How to start UPSC preparation?
The Civil Services exam paves the way for exciting careers
in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Field Service (IFS), Indian
Financial Service (IRS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and other fields. With
thousands of people trying to take the Elite Services exam and usually only a
few hundred places are available, the competition is fierce. To win the competition,
it is important to prepare carefully and give yourself the best chance of
success.
The civil service
exam is conducted in 3 phases; The Preliminary Examination, consisting of
objective multiple choice questions, the Main Examinations, which are essay-type
written examinations, and a personal interview. The 3 phases are separated by
an interval of 1-2 months.
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When is the right time to start
preparing IAS?
Some applicants start preparing for civil services
immediately after graduation, others - 7 months before the exam. The ideal time
to start preparing is during your final years of studies, as you will not be
able to take exams before graduation.
How to start UPSC preparation?
You have a strong belief, you have a passion and you aim to
make a career in public service. Now is the way to your goal.
To start preparing for Civil Services Exam, start reading
NCERT Books on Political Science, History, Economics and Geography for Grades
6-10 based on the formal Civil Services syllabus. In addition, you can use
reference books. Here are some good prelims:
Story
• Ancient Past of India, R.S. Sharma.
• History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra
• History of Modern India Bipan Chandra
• Indian Freedom Struggle, Bipan Chandra
Geography
• Geography of India by Majid Hussain
• Oxford School Atlas
Business
• Indian Economy, Ramesh Singh
Political Science
• Commonwealth of India M. Laxmikant.
Make a habit of reading the newspaper carefully for at least 2-3 hours a day and compare the current events with the theoretical knowledge of Political Science, History, Geography and Economics.
Make personalized notes, focusing on your pain points and
how you remember things best. Make use of all the resources at your disposal,
be it help from former teachers, online videos, guides and coaching centres.
Make sure you use your time wisely, study with full concentration and test
yourself every step of the way. Make work your best friend again and trust your
skills.
I will cover the specific preparation for each of the 3
levels of UPSC in the following sections. First, let's talk about two other
important issues.
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How to Prepare for Alternative Subjects?
There are at least 27 electives for the 2 electives of the
Civil Services Corps exam. Whichever topic you choose applies to both entries,
each carrying a value of 250 points, so choose carefully. The level of
difficulty for extracurriculars is determined at the Honors level, which is
above the undergraduate pass course level and below the Masters level.
In the main part of the Civil Services Examination, the
marks you get will reflect the choices you have while choosing one of the
various public services sector. Choose an item you feel comfortable with and
choose an item that earns points. Check out last year's newsletters to get a
better idea of what's in store for you.
Popular electives include sociology, public administration,
and anthropology. By choosing an optional subject which is also a part of the
main exam, you can score high in both the sub-areas.
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