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AIR 256 · 2023 · PSIR
AIR
256
Total
969
Year
2023
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.
Verified marks breakdown — sourced from UPSC.gov.in
| GS1 | 87 |
| GS2 | 104 |
| GS3 | 88 |
| GS4 (Ethics) | 110 |
| Essay | 138 |
| PSIR P1 | 146 |
| PSIR P2 | 111 |
| Written Total | 784 |
| Interview | 185 |
| Total | 969 |
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Vivek Singh opted for PSIR as their UPSC optional subject and scored 257 marks across both papers. PSIR is a popular choice among UPSC toppers and has produced consistent results. View more PSIR toppers on the optional page.
Vivek Singh scored highest in Essay with 138 marks. This was 28 marks ahead of their next best paper, GS4 (110 marks). Their total score was 969 in UPSC CSE 2023.
Vivek Singh's daily study routine is detailed in their preparation strategy section. Most UPSC toppers maintain 6-8 hours of focused study, with variations based on work status and personal circumstances. Vivek Singh's specific schedule is covered above.
Vivek Singh secured AIR 256 in UPSC CSE 2023. The number of attempts and their preparation journey is covered in the strategy section above, including how they improved across attempts.
Vivek Singh's coaching and test series details are covered in the preparation strategy section above. Many UPSC toppers rely on a combination of self-study, coaching, and mock test series for answer writing practice.
AIR 256 in UPSC CSE 2023.
PSIR.
969 marks out of 2025.
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