If we compare the total marks of the three UPSC toppers, an interesting picture emerges. All three ranks were decided in just 14 marks.
Rank- Name- Written- Interview- Total Marks
AIR 1- Anuj Agnihotri- 867- 204- 1071
AIR 2- Rajeshwari Suve M- 865- 202- 1067
AIR 3- Latitude Dhull- 864- 193- 1057
There is a difference of only 14 points between the entire top 3. This shows how important every mark is in an exam like UPSC. This is why good performance in the written examination as well as in the interview plays a decisive role in deciding the rank.