Upload
apurva-shukla
View
129
Download
1
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 1/41
Mrunal
motivation | 44 6 days ago[Topper's Interview]
Rajarshi Raj Varma
(UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt,
Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-
Bhubaneswar
1. UPSC toppers profile
2. Education
3. Introduction
4. Electronic Vs Paper material
5. Tempo and style
SEARCH B4 ASKING!
Search
RYAN IBRAHIM { He
is giving correct info..ppl
are receiving call letters
thru speed post..they got it
a few days ago. } [ACIO]
Result for ACIO 2013
exam declared,...
VRUSHALI { Sorry it is
for lokpal... Ther is 120
constitution amendment
bill regardimg JUDICIARY
APPOINTMENT
COMMISSION refer it in
detail ruchi }
[Current]MayW2/P2:
Polity- Form20, EVM
Totalizer, Pramati
Economy
Current
Articles
Studyplans
Download
Toppers
Forum
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 2/41
6. Prelims (CSAT) General studies
7. Prelims (CSAT) Aptitude
8. Prelim accuracy
9. Mains: Compulsory language paper
10. Mains: Essay
11. General Studies (Mains) paper 1
12. General studies (Mains) paper 2
13. General studies (Mains) Paper 3
14. General Studies 4: Ethics, Integrity,
aptitude
15. GS4 Ethics case study answers in
Mains 2013
16. Mains answer-writing?
17. Public Administration optional subject
18. Before the interview
19. During the interview
20. UPSC Topper Marksheet
21. Career Backup
22. Views on UPSC reforms
23. Insecurity about profile
24. Wisdom
25. Credit: Friends/family
26. BOGUS Marketing Propaganda
UPSC toppers profile
Name Rajarshi Raj Varma
Rank in CSE-2013 351
Roll No. 154924
Age 25
Judgement,...
RISHABH { Mrunal sir
there is some technical
problem in opening
Environment articles,
kindly help.... }
[Current]MayW2/P2:
Polity- Form20, EVM
Totalizer, Pramati
Judgement,...
RISHABH { Which class?
Geography? }
[Current]MayW2/P2:
Polity- Form20, EVM
Totalizer, Pramati
Judgement,...
VRUSHALI { Will tell me
differences between
millitary nd paramillitry
forces }
[Current]MayW2/P2:
Polity- Form20, EVM
Totalizer, Pramati
Judgement,...
VRUSHALI { Only read
ncert }
[Current]MayW2/P2:
Polity- Form20, EVM
Totalizer, Pramati
Judgement,...
VRUSHALI { Searching
nd selection committe nt
collegium }
[Current]MayW2/P2:
Polity- Form20, EVM
Totalizer, Pramati
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 3/41
Total attempts in
CSE1
Optional Subject Public Administration
Medium chosen for
Mains answersEnglish
Schooling medium English
College medium English
Home town/city Ranchi
Work-experience if
any
1 year experience in a development
consultancy
Details of other
competitive exams,
including
success/failures
CAT, XAT; qualified for Xavier
Institute of Management,
Bhubaneswar (Rural Management)
through XAT in 2009
Details of coaching,
mock tests, postal
material (if used)
1. Sriram IAS for GS
2. Pavan Sir for Pub Admn.
service preference
#1, 2 and 3IAS, IFS, IPS
state cadre
preference (top3)Jharkhand, Bihar, Punjab
Education
% in class 10 92.8
% in class 12 87
Schooling
Judgement,...
VRUSHALI { Hi ruchi ,
ther is collegium consist of
searching committe nd
collegium committe . U go
to previos articles of
mrunal sir around of
march... }
[Current]MayW2/P2:
Polity- Form20, EVM
Totalizer, Pramati
Judgement,...
DR SHASHANK
TIWARI { Sir I did not
get...what do u mean by
just 4 evm can be
attached..attached to
what..and if its with
cu,,then paper ballot
usage.???? And... }
[Current]MayW2/P2:
Polity- Form20, EVM
Totalizer, Pramati
Judgement,...
MONA { in latest 2013
topper without coaching
??? } [Topper's
Interview] Rajarshi Raj
Varma (UPSC-2013 / ...
KIRANMOY BISWAS
{ Mr kaushik sarkar This
discussion is not right for
here but you question is
not wrong. You are right in
questioning the
applicability of Dr... }
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 4/41
(Medium) English
Graduation
course and %Economics (H); 66.6%
CollegeKirorimal College, Delhi University,
2008 batch
Post-
graduation
Xavier Institute of Management,
Bhubaneswar (Rural Management);
2009-11
Any other
professional
courses
NA
Hobbies &
Extra
curricular
Yoga, playing Cricket and Table Tennis
Introduction
Q. Tell us something about yourself, your
family, when and why did you enter in this
field of competitive exams?
[Topper's Interview] Dr.
Roman Saini (CSE-
2013/AIR-18): First...
SATYENDRA { what is
compulsive litigant? }
[Current]MayW2/P2:
Polity- Form20, EVM
Totalizer, Pramati
Judgement,...
RISHAV { "congressi
karyakarta may even break
his expensive sunglasses"
dat was hilarious!! Thanks
Mrunal bhai for writing
articles in such informal
and interesting way!! This
is... }
[Current]MayW2/P2:
Polity- Form20, EVM
Totalizer, Pramati
Judgement,...
