• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

ClearIAS

UPSC Coaching, Study Materials, and Mock Exams

Enroll in ClearIAS UPSC CoachingJoin Now Log In

Call us: +91-9605741000

  • ClearIAS
  • Guidance
    • How to Start?
    • UPSC Syllabus
    • UPSC Exam Eligibility
    • UPSC Age Calculator
    • UPSC Mentorship
    • UPSC FAQs
  • Courses
    • Online Coaching
    • Offline Coaching
    • Prelims Test Series
    • Mains Test Series
    • More Courses…
  • Test Series
    • Prelims Test Series
    • Mains Test Series
  • Coaching
    • UPSC Online Coaching
    • UPSC Offline Coaching
  • Study Materials
    • Free Resources
    • Premium Resources
  • What’s New
    • Blog
    • Syllabus Decoded
    • ClearIAS Notes
    • UPSC Books
    • UPSC PDFs
    • Demo Classes
  • Toppers
  • Login

UPSC Toppers

How to score very high marks in UPSC CSE Prelims (and even get an IFS call!) – by Parveen Kaswan IFS

Last updated on September 18, 2023 by ClearIAS Team

How to score very high marks in UPSC CSE Prelims

UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) Prelims is not only a screening test to select eligible candidates for various Civil Services like IAS, IPS, IRS etc. but it is also a common exam to screen candidates for Indian Forest Services (IFS) main exam. But to get an IFS call, candidates need to score … [Read more...] about How to score very high marks in UPSC CSE Prelims (and even get an IFS call!) – by Parveen Kaswan IFS

Sunil George (CSE 2015 Rank 587) UPSC Topper’s Interview: The power of Self-belief and Self-Reliance

Last updated on September 12, 2023 by Alex Andrews George

Sunil George (CSE 2015 Rank 587)

ClearIAS had published the inspirational story of Sunil George, the son of a farmer from Kerala, who cleared Civil Services Exam 2015. It was the power of self-belief  which helped Sunil to clear the toughest exam in the country in-spite of his family background and financial constraints. There … [Read more...] about Sunil George (CSE 2015 Rank 587) UPSC Topper’s Interview: The power of Self-belief and Self-Reliance

Poonam (CSE 2015 Rank 308) UPSC Topper’s Interview: Performing under the most challenging circumstances

Last updated on September 12, 2023 by Alex Andrews George

Poonam (CSE 2015 Rank 308) UPSC Topper’s Interview

ClearIAS.com has already shared the inspirational story of Poonam Dalal a few weeks back. Working as the Assistant Commissioner of Police Gurgoan, Poonam gave UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2015 when she was 9 months pregnant. She appeared for the main exam when her son was 3 months old. In … [Read more...] about Poonam (CSE 2015 Rank 308) UPSC Topper’s Interview: Performing under the most challenging circumstances

Sunil George: Farmer’s son in a remote village of Kerala clears UPSC Civil Service Exam

Last updated on September 12, 2023 by Alex Andrews George

Sunil George- AIR 587

Sunil George (29) is not from any IITs or IIMs. His father had studied only till 4th standard and mother only till 8th. Sunil himself got only 58% marks in Class 12. But Sunil has cleared the toughest exam in the country - UPSC Civil Services Exam - and has made the name of his village, Paisakkari, … [Read more...] about Sunil George: Farmer’s son in a remote village of Kerala clears UPSC Civil Service Exam

Nitin Sangwan (CSE 2015 Rank 28) UPSC Topper’s Interview: From Infosys Bench to Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

Last updated on September 12, 2023 by Alex Andrews George

Nitin Sangwan (CSE 2015 Rank 28)

Nitin Sangwan felt that he should try to get into Indian Administrative Service (IAS) when he was in the Infosys bench. That was his second job then. He worked as Tehsildar in Haryana (1 year), DANICS (9 Months) and in Indian Revenue Service (IRS) before he cleared IAS exam in 2015.  This was his … [Read more...] about Nitin Sangwan (CSE 2015 Rank 28) UPSC Topper’s Interview: From Infosys Bench to Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

Poonam Dalal: The Inspirational Story of a Woman Police Officer

Last updated on September 12, 2023 by Alex Andrews George

Poonam Dalal- Inspirational story

We all love to find excuses. Age, gender, marital status, financial background, lack of facilities, work-pressure - these are only some of the excuses one can make. But not Poonam Dalal. Her story is a story of hard work and willpower. It is a story which portrays up to what level ordinary Indian … [Read more...] about Poonam Dalal: The Inspirational Story of a Woman Police Officer

Tina Dabi IAS: First Rank in First Attempt at UPSC Civil Services Exam

Last updated on September 12, 2023 by Alex Andrews George

Tina Dabi IAS- 1st rank holder

Tina Dabi at 22 has achieved what many would have taken years to achieve. She is now into the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS), that too by securing the first rank in her first attempt at UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE). Tina has opted for the IAS, with Haryana as her cadre … [Read more...] about Tina Dabi IAS: First Rank in First Attempt at UPSC Civil Services Exam

