Piyush Kapoor UPSC AIR 402 marks the achievement of an IIT (BHU) alumnus who cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 while working full-time as a Staff Software Engineer at Google in California. Kapoor secured All India Rank 402 after five attempts, according to the published UPSC marks and results. Based in Mountain View, Kapoor prepared for the examination while managing a demanding technology career. He reportedly studied around two to three hours on weekdays and used weekends for longer preparation sessions. The 13-hour time difference between California and Delhi added another challenge to his routine. An IIT (BHU) Varanasi alumnus, Kapoor selected Mathematics as his optional subject. His UPSC journey demonstrates how some working professionals structure preparation around full-time employment rather than leaving their careers. His final score was 966 marks, with 773 in written papers and 193 in the personality test.
Piyush Kapoor UPSC AIR 402: Google Engineer’s 5-Attempt Journey
