{"id":2275,"date":"2025-08-07T12:27:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T06:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2275"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:05:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T07:35:20","slug":"last-10-years-upsc-toppers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-10-years-upsc-toppers\/","title":{"rendered":"Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers List: 2025 Toppers, Marks, Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-10-years-upsc-toppers\/#UPSC_Toppers_List_2024\">UPSC Toppers List 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-10-years-upsc-toppers\/#List_of_Last_10_Years_UPSC_Toppers\">List of Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-10-years-upsc-toppers\/#Total_Marks_of_UPSC_Toppers_in_Last_10_Years\">Total Marks of UPSC Toppers in Last 10 Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-10-years-upsc-toppers\/#Paper-wise_Performance_of_UPSC_Toppers\">Paper-wise Performance of UPSC Toppers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-10-years-upsc-toppers\/#Optional_Subjects_of_UPSC_Toppers\">Optional Subjects of UPSC Toppers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-10-years-upsc-toppers\/#Key_Trends_from_the_Last_10_Years_UPSC_Toppers\">Key Trends from the Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-10-years-upsc-toppers\/#Common_Qualities_in_UPSC_Toppers\">Common Qualities in UPSC Toppers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-10-years-upsc-toppers\/#Preparation_Tips_from_UPSC_Toppers\">Preparation Tips from UPSC Toppers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-10-years-upsc-toppers\/#What_We_Learn_from_Last_10_Years_UPSC_Toppers\">What We Learn from Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-10-years-upsc-toppers\/#Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-10-years-upsc-toppers\/#Last_10_Years_UPSC_Toppers_FAQs\">Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers List With Marks Optional Subjects And Strategies <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the toughest exams in India. Every year, lakhs of candidates dream of becoming<\/span><b> IAS, IPS, or IFS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> officers. However, only a few reach the top. In this article, we will talk about the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We will see who they are, which optional subjects they chose, what marks they scored, and what we can learn from their journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Toppers_List_2024\"><\/span>UPSC Toppers List 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The UPSC Final Result 2024 was announced on April 22, 2025. <strong>SHAKTI DUBEY is the topper<\/strong>. HARSHITA GOYAL got the second rank. DONGRE ARCHIT PARAG and SHAH MARGI CHIRAG got the third and fourth ranks.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2653 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/photo92-1745320176.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"UPSC 2024 Toppers\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/photo92-1745320176.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/photo92-1745320176.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/photo92-1745320176.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/photo92-1745320176.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Last_10_Years_UPSC_Toppers\"><\/span><b>List of Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a complete list of the <\/span><b><i>Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> along with their home state, optional subject, and service:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>State<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Optional Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Service<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2023<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aditya Srivastava<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IAS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2022<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ishita Kishore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Science and IR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IAS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2021<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shruti Sharma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IAS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2020<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shubham Kumar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anthropology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IAS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2019<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pradeep Singh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Administration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IAS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2018<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kanishak Kataria<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rajasthan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IAS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2017<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anudeep Durishetty<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telangana<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anthropology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IAS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2016<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nandini K.R.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kannada Literature<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IAS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2015<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tina Dabi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Political Science and IR<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IAS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2014<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\u00a0Ira Singhal<\/td>\n<td>Delhi<\/td>\n<td>Geography<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IAS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2013<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaurav Agrawal<\/span><\/td>\n<td>Rajasthan<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IAS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This list helps future aspirants to understand the background of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1-QErLOnw6Jxnt7buIk4sq7iDrxJAbBfJ\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow 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id=\"Total_Marks_of_UPSC_Toppers_in_Last_10_Years\"><\/span><b>Total Marks of UPSC Toppers in Last 10 Years<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the marks of toppers helps us know how much effort is needed. Below is a table of total marks:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Topper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mains Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Interview Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Percentage<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aditya Srivastava<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">899<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1099<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54.27%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ishita Kishore<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">901<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">193<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1094<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54.02%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Shruti Sharma<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">932<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">173<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1105<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54.56%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Shubham Kumar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">878<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">176<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1054<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52.04%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pradeep Singh<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">914<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">158<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1072<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52.93%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Kanishak Kataria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">942<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">179<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1121<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55.35%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Anudeep Durishetty<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">950<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">176<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1126<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55.65%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Nandini K.R.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">927<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">193<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1120<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55.38%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Tina Dabi<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">868<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">175<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1063<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52.49%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ira Singhal<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">920<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">162<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1082<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">53.43%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Gaurav Agrawal<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">769<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">206<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">975<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48.14%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From these scores, we can learn that consistent performance in both mains and interview is important to be one of the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2549&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPSC Final Result 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paper-wise_Performance_of_UPSC_Toppers\"><\/span><b>Paper-wise Performance of UPSC Toppers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s break down some of the marks in different papers to see what matters most:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Topper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Essay<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>GS I<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>GS II<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>GS III<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>GS IV<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aditya Srivastava<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">117<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">104<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">132<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">143<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ishita Kishore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">137<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">121<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">130<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">88<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">112<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shruti Sharma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">132<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">119<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">128<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">108<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">139<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anudeep Durishetty<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">155<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">123<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">123<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">136<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Observation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most toppers scored good marks in the Essay paper. So essay writing is very important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-toppers-result\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPSC Toppers Result<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optional_Subjects_of_UPSC_Toppers\"><\/span><b>Optional Subjects of UPSC Toppers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The optional subject plays a big role in final selection. Here\u2019s a quick look at the marks of optional papers by <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Topper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Paper I<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Paper II<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aditya Srivastava<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">148<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">160<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ishita Kishore<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Science and IR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">147<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">166<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Shruti Sharma<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">156<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Shubham Kumar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anthropology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">170<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Kanishak Kataria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">170<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">191<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Takeaway:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Toppers usually choose optional subjects they like and score well in them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Trends_from_the_Last_10_Years_UPSC_Toppers\"><\/span><b>Key Trends from the Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyzing past toppers helps identify evolving patterns in preparation strategies, optional subject choices, and answer-writing styles. This insight is crucial for aspirants to align their approach with what works best in the current UPSC ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Essay Paper is Crucial:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most toppers score high in essay writing. It makes a big difference.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Optional Subjects Matter:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Good marks in optional papers give an edge in the final list.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Female Participation Rising:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many women like Shruti Sharma, Tina Dabi, and Ishita Kishore have topped in recent years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wide Choice of Subjects:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Toppers come from different backgrounds\u2014engineering, arts, science\u2014and choose different optional subjects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Qualities_in_UPSC_Toppers\"><\/span><b>Common Qualities in UPSC Toppers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toppers consistently exhibit traits like discipline, consistency, and clarity of thought, which play a vital role in their success. Understanding these qualities helps aspirants build the right mindset for the UPSC journey. Here are some important qualities found in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strong Academic Base:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Toppers have a deep understanding of subjects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They make proper study plans and follow them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Analytical Thinking:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They can understand and analyze problems well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consistency:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Daily study and regular revision is key.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ethical and Honest:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ethics paper and interview demand strong values.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation_Tips_from_UPSC_Toppers\"><\/span><b>Preparation Tips from UPSC Toppers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s see what preparation methods the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> followed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Study Plan: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They create a daily and weekly study plan. The plan is realistic and helps to complete the syllabus on time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Right Study Material: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of using too many books, toppers prefer quality over quantity. NCERTs and standard books are their main sources.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regular Revision: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revision is very important to remember facts and understand topics better.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practice Writing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily answer writing helps in improving speed and presentation in the mains exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay Positive: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They maintain a balanced routine with proper breaks and mental relaxation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_We_Learn_from_Last_10_Years_UPSC_Toppers\"><\/span><b>What We Learn from Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The experiences of toppers over the last decade highlight the importance of smart study, adaptability, and focused revision. These lessons offer valuable guidance to aspirants aiming to streamline their preparation effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to be from a big city or rich family to become a topper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard work, discipline, and smart preparation are more important than background.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right optional subject can make a big difference.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous improvement and learning from mistakes help a lot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The journey of the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> teaches us that with hard work, smart planning, and dedication, anyone can achieve their dream of becoming a civil servant. Whether it is Ishita Kishore or Anudeep Durishetty, their stories show that success is possible when one stays focused and honest in efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspirants should study their strategies, choose the right resources, practice regularly, and maintain a positive attitude. These toppers are not just officers but also role models for the youth of the country. Their achievements inspire others to serve the nation and bring positive change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><b>Also Read<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1980&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IFS Interview 2025<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=926&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Free Resources<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1883&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Marksheet<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1996&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Results<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Last_10_Years_UPSC_Toppers_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2276 .spcollapsing { height: 0; 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High scores here can help secure top ranks.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22764\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22764\" aria-controls=\"collapse22764\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the average score of UPSC toppers?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22764\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2276\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22764\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Usually, toppers score between 50% to 56% marks in total.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22765\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22765\" aria-controls=\"collapse22765\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many hours do UPSC toppers study?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22765\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2276\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22765\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most toppers study around 6\u20138 hours daily, but smart study is more important than long hours.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get the complete list of UPSC Toppers 2025 and analysis of the Last 10 Years UPSC Toppers, including their names, states, optional subjects, and total marks. 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