{"id":2574,"date":"2025-04-25T18:12:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T12:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2574"},"modified":"2025-10-28T12:53:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:23:28","slug":"highest-marks-in-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/highest-marks-in-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"Highest Marks in UPSC Exam \u2013 Top Scores in Mains, Interview, Optional and Essay Papers"},"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\/highest-marks-in-upsc\/#Highest_Marks_in_UPSC_2025\" >Highest Marks in UPSC 2025\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/highest-marks-in-upsc\/#Highest_Marks_in_UPSC_2024\" >Highest Marks in UPSC 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/highest-marks-in-upsc\/#Highest_Marks_in_UPSC_Mains_Till_Now\" >Highest Marks in UPSC Mains Till Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/highest-marks-in-upsc\/#Highest_Marks_in_Optional_UPSC_Till_Now\" >Highest Marks in Optional UPSC Till Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/highest-marks-in-upsc\/#Highest_Marks_in_Essay_Paper\" >Highest Marks in Essay Paper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/highest-marks-in-upsc\/#Highest_Marks_in_UPSC_Mains_GS_Papers\" >Highest Marks in UPSC Mains GS Papers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/highest-marks-in-upsc\/#Also_Read_Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India\" >Also Read: Youngest IAS Officers in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/highest-marks-in-upsc\/#Highest_Marks_in_UPSC_Interview_Ever\" >Highest Marks in UPSC Interview Ever<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/highest-marks-in-upsc\/#Also_Read_UPSC_Exam_Syllabus\" >Also Read: UPSC Exam Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/highest-marks-in-upsc\/#Who_Scored_the_Highest_Marks_in_UPSC_Ever\" >Who Scored the Highest Marks in UPSC Ever?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/highest-marks-in-upsc\/#Factors_That_Help_Score_Highest_Marks_in_UPSC\" >Factors That Help Score Highest Marks in UPSC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/highest-marks-in-upsc\/#How_to_Score_Highest_Marks_in_UPSC_Exam\" >How to Score Highest Marks in UPSC Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/highest-marks-in-upsc\/#Highest_Marks_in_UPSC_FAQs\" >Highest Marks in UPSC FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting Highest Marks in UPSC is an extraordinary achievement since cracking the UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of India\u2019s toughest academic challenges. Thousands apply, but only a few make it to the top. Among them, some candidates leave a mark by scoring exceptionally high. This article covers the <\/span><b>highest marks in UPSC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> history, including data from <\/span><b>UPSC 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>UPSC 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It also looks at the top scores in mains, interview, and optional papers over the years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1996&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Result 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highest_Marks_in_UPSC_2025\"><\/span><b>Highest Marks in UPSC 2025\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highest marks in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 (for the 2024 exam cycle) were secured by <\/span><b>Shakti Dubey<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who achieved a total of <\/span><b>1043 marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, earning her <\/span><b>All India Rank 1 (AIR 1)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shakti Dubey (AIR 1)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> excelled in all stages of the exam\u2014<\/span><b>Prelims, Mains, and Interview<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014to reach the top position with 1043 marks.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While her score is the highest for the 2025 result cycle, it is still below the <\/span><b>all-time record<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> held by <\/span><b>Anudeep Durishetty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who scored <\/span><b>1126 marks in 2017<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Top Scores in UPSC 2025:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>AIR 1 \u2013 Shakti Dubey<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1043 marks<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>AIR 2 \u2013 Harshita Goyal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1038 marks<\/span>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>AIR 3 \u2013 Archit Parag Dongre<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1038 marks <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(tie resolved through UPSC&#8217;s tie-breaking policy)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2000&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Toppers 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highest_Marks_in_UPSC_2024\"><\/span><b>Highest Marks in UPSC 2024<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Highest Marks in UPSC 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was achieved by Aditya Shrivastava. He scored 1099 marks out of 2500 to top the <\/span><b>UPSC CSE Exam 2023<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and achieve <\/span><b>Rank 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2577\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/UPSC-Mains-.jpg?resize=209%2C162&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"209\" height=\"162\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1883&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Marksheet<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highest_Marks_in_UPSC_Mains_Till_Now\"><\/span><b>Highest Marks in UPSC Mains Till Now<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of IAS Toppers Interview + Mains Marks in last few years:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>AIR<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks (Mains + Interview)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Marks (2025)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Percentage<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2022<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ishita Kishore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1094<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54.02%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2022<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garima Lohia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1063<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52.49%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2022<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uma Harathi N<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1060<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52.35%*<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2021<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shruti Sharma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1105<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">54.57%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2021<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankita Agarwal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1050<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51.85%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2021<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gamini Singla<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1045<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51.60%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2020<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shubham Kumar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1054<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>52.05%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2020<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jagruti Awasthi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1052<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>51.95%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2020<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankita Jain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1051<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>51.90%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2019<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pradeep Singh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1072<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52.94%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2019<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jatin Kishore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1063<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52.49%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2019<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pratibha Verma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1062<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">52.44%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2018<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kanishak Kataria<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1121<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55.36%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2018<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akshat Jain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1080<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">53.33%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2018<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Junaid Ahmed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1077<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">53.19%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2017<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anudeep Durishetty<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1126<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>55.60%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2016<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nandini