{"id":2621,"date":"2025-05-01T20:12:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T14:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2621"},"modified":"2025-10-28T12:47:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:17:47","slug":"shakti-dubey-upsc-topper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/shakti-dubey-upsc-topper\/","title":{"rendered":"Shakti Dubey UPSC Topper Rank 1 2024: Biography, Education, Marks and Optional"},"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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/shakti-dubey-upsc-topper\/#Shakti_Dubey_UPSC_Topper_Rank_1_2025_Lessons_for_Future_Aspirants_from\">Shakti Dubey UPSC Topper Rank 1 2025: Lessons for Future Aspirants from<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/shakti-dubey-upsc-topper\/#Shakti_Dubey_UPSC_Topper_2025_Family_and_Mentorship\">Shakti Dubey UPSC Topper 2025 Family and Mentorship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/shakti-dubey-upsc-topper\/#Shakti_Dubey_UPSC_Topper_Rank_1_Resources_and_Book_List\">Shakti Dubey UPSC Topper Rank 1: Resources and Book List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/shakti-dubey-upsc-topper\/#Shakti_Dubey_UPSC_Topper_Rank_1_2025_Message_to_Aspirants\">Shakti Dubey UPSC Topper Rank 1 2025 Message to Aspirants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/shakti-dubey-upsc-topper\/#Shakti_Dubey_FAQs\">Shakti Dubey FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shakti-4.jpg?resize=258%2C134&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"258\" height=\"134\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakti Dubey secured\u00a0 UPSC Topper Rank 1 2024 this year. The UPSC CSE 2024 result once again headlined by the outstanding performance of female candidates, with Shakti Dubey securing the Rank 1. Her achievement reflects five years of perseverance and consistent dedication\u2014marking a truly inspiring highlight for her and for thousands of aspirants across the nation. The UPSC 2024 results were announced on April 22, 2025. UPSC recommended 1009 candidates for various civil services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/FR-CSM-2024-Engl-220425.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Final Result 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Shakti_Dubey_UPSC_Rank_1\"><\/span><b>Who is Shakti Dubey UPSC Rank 1<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2623\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shakti-2.jpg?resize=240%2C139&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"139\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakti Dubey, who clinched the top rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, said she never imagined reaching the top, especially after four unsuccessful attempts. She also advised fellow aspirants to stay dedicated, but to never let an exam matter more than their well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakti Dubey, who graduated from Allahabad University with a degree in biochemistry, said that she missed the selection cut-off by 12 marks last year and did not expect to rank first this year.<\/span><\/p>\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=\"Shakti_Dubey_UPSC_Topper_2024\"><\/span><b>Shakti Dubey UPSC Topper 2024<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2624\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shakti-3.jpg?resize=237%2C135&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"135\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a background about Shakti Dubey and her preparation journey: She hails from Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. She completed the majority of schooling in Prayagraj. She did her Bachelor\u2019s degree from the University of Allahabad and Master\u2019s degree in Biochemistry from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), which was completed in 2018. She began preparation for the UPSC Civil Services Examination after completing post-graduation in 2018<\/span><\/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=\"Shakti_Dubey_UPSC_Rank_1_Marksheet_2024\"><\/span><b>Shakti Dubey UPSC Rank 1 Marksheet 2024<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shakti Dubey secured Rank 1 in the UPSC CSE 2024. Her marksheet shows a strong performance in both the written exam and interview round.<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 133px;\" width=\"716\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>ROLL_NO<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>NAME<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Written Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><strong>Personality Test<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>S.NO.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0240782<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SHAKTI DUBEY<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">843<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1043<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shakti_Dubey_Rank_1_Optional_Subject\"><\/span><b>Shakti Dubey Rank 1 Optional Subject<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakti Dubey has secured the All India Rank 1 in the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024. A graduate in Biochemistry from the University of Allahabad, she achieved this remarkable feat with Political Science and International Relations as her optional subject.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shakti_Dubey_UPSC_First_Rank_Topper_2024_Number_of_Attempts\"><\/span><b>Shakti Dubey UPSC First Rank Topper 2024 Number of Attempts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakti Dubey\u2019s success in the UPSC CSE 2024 came through persistence and strategic effort. She gave five UPSC attempts and failed UPSC Prelims thrice. She then qualified UPSC Mains in her fourth attempt but couldn\u2019t make it to the final list. In her fifth attempt, she has qualified all three stages of examination UPSC Prelims, Mains and Interview. Her persistence paid off in her fifth attempt, earning her the top spot with AIR 1, proving that consistency and adaptability are key to success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2496&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Success Stories<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shakti_Dubey_Marksheet\"><\/span><b>Shakti Dubey Marksheet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of now UPSC hasn\u2019t released the marksheet for UPSC CSE Exam 2024. As soon as marksheets are released, the link will be updated here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shakti_Dubey_UPSC_Topper_2024_Strategy_and_Study_Plan\"><\/span><b>Shakti Dubey UPSC Topper 2024 Strategy and Study Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakti Dubey\u2019s preparation strategy was methodical and rooted in simplicity. She avoided overcomplicating her plan and focused on understanding the syllabus thoroughly. Her approach included the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Complete Syllabus Understanding:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> She carefully analyzed the UPSC syllabus and past year papers to identify important areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reliable Resources:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Instead of hoarding multiple books, she stuck to standard sources and supplemented them with government reports and authentic data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regular Revision:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> she maintained hand-written notes for every subject and revised them multiple times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Answer Writing Practice:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Rank 1 stressed the importance of writing answers daily, especially for the Mains examination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mock Tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> She regularly took mock tests for both Prelims and Mains to assess her performance and work on weak areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her disciplined routine and adherence to a simple yet effective strategy made a substantial difference in her final performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2574&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest Marks in UPSC<\/span><\/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=\"Shakti_Dubey_Rank_1_UPSC_Interview\"><\/span><b>Shakti Dubey Rank 1 UPSC Interview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After clearing the Mains exam, Shakti Dubey focused on the Personality Test (Interview) phase. She worked on improving her communication skills, current affairs knowledge, and articulation. The board appreciated her balanced opinions and clarity of thought, contributing to her final score and securing the <\/span><b>UPSC Rank 1 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shakti_Dubey_UPSC_Topper_Rank_1_2025_Lessons_for_Future_Aspirants_from\"><\/span><b>Shakti Dubey UPSC Topper Rank 1 2025: Lessons for Future Aspirants from<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakti Dubey\u2019s journey offers valuable lessons for future aspirants:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stick to Basics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid chasing too many resources. Focus on a few standard books and revise them multiple times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Select the Right Optional:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><b>Shakti Dubey Optional<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> decision highlights the importance of choosing a subject based on interest and scoring potential.