Is Prem Kumar an IAS officer?

Yes, Prem Kumar cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2023 with All India Rank 130. After completing the training at LBSNAA, Prem Kumar would be allocated to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or another All India Service based on rank and preference.

What was Prem Kumar's optional subject?

Prem Kumar chose Anthropology as their optional subject for UPSC CSE 2023. They scored 289 marks in total (Paper I: 143, Paper II: 146).

How many attempts did Prem Kumar take?

Prem Kumar secured AIR 130 in UPSC CSE 2023. For detailed information about their number of attempts and background, please refer to their preparation strategy section above.

What were Prem Kumar's essay marks?

Prem Kumar scored 110 marks in the Essay paper of UPSC CSE 2023. The essay paper carries 250 marks and requires writing two essays.

Can I download Prem Kumar's answer copies?

Prem 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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Prem Kumar

🏆 AIR 130UPSC CSE 2023

Total

986

Written

824

Interview

162

Optional

Anthropology

Paper	Marks
Essay	110
GS Paper 1	109

Key Preparation Insights

✓I had to balance my studies with part-time jobs to make ends meet.
✓I had to overcome self-doubt and stay motivated throughout my journey.
✓I used flashcards to memorize key terms and concepts.
✓I practiced previous year's questions to get a sense of the exam pattern.
✓I had to deal with anxiety and stress during the exam.
✓I had to overcome my fear of failure and stay positive.

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