Is Ashish Kumar an IAS officer?

Yes, Ashish Kumar cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2023 with All India Rank 338. After completing the training at LBSNAA, Ashish Kumar would be allocated to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or another All India Service based on rank and preference.

What was Ashish Kumar's optional subject?

Ashish Kumar chose Law as their optional subject for UPSC CSE 2023. They scored 250 marks in total (Paper I: 130, Paper II: 120).

How many attempts did Ashish Kumar take?

Ashish Kumar secured AIR 338 in UPSC CSE 2023. For detailed information about their number of attempts and background, please refer to their preparation strategy section above.

What were Ashish Kumar's essay marks?

Ashish Kumar scored 111 marks in the Essay paper of UPSC CSE 2023. The essay paper carries 250 marks and requires writing two essays.

Can I download Ashish Kumar's answer copies?

Ashish 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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Ashish Kumar

🏆 AIR 338UPSC CSE 2023

Total

962

Written

758

Interview

204

Optional

Law

Paper	Marks
Essay	111
GS Paper 1	92
GS Paper 2	113
GS Paper 3	81
GS Paper 4	111
Law I	130
Law II	120

Key Preparation Insights

✓I divided my study material into three categories: static, current affairs, and optional.
✓I allocated specific time slots for each category and stuck to my schedule.
✓I used a combination of online and offline resources, including textbooks, study guides, and online courses.
✓**Time management**: Balancing my job and study schedule was a significant challenge. I had to allocate specific time slots for studying and stick to it.
✓**Motivation**: There were times when I felt demotivated and wanted to give up. But I reminded myself of my goal and the reasons why I wanted to become an IAS officer.
✓**Self-doubt**: I had self-doubt about my ability to crack the examination. But I worked on building my confidence by revising my notes and practicing previous year's question papers.

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Marks Breakdown

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

Preparation Strategy

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