You can start preparing for the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Civil Service Exam (CSE) right after your 12th Boards but cannot complete the examination form. One needs to have a graduation degree from a recognized university to sit for the IAS examination. However, If you are determined to work as a civil servant, it is best to begin your preparation after the 12th Grade. The UPSC conducts the CSE, which selects candidates for IAS, IPS, and other prestigious services. Passing the IAS exam early in life would advance your career and provide you with a chance to become the Cabinet Secretary. For those who do not know, the Cabinet Secretary position in India is the highest UPSC position.
Here Vajirao & Reddy IAS Institute enumerates for you a step-by-step guide to prepare you for the most competitive exam in India after your 12th Boards-
Step 1: Choose your undergraduate course
Pursuing any bachelor's degree makes you eligible for the UPSC exam. However, choosing subjects in your graduation years that align with the UPSC syllabus would be best. For example, subjects like Political Science, History, Economics, and Law can be pursued. Studying these subjects when planning to sit for the UPSC exam will help you focus more on developing critical thinking, writing ability, and analytical skills.
Step 2: Acclimatise yourself to the UPSC pattern
Invest your time in familiarising yourself with the exam pattern by going through the syllabus, previous year papers, toppers interviews, and study material from well-renowned coaching institutes like Vajirao IAS.
Step 3: Build a strong foundation in core subjects
Start from the basics and move up the ladder. Read NCERT books (Class 6- Class 12) for subjects like History, Political Science, Geography, Science and Technology, and Economics. These basics will help you build a strong foundation for the UPSC exam.
Step 4: Engage yourself in developing a reading habit
Develop a habit of reading newspapers to stay abreast of current events, national and international issues, and government policies. Newspapers like the Hindu, Indian Express,, and Times of India can help you gain insights.
Step 5: Consider coaching institute
Coaching institutes can provide much-needed guidance in your early years of preparation. If you have started preparing after your 12th Boards you can opt for online live IAS coaching provided by Vajirao & Reddy IAS in Delhi. However, this is contingent on your ability to learn on your own and remain self-motivated without needing guidance.
Step 6: Spend time honing your writing skills
Writing well-structured and concise answers is an important step in clearing the UPSC exam. Practice writing answers that reflect the exam pattern's requirements, i.e., try to express yourself within the prescribed word limit.
Step 7: Join online communities and forums
Connect with other aspirants online and in study groups. Doing this will help clear doubts, exchange resources, and develop better strategies that are valuable for clearing the exam.
Things to remember before starting your preparation
The path to becoming a civil servant is mired with hurdles and sleepless nights. However, the prestige attached to the services outperforms all the difficulties. Moreover, starting early. i.e., after your 12 Boards makes the journey easy whereby you can leverage resources from the beginning and increase your chances of success. Here's is a general overview students need to remember before starting their journey of becoming an IAS officer after completing the 12th Board:
1. Complete your 12th Grade:
Make sure you successfully clear your 12th Board with passing marks. After passing your 12th Board you can opt for any stream be it in Sciences, Commerce, or Humanities in your graduation program. However, if you are planning to sit for the UPSC exam you need to focus on your logic and reasoning abilities, hone your critical thinking skills and master writing abilities, and improve your communication skills and general knowledge.
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2. Get a Bachelor's Degree—
To be eligible for the UPSC CSE, you need to hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. Your choice of stream in your graduation program will not matter in the UPSC.
3. Prepare and appear for the Civil Services Examination (CSE)
The UPSC CSE consists of three stages namely Prelims which consist of MCQs; Mains, which is descriptive and then comes the Personal interview.
- The Preliminary exam will test the candidates' general knowledge and aptitude. The Mains exam is designed to test the candidates' in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and the Interview will test the candidates' personality and communication skills.
- It is essential to thoroughly understand the exam pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme if you want to make it to the final list.
- Consider preparing a study plan early on and enrolling yourself with a coaching institute. Vajirao IAS Institute in Delhi offers top-notch coaching at affordable IAS coaching fees.
- Once you feel confident, register for the CSE conducted by the UPSC through their official website.
- Clear prelims to qualify for the Mains Exam; score well in the Mains and reach the personal interview. Qualify for the Personal interview and be included in the merit or the final list.
Conclusion
It is important to understand that the preparation for UPSC is a year-long journey and is a test of your perseverance, hard work, diligence, and commitment to serving the nation and its people. It is essential to remain focused and motivated throughout the preparatory state, and by doing this you will achieve your dreams of becoming an IAS officer.
Vajirao & Reddy Institute is a leading UPSC IAS coaching academy in Delhi India, offering IAS Regular Batches and a comprehensive Classroom Program for Prelims and Mains, designed to prepare students for the IAS exams. Vajirao & Reddy Institute is led by a team of experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of the civil services exam, dedicated to guiding aspirants toward success. Our primary goal is to turn our student's dreams into reality. So Vajirao and Redddy (Vajirao IAS Academy) Delhi offer both UPSC online and offline IAS coaching options.
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