Ishan Bhatnagar, a 25- years old Law Graduate from National Law University of Delhi, achieved All India Rank 5 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 in his 3rd attempt. He chose sociology as his optional subject. Before achieving this rank he had previously obtained AIR 276 in UPSC CSE 2023 and he began his career at the Indian Revenue Service IRS as an Assistant Commissioner as trainee.
Personal Details of Ishan Bhatnagar
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Ishan Bhatnagar |
| Rank | AIR-5, UPSC CSE 2025 |
| Home State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Graduation | B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) |
| University / College | National Law University (NLU), Delhi |
| Optional Subject | Sociology |
About Ishan Bhatnagar & His Preparation Journey
- Ishan Bhatnagar, born in Lucknow and raised in Bhopal, secured AIR 5 in UPSC CSE 2025 on his second attempt. A BA LLB (Hons) graduate from NLU Delhi after schooling at DPS Bhopal, he chose Sociology as optional.
- In his first attempt, he ranked 276, joined the IRS as Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, and prepared alongside training.
- His strategy emphasized conceptual clarity, regular answer writing, test series, and consistency across stages.
All India Rank-5, UPSC CSE 2025 Marksheet
The marks of Ishan Bhatnagar, who secured All India Rank 05 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, reflect a strong balance between written performance and interview score.
| Roll Number | Name | Written Marks | Interview Marks | Total Marks | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0409847 | ISHAN BHATNAGAR | 823 | 215 | 1038 | 5 |
