Journey of an Engineer: HOW TO PREPARE FOR UPSC EXAM

Civil Service Exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is one most competitive and prestigious exam of the nation.

Right strategy and hard work are essential to clear Civil Service Exam (CSE). Hard work alone will not bring success. If you don’t know the right books, right way of answering or right way of revision ,then you might not make it in first attempt. Proper guidance from experienced candidates is very much essential to make the path forward simpler and smoother. But make sure that you don't copy topper's strategy as such. Develop a customized strategy for yourself and improve on it.

Selection Procedure

Exam consist of three stages

Stage 1- Prelims

Consist of two papers

General Studies

Duration:2 Hrs

MCQ - 100 Qs (2 marks each)

-0.66 for wrong answers

Marks counted for selection to mains but not for final selection

Aptitude

Duration:2 Hrs

MCQ:80Qs (2.5 marks each)

-.83 for wrong answer

Minimum 66 marks required to qualify.

Marks not counted for selection to mains.

Stage 2- Mains

5 Days Exam

7 Descriptive paper- (one optional paper)

Stage 3- Interview

Preparation Tips

Do not try to read every possible book . Time is limited and therefore must be very specific regarding the selection of books, newspaper and websites.