Is Shubhanshu Katiyar an IAS officer?

Yes, Shubhanshu Katiyar cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2023 with All India Rank 70. After completing the training at LBSNAA, Shubhanshu Katiyar would be allocated to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or another All India Service based on rank and preference.

What was Shubhanshu Katiyar's optional subject?

Shubhanshu Katiyar chose Mathematics as their optional subject for UPSC CSE 2023. They scored 311 marks in total (Paper I: 135, Paper II: 176).

How many attempts did Shubhanshu Katiyar take?

Shubhanshu Katiyar secured AIR 70 in UPSC CSE 2023. For detailed information about their number of attempts and background, please refer to their preparation strategy section above.

What were Shubhanshu Katiyar's essay marks?

Shubhanshu Katiyar scored 121 marks in the Essay paper of UPSC CSE 2023. The essay paper carries 250 marks and requires writing two essays.

Can I download Shubhanshu Katiyar's answer copies?

Shubhanshu Katiyar'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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Shubhanshu Katiyar

🏆 AIR 70UPSC CSE 2023

Total

1000

Written

835

Interview

165

Optional

Mathematics

Paper	Marks
Essay	121
GS Paper 1	84
GS Paper 2	110
GS Paper 3	94
GS Paper 4	115
Mathematics I	135
Mathematics II	176

Key Preparation Insights

✓**Focus on conceptual understanding**: I made sure to understand the concepts behind each topic rather than just memorizing formulas and equations.
✓**Practice, practice, practice**: I practiced a lot of previous year question papers and mock tests to get a feel of the actual exam.
✓**Join a study group**: I joined a study group of like-minded individuals who were also preparing for the UPSC CSE exam. We used to study together, discuss our doubts, and motivate each other.

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

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

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