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In the highly competitive Civil Services Examination Gourav Uppal has secured AIR 8 in the recently declared UPSC IAS 2023 Results. His incredible journey from a determined aspirant to securing the coveted All India Rank (AIR) 174 and becoming a UPSC 2023 topper is truly inspiring. Aspiring civil servants across the nation will want to know the details behind his extraordinary success, in the hope of drawing inspiration and invaluable lessons from his remarkable voyage to the coveted top rank.
Therefore, in this blog, we delve into the remarkable story of Gourav Uppal, exploring the facets of his UPSC Journey, filled with dedication and Perseverance and come up with the details like his Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy.
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He has also written a letter to us:
Gourav Uppal, UPSC AIR 174 Biography
Birth and domicile state: Gourav Uppal was born in Kapurthala, Punjab.
Family Background: Gourav’s father is a dairy farmer and mother housewife.
Educational Background: He did his graduation in Mechanical engineering from DTU, Delhi.
Hobbies and Interests: Performing bhangra, reciting Punjabi folk couplets and playing cricket.
Forum IAS Courses: SFG, MGP 2021, MGP+2022, MGP+ 2023.
Gourav Uppal UPSC Preparation Journey
Despite the failure in his earlier attempts, he never lost his resolve and succeeded ultimately with All India Rank 174.
Medium of Exam: English
UPSC CSE Attempts: 3
Optional Subject: Anthropology
Service Preference: IAS, IPS, IFS
Cadre Preference: Zone 1 with Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana
What was the motivating factor behind the IAS dream of Gourav Uppal?
Being an engineer, he has always wanted a job that is meant for helping society and working towards the most deprived and vulnerable sections.
[Gourav Uppal, UPSC 2023, AIR 174] Answer Copies
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Gourav Uppal, UPSC IAS 2023 Toppers, AIR 174, Sample MGP (Ethics) Copy
Gourav Uppal, UPSC IAS 2023 Toppers, AIR 174, Sample MGP (Essay) Copy
Gourav Uppal, UPSC IAS 2023 Toppers, AIR 174, Sample MGP (GS) Copy
Gourav Uppal, UPSC IAS 2023 Toppers, AIR 174, Sample MGP (GS) Copy
Marksheet of [Gourav Uppal, AIR 174]
[To be updated soon]
