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Analysis from the Union Public Service Commission 74th Annual report

Average attempts: ~4

Most selected attempt: 3rd & 4th (highest)

1st attempt selected: only ~6%

Average age: ~27 years

Most selected age: 24–28 years

Most chosen optional: Political Science and International Relations

Next: Sociology, Anthropology

Most selected background: Engineering

Women selected: 351 (good rise)

Female success rate: higher than male in this batch

Main takeaway:

Most people clear after multiple attempts (especially 3rd/4th), not in first attempt.