UPSC Toppers

Durishetty Anudeep secured Rank 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) 2017. More than 9.75 lakh candidates had applied for this year exam. Durishetty is from Hyderabad. Anudeep Durishetty - An electronics Engineer From BITS Pilani Though the official UPSC rank-list mentions him as Durishetty … [Read more...] about Anudeep Durishetty – Know more about the UPSC Topper (Rank 1)

Nikhil Srivas - in his own words - belong to an average middle class who loves watching comedy shows or daily soaps rather than some news channel. He went to an average English medium school, where even the teachers can’t speak English. But he is no ordinary guy. Nikhil passed B.Tech from NIT … [Read more...] about Nikhil Srivas (CSE 2016 Rank 1016) UPSC Topper’s Interview – “Getting into Civil Services is not the end, but just a beginning”

To get selected into any of the civil services is not a small achievement. But to repeat the feat multiple times, and to get selected into IAS in the 6th attempt is not that common. That's what Anju Arun Kumar did. Anju started her UPSC preparation right after B.Tech and got the selection to IAAS … [Read more...] about Anju Arun Kumar (CSE 2016 Rank 90) UPSC Topper’s Interview: The Epitome of Determination – IAS in her 6th attempt!

Thank you so much ClearIAS for all your support and guidance throughout the journey. Now, while waiting for the final results, let me express my wholehearted gratitude to you as ClearIAS was the first UPSC preparation app I downloaded on my phone and I needed no other online help after that. Thank … [Read more...] about Avneet Punia (CSE 2016 Rank 356) UPSC Topper’s Interview: 23-Year Old Clears IAS Exam in his First Attempt!

Hariram Shankar, 26, is a young man with a lot of confidence and energy. Knowing him for many years, what makes his special, in our opinion, is his unique analysis and opinion about various things around him. And that includes what works well in UPSC Civil Services Exam and what may not. Hariram … [Read more...] about Hariram Shankar (CSE 2016 Rank 145) UPSC Topper’s Interview: From NIT, SBI PO, IAAS, and now IPS!

What would you do if you fail to clear the first stage of the UPSC Civil Services Exam, ie Prelims - the first two times? Will you feel disheartened? Not Rahul Sharma. He cleared Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages in his 3rd chance and finally landed up in the coveted IAS (Indian Administrative … [Read more...] about Rahul Sharma (CSE 2016 Rank 76) UPSC Topper’s Interview: Couldn’t Clear Prelims in the first 2 attempts; IAS in his Third!

Do you know what is common in the below study materials/notes published on clearias.com? One Belt One Road (OBOR) by China – Should India Join It? Inter-State River Water Disputes in India: Is it time for a new mechanism rather than tribunals? The Twin Balance Sheet Problem (TBS): How can … [Read more...] about ClearIAS Content Contributor Rahul Sharma Secures Rank 76 in UPSC CSE 2016!

Nandini K R is the UPSC 2016 topper and will add the three letters 'IAS' to her name! Nandini secured All-India Rank 1 in the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination 2016 - popularly known as IAS exam. Nandini K R - A Civil Engineering graduate who is already working in IRS … [Read more...] about Nandini K R – The IRS Officer Who Secured Rank 1 and IAS in her 4th attempt