UPSC CSE 2024 Marksheet: Know How Much Topper Shakti Dubey Got In Written Exam, Interview
UPSC civil service exam 2025 topper Shakti Dubey got 51.5 per cent or 1043 marks in the civil service examination. The topper got 843 in the written exam and 200 in the interview
UPSC Marksheet 2025: Shakti Dubey emerged as the All India Rank 1 holder in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2024, the results of which were announced on Monday, April 21. A native of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, know her UPSC marks here.
Dubey got 51.5 per cent or 1043 marks in the civil service examination. The topper got 843 out of 1750 marks in the written exam and 200 out of 275 marks in the interview.
She triumphed in her fifth attempt after enduring disappointments in the previous four attempts. In 2023, she missed the cut-off by 12 marks after the interview stage.
Originally from Rampur (Wajidpur) village in Bairia tehsil of Ballia district, Dubey's journey began in the classrooms of Allahabad. She completed her graduation from Allahabad University, where she pursued a BSc degree. She later completed her post-graduation in Biochemistry from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 2016.
Her pivot to civil services began in earnest in 2018, when she decided to pursue her long-cherished dream of joining the bureaucracy. Despite hailing from a science background, Dubey chose Political Science and International Relations as her optional subjects.
In a mock interview conducted during her preparation, Dubey reflected on her journey, emphasising the unflinching support of her family throughout the seven-year odyssey. She credited her parents and loved ones as the cornerstone of her success. 'This achievement is as much theirs as it is mine," she had said.
'Disappointment is an inevitable part of any examination, not just the UPSC. However, throughout my journey, I have been fortunate to have the unwavering support of my mother, father, siblings, and family. Their presence was a constant source of strength, especially during moments of self-doubt. Their encouragement ensured my confidence never wavered," she added.
The second spot was secured by Harshita Goyal followed by Dongre Archit Parag at the third spot. Shah Margi Chirag and Aakash Garg took the fourth and fifth spots, respectively.
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April 28, 2025, 20:44 IST
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