by In India, as part of the Civil Services are the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), the Indian Administrative Services (IAS), and other services coming under Group A and Group B. To employ candidates in the Civil Services, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) holds a three-level exam that includes the Preliminary Exam, the Mains exam, and an Interview.
Note that the UPSC exam is considered to be an extremely tough one, having a comprehensive syllabus. Also, a large number of persons apply for this exam, with only a small percentage meeting with success. Thus, the aspirants should start early preparations if they have to secure a place in the country’s prestigious Civil Services squad.
Here are some handy tips to prepare for the CSE exam.
UPSC Exam: Preparation Tips
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- Be sure that you want to be part of the Civil Services. Bear in mind that a career in Civil Services is not easy, thus prepare yourself accordingly.
- Take steps to remain updated on the latest developments around the world. For the same, you should read magazines and newspapers daily.
- The candidates must get familiar with the exam pattern that includes 3 stages. Then, they can suitably start their preparations.
- The first step for your preparation is to check the entire syllabus and all topics. Then, you must draft your study schedule while ensuring that you cover all subjects and topics.
- Note that you may need more than 1 attempt to clear the UPSC exam. Hence, you should be focused on your studies. Here, you should be ready to invest time and work hard.
- An expert to guide you in your preparatory studies is beneficial. All the same, you can think of enrolling in a coaching institute to avail the help of experienced teachers. More so, you gain sufficient practice via their regular practice tests. After the practice papers, they give detailed feedback on your performance too. Going ahead, you can work to improve upon your weak areas.
- Engage in group discussions on trending topics with your fellow candidates. By doing so, you get experience in taking in front of a crowd and can build your confidence levels.
- Time management is important if you have to excel in the UPSC exam. Understand that you have only a specific time limit for each question. And if you spend extra time on any question, there may be less time for the others. So, practice enough and try to answer the questions in the restricted time limit.
- Keep healthy during your preparation too. Avoid taking stress by indulging in regular exercises. More importantly, eat well and get enough sleep. Drink sufficient water as well.
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