Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Preparing For The UPSC Or The IAS Exams

By Alxa Robin


Few years ago the selection test for the UPSC or the Union Public Service Commission was updated and the new recruitment process is otherwise known as the CSAT or the Civil Service Aptitude Test, since 2011. There have been no changes made in the Civil service mains examination or in the civil service personality interview level of the UPSC exam.

The qualities that an individual has to have in order to accomplish it, is grit, perseverance and determination for doing hard work. Here are some of the very important tips that you need to keep in mind while preparing for the Civil Service examinations which is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.

You have to complete devote yourself towards study; you need to understand that it is very important to give your complete focus towards studies. If you are an working scholar then you must ensure that you take off from the work and dedicate all your time towards studying. The syllabus for the exam consists of two languages and one essay, so you will have to give complete concentration towards studies and will need at least two years of time to prepare for it.

The most important thing that you need to remember is that you have to go through three levels of civil service exams, the preliminary exam, the mains exam and the personal interview round. The total duration for the completion of the examination is one year. You must never get discouraged if you are not able to clear for the first year as there are several others who clear the exam after few attempts. Once you have mastered all the subjects that you are going to appear and have also appeared for the first level of civil services examination at least, then you can work or prepare for other exams too.

Get yourself in contact with the best coaching centre that you have in your locality. There is a need of professional preparation and guidance if you want to excel in your exams, so join a coaching centre that helps you to prepare for the exam. Being present in a competitive environment definitely develops ones learning skills. Look for the best coaching centre and join it as fast as possible, as many of them get filled up by the start of May.

You must also know what is needed to apply for the test too. In order to apply for the exam you will have to use the online portal, there is no other mode of submitting your application. You can get to the official UPSC website and follow the instructions given up there to fill your application. Also you will be provided with an e admit card and no admission call letter shall be sent you through posts.

Qualification for the Civil Service examination is having any degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification. Candidates that are due for the qualification exams are also eligible to sit for the civil service prelims examination. Every candidate that is qualified to appear for the mains examination has to make sure to provide the proof that it has passed the qualifying examination and also the admission application for the mains examination.

It is very often found that candidates focus more on the optional and ignore the preparation for the general studies paper, up till the last month of the exam. This is not the right thing to do as the UPSC has increased the priority for the general studies paper and therefore the prelims are found to be based more on the general knowledge then the rotten knowledge an individual possesses. It is very important to be in sync with the advancements and the developments in India and even worldwide, as the mains papers too are more focused on your analytical and general knowledge.




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