UPSC a statutory body conducts Civil Services Exam every year. Civil Services comprises of various posts that includes Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Forest Service (IFoS) and others.
Cracking civil services exam which is deemed as one of the toughest exams in the country needs commitment more than just preparation and luck. To embrace the civil services exam preparation as a way of life there are certain methods and qualities that aspirants have to follow and here are a few top practices that an aspirant should follow to crack this toughest exam at their first attempt or in one attempt.
Before starting your preparation go through the UPSC notifications released by the Commission that contains the UPSC Syllabus that comprises both Prelims and Mains Syllabus, it is advised to the aspirants to take a print out of the UPSC Syllabus and stick it on your study desk and make a checklist of the same.
Remember the dates of the exam and set the target accordingly and start your preparation and follow these topmost practices during your preparation.
Know the UPSC Syllabus and your subjects:
Be well-informed about the syllabus and topics that covers the optional subject for UPSC Mains Exam as well. A detailed and comprehensive understanding of the optional subjects will reduce half the burden of your preparation.
1) UPSC Prelims Syllabus:
UPSC Prelims GS Syllabus – (200 marks) – Duration: 2 hours
Current events of national and international importance.
History of India and Indian National Movement.
Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World.
Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change – that do not require subject specialisation General Science.
UPSC Prelims Syllabus for CSAT Paper II-(200 marks) Duration: Two hours
Comprehension
Interpersonal skills including communication skills;
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision-making and problem-solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. – Class X level)
2) Build a realistic Study Plan
Once you know the syllabus, the first step towards the IAS Exam preparation is to prepare a realistic timetable and don’t go strict on it as you would not be able to achieve and it would turn to be very difficult over a period of time.
It is recommended to set a goal and try achieving in terms of month, week or day as this would give you the possibility to manage your time in the long run. You may find hurdles during the course of preparation hence aspirants should be extremely committed to their goal and achieve them regardless of any barriers.
3) Choose books smartly
Once you know your syllabus the next step would be to find the relevant sources for syllabus like NCERT Books. Aspirants should choose books wisely in advance and not at the last minute and advised not to go through lot of books instead choose one standard book on each topic to study as this will save your precious time.
4) Solve previous and sample question papers
It is the most important step in your preparation process of civil services exam. Aspirants should work on at least past 10 years question papers as this will give an idea about the question patterns and the topics that were asked frequently. Solving previous year question papers will also increase your confidence and will lead you progressively during your preparation.
5) Make Your Own Notes
Always make your own notes for the related topics and keep it handy make the notes in small sticky paper size and you can also use different colour papers to differentiate the topics or use different colour pens to mark the important points.
Tips on how to cover individual subjects for General Studies Paper:
When it comes to General Studies Paper, mostly everyone gets nervous, referring previous year question papers would make you get out from anxiety and will make things easier.
History: modern history and freedom movement are the important topics; also give importance on Ancient India. Take an intrinsic glance over the Medieval History.
Geography: Focus more on physical geography and maps related questions. Get yourself well-acquainted with maps and buy a good Atlas.
General Science: Covers a major portion, be well-versed with the topics of general science and referring a standard guidebook would be sufficient.
Current affairs: Make sure to cover the important news daily through a standard newspaper not necessary to read the entire newspaper, just cover the major happenings in and around Indian.
General awareness: Refer any good guide book or year book for this.
6) Know when to give up
Don’t stick to a topic for a long time as if you are stuck on a particular topic you could end up compromising on your study time as well as on other topics. To avoid such situations it is better that you understand when to give up and move on to other topic or subject.
7) Take A Break!
Don’t compromise on your health regime; take small breaks during your study time as it will revive your mind and body and if you have to face the remaining part of your preparations then taking a small break is necessary and during break time also try to recall whatever you have grasped till them.
8) Stick to the Plan
Never back down from your study plan! During the preparation process you will find yourself in many hurdles and all you have learn is to how come over the hurdles and stick to the study plan. One of the common situations an aspirant may come across is advice from others regarding their preparation, it is advised here not to take seriously about others suggestions or tips though it is imperative but you may get side-tracked from your own study plan.
Some general and significant quick tips for aspirants:
Make notes of your own as it will come handy, refer them thoroughly
Revise repeatedly as practice makes perfect
On the eve of examination do not go through any book
At the last minute do not read any new topic
In the last minute do not get involved with any unclear questions or problems
Sleep well to stay awake and do brilliantly during the exam
Be calm and confident!
If you are determined and want to achieve your life’s dream and be wildly successful then all you have to do is surrender yourself to the civil services exam preparation and follow these above mentioned practices and we bet nothing will stop in cracking the civil services exam in one attempt.
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