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Monika Srivastava, AIR-16, UPSC CSE 2025
Monika Srivastava, an engineering graduate from IIT Guwahati, secured an All India Rank 16 in UPSC CSE 2025 in her 6th attempt. Hailing from Aurangabad in Bihar, her long inspiring journey of preparation highlights her perseverance & dedication.
Personal Details of Monika Srivastava
| S.No. | Detail | Information |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name | Monika Srivastava |
| 2 | Rank | AIR-16, UPSC CSE 2025 |
| 3 | Hometown | Aurangabad, Bihar |
| 4 | Attempts | 6th attempt |
| 5 | Optional Subject | Economics |
| 6 | Total Marks | 1025 (Mains: 819 + Interview: 206) |
About Monika Srivastava & her Preparation Journey
- Monika Srivastava was born in Aurangabad in Bihar & completed her schooling from there.
- She pursued B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from IIT Guwahati in 2016.
- She also worked in PayPal as a software Engineer & worked there for about 6 years.
- Afterwards, she also joined as an Assistant Commissioner of State Taxes in Bihar in 2023.
- Monika Srivastava finally secured an All India Rank 16 in UPSC CSE 2025.
Monika Srivastava, AIR 16 UPSC CSE 2025 Marksheet
Monika Srivastava’s detailed marks information is available in the table below.
| Roll Number | Name | Mains Marks | Interview Marks | Total Marks | All India Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0867445 | Monika Srivastava | 819 | 206 | 1025 | 16 |
FAQs about AIR 16, UPSC CSE 2025
What are Monika Srivastava’s marks in UPSC CSE 2025?
Monika Srivastava got 819 marks in Mains, 206 marks in Interview & a total of 1025 marks.
Which Courses were taken by Monika Srivastava at Next IAS?
During the journey of UPSC Preparation, Monika Srivastava (AIR-16 UPSC CSE 2025) took the coaching for the current affairs course (CA-VA) & test Series from NEXT IAS.
Current Affairs plays a significant role in the preparation of the UPSC Civil Services exam, be it prelims, mains or interview. In the Prelims Exam, on average, 30-35 questions are asked directly based on current affairs. The applied weightage of current affairs is significantly higher in the mains because answers are to be written analytically with a static cum current approach. Similarly, knowledge of current issues is equally crucial for the final stage i.e Personality Test or Interview.