How to start preparation for IAS examination!

Before you should know how to become IAS, it is also important to know why you want to become IAS because that will sail the candidate through the long and turbulent journey of UPSC civil service examination. The reason can be anything but should be strong enough to keep you away from the distractions.

Since the exam is extremely competitive, a very high amount of determination is required for it. Before you should know how to become IAS, it is also important to know why you want to become IAS because that will sail the candidate through the long and turbulent journey of UPSC civil service examination.

Manoj K jha, faculty at GS SCORE ,renowned institute for ias examination says,  to start the civil service preparation, first one should understand the process and pattern of examination. The syllabus of the examination should be not just read in detail but should be imbibed by referring to it daily. The syllabus should be pasted right in front of your study table so that it becomes easily accessible while studying. To get detailed pattern of exam one can visit website iasscore.in, where free resources are available.

For general studies, one needs to start with the NCERT books of 6^th to 12^th but focus specifically 9^th to 12^th. NCERTS helps the candidate to learn basics of every subject and also develop a simple language in which answers are expected in mains examination. Along with conceptual clarity of static parts, aspirants are supposed to be thoroughly aware of current affair happenings associated with it.

Coaching can be helpful in preparation but only when faculties are good. So before deciding about coaching, enquire about faculties.  To view ias toppers strategy one can visit Iasscore.in.

What UPSC expects from candidates?

Exact answer to this question is nothing less than the “brahmastra” of success. But, for much disappointment of aspirants, there are only speculations and no absolute answer for this question. In preliminary exam they just seek the wider knowledge or information base. As syllabus prescribed for Prelims is very vast, candidates can’t be very selective while reading for Prelims and require extensive reading. If you see the questions of Main examination, it is very general and straight in nature. Manoj k jha says,  UPSC does not seek specialized knowledge. UPSC does not appreciate research-oriented answers. It wants display of general understanding and quality analysis of the subjects and effective presentation of the answers. Answers within defined world limit are much appreciated. And Interview is all about presenting yourself in front of the UPSC board.