KR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1120<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>55.31%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2015<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tina Dabi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1063<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>52.49%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2014<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ira Singhal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1082<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>53.43%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-toppers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UPSC Toppers List 2024<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highest_Marks_in_Optional_UPSC_Till_Now\"><\/span><b>Highest Marks in Optional UPSC Till Now<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right optional subject can make a big difference. Over the years, certain subjects have yielded better scores. The <\/span><b>highest marks in optional UPSC till now<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are often found in subjects like Anthropology, Sociology, and Public Administration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Optional Paper plays an important role in determining the overall score of a candidate. Having a high score in the Optional Paper can significantly improve your final rank in the UPSC Final Result list. The Highest Optional Score in 2022 was earned by Nidhi Pal, Rank 36. She scored a total of 325 marks in her Optional paper I &amp; II and had Anthropology as her Optional Subject. Let&#8217;s have a look of the Highest marks in the Optional paper-<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Optional Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Score (Paper I+II)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ishita Kishore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PSIR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">313<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank 10<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avinash Kumar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Philosophy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">319<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank 12<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laghima Tiwari<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anthropology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">304<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank 17<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manan Agarwal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">310<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank 34<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siddharth K Misra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">311<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank 36<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nidhi Pal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anthropology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">325<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank 40<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gagan Singh Meena<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">312<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank 59<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mehta Keval Nilesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anthropology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">305<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank 74<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komal Aggarwal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sociology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">315<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1115&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sociology optional syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1111&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Geography optional Syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1183&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chemistry optional syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1263&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mechanical engineering optional Syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highest_Marks_in_Essay_Paper\"><\/span><b>Highest Marks in Essay Paper<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highest Marks in the UPSC Main Essay Paper 2022 were scored by Rank 61 Gautam Vivekanandan with the highest Essay score of 149 marks. The essay paper in the UPSC Civil Services Examination plays a pivotal role in determining your overall success. It serves as a unique platform for you to showcase your analytical skills, clarity of thought, and the ability to articulate complex ideas coherently. This paper holds the potential to set you apart from the competition and boost your scores significantly. Moreover, the essay paper not only evaluates your knowledge but also your capacity to present your ideas concisely and persuasively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=816&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>How to Prepare for UPSC<\/b><\/a><\/p>\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=\"Highest_Marks_in_UPSC_Mains_GS_Papers\"><\/span><b>Highest Marks in UPSC Mains GS Papers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Mains Examination consists of four General Studies Papers- I, II, III and IV. All the four GS Papers are counted in determining the merit score of the candidate in the UPSC Exam. Let&#8217;s have a look at the Highest Marks scored by the candidates in UPSC Mains GS Papers 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Highest GS Score 2022<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Rank<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>GS Paper-1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">128<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abhishek Dawachya<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rank 110<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>GS Paper-2<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">135<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaishali<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rank 14<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>GS Paper-3<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">102<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayur Hazarika<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rank 5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>GS Paper -4<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">141<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garima Lohia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rank 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_Read_Youngest_IAS_Officers_in_India\"><\/span><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/youngest-ias-officers-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Youngest IAS Officers in India<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highest_Marks_in_UPSC_Interview_Ever\"><\/span><b>Highest Marks in UPSC Interview Ever<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the high-stakes environment of the UPSC interview, it\u2019s not just about knowledge but also about how well you can adapt and perform under pressure. Achieving the highest marks in this interview is a testament to the candidates&#8217; ability to respond effectively to challenging questions and demonstrate their unique strengths.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a look at the previous year\u2019s highest marks ever scored in the UPSC interview:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Candidate\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Year\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks in Interview\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>All India Rank\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Zainab Sayeed<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">220<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">107<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Apala Mishra<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">215<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">09<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ankita Jain<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">212<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">03<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ashutosh Kumar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">206<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Kiran PB\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">206<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Zenden Lingzerpa<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">210<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">598<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Tenzin Yangki<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">210<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">545<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Yimkum I Ozukum<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">210<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">203<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aniket Shandilya<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">215<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_Read_UPSC_Exam_Syllabus\"><\/span><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-mains-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UPSC Exam Syllabus<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Scored_the_Highest_Marks_in_UPSC_Ever\"><\/span><b>Who Scored the Highest Marks in UPSC Ever?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anudeep Durishetty scored the highest marks in the UPSC Civil Services Examination ever, with a total of 1126 marks in 2017. He is a graduate of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and cleared the UPSC exam on his fifth attempt. His optional subject was Political Science and International Relations. Durishetty\u2019s success is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and perseverance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2578\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/UPSC-Mains-2.jpg?resize=300%2C171&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/UPSC-Mains-2.jpg?resize=300%2C171&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/UPSC-Mains-2.