After two determined attempts, electrical engineer Aditya Srivastava clinched the top position in the Civil Services Exam (CSE) 2023, securing the prestigious All India Rank (AIR) 1. His success reflects not just luck but sheer perseverance and dedication. The UPSC announced the 2023 results on April 16, 2024, recommending 1,016 candidates for various civil services. In this article, we explore Srivastava’s inspiring journey, highlighting how his hard work and resilience paved the way to achieving this remarkable feat.
Aditya Srivastava IAS Topper 2023 Background
Aditya Srivastava, originally from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, earned his B.Tech and M.Tech degrees in electrical engineering from IIT Kanpur. In 2019, he began his career at Goldman Sachs in Bangalore, working in the private sector for 15 months. However, driven by a strong desire to serve his country, Srivastava left his lucrative job and returned to Lucknow to pursue his dream of becoming an IAS officer, fully committing to the civil services journey.
Aditya Srivastava AIR 1 Previous Attempts
Aditya Srivastava’s success in the IAS exam came through persistence and strategic effort. In his first attempt in 2021, he couldn’t clear the prelims. Undeterred, he evaluated his performance and gave his second attempt in 2022, securing AIR 236 and a position in the Indian Police Service (IPS). Motivated by this achievement, Srivastava approached his third attempt in 2023 with refined strategies, combining hard work and smart work. His persistence paid off, earning him the top spot with AIR 1, proving that consistency and adaptability are key to success.
UPSC Topper Aditya Srivastava Details
Here is a list of details about UPSC Topper Aditya Srivastava
UPSC Topper Aditya Srivastava Facts | |
CSE | 2023 |
AIR | 1 |
Attempt | Third |
Previous Selection | IPS (AIR 236, CSE 2022) |
Optional Subject | Electrical Engineering |
Education | M.Tech (Electrical Engineering) IIT Kanpur |
Professional Experience | Goldman Sachs |
Age | 26 |
Hometown | Lucknow, UP |
Last updated on April, 2025
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