The UPSC syllabus is enormous—like an ocean—and you can’t possibly cover everything on it. Every candidate for the IAS should read one of the many fantastic non-fiction books available. This will not only help you gain a deeper grasp of the world around you, but it will also aid in your preparation for the UPSC […]
“We are our choices”, famously said by the French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre. There is no better way to convey the significance of choosing an optional topic for the Civil Services (Mains) Exam. I’ll go through the advice I provide to candidates picking their optional topic at Officer’s IAS Academy, the best IAS coaching institute, and
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If you lack the resources to attend offline classes, you have two options to choose from: Start your self-study with a well-planned schedule, or enroll in an online course offered by the top IAS Academy, which will help you every step of the way. I’ll give a quick explanation of each choice so you can
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According to the UPSC schedule, the prelim exam will be conducted on May 28, 2023. Try to get serious about the preparation at this point. At this stage, aim to have around 10 hours of quality study time. This would ensure that you have enough time for mocks, revisions, and regular studies. Go through the
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The most important step is always the first one you take. Even though you may be experiencing fears and hesitations about the unknown future you will confront after taking the step, you now have the guts to begin something new. When you decide to begin your UPSC IAS journey, the same thing takes place. Your
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With about six months to Prelims 2023, it is time to make some changes to your preparation now. Gradually incorporate these changes into your preparation and ensure that you are giving your full attention to the IAS exam. Go through the pointers below to understand what the required changes are. Wrapping up your optional-
Prelims is the first stage of the civil services exam and as the success rate of clearing this stage is just around 1%, continuous self-evaluation is the key to success. There are a few techniques to help any aspirant realize where they stand in their preparation. Kindly remember that as long as an aspirant is
The Cadre Allocation Policy seeks to achieve three key objectives of the Government of India and the State Governments: to increase national integration; to rationalize vacancies following IAS cadre strength, and to increase administrative efficiency by reassigning officers from surplus to deficit states. The following process is used by the UPSC to assign cadres: According
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Your scores in the second stage of the IAS exam, (UPSC Civil Services Mains exam), have a significant impact on your final ranks. The Civil Services Mains Exam is a subjective exam with nine papers and a 27-hour writing time. The two qualifying examinations are the Mandatory Indian Language paper (Paper A) and the English
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The third and last round of the Civil Services IAS Exam is the UPSC Interview. For the interview round, candidates who passed their Mains exam will be chosen. Each aspirant is given a time slot (forenoon or afternoon session). A typical CSE interview lasts between 20 and 30 minutes. Please keep in mind that this
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