Mains answer copy PDF with marks breakdown across GS Papers and essay.
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Shivam Yadav secured Rank 21 in UPSC Civil Services Examination, 2022, in his very first attempt with PSIR optional.
| Name | Shivam Yadav |
| Rank | AIR 21 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Optional Subject | PSIR |
| Essay Marks | 135 |
| Written Total | 834 |
| Interview | 195 |
| Total Marks | 1029 |
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All India Rank 21 — UPSC CSE 2022
Strongest Paper: Essay (135 marks)
Shivam scored highest in Essay — 19 marks ahead of their next best paper
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| GS1 | 108 |
| GS2 | 116 |
| GS3 | 87 |
| GS4 (Ethics) | 108 |
| Essay | 135 |
| PSIR Paper 1 | 132 |
| PSIR Paper 2 | 148 |
| Written Total | 834 |
| Interview | 195 |
| Total | 1029 |
Source: UPSC CSE 2022 Final Result
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Paper-wise breakdown and performance analysis
Strongest
Essay
135 marks
Scope to Improve
GS3
87 marks
Marks Gap
48 marks
Between best & weakest paper
Shivam scored 280 marks in PSIR optional (Paper 1: 132, Paper 2: 148) — this contributed 27% of total marks.
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Shivam Yadav secured AIR 21 in UPSC CSE 2022.
Shivam chose PSIR as the optional subject for UPSC CSE 2022.
Shivam obtained a total of 1029 marks in UPSC CSE 2022.
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Shivam Yadav's preparation strategy is detailed above on this page.
Shivam scored 108 marks in the GS4 (Ethics) paper of UPSC CSE 2022.
Shivam scored 132 in PSIR Paper 1 and 148 in Paper 2, totaling 280 marks in the optional.
Shivam Yadav secured AIR 21 in UPSC CSE 2022. Details about their graduation and educational background are mentioned in the strategy section above.
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Shivam's coaching details are covered in the preparation strategy section.
Shivam Yadav scored 108 marks in GS1 (Indian Heritage & Culture, History, Geography). For GS1 preparation strategies, refer to the detailed approach outlined in the strategy section.
Daily study hours for Shivam Yadav are discussed in the preparation strategy section above when available. Most UPSC toppers maintain 6-8 hours of focused study during peak preparation, with variations based on their work status and personal circumstances.
Shivam chose PSIR as their optional subject. The strategy section above details Shivam's overall approach, including optional subject preparation where available. PSIR has produced strong results in UPSC CSE — for more toppers who opted for this subject, visit the <a href="/optional/psir" class="text-emerald-600 font-semibold underline">PSIR optional page</a>.
Shivam Yadav secured AIR 21 in UPSC CSE 2022. After selection, UPSC toppers typically undergo training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, followed by service-specific training. Their current posting and service allocation details are updated when available.
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