Complete UPSC strategies from rank holders, from prelims and mains to the optional and the interview.
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy
Hi All, Aditi Varshney secured AIR-57 in CSE-22 in her 1st attempt. Following is her write up where she has summarized her experience and learnings, dos and don'ts. Introduction Hello everyone! I am Aditi Varshney. I…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy
Hi All, Navita Kumari has had 10 years of work experience before clearing CSE-22 with AIR-251. And, this she did in her 5th attempt even as she was unable to clear Prelims in her first 4 attempts. Following is her detailed strategy and learnings on Prelims, Mains &…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy
Hi All, At a young age of 22, Mridul Shivhare cleared UPSC CSE-21 with AIR-247 in his very 1st attempt. Following is his strategy in his own words: Hello friends, I am Mridul Shivhare. I secured AIR 247 in UPSC CSE-2021. I am very fortunate to clear this exam in my 1st attempt…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy
Arvind Hanglem secured AIR-83 in CSE-22 in his 4th attempt. Following is his detailed write up. Hello everyone ! I am Arvind Hanglem and I have secured AIR 83 in UPSC CSE 2022 in my 4th attempt (Ist Mains & Ist Interview). I come from the small town of Imphal West, Manipur.…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy
Following is Aaditya Pandey's strategy, in his words, as to how he secured AIR-48 in CSE-22. Introduction Hello Everyone !!! Jai Jai Siyaram My name is Aaditya Pandey. I am born and brought up in Vishunpur Pakri, a tiny hamlet like village in Patna, Bihar. I have done my +2…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy
Wardah Khan, a member of DecodeCIVILS Mains and Interview Telegram Groups, secured AIR-18 with Sociology Optional in her 2nd attempt itself. Background and Journey Hello everyone, I'm Wardah Khan. I did my schooling from Prayagraj, UP. Thereafter, I completed my B.Com (Hons)…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy
Hi All, Kalpana Pandey secured AIR-102 in CSE-22 with PSIR Optional in her 2nd attempt. Following is her strategy. Introduction On 8th January 2019, just before ordering PSIR notes, I bowed before Lord Krishna teary eyed and prayed him to give me courage and strength to give my…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy
Hello everyone, I am Sonnet Jose, and I secured AIR 54 in this year's UPSC CSE. I come from Kottayam district of Kerala. This was my second attempt. In my first attempt, I reached the interview stage. My optional subject was Geography. My Journey So Far I graduated from Miranda…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy
Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, is where my home is. My name is Jayasree Pradhan, and I have been born and raised in a beautiful little town called Darjeeling in West Bengal. This was my second attempt at UPSC where I have been able to secure Rank 52. Preparing for civil…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy
Dr. Aaditya Sharma made it to the Civil Services that too with a top AIR-70 in his very 1st attempt. It will be fair to repeat what I wrote for Shubhankar (AIR-11, CSE-21) last year; he came, he saw and he conquered. No fuss!! Here is Aaditya's strategy in his own words…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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Apr 2026
Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy
Hi All, Its my pleasure to share UPSC CSE strategy of Shubhankar Pratyush Pathak who secured AIR-11 in CSE-21 and that too in his very 1st attempt!! Basically, he came, he saw and he conquered. No fuss!! Following is Shubhankar Pratyush Pathak's strategy in his own words: I am…
Decode Civils · 15 Apr 2026
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Apr 2026
Topper Strategies · Comprehensive Strategy
Background and Journey Hello all, I am Medha Anand and have secured rank 13 in CSE 2023 . This was my fifth attempt. I have given 3 mains and 3 interviews. The journey has been filled with highs and lows , but as they say alls well that ends well. So lets go along the memory…
Decode Civils · 15 Apr 2026
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