UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Preparation and study plan for Prelims, Mains and Interview for Beginners
Preparing for the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) exam, particularly for the Civil Services Examination (CSE), requires a strategic and disciplined approach. Let me give you some basic preparation you need. 1. Understand the Exam Structure The UPSC CSE consists of three stages: Preliminary Examination: Objective type questions. Main Examination: Descriptive type questions. Personality Test (Interview): Assessment of personality and suitability for civil services. 2. Syllabus Familiarization Preliminary Exam: Focuses on General Studies (GS) papers and CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test). Main Exam: Covers nine papers, including essay writing, GS (I-IV), optional subjects, and language papers. Interview: Focuses on your personality, knowledge of current affairs, and overall suitability for public service. 3. Create a Study Plan Time Management: Give yourself specific hours for each subject and stick to a timetable. Daily Goals: Create a tracker to mark daily or weekly goa...