STRUGGLER { Same
here. No results. From chd.
} [SSC-CGL-2013] Re-
exam on 20th July,
Download all...
ALMEIDA { Bhai You
are eligible. Don't panic.
study hard. } [SSC-CGL-
2013] Re-exam on 20th
July, Download all...
B { Mrunal, I am searching
for some practice papers
for CSAT but not able to
find proper reviews. Can
you please provide pointer
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 5/41
After having spent my formative years in Patna and
Ranchi, I joined Economics (H) in Kirorimal College
of Delhi University. Thereafter, I took admission in
Rural Management programme of XIM,
Bhubaneswar and worked in the development
sector for a year before leaving the job for full time
CSE preparation in 2012. During the course of my
Rural Management degree and subsequently when I
worked in rural development sector after my MBA, I
travelled extensively in rural areas and realized the
profound impact that administration has on the
lives of the people and thus decided to prepare for
this exam.
Electronic Vs Paper material
Q. In recent times, there is spur in electronic
material- blogs, sites, pdfs, RSS-feeds. Many
aspirants feel bogged down by this
information overload. So, how much do you
rely on electronic material and how much on
the paper material (Books, newspapers)? If
to some good... }
[Current]MayW2/P2:
Polity- Form20, EVM
Totalizer, Pramati
Judgement,...
B a n k i n g S ec t o r
09-Jul: IBPS RRB 2014
21-Jul: RBI asst .(only
SPORTS quota)
11-Jul: Jharkhand Gramin
(Sep13 RRB Score)
11-Jul: Puducherry Gramin
(Sep13 RRB Score)
Co m m / H R / CA/ M B A
30-Aug: Accountant NIFFT
Ranchi
11-Jul: HR officers,NBBC
I T / Co m p u t er
30-Aug: IITD Delhi system
admin(3)
25-Jul: programmer
Lucknow Med.Uni.
25-Jul: programmer
Lucknow Med.Uni.
17-Jul: IT jobs NIHFW
15-Jul: System Op.Raebareli
10-Jul: Karnataka PC
operators
08-Jul: Ludhiana PC operator
06-Jul: IT engg. in CRIS (need
GATE2014)
03-Jul: I IT-GNR Software
E n g i n eer s
23-Jul: MNIT Jaipur
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 6/41
possible narrate a typical day in your studylife.
It has to be an optimal mix of both. For optional,
books and paper material are more important and
for GS, internet has to be used extensively. For GS, I
maintained e-notes under different headings (social
issues, economy, S&T, foreign policy and IR etc)
which I tried to revise before the exam. I could not
make notes for my optional due to lack of time and
relied on 2-3 readings instead.
Tempo and sty le
Q. People know what books and syllabus
points are to be prepared. But most of them
lack consistency in their preparation. So, how
do you keep study momentum going on? How
do you fight against the mood swings and
distractions?
Given the long drawn and tedious nature of the
exam, mood swings are inevitable. There would be
days when you wont feel like studying and there
would be days when you would be excited and
energetic. I guess the important thing is to know
oneself and master the art of unwinding. When you
are feeling low, take a break and do something that
you enjoy (I used to watch movies). At the same
time, the break should not be too long. The only way
to ensure consistency is through internal
motivation. Nobody can force you to study if the
heart is not willing.
Prelims (CSAT) General studies
Tech.asst .
15-Jul: ONGC Western
Tech.asst .
11-Jul: Powergrid Sr.Engg
11-Jul: NBBC Engineers
09-Jul: OIL Drilling Engg.12
03-Jul: I IT-GNR
03-Jul: AFCAT Airforce
01-Jul: WAPCOS Engg.
(GATE2014)
30-Jun: CPRI Engg. Banglore
P o l i c e/ D ef en c e/ I n t e l .
21-Jul: NDS(I I ) 2014
14-Jul: BSF Para-
Medic,Pharma
14-Jul: BSF Motor
transport
07-Jul: BSF ASI/H.Constables
06-Jul: Doctors in BSF
03-Jul: AFCAT Airforce
S p ec i a l i s t
B Co m / H R / M B A
15-Jul: ONGC
accountants(2)
09-Jul: HR Officers BEL
M ed i c a l / A l l i ed
18-Jul: Doctors in HAL
14-Jul: BSF Para-
Medic,Pharma
07-Jul: Haryana Doctors
06-Jul: Doctors in BSF
03-Jul: Doctors in various
central org.
30-Jun: Delhi Doctors
30-Jun: Medical Officer
Chandigarh(10)
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 7/41
Topic strategy/booklist/comment
History Ancient 11th NCERT
History Medieval 11th NCERT
History Modern
(Freedom Struggle)12th NCERT, Spectrum
Culture society Did not prepare
Polity (theory +
current)
D.D Basu, Sriram notes,
newspapers
Economy (theory +
current)Sriram notes, newspapers
Science (theory +
current)NCERT books (6th to 10th)
Environment (theory
+ current)
Newspapers, Mrunal.org,
googled relevant topics
geography physical
NCERT (6th to 12th) and internetgeography India
geography world
other
national/international
current affairs
Newspapers, television debates
(Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha tv,
CNN-IBN and NDTV)
Schemes, Policy &
Filler StuffNewspapers, TV, internet
Q. Any observation / comments / tips about GS
prelim 2013 paper?
