Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/07/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Metpally, Jagtial District, Telangana, India |
Latest News about Anudeep Durishetty
01/07/2025
Anudeep Durishetty was recognized in multiple media outlets for holding the record of the highest score ever achieved in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, with 1126 marks out of 2025 in 2017. His journey from a software engineer at Google to becoming the District Collector of Khammam and later an Assistant Commissioner in the Indian Revenue Service continues to inspire UPSC aspirants across India.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Anu |
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| Famous For | Topping the UPSC exam of 2017 with the highest score ever recorded (1126 out of 2025) |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | Approximately 5'8" |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani |
| Educational Qualification | B.Tech in Electronics and Instrumentation |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | OBC (Other Backward Class) - Telugu |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Durishetty Manohar (Additional Assistant Engineer in Telangana Transmission Corporation (TS Transco)) |
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| Mother | Jyothi (Homemaker) |
| Spouse | Madhavi |
| Children | One son |
| Wife | Madhavi |
Career
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| Optional Subject | Anthropology | ||||||||||||||||||
| Coaching | Primarily self-study, minimal formal coaching | ||||||||||||||||||
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Favourites
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| Favourite Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar | ||||
| Favourite Tennis Player | Roger Federer | ||||
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| Favourite Video Game | Need for Speed |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Abstains from smoking. | |
| 2. Alcohol consumption preferences remain unknown. | |
| 3. Born into a middle-class Telegu family. | |
| 4. Known to be a bright student and athlete from a young age. | |
| 5. Has a strong interest in 'History', drawing inspiration from Abraham Lincoln. | |
| 6. Opted for Anthropology as an elective subject. | |
| 7. Prepared for the UPSC exam through self-study without coaching. | |
| 8. Close friends with Ira Singhal, the 2014 UPSC topper. | |
| 9. Joined Google prior to successfully passing the UPSC exam. | |
| 10. Achieved the top position in the UPSC 2017 examination. | |
| 11. Achieved the highest total score (1126 out of 2025 marks) in the history of the UPSC exam at the time of his success. | |
| 12. Served as the District Collector of Khammam in Telangana before moving to the Indian Revenue Service. |