PSIR Optional — UPSC Toppers List & Analysis
Complete list of UPSC CSE toppers who chose PSIR as their optional subject. View marks breakdown, average performance, rank distribution, and preparation strategies.37 top rankers from recent years (2022-2024) selected PSIR and secured excellent ranks.
Total Toppers
37
Average Rank
AIR 278
Best Rank
AIR 15
Avg Optional Marks
269
Year-wise Distribution
2023
13 toppers
2022
24 toppers
All Toppers with PSIR Optional
Key Insights for PSIR Optional
Success Rate
37 toppers from recent UPSC batches chose PSIR, with an average rank of AIR 278. The best performer secured AIR 15 in 2023.
Optional Marks Performance
Toppers with PSIR scored an average of 269 marks out of 500 in optional papers. The highest marks recorded were 304.
Why Choose PSIR?
The success of these toppers shows that PSIR is a viable optional choice for UPSC aspirants. Explore individual topper profiles to understand their preparation strategies, study materials, and answer writing approaches specific to PSIR.