UPSC CSE 2024 Top 10 Rankers (With Full Marks)
Here are the names and scores of the top 10 students who cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) in 2024. These students stood out among lakhs of candidates who appeared for one of the toughest exams in India.
| Rank | Name | Written Marks | Interview Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shakti Dubey | 843 | 200 | 1043 |
| 2 | Harshita Goyal | 851 | 187 | 1038 |
| 3 | Dongre Archit Parag | 848 | 190 | 1038 |
| 4 | Shah Margi Chirag | 825 | 210 | 1035 |
| 5 | Aakash Garg | 831 | 201 | 1032 |
| 6 | Komal Punia | 856 | 176 | 1032 |
| 7 | Aayushi Bansal | 821 | 210 | 1031 |
| 8 | Raj Krishna Jha | 831 | 200 | 1031 |
| 9 | Aditya Vikram Agarwal | 854 | 173 | 1027 |
| 10 | Mayank Tripathi | 843 | 184 | 1027 |
These results show that smart preparation, consistent revision, and confidence in your answers can lead to great success. Many of these toppers relied on previous year questions, practiced answer writing, and stayed focused for over a year to reach this level.
How Have Previous Year Cut-Offs Changed?
Cut-offs are the minimum marks you need in the Preliminary exam to be eligible for the Mains stage. Let’s look at the General Category cut-off scores for the past three years:
| Year | Cut-off (Out of 200) |
| 2023 | 75.41 |
| 2022 | 88.22 |
| 2021 | 87.54 |
UPSC Exam Pattern Explained Simply
The UPSC Civil Services Exam has three major stages:
1. Preliminary Exam
- This includes two objective papers: General Studies (GS) and CSAT.
- GS is used for ranking; CSAT is qualifying (you need 33% or more).
- It’s held in one day—usually a Sunday.
2. Mains Exam
- This is descriptive and has 9 papers.
- Two are qualifying (English and regional language).
- The other seven include Essay, four GS papers, and two Optional papers.
- The total marks for Mains are 1750.
3. Personality Test (Interview)
- If you clear Mains, you’re called to Delhi for an interview.
- It is conducted by a UPSC panel and carries 275 marks.
- It tests your confidence, personality, and awareness.
Together, Mains and Interview scores (1750 + 275 = 2025 marks) decide your final rank.
UPSC 2025 Exam Dates
It’s important to stay aware of the UPSC calendar. Here are the confirmed dates for 2025:
- Prelims: 25th May 2025
- Mains: Starts 22nd August 2025
If you want to succeed, you should aim to complete the full syllabus by January 2025 and begin serious revision and mock tests from February.
Which Rank Gets IAS, IPS, or IFS?
UPSC gives services like IAS, IPS, IFS, and IRS based on your rank and category. Here’s a rough idea of what ranks are needed (General Category):
| Service | Last Rank (Approx.) |
| IAS | Up to 90–100 |
| IFS | Up to 130–140 |
| IPS | Up to 220–230 |
| IRS | Up to 260–300 |
Each mark matters. Just 2–3 extra marks can mean the difference between IAS and IRS. That’s why answer writing and interview preparation should never be taken lightly.
Free UPSC Webinar with Naman Sir – A Must for Beginners
If you’re starting your UPSC journey or feel confused about how to begin, attend our Free Online UPSC Seminar with expert teacher Naman Sir. He has helped thousands of students with his practical guidance and clear strategy.
Details:
- Date: This Saturday
- Time: 4:00 PM
- Speaker: Naman Sir, Director of Naman IAS Academy
What You’ll Learn:
- How toppers plan their one-year strategy
- Mistakes you must avoid in Prelims & Mains
- What a day in a topper’s life looks like
- Live doubt-clearing session