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Answer Writing Practice:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular answer writing remains a non-negotiable part of UPSC Mains preparation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay Consistent:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Persistence and daily discipline can make a significant difference in the long run.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Balanced Personality:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Developing an articulate, balanced, and informed viewpoint helps in the Personality Test phase.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shakti_Dubey_UPSC_Topper_2025_Family_and_Mentorship\"><\/span><b>Shakti Dubey UPSC Topper 2025 Family and Mentorship<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though much of Shakti Dubey\u2019s preparation was self-driven, she acknowledged the support of her family and mentors. Their encouragement helped him maintain focus and mental strength during stressful phases. She advised aspirants to seek guidance when required and avoid isolation during preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shakti_Dubey_UPSC_Topper_Rank_1_Resources_and_Book_List\"><\/span><b>Shakti Dubey UPSC Topper Rank 1: Resources and Book List<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In various post-result discussions, Shakti Dubey listed some key resources he relied on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCERT textbooks for conceptual clarity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard reference books for each subject.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government reports and Economic Survey for data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monthly current affairs magazines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online platforms for answer writing practice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her resource list remained minimal but highly effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shakti_Dubey_UPSC_Topper_Rank_1_2025_Message_to_Aspirants\"><\/span><b>Shakti Dubey UPSC Topper Rank 1 2025 Message to Aspirants<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakti Dubey encouraged aspirants to believe in their preparation and stay resilient. According to her, the journey demands not just academic excellence but also mental toughness and adaptability. Her message to future candidates was clear \u2014 success in UPSC is achievable through smart work, consistency, and self-belief.<\/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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Shakti Dubey UPSC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journey stands as a testament to how determination, simplicity, and strategic preparation can lead to outstanding results. Her story continues to inspire thousands aiming for the <\/span><b>UPSC Topper 2025 Rank 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By adopting her disciplined approach, selecting the right optional, and maintaining consistent effort, aspirants can improve their chances in this highly competitive examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shakti_Dubey_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Shakti Dubey FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2626 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2626{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2626 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2626{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2626.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2626.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2626.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2626.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2626.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-1745397946\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2626\" 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-2626\" 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-26260\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse26260\" aria-controls=\"collapse26260\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Who is Shakti Dubey, UPSC Topper 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse26260\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2626\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-26260\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shakti Dubey is the candidate who secured <\/span><b>UPSC Topper Rank 1 in 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, topping India\u2019s most competitive civil services exam after five attempts.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-26261\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse26261\" aria-controls=\"collapse26261\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What was Shakti Dubey\u2019s optional subject in UPSC 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse26261\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2626\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-26261\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shakti Dubey chose <\/span><b>Political Science and International Relations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as her optional subject for the <\/span><b>UPSC 2025 examination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-26262\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse26262\" aria-controls=\"collapse26262\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many attempts did Shakti Dubey take to become UPSC Topper 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse26262\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2626\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-26262\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She cleared the exam in her fifth attempt, securing <\/span><b>UPSC First Rank 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> after narrowly missing the cut-off in her previous try.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-26263\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse26263\" aria-controls=\"collapse26263\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Where is Shakti Dubey from?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse26263\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2626\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-26263\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>Shakti Dubey UPSC Topper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> hails from Prayagraj district in Uttar Pradesh, completing her education at the University of Allahabad and BHU.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-26264\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse26264\" aria-controls=\"collapse26264\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What was Shakti Dubey\u2019s UPSC preparation strategy?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse26264\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2626\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-26264\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Her strategy focused on limited resources, regular revision, daily answer writing, and consistent mock test practice, leading to <\/span><b>UPSC Topper 2025 Rank 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shakti Dubey, the UPSC CSE 2024 topper with Rank 1 hails from Prayagraj. 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