AIR
256
Total
969
Year
2023
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AIR 256 · 969 Total Marks
Written
784
Interview
185
Total
969
Essay
138
Best GS
110
PSIR
146
Vivek Singh UPSC marksheet — AIR 256 (2023) with PSIR optional. Download actual UPSC Mains answer copy PDF with marks breakdown across GS Papers and essay.
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Vivek Singh, a UPSC CSE 2023 topper, secured 256th rank in the Civil Services Examination. He is an IPS officer and has written books on Indian Economy for UPSC CSE. Singh has shared his preparation strategy and experiences through various talks and interviews.
| Name | Vivek Singh |
| Rank | AIR 256 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Optional Subject | PSIR |
| Essay Marks | 138 |
| Written Total | 784 |
| Interview | 185 |
| Total Marks | 969 |
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All India Rank 256 — UPSC CSE 2023
Strongest Paper: Essay (138 marks)
Vivek scored highest in Essay — 28 marks ahead of their next best paper
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| GS1 | 87 |
| GS2 | 104 |
| GS3 | 88 |
| GS4 (Ethics) | 110 |
| Essay | 138 |
| PSIR Paper 1 | 146 |
| PSIR Paper 2 | 111 |
| Written Total | 784 |
| Interview | 185 |
| Total | 969 |
Source: UPSC CSE 2023 Final Result
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Paper-wise breakdown and performance analysis
Strongest
Essay
138 marks
Scope to Improve
GS1
87 marks
Marks Gap
51 marks
Between best & weakest paper
Vivek scored 257 marks in PSIR optional (Paper 1: 146, Paper 2: 111) — this contributed 27% of total marks.
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Toppers who chose PSIR as their optional subject
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Vivek Singh secured AIR 256 in UPSC CSE 2023.
Vivek chose PSIR as the optional subject for UPSC CSE 2023.
Vivek obtained a total of 969 marks in UPSC CSE 2023.
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Vivek Singh's preparation strategy is detailed above on this page.
Vivek scored 110 marks in the GS4 (Ethics) paper of UPSC CSE 2023.
Vivek scored 146 in PSIR Paper 1 and 111 in Paper 2, totaling 257 marks in the optional.
Vivek Singh secured AIR 256 in UPSC CSE 2023. Details about their graduation and educational background are mentioned in the strategy section above.
Coaching details for Vivek Singh are not available. Many UPSC toppers rely on self-study and mock test series.
The number of attempts Vivek Singh took for UPSC CSE is covered in their preparation journey — refer to the strategy section above for attempt details and timeline.
Vivek 's book list and recommended resources are detailed in the preparation strategy section above.
Coaching details for Vivek Singh are not explicitly mentioned. Many top-ranked toppers, especially those with AIR under 50, rely on a combination of self-study and test series.
Vivek Singh scored 87 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 Vivek Singh 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.
Vivek chose PSIR as their optional subject. The strategy section above details Vivek '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>.
Vivek Singh secured AIR 256 in UPSC CSE 2023. 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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