While we focus on the keyword "UPSC topper 2008," it would be a disservice to history not to highlight Shah Faesal. He was the first Kashmiri to top the UPSC exam (overall, including reserved categories). In 2008, he secured AIR 1 in the ST category and, in terms of raw marks, was indistinguishable from Shubhra Saxena.
While we focus on the keyword "UPSC topper 2008," it would be a disservice to history not to highlight Shah Faesal. He was the first Kashmiri to top the UPSC exam (overall, including reserved categories). In 2008, he secured AIR 1 in the ST category and, in terms of raw marks, was indistinguishable from Shubhra Saxena.