Is Wardah Khan an IAS officer?

Yes, Wardah Khan cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2023 with All India Rank 18. After completing the training at LBSNAA, Wardah Khan would be allocated to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or another All India Service based on rank and preference.

What was Wardah Khan's optional subject?

Wardah Khan chose Sociology as their optional subject for UPSC CSE 2023. They scored 286 marks in total (Paper I: 142, Paper II: 144).

How many attempts did Wardah Khan take?

Wardah Khan secured AIR 18 in UPSC CSE 2023. For detailed information about their number of attempts and background, please refer to their preparation strategy section above.

What were Wardah Khan's essay marks?

Wardah Khan scored 131 marks in the Essay paper of UPSC CSE 2023. The essay paper carries 250 marks and requires writing two essays.

Can I download Wardah Khan's answer copies?

Wardah Khan'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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Wardah Khan

🏆 AIR 18UPSC CSE 2023

Total

1030

Written

832

Interview

198

Optional

Sociology

Paper	Marks
Essay	131
GS Paper 1	90
GS Paper 2	110
GS Paper 3	85
GS Paper 4	130
Sociology I	142
Sociology II	144

Key Preparation Insights

✓I dedicated 12-14 hours a day to studying
✓I followed a strict schedule, with a focus on one subject at a time
✓I practiced **PYQs** (previous year questions) to improve my time management and accuracy
✓I had to deal with the pressure of performing well in the exam
✓I faced competition from other aspirants who had more experience and resources
✓I had to overcome my fear of failure and stay focused on my goal

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

Marks Breakdown

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

Preparation Strategy

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

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