The key is to focus on fundamentals and reading
30-Jun: AIIMS Jodhpur
L eg a l
07-Jul: Haryana Attorney
S c i en c e/ Ag r i . G r a d s .
30-Aug: Lab Attendent NIFFT
Ranchi
25-Jul: Himachal
Tech.Assistants
14-Jul: IHBT Himachal
10-Jul: Karnataka lab
assistant
10-Jul: Karnataka Horti.Field
Asst.
10-Jul: Scientist MP
05-Jul: DRDO scientists
05-Jul: SAIL technician
03-Jul: NIFTEM technician
04-Jul: Scientist Tamilnadu
003Jul: Dehradun
Scientist/Asst.
04-Jul: Assistants Tamilnadu
S p ec . O t h er s
07-Jul: Haryana Town planner
M i s c . D es k j o b s
30-Aug: clerks NIFFT Ranchi
31-Jul: NGT
Secretary,Steno,Translators
21-Jul: NIT Warangal asst .
10-Jul: NIT Patna Asst .
15-Jul: NIFT,Gandhinagar
15-Jul: Raebareli Deskjobs
07-Jul: Drivers AMU
03-Jul: I IT Gandhinagar
Deskjobs
L ec t u r e/ P r o f .
07-Jul: AMU
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 8/41
basic books
Prelims (CSAT) Aptitude
Topic strategy / booklist
Maths R.S Aggarwal
Reasoning Same
comprehension TMH manual
Decision Making Just previous year question papers
Q.Any observation / comments / tips about GS
Aptitude 2013 paper.
Emphasis should be on developing speed through
practice
Prelim accuracy
Q1. Did you attend any mock tests? do you
think theyre necessary for success?
No. I dont think they are necessary. One can
practice on ones own by practicing mock papers.
Q2. Your score in preliminary exam
GS: 108.66
Aptitude: 169.18
Total: 278
Mains: Compulsory language paper
Compulsory language Your preparation strategy /
02-Jul: Baroda Univ .
W a r n i n g
DONOT wait til l last
date. Online Form Part1
stops working 2-3 days
b4 deadline.
DONOT forget/misplace
registration/roll
number/hall ticket after
exam is over.
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 9/41
paper booklist?
English paperJust previous year question
papers
your regional language Hindi
Q2.other observations / tips / comments on
the length / difficulty level of compulsory
language papers in CSE-2013
The compulsory papers this year were quite difficult
and lengthy and hence should not be taken lightly.
Mains: Essay
Q1. How did you prepare for the essay paper?
No specific preparation. GS preparation took care of
Essay. I wanted to write few mock essays but could
not due to paucity of time.
Q2. Which among the following essay did you
write? What key points did you include in it?
1. Be the change you want to see in others (Gandhi)
2. Is the Colonial mentality hindering Indias
Success?
3. GDP (Gross Domestic Product) along with GDH
(Gross Domestic Happiness) would be the right
indices for judging the wellbeing of a country
4. Science and technology is the panacea for the
growth and security of the nation.
I wrote on the topic GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
along with GDH (Gross Domestic Happiness) would
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 10/41
be the right indices for judging the wellbeing of a
country. My Key points were as following:
Started with Amartya Sens recent quote: GDP is
not an end in itself but a means to achieve a
higher end
Took a lot of points from the recent debate
between Amartya Sen and Jagdish Bhagwati on
growth v/s redistribution (growth as a
representative of GDP and redistribution
required for equity/happiness not captured by
GDP)
Definition of GDP, use of GDP as a measure of
development and pros and cons of the same
Evolution of alternative indices of development
such as PQLI, HDI, inequality adjusted HDI etc.
The concept of GNH and its components
The way forward (need to balance GDP and
growth related parochial indicators with a more
holistic concept entailing indicators pertaining to
quality of life, equity, justice, environment etc.)
General Studies (Mains) paper 1
Topic How did you prepare?
Culture Did not prepare
Indian history
12th NCERT and Spectrum; started
reading Bipin Chandra after the exam;
lots of overlapping between NCERT,
Spectrum and Bipin Chandra
world history Old NCERT (9th and 10th); Sriram notes
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 11/41
post-
independence
India
Bipin Chandras India after
independence
Indian society NCERT sociology books
role of
women,
poverty etc.
Newspapers, internet, TV debates
globalization
on Indian
society
Same
communalism,
regionalism,
secularism
Same
world geo
physicalSriram notes
resource
distributionNCERT and Mrunal.org
factors for
industrial
location
Mrunal.org/geography
earthquake
tsunami etcNCERT book on disaster management
impact on
flora-faunaNothing specific
General studies (Mains) paper 2
Topic How Did You Prepare?
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 12/41
Indian Constitution,
devolution, dispute
redressal etc.
D.D Basu; Sriram notes
comparing Constitution
with worldDid not do
parliament, state
LegislaturesD.D Basu
executive-judiciary D.D Basu
ministries departments 2nd ARC report
pressure group, informal
asso.Internet, newspapers
Representation of peoples
act
Just went through those
sections that were in news
various bodies:
Constitutional, statutory..
