Vikas Yadav

AIR

648

Total Marks

936

UPSC 2023Civil EngineeringInterview 179

Vikas Yadav UPSC AIR 648 (2023)

Vikas Yadav is a UPSC topper from Jaipur who secured All India Rank 648 in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2023. He has also cleared the UPPSC exam and is currently serving as a Deputy Collector. He has shared his experiences and strategies on various platforms, including YouTube and Instagram.

Written

757

Essay

104

Interview

179

Total

936

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Marks Intelligence

Performance Breakdown

General Studies

GS178
GS2103
GS396
GS4111

Optional Subject

Subject

Civil Engineering

Paper 1148
Paper 2117

Final Scores

Essay104
Written757
Interview179
Total936

Key Learnings

Preparation Patterns & Insights

Create a study plan and stick to it.

Clear your basics in subjects like history, geography, and economics.

Practice a lot of previous year papers and mock tests.

Stay motivated and remind yourself of your goal.

Take breaks and recharge your batteries.

Stay focused and avoid distractions.

Seek help if you're struggling with a particular subject or concept.

Believe in yourself and your abilities.

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Preparation Strategy

Background

I come from a family of bureaucrats and was always drawn to the idea of serving the nation. I completed my engineering from IIT Kanpur and worked as an Oracle consultant before deciding to take the UPSC exam. I had a clear goal in mind - to become an IAS officer and make a difference in the lives of people.

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Answer Copies & Resources

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Essay Copy

104 Marks

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GS1 Copy

78 Marks

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GS2 Copy

103 Marks

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GS3 Copy

96 Marks

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GS4 Copy

111 Marks

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Civil Engineering Paper

148 Marks

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Vikas Yadav's UPSC rank?

Vikas Yadav secured AIR 648 in UPSC CSE 2023.

What was the optional subject?

Vikas chose Civil Engineering as the optional subject.

What were the interview marks?

Vikas scored 179 marks in the UPSC personality test.

What were the total marks?

Vikas obtained a total of 936 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?

Vikas shared 8 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.

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Civil Engineering Preparation Strategy

A concise subject guide to help aspirants plan their preparation.