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UPSC Intelligence Archive
2026
UPSC 2022GeographyInterview 173
shivin iAS UPSC AIR 514 (2022)
Dr. Shivin Chaudhary is a UPSC topper who secured AIR 297 in 2022. He is an ex-IRS officer and has extensive experience in guiding students for the UPSC exam. He is known for his clarity and expertise in Geography and has developed various resources and courses to help students prepare for the exam.
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Essay Strategy
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Marks Intelligence
Performance Breakdown
Structured marks analysis across General Studies, optional subject papers, essay, and personality test.
Final Scores
Essay118
Written775
Interview173
Total948
Key Learnings
Preparation Patterns & Insights
Develop a strong foundation in the subjects by revising the basics and learning new concepts.
Practice a lot of questions and past year papers to get a feel of the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Stay motivated by setting small goals and rewarding yourself when you achieve them.
Focus on building a strong foundation in the subjects.
Stay focused and avoid distractions.
Learn from your mistakes and use them as an opportunity to improve.
Stay positive and confident throughout your preparation.
Use a variety of resources and materials to stay engaged and motivated.
Strategy Archive
Preparation Strategy
Background
I come from a small town in Uttar Pradesh and English was not my first language. But I was determined to crack the UPSC exam and make a career in the civil services. I started preparing for the exam while I was still in college and worked hard to develop a strong foundation in the subjects.
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Essay Copy
118 Marks
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GS1 Copy
96 Marks
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GS2 Copy
114 Marks
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GS3 Copy
84 Marks
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GS4 Copy
84 Marks
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Geography Paper
152 Marks
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What was shivin iAS's UPSC rank?
shivin iAS secured AIR 514 in UPSC CSE 2022.
What was the optional subject?
shivin chose Geography as the optional subject.
What were the interview marks?
shivin scored 173 marks in the UPSC personality test.
What were the total marks?
shivin obtained a total of 948 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?
shivin shared 9 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.
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