Is Kartikey Kumar an IAS officer?

Yes, Kartikey Kumar cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2022 with All India Rank 812. After completing the training at LBSNAA, Kartikey Kumar would be allocated to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or another All India Service based on rank and preference.

What was Kartikey Kumar's optional subject?

Kartikey Kumar chose Psychology as their optional subject for UPSC CSE 2022. They scored 263 marks in total (Paper I: 134, Paper II: 129).

How many attempts did Kartikey Kumar take?

Kartikey Kumar secured AIR 812 in UPSC CSE 2022. For detailed information about their number of attempts and background, please refer to their preparation strategy section above.

What were Kartikey Kumar's essay marks?

Kartikey Kumar scored 89 marks in the Essay paper of UPSC CSE 2022. The essay paper carries 250 marks and requires writing two essays.

Can I download Kartikey Kumar's answer copies?

Kartikey Kumar's official UPSC answer copies are available on a dedicated page. You can view and download them from the Answer Copies page linked on this profile.

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Kartikey Kumar

🏆 AIR 812UPSC CSE 2022

Total

915

Written

750

Interview

165

Optional

Psychology

Paper	Marks
Essay	89
GS Paper 1	107
GS Paper 2	97
GS Paper 3	79
GS Paper 4	115
Psychology I	134
Psychology II	129

Key Preparation Insights

✓**Cover the entire syllabus**: I made sure to cover the entire syllabus, including the optional subject of Psychology.
✓**Practice with previous year papers**: I practiced with previous year papers to get a feel of the exam pattern and the types of questions asked.
✓**Time management**: I had to learn to manage my time effectively to balance my studies with other responsibilities.
✓**Staying motivated**: I had to find ways to stay motivated and focused throughout my preparation.
✓**Study group**: I formed a study group with my friends to stay motivated and focused.
✓**Regular revisions**: I made sure to revise my notes regularly to reinforce my learning.

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Original UPSC Mains answer sheets for Essay, GS Papers 1-4, and Psychology optional.

Marks Breakdown

Paper-wise marks analysis with essay framework, GS performance, and Psychology strategy.

Preparation Strategy

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