D.D Basu, internet, Sriram
notes
NGO, SHG etc Internet, newspapers
welfare schemes, bodies Draft 12th plan
social sector, health, edu,
HRDDraft 12th plan
governance, transparency,
accountability2nd ARC reports
e-governance 2nd ARC report
role of civil service 2nd ARC report
India& neighbors Newspapers
bilateral/global grouping Newspapers
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 13/41
effect of foreign country
policies on Indian interestNewspapers
diaspora Nothing specific
international bodies-
structure mandate
Internet; websites of
different bodies
General studies (Mains) Paper 3
Topic How Did You Prepare?
Indian economy, resource
mobilizationNewspapers, 12th plan
inclusive growth 12th plan, Economic Survey
budgeting
Union budget and
newspaper reports;
internet
major crops, irrigation NCERT geography
agro produce storage,
marketing
Mrunal.org; newspaper
items related to APMC act
etc.
e-technology for famers Sriram material
farm subsidies, MSP Sriram material
PDS, buffer, food securityNewspapers, Sriram
material
technology mission Internet
animal rearing economics Did not do
food processing Mrunal.org/economy
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 14/41
land reforms Mrunal.org/polity
liberalizationIGNOU material on
economic reforms
infra 12th plan
investment models 12th plan
science-tech day to day life Nothing specific
Indian achievements in sci-
techNewspapers
awareness in IT, space,
biotech, nano, IPR
Sriram material, internet,
newspapers
environmental impact
assessmentDid not do
Disaster ManagementNCERT book on disaster
management
non state actors, internal
security
Annual report, Ministry of
Home
internal security role of
media, social networking
site
Newspapers and TV
debates
cyber security Newspapers and internet
money laundering Sriram material
border Management Sriram material
organized crime, terrorism Newspapers and internet
security agencies-
structure mandateSriram material
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 15/41
General Studies 4: Ethics, Integrity , aptitude
Topic How Did You Prepare?
ethics and interface,
family, society and
all the hathodaa
topics
IGNOU material
attitude, moral
influence etc.Sriram material
civil service:
integrity,
impartiality,
tolerance to weak
etc
2nd ARC report
emotional
intelligence, its use
in governance
Sriram material
moral thinkers of
India and world
How many thinkers did you
prepare?I did 4-5 thinkers such as
Buddha, Vivekananda, Gandhi,
Nehru etc.
ethics in pub.ad,
accountability, laws,
rules etc.
2nd ARC reports
corporate
governanceInternet
probity in
governance, work 2nd ARC report
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 16/41
culture
citizen charter,
ethics code, work
culture etc.
2nd ARC report
challenges of
corruption2nd ARC report
case studies on
above topics
I had joined a facebook group and
used to contribute to case studies
posted in the group
Any other comments, word of wisdom after going
through the mains-2013.
Instead of reading too much, rely on your gut feeling
and try to give a balanced answer
GS4 Ethics case study answers in Mains 2013
Q. in GS4 ethics papers, please give a sketchy
overview of your case study answers:
caseyour
approach/keypoints
1: RTI: To hide or not to hide
Will upload the
answer-sheet once I
get it through RTI
2: Engineer: Bogus flyover vs
deadline
3: Child Labourers in Sivakasi
4: Nepotism in Job recruitment
5: Leaking information
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 17/41
6: Narrate one incident in your life
when you were faced with such
crisis of conscience and how you
resolved the same.
Mains answer-writing?
Q. How was your experience with the fixed
space answer sheet?
I think there is enough space. Given the time
constraint, anyway one wont be able to write more
than that.
Q. Did you write answers in bullet points or in
paragraphs? Some players (who cleared mains
and got interview call letter) were claiming that
they wrote entire paper in bullet points, so it
doesnt matter.whether examiner is asking
examine, comment, discuss or xyz.simply
write in bullets and points.
Mix of para and bullet points depending on the
nature of questions. I believe we should not focus
too much on words like examine, comment etc and
try to write a multi-dimensional answer irrespective
of the word used.
Q. Did you follow the introduction-body-
conclusion format? because some mains-
qualified candidates claim they simply wrote
the points they could recall within the time,
instead of bothering with proper introduction
and conclusion.
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 18/41
Given the word constraint, a proper introduction and
conclusion is not possible. I wrote 1 sentence of
introduction, main body and 1 concluding remark.
Q. In GS papers, Since UPSC came with those
100 and 200 words questions. What was your
approach in the exam (I wrote all, I only
focused on the questions where I could answer
perfectly, I just not to high quality points to
reach the word limit etc.)
Although I tried attempting as many questions as
possible, however there were a number of questions
where I did not know anything and therefore did not
want to antagonize the examiner by guessing too
much
Q. How many marks worth questions did you
skip/couldnt finish in the GS papers?
GS (Mains
paper)Couldnt finish __ mark.
GS1 70-80 marks (it was a total disaster!)
GS230-40 marks (this went good but has been
low scoring for everyone)
GS3 50-60 marks
GS4Nil (only paper where I could attempt every
thing)
Q5. Did you use highlighters / sketchpens in
your answers?
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 19/41
No
Q6. Did you draw any diagram in any paper?
(e.g. in GS1 Geography)
No
Q7. If yes, Did you draw diagrams with pencil
or pen?
NA
Q8. Did you use ruler to draw the lines in
diagram? Or did you just make it by hand?
NA
Q9. You wrote the answer in blue pen or black
pen?
Blue pen
(Mrunal since readers keep mailing such queries,
therefore Im asking the topper to clear all the air
haha.)
Public Administration optional subject
Q1. First the essential books, resource and
strategy
In Public Admn, I believe we should read as less
books as possible.