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Anudeep Durishetty Marks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below we have attached the Subject wise marks of Anudeep Durishetty:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subjects<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Essay<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">155<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General Studies-I<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">123<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General Studies -II<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">123<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General Studies- III<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">136<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>General Studies -IV<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">095<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Optional Paper-I<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">171<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Optional Paper- II<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">147<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Written Total<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">950<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Personality Test<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">176<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Final Total<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1126<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> UPSC Prelims Syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_That_Help_Score_Highest_Marks_in_UPSC\"><\/span><b>Factors That Help Score Highest Marks in UPSC<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Structured Answers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Writing in points, with subheadings, helps. Toppers do this often.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strong Optional<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Many toppers choose subjects they studied before. This gives them an edge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mock Tests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Regular writing practice under time pressure improves clarity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interview Prep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Good DAF (Detailed Application Form) preparation is key for high interview marks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time Management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Attempting all questions with balanced depth is better than writing a few long answers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Score_Highest_Marks_in_UPSC_Exam\"><\/span><b>How to Score Highest Marks in UPSC Exam?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aiming for the <\/span><b>highest marks in UPSC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a good goal. But it\u2019s better to aim for consistent performance. Most toppers do not top every paper. Instead, they avoid low scores and stay above average in all areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what matters most:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t leave questions unanswered<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve answer quality through examples and clarity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revise your optional deeply<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice interview questions aloud<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write in simple language<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>highest marks in UPSC 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will inspire a new generation. Each year, toppers raise the bar. But high scores don\u2019t come from shortcuts. They come from regular effort, smart planning, and clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re looking at the <\/span><b>highest marks in UPSC 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>highest marks in UPSC mains till now<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or even the <\/span><b>highest marks in optional UPSC till now<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the pattern is clear: focus, revise, and stay consistent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highest_Marks_in_UPSC_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Highest Marks in UPSC FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2579 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2579{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2579 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2579{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2579.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2579.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2579.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2579.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2579.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1745238396\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2579\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-2579\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-25790\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse25790\" aria-controls=\"collapse25790\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Who scored the highest marks in UPSC ever?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse25790\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2579\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-25790\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anudeep Durishetty holds the record for the highest marks in UPSC ever. He scored <\/span><b>1126 out of 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2017. His optional subject was Anthropology. Durishetty\u2019s consistent performance across all papers helped him top the exam.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-25791\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse25791\" aria-controls=\"collapse25791\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the highest marks in UPSC 2024?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse25791\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2579\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-25791\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In UPSC 2024, <\/span><b>Aditya Shrivastava<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> secured the highest marks with a total of <\/span><b>1099 out of 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. He topped the UPSC CSE 2023 and achieved <\/span><b>All India Rank 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. His score set a benchmark for future aspirants aiming for top ranks in the exam.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-25792\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse25792\" aria-controls=\"collapse25792\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which optional subject has given the highest marks in UPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse25792\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2579\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-25792\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The highest marks in optional UPSC till now were scored by <\/span><b>Nidhi Pal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (Rank 36 in 2022), who secured <\/span><b>325 marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in <\/span><b>Anthropology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Subjects like <\/span><b>Anthropology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>Sociology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><b>PSIR<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> have consistently yielded high scores over the years.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-25793\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse25793\" aria-controls=\"collapse25793\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the highest marks in UPSC interview?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse25793\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2579\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-25793\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The highest UPSC interview marks ever recorded were <\/span><b>220<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, achieved by <\/span><b>Zainab Sayeed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in 2014. Other top interview scores include <\/span><b>215<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by <\/span><b>Apala Mishra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in 2020 and <\/span><b>Aniket Shandilya<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in 2023. Scoring high in the personality test can significantly impact the final rank.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-25794\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse25794\" aria-controls=\"collapse25794\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How can I score the highest marks in UPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse25794\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2579\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-25794\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To score the highest marks in UPSC: Write structured, clear answers, Choose a strong optional subject you're comfortable with, Practice answer writing and give mock tests regularly, Prepare your DAF well for the interview, Use simple language and relevant examples. Consistency across all papers matters more than excelling in just one.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the highest marks ever scored in the UPSC Civil Services Exam including UPSC 2025 and 2024 trends. 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