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Shubham Singh, AIR-21, UPSC CSE 2025
Shubham Singh, an engineering graduate from IIT Kanpur, secured an All India Rank 21 in the UPSC CSE 2025 in his 6th attempt. He belongs to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
Personal Details of Shubham Singh
| S.No. | Aspect | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name | Shubham Singh |
| 2 | Rank | AIR 21 in UPSC CSE 2025 |
| 3 | Home state | Uttar Pradesh |
| 4 | Attempt | 6th attempt |
| 5 | Optional Subject | Electrical Engineering |
| 6 | Total Marks | 1024 (Mains Marks: 837 + Interview Marks: 187) |
About Shubham Singh & his Preparation Journey
- Shubham Singh belongs to Varanasi in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
- He performed exceptionally well academically throughout his school days & then he went on to pursue engineering from IIT Kanpur.
- His UPSC journey has been marked by his selection for IPS in 2020 (did not join).
- He again attempted in 2023 but remained unsuccessful to reach the final stage, but finally managed to succeed in the final attempt in 2025 despite pursuing a full-time job and married life.
Educational Background of Shubham Singh
| S.No. | Level | Institution/Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Schooling | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| 2. | B.Tech | Electrical Engineering, IIT Kanpur |
Shubham Singh, AIR 21 UPSC CSE 2025 Marksheet
Shubham Singh’s detailed marks information is available in the table below.
| Roll Number | Name | Mains Marks | Interview Marks | Total Marks | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5810539 | Shubham Singh | 837 | 187 | 1024 | 21 |
FAQs about AIR 21, UPSC CSE 2025
Who is Shubham Singh?
Shubham Singh is an UPSC Civil Services Exam candidate who secured an All India Rank 21 in UPSC CSE 2025.
Which Courses were taken by Shubham Singh at Next IAS?
During the journey of UPSC Preparation, Shubham Singh (AIR-21 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.