r/UPSC is a subreddit with 425k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses upsc, struggling, preparation, optional, and mains, and they frequently recommend/review android app, online coaching, and tablet.
A subreddit for UPSC aspirants to discuss and support each other.
Popular Themes in r/UPSC
#1
Advice Requests
: "28.5F, Working in Corporate, UR Category. Starting UPSC Prep with Only 2 Attempts Left. Need Honest Advice."
20 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Turned 26 today. Feeling trapped."
7 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "[Tool] I made an UPSC Result WhatsApp Notifier to beat your anxiety"
4 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Anatomy of Essay Writeups: Power of Metaphors and Cultural Elements"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/UPSC
#1
Upsc
: "Women in Upsc lead a different journey altogether. Women in particular need more tenacity and grit to clear this exam and also after this exam if one exits."
191 posts
#2
Struggling
58 posts
#3
Preparation
: "This is what upsc Preparation has given me"
49 posts
#4
Optional
: "This man is forcing me to change my Optional to Geography"
46 posts
#5
Mains
: "Many Beginners Asked for Sources, So Here's My Complete UPSC CSE Booklist (Prelims + Mains) — Veterans, Please Add Your Recommendations."
29 posts
#6
Group
: "UPSC CSE 2027 Accountability Group (Women Preferred)"
24 posts
#7
Notes
: "Graphic tablet to write Notes"
21 posts
#8
Study
18 posts
#9
Study Partner
18 posts
#10
Coaching
: "How's this guy and his Coaching."
18 posts
Products Discussed in r/UPSC
Android App
16 reviews
#1
Noteshelf
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Xodo
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Notion
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Online Coaching
16 reviews
#1
Vajiram
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Vision
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Sarrthi
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Tablet
2 reviews
#1
Apple
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Samsung
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/UPSC
#1
General Opinion and discussion
: "Women in UPSC lead a different journey altogether. Women in particular need more tenacity and grit to clear this exam and also after this exam if one exits."
25 posts
#2
Help
: "This man is forcing me to change my optional to Geography"
24 posts
#3
Prelims
: "Empty seat prelims 2026"
22 posts
#4
Mains
: "Anatomy of Essay Writeups: Power of Metaphors and Cultural Elements"
21 posts
#5
UPSC Beginner
: "Turned 26 today. Feeling trapped."
20 posts
#6
Rant
: "After watching last few AIR 1s, i have grown immense respect for 2019 topper who did not engage with these vultures."
18 posts
#7
Ask r/UPSC
: "Preparation strategy for 2027 prelims ?"
13 posts
#8
Optional -
: "Been preparing for the last 5 years, now want to change my optional."
12 posts
#9
Answer Writing and review
: "Answer Writing Speed"
9 posts
#10
Study Material Help
: "Many Beginners Asked for Sources, So Here's My Complete UPSC CSE Booklist (Prelims + Mains) — Veterans, Please Add Your Recommendations."
7 posts
Member Growth in r/UPSC
Yearly
+53k members(14.2%)
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Last updated: June 13, 2026