Civil Servant (IAS/PCS)

UPSC stands for Union Public Service Commission which conducts exams for recruiting people to the Civil Services of the Government of India. It is a three level examination consisting of a preliminary exam, a main exam and an interview. Recruitment is done for various different posts such as IAS, IFS, IPS, and IRS etc.
Top 10 Preparation Tips for UPSC
Tip #1
For coming out successful in the UPSC exam one needs to be well motivated and confident about his/her own abilities because only if one believes in them can they put in 100% efforts.
Tip #2
To begin with the preparation the candidates should regularly follow one national newspaper and magazines to keep them updated of the latest happenings in and around the world.
Tip #3
Also the candidates should be well aware of the pattern of the UPSC which is a three stage examination and direct their efforts accordingly.
Tip #4
The syllabus should be studied well and one by one the topics should be taken up and should be prepared in great detail.
Tip #5
It is advisable to choose subjects which you are studying or you have already studied. This will help you do well since you already know about the subject. Only a little more effort and revision will be needed.
Tip #6
The candidates should be dedicated enough because it may require more than 1 attempt to crack the UPSC exam.
Tip #7
Also, a good teacher who can guide you well can prove to be a great advantage because the teacher can plan your schedule so that your efforts are not wasted.
Tip #8
It is advisable for the candidates to have discussions with fellow candidates on various topics from the syllabus. These discussions help you retain more.
Tip #9
Though you are putting in your 100% you should also learn the technique of Time Management. All the questions need to be done in a given amount of time.
Tip #10
The candidates may take coaching classes if necessary but only after a good research should they choose a coaching centre.