Paper 1:
Fadia and Fadia (for most topics)
Sharma and Sadana
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 20/41
Prasad and Prasad for thinkers
Paper 2:
Fadia and Fadia
Arora and Goyal
2nd ARC reports
Newspapers
Although, I wanted to go through Punchi
Commission reports but could not due to paucity of
time.
Q2. How much of internet-research / current
affairs is necessary for Public Administration?
OR can one simply rely on the books and be
done with this subject?
For paper 2, current affairs is very important;
internet should be used for topics where enough
material is not available in books
Q3. How many months did it take to finish the
core optional syllabus?
3-4 months
Q4. How many days/ weeks before the exam,
you started answer writing practice?
I practiced answer writing 1 month before the exam
Q5. Do you maintain self-notes for revision of
optional? In which format- electronic or paper?
I could not make notes for optional due to lack of
time. I relied on 2-3 readings of books and ARC
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 21/41
reports.
Q6. Your observation about the difficultly level
of 2013 mains vs previous papers. And what
precautions / rectifications are necessary in
the future strategy for given optional subject?
The paper was quite tricky. It is no longer possible to
predict questions in Pub Admn. I guess one should
be thorough with fundamentals (especially first 3
units of paper 1) and try to answer, using whatever
he/she has read, as per the needs of the question.
Q7.How much did you skip OR couldnt answer
properly, in the optional paper?
optional
paper
Couldnt finish __ mark. + comments on any
weird questions
Paper I 20 marks
paper II 10-15 marks
Q8. would you advice any interested party (new
player) to pick this optional? Nowadays wind
seems to be flowing towards sociology and
political science. Some senior players advice
new players not to pick Public Administration
given the scaling and odd questions. Whats
your take on this?
Going by this years results, all optional seem to be
in the same boat. I guess if you are able to score
around 200 marks, you have done well and many
people with Pub Admn have scored around or above
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 22/41
that. I believe there is nothing wrong with Pub Admn
as an optional. I took it in spite of its poor
performance last year. I sincerely believe that if you
are genuinely interested in a subject, every optional
is good.
Before the interv iew
Q1. How did you prepare for the interview?
Particularly college graduation subjects related
questions?
Just went through the basics of graduation subjects
and current affairs related stuff related to Indian
economy.
Q2. Did you attend any mock interviews by
coaching classes? How were they similar /
different than official interview? Do you
believe it is necessary to attend such mock
interviews?
Yes. I attended 1 interview at Samkalp and 1 at ALS.
While they were quite different from actual
interview, the feedback does help in preparation.
Q3. What did you wear? Some experts say coat
is must, some say tie is must, and some say
black shoes must. What attire did you pick up?
I wore a light blue shirt with black paint, blue tie and
black shoes. But there were many people without a
tie. Very few people wore coat. So, I guess if you are
neat and your dress is ironed, coat or tie is not a
must.
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 23/41
Q4. Where did you stay for the interview?
(Hotel / friends home ) and what
books/material did you bring for the revision
before interview?
My sisters home. I just brought few ARC reports and
some notes related to my profile along with my
laptop.
During the interv iew
Q1. Who was the chairman of you interview
board?
Alka Sirohi
Q2. How long was the interview?
30-35 minutes
Q3. Why do you want to join civil service? Why
dont you continue in your graduation field?
Social service can be done from private sector
too. [Since I dont know whether they ask you
this question or not. But if they had asked-
what will be your reply?]
I was already working in the development sector.
Although they did not ask why I wanted to join civil
services, I did convey (in one of my answers) my
experience of working in the rural areas and my
understanding of ground level issues as the main
reason for making me take this exam.
Q4. Please narrate your entire interview- what
Top
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 24/41
questions did they ask and what did you reply
and other pleasant or uncomfortable
experiences during the interview.
Questions which I could answer:
What is the difference between public sensitivity
and public conscience?
NSEL scam
Reasons for under-development in Orissa and
how to tackle naxalism
Few questions related to biodiversity in Orissa
(Olive Ridley Turtles)
Questions on Yoga
Recent incidents of DMs being kidnapped in
Orissa and Chattisgarh. What do you feel? What
should be done?
Reasons for single party getting a clear majority
for the first time since last 30 years.
Question which I could not answer:
Can you name a hermit king from ancient
Greece? (since the chairperson interpreted the
meaning of my name as a hermit king)
Issue between Bihar Cricket Association and
BCCI
Few questions on White Tigers (where did they
originate, what will be the colour of the offspring
if a White Tiger and a regular Tiger mate?)
I will try to upload detailed transcript of my
interview in few days.
Q5. Was your interview on the expected lines
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 25/41
of what you had prepared or did they ask you
totally unexpected questions? Was it a stress
interview, did they ask any uncomfortable
questions? If yes, how did you handle it?
Few unexpected questions were asked but I was
ready for them. If I did not know an answer, I just
said I do not know Sir/Madam. The board was very
cordial.
Q6. Any side details about technicalities like
make sure you bring xyz document or do xyz
thing, or youll face problem?
Just carry the original documents along with
photocopy as instructed in the call letter. The people
there will take care of everything.
Q7. Any word of wisdom / observations about
medical checkup?
nothing to worry.
UPSC Topper Marksheet
Q. When UPSC uploads the Marksheets, please
mail it to me so I can include it in your
interview article.
