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UPSC Intelligence Archive
2026
UPSC 2023PSIRInterview 185
Vivek Singh UPSC AIR 256 (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.
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Performance Breakdown
Structured marks analysis across General Studies, optional subject papers, essay, and personality test.
Final Scores
Essay138
Written784
Interview185
Total969
Key Learnings
Preparation Patterns & Insights
Develop a holistic study plan
Prioritize your tasks and manage your time effectively
Focus on improving your weak areas
Take care of your physical and mental health
Practice answering interview questions
Stay motivated by reminding yourself of your goals
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Preparation Strategy
Background
- Time management: I had to balance my studies with other activities like attending interviews and giving mock tests.
- Prioritizing tasks: I learned to prioritize my tasks and manage my time effectively.
- Improving weak areas: I focused on my weak areas and worked hard to improve them.
- Taking care of physical and mental health: I made sure to take care of my physical and mental health.
- Practicing interview questions: I practiced answering questions and was confident in my abilities.
- Staying motivated: I stayed motivated by reminding myself of my goals and the importance of hard work and determination.\n\n### Turning Points\n\n- Realizing the importance of time management: I realized that time management was crucial to my success.
- Overcoming self-doubt and anxiety: I managed to overcome self-doubt and anxiety with the help of my family and friends.
- Focusing on weak areas: I focused on my weak areas and worked hard to improve them.
- Staying motivated: I stayed motivated by reminding myself of my goals and the importance of hard work and determination.\n\n### Conclusion\n\nSecuring 256th rank in the UPSC CSE was a dream come true for me. I was overjoyed and proud of myself. I realized that hard work and determination can lead to success. I also realized the importance of time management and prioritizing tasks.
Prelims Strategy
- Time management: I had to balance my studies with other activities like attending interviews and giving mock tests.
- Prioritizing tasks: I learned to prioritize my tasks and manage my time effectively.
- Improving weak areas: I focused on my weak areas and worked hard to improve them.
- Taking care of physical and mental health: I made sure to take care of my physical and mental health.
- Practicing interview questions: I practiced answering questions and was confident in my abilities.
- Staying motivated: I stayed motivated by reminding myself of my goals and the importance of hard work and determination.\n\n### Turning Points\n\n- Realizing the importance of time management: I realized that time management was crucial to my success.
- Overcoming self-doubt and anxiety: I managed to overcome self-doubt and anxiety with the help of my family and friends.
- Focusing on weak areas: I focused on my weak areas and worked hard to improve them.
- Staying motivated: I stayed motivated by reminding myself of my goals and the importance of hard work and determination.\n\n### Conclusion\n\nSecuring 256th rank in the UPSC CSE was a dream come true for me. I was overjoyed and proud of myself. I realized that hard work and determination can lead to success. I also realized the importance of time management and prioritizing tasks.
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138 Marks
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87 Marks
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104 Marks
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88 Marks
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110 Marks
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PSIR Paper
146 Marks
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FAQ
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What was Vivek Singh's UPSC rank?
Vivek Singh secured AIR 256 in UPSC CSE 2023.
What was the optional subject?
Vivek chose PSIR as the optional subject.
What were the interview marks?
Vivek scored 185 marks in the UPSC personality test.
What were the total marks?
Vivek obtained a total of 969 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?
Vivek shared 6 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.
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