Who is UPSC topper Aditya Srivastava, whose UPSC CSE 2023 marksheet went viral earlier this year?
Aditya Srivastava, who topped the UPSC CSE 2023 on his third attempt, has gained widespread attention after his marksheet went viral. With an impressive 1099 marks, his transition from a corporate career to the IAS in hopes of making a positive impact at the grassroots level is truly inspiring.
Ever since Aditya Srivastava topped the UPSC CSE 2023 on his third attempt, his remarkable achievement has been making waves, particularly after his marksheet went viral. Hailing from Lucknow, Srivastava's inspiring journey from persistence to success is capturing widespread attention.
Who is Aditya Srivastava?
Hailing from Lucknow, Aditya Srivastava completed his schooling at CMS Lucknow's Aliganj branch, where he excelled with an impressive 95% in his Class 12 exams.
He pursued a dual B.Tech and M.Tech degree at IIT Kanpur, followed by a 15-month stint at a leading global investment bank and securities firm, Goldman Sachs.
Yet, he soon felt a deeper calling to make a meaningful impact beyond financial success, inspiring his transition to the UPSC path in pursuit of contributing positively at the grassroots level.
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What was UPSC CSE 2023 topper Aditya Srivastava's score?
In the UPSC CSE 2023, Aditya Srivastava achieved an outstanding total of 1099 marks, with 899 from the written exams and 200 from the interview.
His performance was notably consistent across General Studies papers, with scores ranging from 95 to 143 marks.
Further, he got an exceptional 117 marks in the Essay paper, a key differentiator, and a combined score of 308 in his optional subject, Electrical Engineering.
Check out his marksheet here:
Prelims and Mains Mark sheet of UPSC CSE AIR- 1 Aditya Srivastava pic.twitter.com/o0G6dM3tXN
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Reflecting on his first-place finish, Srivastava told PTI, "Till the morning, I was praying that may God put me in the top 70. It took a bit of time to sink in that I have got 1st rank. I don't think anyone can say that he or she was expecting to get 1st rank."
IAS Topper AIR-1
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Aditya Srivastava
Congratulations ??? pic.twitter.com/5GBdxzZTYt
At a college event in Lucknow, Srivastava shared a piece of advice from his father that fuelled him: "Today's labour will give you lifelong happiness not just to you but also to other people, not just your family."
He urged students to stay diligent, emphasising that "relaxing now and wasting today's time will make it hard to succeed in this ultra-competitive environment."
Check out his speech here:
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