ESSAY (PAPER-I) 135
GENRAL STUDIES -I (PAPER-II) 061
GENRAL STUDIES -II (PAPER-III) 062
GENRAL STUDIES -III (PAPER-IV) 073
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 26/41
GENRAL STUDIES -IV (PAPER-V) 096
OPTIONAL-I (PUBLIC ADMIN.) (PAPER-VI) 095
OPTIONAL-II (PUBLIC ADMIN.) (PAPER-VII) 092
WRITTEN TOTAL 614
PERSONALITY TEST 187
FINAL TOTAL 801
Career Backup
Q1. If you were not selected, what was your
career backup plan?
It was my first attempt. So, had I not qualified, I
would have joined my previous job and would have
continued with the preparation.
Views on UPSC reforms
What are your views on following issues?
Q. Optional subjects should be removed
altogether. The present stalemate is helping
no-one, except coaching-owners, book
publishers and the candidate whose optional
subject gets favorable treatment under given
years scaling formula.
Yes I sincerely believe that optional should be
scrapped to ensure a level playing field for
everyone.
Q. Despite what UPSC has done in recent
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 27/41
years, it has failed to curb the nuisance of
Delhis coaching factories. In fact its increased
under the new syllabus in 2013. Lets face it,
most toppers who gave Mains-2013 have relied
on (authentic OR Xeroxed) coaching notes
because there was hardly any time left to
prepare so many topics in such short time.
This system work against an individual
preparing from far-away area, without any
financial resources or contacts in Delhi.
Yes. I do agree. Having said this, today, there is no
dearth of information. Books and notes can be
bought and strategy etc. is available on the internet
(assuming you have access to internet). Websites
like mrunal, blogs of toppers and forums such as
iasforum.com are really helpful for those who
cannot go to Delhi.
Q. Half-merger of IFoS with CSE is a bad move
because it has raised the cutoffs for players
whore solely dedicated to IFoS only (and not
to IAS/IPS).Adding salt to the wounds, many
who had applied for both jobs, cleared the
prelims- they did not even bother to appear in
all the papers of Mains-IFoS. (RTI revealed
this).
Yes. This is true. I think UPSC should de-merge the
two.
Q. UPSC should disclose official prelim answer
key and cutoffs, immediately after prelim is
over, instead of postponing it til l interview
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 28/41
phase is over.
Yes, I agree. It will bring more certainty.
Q. UPSC should be conducted online like IBPS
and CAT exam to shorten the duration of exam.
I guess this eventually would be done. However,
logistics need to be worked out given the scale of
the exam.
Q. If you are made the UPSC chairman, what
other reforms would you initiate for the civil
service exam?
Shortening the entire process of the exam (say
within 6 months-from prelims to final results)
Allocation of service should be done during or
after the training (on the basis of merit list only
but after proper counseling regarding the skill
sets required for various services)
Insecurity about profile
Q. Many candidates prepare sincerely but
constantly live under fear about profile
insecurity. Im not from a big college, Im not
from English medium, and I dont have work-
experience. What if they ask some stressful
questions in the interview about this? What is
your message to these candidates?
I had a decent profile. So, I was not worried about
that.
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 29/41
I believe, in the interview, your profile does not
matter. Its how you perform there that determines
everything. On the contrary, if you have a humble
profile and you perform well, the board members
might get more impressed.
Wisdom
Q. Through this struggle and success, what
have your learned? What is the wisdom of life
and competition? What is Your message to the
new aspirants?
My only message is that candidates should use this
preparation phase as a learning experience. Do not
think too much about the results. If you are sincere,
results will come automatically. Even in the worst
case, in case you do not qualify (god forbid), your
knowledge base gets so enhanced that you will do
well in whichever field you work.
Q. Many hardworking candidates have failed in
Mains/Interview of CSE-2013. Theyre feeling
dejected- what is your message to them?
This exam is really a gamble. Just take few days off,
introspect what went wrong and start your
preparation with full vigour again. Just think that you
have got the opportunity to study for some more
months, learn and further expand your knowledge
base. Even, I could not get the rank I wanted and
would take the exam again.
Credit: Friends/family
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 30/41
Q. Behind every topper are many people who
stood by during those uncertain times when
he/she was merely an aspirant. Would you
like to tell the world, who were those people in
your case? Any specific incidence that you
would like to share with the readers?
My parents were really supportive after I left my job
to prepare for this unpredictable exam. I would also
like to thank my friends and the almighty.
BOGUS Marketing Propaganda
Q. You are well aware of the sacred rule the
last question must be about self-marketing. So,
Did you use Mrunal.org for your preparation
and if yes, how did it help you? And you can
even reply No. Il l still publish your answer
without tempering, unlike those competitive
magazines.
Yes, I did use mrunal.org for my preparation. It was
really helpful especially on issues related to
economy and environment. I hope you keep up the
good work and help umpteen number of candidates
in unraveling this mother of all exams. Let me know
if I could be of any help.
Mrunal comments: Thank you Rajarshi for sharing
your journey and experience with us. Best wishes
for the service allotment. Keep in touch.
Previous ly in this category
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 31/41
Lucent's General Know...
Rs.180
Rs.144
Objective General Eng...
Rs.225
Rs.133
Lucent's Samanya GyanPB
Rs.160
Rs.120
Quantitative Aptitude...
