UPSC Exams – Best ways to prepare for them

Almost every Indian, whether from higher, lower or middle strata has at least once thought about cracking UPSC or civil services examinations! The attractive pay packages, benefits of working in a government organization, reputed and respectable posts along with challenging but efficient environment has inspired hundreds and thousands of students to sit for the exams every year.

But cracking UPSC Exams is no piece of cake. Since the requirement is quite less in proportion to millions of aspiring students, hence the exams are quite tough. It is true that an average student receives three attempts to clear the exam, yet you need a specific set of skills and tips to ensure that your preparation for UPSC is up to mark.

Here are a few tips that will help and guide you through the competitive exam. Have a look!

1. During the preparation of UPSC exam the most important thing is to learn general knowledge and keep a track of all current affairs
2. The syllabus might look pretty vast but with proper management it is quite easy. Therefore, maintain a schedule and stick to it.
3. Start your preparation with General studies which mainly consist of history, economics, politics etc.
4. You must have learnt about these topics earlier; just recall and clear the concept. It’s best if you read thoroughly from your Class 11th and 12th books published by NCERT.
5. General studies paper mainly consists of questions related to general knowledge, so don’t miss them. Regularly read newspapers, business and political magazines.
6. These reading habits will offer you immense advantage in your language skills and as well you can easily crack the essay and English paper.
7. The next important thing is to choose one optional subject for the prelims and the main exams. Stick with a subject which you are familiar with like you have studied during your college years.