A. Smart work, Right guidance, right selection of materials and self-belief, perseverance along with support from the family, teachers and friends are the secret of my success.
Q. It is said that Current affairs is very crucial in clearing the exam. How true is it? Which all newspapers and journals have you been reading for the General studies?
A. Yes, current affairs is the key and it should be in tune with UPSC pattern which has undergone a lot of changes these days. I regularly read The Hindu News Paper, Yojana and also Current Affairs.
Q. How much time do you think one requires for serious preparations for this examination?
A. I think that 10-15 months with around 6-8 hours a day before the Mains is enough time a candidate requires to clear this exam.
Q. What was your plan B, had you not been selected in the Civil Services Examination?
A. No idea, I do not know. I have two more attempts left, I would have tried again.
Q. How should one view success?
A. My achievement in this exam has changed a lot around me. But I feel, both success and failure are parts of life and one should learn from both.
Q. What was your Optional at the Civil Services Main Examination?
A. Sociology.
Q. How many attempts had you made earlier before you got selected?
A. This was my second attempt.
Q. What was your criterion for the selection of the Optional subject?
A. Easy availability of material and guidance and my ability to analyze social issues.
Q. Did you prepare for your compulsory papers?
A. No, For Language papers, I just went through the previous years’ question papers.
Q. What is your opinion about the Interview Board?
A. My interview was scheduled in the Forenoon. The Board was extremely cordial and was one with a positive approach towards the candidates. It lasted for 25 minutes and I was not fully satisfied with my performance. But when I saw the marks I was happy that I got more than average from that board.
Q. To what extent, you think, model test papers can be useful for the aspirants of the Civil Services?
A. Model test papers help in preventing mistakes in the prelims and Main Examination. They give you an opportunity to assess your performance and help in finding weak areas which can be worked upon to secure more marks. It helps in time management which is the key.
Q. What is your advice to the future aspirants?
A. Friends, self-belief is the key to success, if you afford to get guidance from genuine coaching centers and don’t read a lot of material. I suggest you read the limited material but do revision number of times. Just do your work and leave the rest on die Almighty. Best of Luck!
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