Yashaswi Raj Vardhan, 26 years old, from Patna, Bihar, secured UPSC CSE 2025 AIR-11 on his second attempt (first: IRS). he quit Barclays company for civil services. His Optional subject is Public Administration. He Scores 823 (written) and 209 (interview) with a total of 1032. Strategy adopted Integrated Prelims-Mains focus, conceptual clarity, 8-10 hrs self-study resulted into the one of the UPSC CSE toppers in 2025.

• Born in 1999 in Patna, Bihar, Yashaswi is son of IAS officer Rajnish Kumar Singh (Bihar cadre) and Nilima Singh.
• He completed 10th at Delhi Public School, Patna; 12th at Modern International School; B.Tech in Computer Engineering from DTU, Delhi.
• He worked at Barclays as an analyst until he decided to leave for UPSC preparation.
• CSE 2025 results produced his second attempt which he dedicated to Public Administration and accomplished 1032 marks.

Yashaswi Raj Vardhan achieved success in the UPSC Civil Services Examination through his dedication and self-discipline and his dedication to serving others. He grew up in a small village with his parents who taught him the importance of education and hard work. His parents encouraged him to pursue academic excellence and social responsibility from an early age. He completed his schooling with distinction and later pursued higher education at a prestigious university which helped him develop his interest in governance and public administration. He engaged in academic work while also participating in debates and social projects. He achieved great success in the UPSC examination through his dedicated study efforts and strong understanding of concepts and his determination to succeed.

Yashaswi Raj Vardhan, UPSC CSE 2025 AIR-11, chose Public Administration as his optional subject. This popular choice overlaps with GS Paper II (governance), aiding conceptual synergy. He connected theory with current reforms (ARC reports), enhancing Mains answers. The IAS aspirants can use this material because it contains administrative information, which helped him achieve 1032 total marks in his second attempt.

Yashaswi Raj Vardhan achieved All India Rank 11 at the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 after his 2nd attempt. His previous testing attempts allowed him to gain exam pattern knowledge and develop his answer writing skills and build his understanding of concepts. He developed his successful final attempt strategy through his previous experiences because he dedicated time to revision and mock tests.

Yashaswi Raj Vardhan began his preparation for the UPSC CSE 2025 exam through his work as a Barclays analyst after he achieved IRS (Income Tax) certification on his first try. He left his job after analyzing his marksheet to improve his weaknesses through an integrated Prelims-Mains study method which required him to study for 8 to 10 hours each day.

The main study method used by the student consisted of solving previous year questions from standard textbooks to achieve understanding of key concepts together with his writing skills practice which he assessed through ARC reports and data and diagrams and through mock tests from NEXT IAS which included GS Foundation and Essay and Ethics and his Public Administration studies which followed current events. The student achieved 1032 marks on his second attempt through consistent studying and learning from his mistakes.

• The integrated Prelims-Mains approach requires students to develop their understanding through three key areas which include conceptual knowledge and analytical skills and their ability to connect different subjects.
• The analysis of previous year question trends needs thorough examination because it helps to understand what the exam requires.
• The use of government reports and data and statistics and committee recommendations will improve Mains answers.
• I will study for 8 to 10 hours each day while I use targeted study methods.
• I will use marksheets to find my weaknesses which I will correct after every attempt.

What is Yashaswi's optional subject?

Public Administration. He linked it with GS Paper II, ARC reports, and current reforms for conceptual synergy and high Mains scores.

How many attempts did Yashaswi Raj Vardhan take in CSE?

Two attempts. First cleared IRS (Income Tax); second secured AIR-11 after self-analysis of marksheet weaknesses.

What was Yashaswi Raj Vardhan's daily study routine?

8-10 hours of self-study. Focused integrated Prelims-Mains prep, answer writing practice, mocks, and value-added content from reports/data.