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UPSC IAS Inspiring Story: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam is considered one of the toughest competitive exams in India. Thousands of candidates prepare for long hours to become IAS, IPS, IFS, or IRS officers, but only a small number succeed. The exam has three stages – Preliminary, Main, and Interview. Many officers like Tina Dabi and Smita Sabharwal have become well-known online for their achievements. Another inspiring name among them is IAS Sonal Goel.

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IAS Sonal Goel’s Marksheet Creates Buzz on Social Media

Recently, IAS Sonal Goel’s UPSC marksheet went viral on social media, attracting a lot of attention. She shared her UPSC Civil Services Mains 2007 marksheet on X (formerly Twitter).

Along with the marksheet, she wrote an emotional post, “Nostalgic moment as I came across my UPSC Civil Services 2007 Mains marksheet, reminding me of the trials and triumphs that led to my final selection in May 2008. In my first attempt, I missed the interview call due to low marks in General Studies. However, this setback made me more determined to achieve my goal.”

 

Missed Interview Call in 2007 but Didn’t Lose Hope:

In 2007, Sonal Goel attempted the exam but missed the interview round because of lower marks in General Studies. Instead of losing hope, she worked even harder to clear the exam the following year.

She focused mainly on improving her General Studies preparation, making detailed notes, revising repeatedly, and practising answer writing. Alongside UPSC preparation, she also pursued her LLB from Delhi University and worked part-time as a Company Secretary.

Check IAS Sonal Goel’s UPSC 2007 Mains Scores

In the UPSC Mains 2007 exam, she delivered an impressive performance. She Scored:

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Subject / Paper Maximum Marks Marks Obtained
Essay (Paper III) 200 116
General Studies (Paper IV) 300 210
General Studies (Paper V) 300 195
Optional I – Commerce & Accountancy (Paper VII) 300 147
Optional I – Commerce & Accountancy (Paper VIII) 300 165
Optional II – Public Administration (Paper IX) 300 190
Optional II – Public Administration (Paper X) 300 166
Written Total 2000 1189

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Her journey has now inspired many UPSC aspirants, proving that dedication and resilience can turn setbacks into success.

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