Is Tarun Bansal an IAS officer?

Yes, Tarun Bansal cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2022 with All India Rank 204. After completing the training at LBSNAA, Tarun Bansal would be allocated to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or another All India Service based on rank and preference.

What was Tarun Bansal's optional subject?

Tarun Bansal chose PSIR as their optional subject for UPSC CSE 2022. They scored 289 marks in total (Paper I: 146, Paper II: 143).

How many attempts did Tarun Bansal take?

Tarun Bansal secured AIR 204 in UPSC CSE 2022. For detailed information about their number of attempts and background, please refer to their preparation strategy section above.

What were Tarun Bansal's essay marks?

Tarun Bansal scored 123 marks in the Essay paper of UPSC CSE 2022. The essay paper carries 250 marks and requires writing two essays.

Can I download Tarun Bansal's answer copies?

Tarun Bansal'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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Tarun Bansal

🏆 AIR 204UPSC CSE 2022

Total

980

Written

820

Interview

160

Optional

PSIR

Paper	Marks
Essay	123
GS Paper 1	99
GS Paper 2	103
GS Paper 3	96
GS Paper 4	110
PSIR I	146
PSIR II	143

Key Preparation Insights

✓I used to make a schedule and stick to it
✓I used to take breaks and practice self-care
✓I used to seek help from my teachers and mentors
✓I used to review my notes and previous year's papers regularly
✓I remember one time when I was studying for the exam, and I felt like giving up. But then I thought about all the people who were supporting me, and I decided to push through.
✓I also remember one time when I was taking a mock test, and I felt like I had done really well. But then I realized that I had made some mistakes, and I had to re-evaluate my strategy.

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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

Complete preparation blueprint: subject-wise approach, resources, time management, and revision plan.

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