Topper’s Corner

Today's toppers were yesterday's aspirants. They don't do different things. They just do the right things differently. Toppers’ Corner is your place to discover the SUCCESS MANTRAS of the toppers. Explore their stories, strategies, analyze their copies, see how they achieved top scores, their profile, and more!

P K SIDHARTH

AIR-4 | 2023

NAUSHEEN

AIR-9 | 2023

MEDHA ANAND

AIR-13 | 2023

AYAN JAIN

AIR-16 | 2023

ANSHUL BHATT

AIR-22 | 2023

SAURABH SHARMA

AIR-23 | 2023

ISHITA KISHORE

AIR-1 | 2022

GARIMA LOHIA

AIR-2 | 2022

UMA HARATHI N

AIR-3 | 2022

Trupti Ankush IAS Rank 16: True Inspiration! A Working Woman and Married for 8 Years

TRUPTI ANKUSH, AIR 16 UPSC CSE 2018

“TRUE INSPIRATION! A WORKING WOMAN AND MARRIED FOR 8 YEARS”

What’s my motivation behind becoming a Civil Servant?

I started to prepare for State PSC exam while I was working in Private Sector. I felt that I was not doing justice to my capabilities while in job. So decided to prepare for public services exam.
Once I got selected in State PSC, I thought of aiming for UPSC Civil Services exam.
In my CSE 2016 attempt I reached interview stage but couldn’t qualify. While appearing for 2017 Prelims exam I was not feeling up and lost the battle again. I felt very low and drop the idea of preparing. But my family supported at that crucial stage and I prepared my mind again to attempt CSE 2018.

How do I perceive Civil Services Exam, is it tough?

When I look back to my journey of preparation, I realize that it’s a game of Psychology. When I was feeling positive and good, I performed well. So be positive, be determined and you will surely clear the exam.

How did I manage time?

I was married, employed and financially independent. But time scarcity was my only concern. So I had to use my time efficiently and wisely with the support of my family.

How did I make use of News Papers?

During preparation I relied much on newspapers which gave me extra edge in Mains exam. I got 460 marks in GS.
My suggestion would be that “Keep your eyes open and be aware of your surroundings.”
Lakhs of students are attempting the exam so aspirants need to be competitive and think differently to get selected.

How did I improve my Answer Writing ?

I used current affairs in GS PAPER 2 and GS PAPER 3 answers.
I used my professional and personal experiences in Ethics and Essay Answers.
To view my answer copies please click on the https://iasscore.in/toppers-copy

Why TEST SERIES is important for Mains?

I joined ETHICS and ESSAY test series in GS SCORE
My focus was to solve all the questions in the Mains Exam.
I always attempted tests keeping time limits in mind. It increased my speed and performance.

My strategy for Interview

After writing Mains, I was confident to get interview call. I worked thoroughly on my Detailed Application Form (DAF).

My important suggestion to all the Aspirants