Everybody already knows that UPSC(Union Public Service Commissioner) conducts Civil Service Exams like IAS, IPS, and IFS, etc. All of these exams have three stages. First, you have to clear these rounds. The following are some tips that help beginners by giving a direction to their valuable efforts.
Be clear about goal:
No one in the world will believe you and your capabilities. So, you should trust in yourself. Motivation is the primary criterion here. If you come here for some fallacious reasons like earning more money, one day you will be demotivated. So, you have to confirm that why do you want to become an IAS officer.
Read the Exam Notification:
You have to start with reading the exam notification in detail. It will help to aware of the scheme of the examination, syllabus, and qualification criteria, etc. In the beginning, you have to choose your optional subject for Mains, after that, you have to select another subject for Prelims. You have to study-materials and Upsc previous years question papers for more practice.
Sources:
- Current Affairs- Read newspaper daily. Don’t depend on The Hindu alone. Read Hindustan Times and The Times of India also. These are current affairs are important for every subject.
- Time-Table- UPSC is based on time-management, having perseverance, having the will to go beyond a certain limit to achieve your dream.
- Previous Paper- You have to read Upsc previous years question papers for better preparation. Here you will get valuable materials related to your topics. You can start practice from the last 10 years of papers.
- Practice Mock-tests- Once you finished your syllabus than do practice on the mock-test. It will help to improve your learning skill.
Conclusion:
Thus, you just have to be consistent in whatever things you are doing. Do it on a regular basis and do it with full zeal. The rest of all it will fall into place. Don’t cut down your sleep, it will affect your health and concentration power. All the Best!