Is Kartikeya Verma an IAS officer?

Yes, Kartikeya Verma cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2022 with All India Rank 760. After completing the training at LBSNAA, Kartikeya Verma would be allocated to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or another All India Service based on rank and preference.

What was Kartikeya Verma's optional subject?

Kartikeya Verma chose PSIR as their optional subject for UPSC CSE 2022. They scored 254 marks in total (Paper I: 125, Paper II: 129).

How many attempts did Kartikeya Verma take?

Kartikeya Verma secured AIR 760 in UPSC CSE 2022. For detailed information about their number of attempts and background, please refer to their preparation strategy section above.

What were Kartikeya Verma's essay marks?

Kartikeya Verma scored 121 marks in the Essay paper of UPSC CSE 2022. The essay paper carries 250 marks and requires writing two essays.

Can I download Kartikeya Verma's answer copies?

Kartikeya Verma'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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Kartikeya Verma

🏆 AIR 760UPSC CSE 2022

Total

925

Written

760

Interview

165

Optional

PSIR

Paper	Marks
Essay	121
GS Paper 1	98
GS Paper 2	98
GS Paper 3	82
GS Paper 4	107
PSIR I	125
PSIR II	129

Key Preparation Insights

✓*Key to success**: Consistency and perseverance. I used to study every day, without fail, and made sure to review my notes regularly. I also joined a test series to get a feel of the actual exam and to identify my weaknesses.
✓Read the NCERT syllabus thoroughly
✓Focus on current affairs and GS papers
✓Practice previous years' questions
✓Join a test series to get a feel of the actual exam
✓Be confident and assertive

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

Marks Breakdown

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

Preparation Strategy

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