Is Shivam Yadav an IAS officer?

Yes, Shivam Yadav cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2022 with All India Rank 21. After completing the training at LBSNAA, Shivam Yadav would be allocated to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or another All India Service based on rank and preference.

What was Shivam Yadav's optional subject?

Shivam Yadav chose PSIR as their optional subject for UPSC CSE 2022. They scored 280 marks in total (Paper I: 132, Paper II: 148).

How many attempts did Shivam Yadav take?

Shivam Yadav secured AIR 21 in UPSC CSE 2022. For detailed information about their number of attempts and background, please refer to their preparation strategy section above.

What were Shivam Yadav's essay marks?

Shivam Yadav scored 135 marks in the Essay paper of UPSC CSE 2022. The essay paper carries 250 marks and requires writing two essays.

Can I download Shivam Yadav's answer copies?

Shivam Yadav'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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Shivam Yadav

🏆 AIR 21UPSC CSE 2022

Total

1029

Written

834

Interview

195

Optional

PSIR

Paper	Marks
Essay	135
GS Paper 1	108
GS Paper 2	116
GS Paper 3	87
GS Paper 4	108
PSIR I	132
PSIR II	148

Key Preparation Insights

✓**Practice writing answers**: I practiced writing answers to questions, which helped me to improve my writing skills and think on my feet.
✓**Stay consistent**: I made sure to study consistently, even when I didn't feel like it.
✓**Seek help when needed**: I didn't hesitate to seek help when I needed it, whether it was from my friends, family, or online resources.
✓**Stay positive**: I tried to stay positive and focused, even when I faced setbacks or self-doubt.

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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.

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