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UPSC Intelligence Archive
2026
UPSC 2023PSIRInterview 193
Vignesh T A UPSC AIR 314 (2023)
Vignesh T A secured AIR 314 in UPSC Civil Service Examination 2023 and got posted as IAS. He is from Chennai and shares his resources and ideas on his Telegram channel @vigneshta314. Vignesh had a strong preparation journey and was felicitated by his academy for his achievement.
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Final Scores
Essay116
Written771
Interview193
Total964
Key Learnings
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Start preparing for UPSC early and create a structured study plan
Focus on building a strong foundation in general studies and current affairs
Use a combination of textbooks, online resources, and study materials to prepare
Practice previous year's question papers and take mock tests to assess your preparation
Join a study group to stay motivated and focused
Stay positive and focused, and believe in yourself
Use flashcards to memorize key terms and concepts
Speak on a topic of your choice in the interview to showcase your knowledge and skills
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Background
I'm Vignesh T A, and I secured AIR 314 in UPSC Civil Service Examination 2023. I'm from Chennai, and my journey to the IAS began with a strong foundation in academics. I was always interested in social sciences and humanities, which led me to pursue a degree in economics. During my college days, I started preparing for UPSC, and I was determined to crack it.
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116 Marks
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104 Marks
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107 Marks
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94 Marks
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GS4 Copy
114 Marks
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PSIR Paper
106 Marks
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What was Vignesh T A's UPSC rank?
Vignesh T A secured AIR 314 in UPSC CSE 2023.
What was the optional subject?
Vignesh chose PSIR as the optional subject.
What were the interview marks?
Vignesh scored 193 marks in the UPSC personality test.
What were the total marks?
Vignesh obtained a total of 964 marks in UPSC CSE 2023.
Are the topper's answer copies available?
No public answer copies are available for this profile.
Are there any quick takeaways from their preparation?
Vignesh shared 8 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.
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