Ira Singhal (CSE 2014 Rank 1): Preparation Strategy and Book-list

Last updated on September 12, 2023 by Alex Andrews George

Preparation Strategy and Book-list

Every UPSC topper has a unique story - an inspiring story for millions in the country. The life and journey of Ira Singhal IAS - all India rank 1 in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2014 - is unique in many unique ways. With 62% locomotor disability, 30-year-old Ira Singhal topped the IAS exam, … [Read more...] about Ira Singhal (CSE 2014 Rank 1): Preparation Strategy and Book-list

Ayushi Sharma (CSE 2014 Rank 155) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 3

Last updated on September 11, 2023 by Alex Andrews George

Ayushi Sharma UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 3

Ayushi Sharma - Rank 155 in UPSC Civil Services Exam 2014 - has explained her study-plan and study materials-referred with the readers of clearias.com. You can read the first part and second part of Ayushi’s toppers interview with ClearIAS from the hyperlinks. In this third and last part of the … [Read more...] about Ayushi Sharma (CSE 2014 Rank 155) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 3

Ayushi Sharma (CSE 2014 Rank 155) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 2

Last updated on September 11, 2023 by Alex Andrews George

Ayushi Sharma UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 2

Ayushi Sharma, the young engineer from Rajastan did exceptionally well in UPSC CSE 2014 and secured Rank 155. Her optional subject was Public Administration. In the first part of Ayushi's toppers interview with ClearIAS, she has shared her background and study-plan in general. In this part, she … [Read more...] about Ayushi Sharma (CSE 2014 Rank 155) UPSC Topper’s Interview – Part 2

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 5
  • Page 6
  • Page 7
  • Page 8
  • Page 9
  • Page 10
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

UPSC Coaching: PCM 2026

ClearIAS Course Image

Prelims cum Mains (PCM) GS Course: Unbeatable Batch (Online)

₹85000 ₹39999

Enroll Now

Anthropology Optional

ClearIAS Course Image

Anthropology Optional Subject Course for UPSC CSE Mains (Online)

₹50099 ₹29999

Enroll Now

Sociology Optional

ClearIAS Course Image

Sociology Optional Subject Course for UPSC CSE Mains (Online)

₹50009 ₹29999

Enroll Now

Psychology Optional

ClearIAS Course Image

Psychology Optional Subject Course for UPSC CSE Mains (Online)

₹50009 ₹29999

Enroll Now

PSIR Optional

ClearIAS Course Image

PSIR Optional Subject Course for UPSC CSE Mains (Online)

₹50099 ₹29999

Enroll Now

More Courses...

Congrats! You are at the right place - ClearIAS!

  • 1 million+ monthly users!
  • 9,00,000+ ClearIAS App Downloads!
  • 4,50,000+ Facebook Followers!
  • 3,50,000+ Email Subscribers!
  • 3,00,000+ Registered Aspirants!

Prepare for UPSC Online!

Join ClearIAS Now

Don't miss ClearIAS Study Materials!

UPSC Study Materials

UPSC Coaching

UPSC Test Series

UPSC Courses

UPSC Coaching Insights

What do toppers' say about ClearIAS?

Meera K IAS

"The ClearIAS platform is highly user-friendly. It is quite easy to revise mock exams on the ClearIAS mobile app. The explanations are short, crisp and clear.

I practised and revised ClearIAS online mock exams from my mobile whenever I got time. It really helped me in my prelims preparation. The all-India ranking helped me to analyse my performance at a pan-India level even before the actual UPSC exam. Thank you ClearIAS”

Meera K IAS

All India Rank 6, UPSC CSE

Know More

Admissions Open!

ClearIAS PTS Courses

Don’t lose out without playing the right game!

Follow the ClearIAS Prelims cum Mains (PCM) Integrated Approach.

Enroll Now

  • Prelims cum Mains
  • Prelims Test Series
  • Mains Test Series
  • CSAT
  • Current Affairs
  • More Courses…

UPSC Online Preparation

  • Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
  • Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
  • Indian Police Service (IPS)
  • IAS Exam Eligibility
  • UPSC Free Study Materials
  • UPSC Exam Guidance
  • UPSC Prelims Test Series
  • UPSC Syllabus
  • UPSC Online
  • UPSC Books
  • UPSC Prelims
  • UPSC Mains
  • UPSC Interview
  • UPSC Toppers
  • UPSC Previous Year Qns
  • UPSC Age Calculator
  • UPSC Calendar 2026

ClearIAS

  • About ClearIAS
  • ClearIAS Programs
  • ClearIAS Fee Structure
  • IAS Coaching
  • UPSC Coaching
  • UPSC Online Coaching
  • ClearIAS Blog
  • Important Updates
  • Announcements
  • Book Review
  • ClearIAS App
  • Sitemap
  • Work with us
  • Advertise with us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms and Conditions

Contact Us

  • Talk to Your Mentor
  • Contact Us
FacebookXYouTubeTelegramInstagramEmailLinkedIn

Featured on

ClearIAS Featured in The Hindu
ClearIAS Featured in the Times of India
ClearIAS Featured in the New Indian Express
ClearIAS Featured in the Yourstory

and many more...

Copyright © - ClearIAS.com

Submit your details to download the PDF!

UPSC Prelims 2025 Answer Key Download Form (#10)