Rs.725
Rs.367
A MODERN APPROACHTO...
Rs.800
Rs.559
[Topper's Interview] VP Gautham
(UPSC-2013/Rank-138): First attempt,
309 in prelims, Geography optional,
IFOS Rank-3, Tamilnadu,
[Topper's Interview] Praveen
Chaudhary (UPSC-2013 /Rank 222) First
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 32/41
Subscribe by Email || / Print || PDF This
Post (Need Chrome Browser)
Tags: Optional-Public Administration Topper-CSE-2013
44
Attempt, IIT Madras, Public
Administration, Didwana
[Topper's Interview] Sakshi Sawhney
(IAS-2013/ Rank-6): BA LLB, Second
among girl toppers, Law optional
[Topper's Interview] Neha Jain (IAS-
2013/Rank-12): 4 years in IT sector, 400
marks in GS Mains, First Attempt,
Sociology optional, Kanpur
[Topper's Interview] Akash (CSE-
2013/AIR-63) First Attempt, 297 in
prelims, IFoS ranker, maths optional,
IIT Madras from Kerala
Yash 29/06/2014 at 18:49
Reply
Congrats.!!!!
Aman 29/06/2014 at 18:58
Reply
bhaiya yaha to bina coaching ke koi nahi hai.seems like
coaching is inevitable
Akash Chavhan 29/06/2014 at 19:25
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 33/41
Reply
Respected Sir,
Congrats on your Achievement Would u plz mention the
FACEBOOK group that u used for preparing case studies
on GS-4 Ethics
Rajiv 30/06/2014 at 17:00
Reply
@ Akash.. Are you preparing for Maharashtra PSC
along with UPSC ??
Anand 29/06/2014 at 20:02
Reply
I wish to know what u did for answer writing and which
news papers u followed?
Thanks
gajakesari 29/06/2014 at 21:12
Reply
congrats raj..!!
vikram 29/06/2014 at 21:16
Reply
Congrats on ur success !! will u please guide me how to
write ans. in public admin. What books shd i read now to
fetch gud marks in 2014 mains ?? will u suggest me any
test series ??
suhaib 29/06/2014 at 21:31
Reply
Hmm nice.keep it up.sir where to start my prepration
for ias exams as an early bird??
BHARAT 29/06/2014 at 22:04
Reply
CONGRATS SIRJI
sanu 29/06/2014 at 23:09
Reply
first time hearing no one self preparing successful
candidate ..is self preparing era gone ???
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 34/41
Vaibhav 29/06/2014 at 23:11
Reply
Congrats Sir ! Being a 12th pass student what steps should
be taken by me to crack the CSE in very First attempt, just
like you. Please help me sir ..
Apoorv Anand 30/06/2014 at 21:03
Reply
1. Try to decide your optional at this very stage and
if it is also linked with GS paper (subjects like
Geography, History, Polity especially) would
provide you dual benefits.
2. If you prefer such subject for graduation, it will
automatically help you out both in Pre+Mains.
3. Since, it is an early stage, try to focus on good
writing. Keep writing articles about current issues.
From 2nd year onwards start preparing for GS
section wise. And keep yourself up to date about
any change in examination Pattern.
4. Decide your study materials consciously and
avoid following 8-10 books for single topic. Rather
follow any 2 good books+Internet if possible.
5. Dont get stressed. Enjoy your years of
preparation. Do not take it as WAR.. take ample
rest, recreation and then stay focused.
Udit Rawat 30/06/2014 at 21:27
Reply
I agree
Vaibhav 01/07/2014 at 07:35
Reply
This will surely help me !!
kingbruce 29/06/2014 at 23:22
Sir,
Request you to kindly ask the topper to also specify which
NCERTs they studied, weather old/new.
That would remove a major ambiguity.
As in my case I live in Delhi but still bought new NCERTS (i
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 35/41
Reply
am blind could not even read the writing on the wall) for
geo and started with them. But later when i checked out
the old ones I discovered what I was missing.
It was heart breaking to find my prep start on wrong foot.
ashlay 30/06/2014 at 06:22
Reply
Agreed!! Same happens in my case. Still struggling
for proper guidance. NEW OR OLD. plz mrunal sir,
help me out.
Mrunal 30/06/2014 at 17:14
Reply
kingbruce,
old NCERTs are not useful beyond history and
geography. and there too, alternatives available:
for history: refer to Tamilnadu class11, 12 history
uploaded under Mrunal.org/download and for
world history Mrunal.org/history
for geography truckload of alternatives available in
market.
pupa 30/06/2014 at 17:38
Reply
sabke hausale buland ho gaye hai including
MRUNAL .MRUNAL is probably trying civil
services this tym32 kar diya age uska
bhi asar hai..if im not wrong mrunal got
20 in essay of upsc ias..
kingbruce 01/07/2014 at 13:43
Reply
Sir,
I have bought new NCERTs, all four of 11th
and 12th. Done one reading of Fundas of
Phy. Geo and India Physical environment
both. Should I proceed with making notes
of the said two books or switch over to Old
NCERTs?
Thank you sir.
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 36/41
kingbruce 01/07/2014 at 13:45
Reply
By all four I meant of geography.
NR 29/06/2014 at 23:51
Reply
Dear Mrunal,
So far no Topper in this series of interviews has Political
Sc. & IR as his/her optional. I request you to please share
with aspirants a comprehensive strategy for this optional.
