IAS toppers marks list/2016 IAS topper marks
USPC 2016-17 results were announced by the commission on May 31st. A few days ago, it also revealed the total marks obtained by the candidates who made it to the final merit list. Read on for more.
2016 IAS topper Nandini K.R. secured 927 marks in the written exam and 193 marks in the personality test a.k.a UPSC interview, which makes it a total of 1120 out of 2025 marks. This gives Nandini 55.3%. Second rank holder Anmol Sher Singh Bedi obtained 1105 marks, i.e., 54.5 %. Gopalakrishna Ronanki who bagged the third rank secured 1101 marks giving him 54.37%.
The close marks of the candidates and the fact that the topper secured only around 55% only goes to show the very tough nature of the UPSC civil services exam. Tina Dabi, last year’s topper had secured 1063 marks which is 52.49%. This year a total of 1099 people were selected to various services across the country. The first rank holder said she would opt for the Indian Administrative Service whereas the second rank holder said he would opt for the Indian Foreign Service.
Every year, lakhs of people from various corners of the country try their hand at the civil services which are considered the highest government job in the country. But the exam is infamous for its very demanding syllabus and format, not to mention the stiff competition aspirants have to ward off.
The following table gives the marks of the first ten rank holders in the UPSC CSE 2016.
| Rank | Name | Written exam marks | Interview marks | Total marks |
| 1 | Nandini K.R. | 927 | 193 | 1120 |
| 2 | Anmol Sher Singh Bedi | 899 | 206 | 1105 |
| 3 | Gopalakrishna Ronanki | 936 | 165 | 1101 |
| 4 | Saumya Pandey | 911 | 184 | 1095 |
| 5 | Abhilash Mishra | 908 | 184 | 1092 |
| 6 | Kothamasu Dinesh Kumar | 912 | 179 | 1091 |
| 7 | Anand Vardhan | 920 | 168 | 1088 |
| 8 | Shweta Chauhan | 923 | 165 | 1088 |
| 9 | Suman Sourav Mohanty | 917 | 168 | 1085 |
| 10 | Bilal Mohi Ud Din Bhat | 896 | 182 | 1078 |
The UPSC CSE is conducted in three stages:
- UPSC Prelims
- UPSC Mains Written
- UPSC Personality Test (Board Interview)
The candidates in the merit list all come from diverse backgrounds and there are many inspiring stories of bravery, hard work and determination buried under those names. Nandini K.R. was an IRS officer who was giving her fourth attempt whereas Anmol Bedi cracked the exam in his maiden attempt. Gopalakrishna Ronanki had to battle poverty and a language barrier before achieving the commendable AIR 3. Bilal Mohi Ud Din Bhat who bagged rank 10 hails from the Kashmir valley and will no doubt be an inspiration to others from his state which faces violence and strife.
If you wish to serve the nation by entering the civil services, you too can take the UPSC exam next year. With the right mix of guidance, motivation and determination, you can find your name in the merit list in 2023!
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