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UPSC Intelligence Archive
2026
UPSC 2022ChemistryInterview 146
Udham Patel UPSC AIR 500 (2022)
Udham Patel secured All India Rank 500 in UPSC Civil Services Exam 2022 with Chemistry as his optional subject. He hails from Kaimur (Bhabua) district in the state of Bihar. Patel has completed his education and is now serving as an Assistant Commissioner in the Customs & Central Excise Department, Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
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Final Scores
Essay92
Written803
Interview146
Total949
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Start preparing for UPSC at least a year before the Prelims exam.
Make a rigorous study plan and stick to it.
Practice your communication skills through mock interviews.
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Take breaks and engage in physical activities to keep yourself healthy and energized.
Read the syllabus thoroughly and understand the exam pattern.
Stay calm and composed during the interview.
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Background
Growing up in Kaimur (Bhabua) district in the state of Bihar, I always had a strong desire to serve the nation. My parents and teachers encouraged me to pursue a career in civil services. I completed my engineering and started preparing for UPSC without taking any placement. I chose Geography as my optional subject and managed to crack the civil services exam.
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92 Marks
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102 Marks
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119 Marks
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84 Marks
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125 Marks
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Chemistry Paper
158 Marks
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What was Udham Patel's UPSC rank?
Udham Patel secured AIR 500 in UPSC CSE 2022.
What was the optional subject?
Udham chose Chemistry as the optional subject.
What were the interview marks?
Udham scored 146 marks in the UPSC personality test.
What were the total marks?
Udham obtained a total of 949 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?
Udham shared 7 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.
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