Thanks.
Ronnie 30/06/2014 at 17:59
Reply
same request
mnu!! 29/06/2014 at 23:59
Reply
i hve one query sir and dear aspirants. does the
interviewer knws written marks of mains when they
conduct interview? and why i am seeing all rank holders
having more than 80 percntge marks in 10th and 12th. is
nt there any average student frm stateboards having 70 or
60 pertange who got slectd?
Apoorv Anand 30/06/2014 at 20:45
Reply
No the interviewer isnt aware of anything about
your mains marks. And for your concernYou can
take 60% of state board (specially Bihar &
Jharkhand, i dont know about any other state) well
about 80% in CBSE.
mnu!! 30/06/2014 at 23:40
Reply
thnks aporva
Sachin 30/06/2014 at 00:20
Sir are u in future planning to post articles on upsc mains
2013 analysis of other topics(post ind,world history,ind
society,gs 2 & gs 3)
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 37/41
Reply
vishal kumar 30/06/2014 at 06:38
Reply
thnax sir and congrtas raj sir:)
Rishabh 30/06/2014 at 08:55
Reply
Anybody from Hindi medium.
vijendra 30/06/2014 at 09:30
Reply
Hindi medium walo ki to bhai is baar upsc
baat lga di..saare angrej select hue h
kumar mahesh 30/06/2014 at 15:44
Reply
!
upsc ?
IAS aspirant 30/06/2014 at 16:33
It is not fault of UPSC..
from past 2 years all private
sector people are shifting
towards govt sector jobs.
now why english medium
selections are high??? most
of the private sector job
holders are enginnering +
mba
wit good command over
english. further more there
is truckload of materials
available in english medium.
i dont think UPSC can do
something regarding that
except of keeping some sort
of reservation for hindi
medium :(
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 38/41
Ravi 05/07/2014 at 10:47
http://aajtak.intoday.in/story/i-
wanted-to-be-ias-and-this-
was-my-goal-vandana-1-
732132.html
mona 30/06/2014 at 07:49
Reply
mrunal sir ,plz provide those topper who did not take
coaching
Apoorv Anand 30/06/2014 at 20:54
Previous Batch Vandana secured 8th rank by only
self-study and it was her first attempt. And that too
in Hindi medium.
This is how Haryana girl Vandana Chauhan got
through IAS!
Ambala: A resident of Nasrullagarh in Haryana,
Vandana Chauhan, amazed everyone by her
exceptional performance at the civil services
examination 2012. She secured 8th rank in the
exam and top rank among the students with Hindi
medium.
Vandana was born on April 4, 1989 in a family that
does not have a history of getting their girls
educated. But Vandana made an exception by
continuously pushing her father to send her out
for studies. She was then sent to Gurukul in
Bhiwani. Daughter of Mithilesh and MS Chauhan,
Vandana has done graduation in Sanskrit
(Honours) from Kanya Gurukul and LL.B. from BR
Ambedkar University, Agra.
Vandana had always dreamt of becoming an IAS.
She did her initial studies in the village but insisted
on sending her out of the village for better
education.
Vandana used to stay in her room only and used to
study 20 hours in a day. The mantra that worked
for her success was dedication and focus. She did
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 39/41
Reply
her all her studies without any coaching.
It is extraordinary to find a Hindi medium
candidate with single-digit rank.
mona 05/07/2014 at 07:12
Reply
in latest 2013 topper without coaching ???
Ravi 05/07/2014 at 10:45
Reply
http://aajtak.intoday.in/story/i-wanted-to-be-ias-
and-this-was-my-goal-vandana-1-732132.html
Priyesh 30/06/2014 at 12:35
Reply
can anyone post a link for older ncerts?
Praveen 30/06/2014 at 20:19
Reply
mrunal can you please get the interview of political science
and IR candidate making it to the top?
Sahil 30/06/2014 at 22:08
Reply
Coaching is important ya not..
bony 30/06/2014 at 22:36
Reply
i will complete graduation in 2016 , what are initial steps ,
how can i start gs , i already read the hindu etc
sunita 02/07/2014 at 15:01
Reply
THNKS mrunal these interviews really inspire us keep
the gud work buddy.ur awsum
Nikhil Akhouri 03/07/2014 at 20:45
Reply
Congrats Partner.
Sunil Gandewar 03/07/2014 at 23:48
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 40/41
Reply
Congrats Rishi Sir. Wish You very best luck.
PUNEET RAI 04/07/2014 at 13:06
Reply
Congrats Bhaiya !!!!!!!!!!
!
Your Good Name ( ?)
Email ID ()
Your message? ?
Post Comment
Notify me of fol low-up comments by email .
Notify me of new posts by email .
The work of Mrunal is under the Creative
Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-
ShareAlike 4.0 License.Permissions beyond
Economy
Current
Articles
Studyplans
Download
Toppers
Forum
6/7/2014 [Topper's Interview] Rajarshi Raj Varma (UPSC-2013 / Rank-351): First Attempt, Public Administration, Ranchi, XIM-Bhubaneswar - Mrunal
http://mrunal.org/2014/06/toppers-interview-rajarshi-raj-varma-upsc-2013-rank-351-first-attempt-public-administration-ranchi-xim.html 41/41
the scope of this license may be available at
Mrunal.org/contact.