Miscellaneous

How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero Level?

In 2024, UPSC notified approximately 1056 vacancies under the all India civil services cadre. Add to that, executive rank vacancies in state government administrative services. The total number of officer-grade job opportunities can easily reach a few thousands. 

List of books for UPSC recommended by Toppers'

One should religiously stick to the previously referred standard textbooks, self-made notes, current affairs resources, etc. This not only saves precious time but also results in easier recall and knowledge reinforcement.

To give you a head start, we have created this checklist of the best books for UPSC (IAS) Prelims and Mains preparation. Recommended by IAS toppers, these books (apart from NCERTs) will help you get clarity and a good hold on subject fundamentals.

Powers of IAS and IPS officers

The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) are two of the most

prestigious civil services in India. These services are responsible for the administration and

maintenance of law and order in the country. The IAS and IPS officers have been given immense

powers and responsibilities to ensure that the country runs smoothly and that the citizens are safe

and secure.

How Much Time is Required to Prepare for UPSC CSE Exam?

UPSC Civil Service preparation, the mother of all examinations in India, needs more patience and hard work than any other competitive exam because the examination process itself can take almost one year covering three stages of Prelims, Mains, and Interview

Is coaching must for civil service preparation?

Coaching centers are like the lighthouses of the seashore. CSE preparation needs a planned approach which is systematic & well designed and coaching institutes are too good at its execution.

About IAS GYAN

IASGYAN, the brain child of Aptiplus Academy which is the best UPSC coaching/ best IAS coaching institute in Eastern India, is an online education student centric platform that overcomes the barriers of distance  and empowers CSE aspirants with quality education. IASGYAN imparts the most innovative online tools that allow students to prepare for UPSC CSE, WBCS, OPSC OAS at their convenience.

MYTHS ABOUT UPSC CIVIL SERVICES EXAM

Remember the legend of PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN. He lures 130 children of the town away….The world of UPSC Civil Services Exam preparation is replete with such inducements, lures and false often exaggerated promises. The aspirants face many a dilemma. The tremendous prestige of the examination has created an aura about the examination and given rise to many half-baked truths, which heighten the sense of awe.

Best ways to improve concentration for UPSC preparation

Competitive exams such as the UPSC require focused attention and a continuous approach, a slight deviation from the right path can severely disrupt the outcome. Getting acquainted with present-day techniques that can be used to ace the exam and withdrawing from practices that could lead to failure is another important factor to consider for students preparing for the UPSC.

How To Make Notes for UPSC Civil Services Exam

Making your own notes is an important aspect of any kind of exam and while preparing for UPSC CSE, it plays a very important role here as well. Since the UPSC test includes many subjects with vast dynamic syllabus, it is very difficult to remember everything and it is not possible to go through the whole syllabus while revising.

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HOW TO MANAGE TIME WHILE WRITING ANSWERS IN UPSC MAINS?

UPSC CSE is highly unpredictable, hence, one must realize that the mains stage of the exam should be aimed at mastering the art of presenting one’s viewpoints and thoughts succinctly in writing.

Common mistakes done by UPSC aspirants

Every year about one million aspirants enroll in the prestigious national examination that is CSE but only 1000 (0.001%) enter the final list. BUT there are up to 0.001% who do it not once but three times and more. Have you ever wondered why these aspirants pass the test so many times when so few struggle to clear the prelims after so many years ?