Is Smriti Mishra an IAS officer?

Yes, Smriti Mishra cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2022 with All India Rank 4. After completing the training at LBSNAA, Smriti Mishra would be allocated to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or another All India Service based on rank and preference.

What was Smriti Mishra's optional subject?

Smriti Mishra chose Zoology as their optional subject for UPSC CSE 2022. They scored 281 marks in total (Paper I: 148, Paper II: 133).

How many attempts did Smriti Mishra take?

Smriti Mishra secured AIR 4 in UPSC CSE 2022. For detailed information about their number of attempts and background, please refer to their preparation strategy section above.

What were Smriti Mishra's essay marks?

Smriti Mishra scored 145 marks in the Essay paper of UPSC CSE 2022. The essay paper carries 250 marks and requires writing two essays.

Can I download Smriti Mishra's answer copies?

Smriti Mishra'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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Smriti Mishra

🏆 AIR 4UPSC CSE 2022

Total

629

Written

456

Interview

173

Optional

Zoology

Paper	Marks
Essay	145
GS Paper 1	113
GS Paper 2	130
GS Paper 3	97
GS Paper 4	116
Zoology I	148
Zoology II	133

Key Preparation Insights

✓*Key Concepts:** I focused on understanding the key concepts and theories in Zoology, and I made sure to revise them regularly. I also practiced past year question papers and mock tests to get a feel of the actual examination.
✓*Turning Point:** I realized that I needed to be more disciplined and focused if I wanted to succeed. I started waking up early every morning to study, and I made sure to stick to my schedule.
✓I also faced challenges in understanding certain concepts, which required me to seek help from my teachers and mentors.
✓I had to overcome my fear of failure and develop a growth mindset.
✓*Key Points:**
✓I made sure to revise my notes regularly to reinforce my understanding of the subject.

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

Marks Breakdown

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

Preparation Strategy

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