IAS Topper 2020 Ravi Jain all India rank 9 shares his journey and tips

IAS topper 2020 Ravi Jain, all India rank 9, shares his journey and tips for the IAS exam 2020.

IAS topper 2020 Ravi Jain has shared his journey and the dos and don'ts for the IAS exam 2020. The UPSC will conduct the IAS exam 2020 on October 4 and there is not much time left. So the IAS aspirants should learn from the first-hand experience of the IAS toppers. IAS topper rank 9 Ravi Jain belongs to Deoghar in Jharkhand. Being an Engineer in Instrumentation & Controls to opting Psychology as his optional subject, he said it all. He also suggested ways to help the new IAS aspirants in their IAS preparation. This was his fourth attempt and his consistency and persistent effort culminated in success in the IAS exam.

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Before the selection in the IAS exam, he was in Bihar Finance Services working as Assistant Commissioner of State Tax Bihar. Apart from the IAS preparation tips, he also suggested that the candidates should remain motivated and give their best.

I feel elated and euphoric as my hard work paid off and the dream came true. There is only one difference that I don’t have to study for some time after the result.

I belong to a town Deoghar in Jharkhand. My father is a proprietor and my mother is a homemaker.

I have done my Bachelor of Engineering in Instrumentation & Control from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Delhi. I would say I was an average student.

I worked in an MNC for 3 years after my graduation and then quit the job to prepare for civil services. Presently I am in Bihar Finance Service working as Assistant Commissioner of State Tax posted in Jamui Circle. 

The kind of challenge and job diversity which IAS officer gets is unparalleled. Also, the job would make it possible to contribute to nation-building. 

My optional subject was Psychology. I was interested in the subject, I thought the Civil Service Exam would give me the opportunity to study it.

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I studied the basic standard books, newspaper and regular current affairs material. I focused more on giving test and writing answers.

See here: How to prepare current affairs for IAS exam 2020?

One can only get evaluated for what is written in the paper and not what one has studied. Thus answer writing is very important. I practised answer writing with my friends, on my own and also by writing test series by coaching. 

See here: IAS question papers

I read the requirement of Essay paper as specified by UPSC in syllabus book. I also read a few blogs of the topper to get the hang of what is needed. In the last two attempts, I used to watch an online class of Essay test series.

See here: IAS Syllabus

Through the standard books, newspaper and current affairs.

See here: Most important books for IAS Exam.

I made hand written notes and also some on the word file as well.

This is a long list and I am sharing the list as follows.

Modern History – Spectrum (Rajiv Ahir).

Ancient & Medieval History – It is advised that one should read old NCERT. But this part was weak for me. So I used to read Tamil Nadu Board Book and Lucent book of general knowledge.

Art & Culture-I followed Nitin Singhania book on Art & Culture. That’s a very good book in my opinion. But people tend to find it long.

Geography-I studied from Vajiram Notes, Yellow Book, NCERT (11th & 12th), GC Leong & Mrunal videos and made short notes from it and always used to refer it.

For map-watch a video or two of places in the news. Also frequently spend time watching atlas and identifying important places.

Polity-Laxmikant & Current Affairs (Legislation & Policy) & tests. There are important committees (apart from polity also) one must learn them also.  This can be used in mains answer writing also.

Environment & Ecology-Old and New biology NCERT. For E&E current affairs is most important. So one has to read about all national parks, biosphere reserves, sanctuaries, species (especially in India & in News), and several organizations and bodies. One should also take the tests to fill the gap and practice the art of elimination.

Economy-Shriram IAS notes and Mrunal Videos. Newspaper & current Affairs and test. Economic Survey – if not complete then only the summary.

International Relations-Newspaper & Current Affairs material & Test.

Science &Technology-Newspaper & Current Affairs material & Test & general awareness.

Social Issues-Newspaper & Current Affairs material & Test.

They should have a long vision maybe for a month or two and plan their week or day accordingly.

One should not be complacent and work hard with dedication and commitment. Focus on revision and solving test and writing answers.

One should remain motivated and give their best. And also enjoy the journey to learn new things, make friends and have good memories of this time irrespective of the result.

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