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News India Live, Digital Desk: Every second youth in India dreams of once sitting in a car with blue lights (or sirens), seeing stars on the shoulder, or changing an entire district with a single signature. yes, we are talking UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) of. Which is often called the toughest exam in the world (Toughest Exam in India).
But is this exam really so difficult that one should be scared? Or if there is right strategy then even an ordinary student can become ‘Collector Sahib’? The answer is – absolutely it can be done.
Often after finishing college or from school days, questions arise in the mind that “Where to start?” Come, today we will answer all your basic questions in a very simple way.
1. Who can appear for this examination? (Eligibility)
Many students think that to become an IAS, it is necessary to be a college topper or have a science background. This is the biggest lie.
- Truth: you only have one Graduation Degree There should be. Whether you have done BA, Engineering (B.Tech) or Medical – UPSC gives equal opportunity to everyone. There is no concern about percentage, just ‘passing’ is enough.
2. What is the age limit? (Age Limit)
This question is asked the most. The minimum age for a general category student is 21 years and maximum 32 years it occurs.
- The government gives relaxation in age and attempts for OBC and SC/ST categories. But remember, the sooner you start preparation, the better.
3. Three stages which need to be passed (Exam Pattern)
The journey of UPSC is like a marathon race. It has three levels:
- Prelims: This is a sorting round. Lakhs sit here, but only a few thousand go to the next round. It is objective (circle filling).
- Mains: This is the real fight. Here you have to write – about history, geography, society, and politics. Here your ideas are tested.
- Interview (Personality Test): This is not a test of knowledge, but of your ‘personality’. The panel wants to see how you take decisions under pressure.
4. How to get started? (Preparation Strategy)
If you have made up your mind, then do these two things before rushing into some expensive coaching:
- NCERT Books: NCERT books of History, Geography and Polity from class 6th to 12th will strengthen your foundation. It is difficult to move forward without reading these.
- Newspaper: An IAS should know what is going on in his country and the world. Make a habit of reading ‘The Hindu’ or ‘Indian Express’ (or any good Hindi newspaper) daily. Current Affairs is the backbone of this exam.
a bitter truth
UPSC is not just about studying, it is a test of patience. Maybe not at first, but don’t stop. Discipline and understanding the right syllabus is what makes you stand out from the crowd.
So if you also have that passion within you that you want to do something for the country, then get up and make a strategy for your preparation from today itself. ‘Mussoorie’ (Training Centre) is waiting for you!
