How do you start prepare for civil services while working?

Study Timetable for Working Professionals

1. Prior to Work: General Studies for At Least 2 hours every day.
2. During Work: Brush up on Current Affairs and Newspaper Analysis during breaks from work, aiming to devote about 45 minutes for both.
3. After Work: Devote at least 2 hours to the optional subject of your choice.

How can I crack UPSC in first attempt without coaching?

By following these key factors one can easily crack the IAS exam without coaching.

1. 1- Be time bound!
2. 2 – Follow/Develop a hobby.
3. 3 – Make it a habit to read one book out of course each month.
4. 4 – Go through the books you read in a thorough manner and cover each book at least thrice.

How can I pass UPSC without study?

In a nutshell

1. Read NCERT and other standard books.
2. Read a newspaper and make notes.
3. Practice writing answers daily for UPSC Mains exam.
4. Choose and excel in the optional subject for Mains examination.
5. Practice UPSC previous year question paper as well as the mock test.
6. Groom yourself for interview.

How to prepare for the UPSC Civil Services exam?

Your preparation should be aligned with the UPSC Civil Services Exam Cycle, which has three stages – Prelims, Mains and Interview, which normally has a fixed schedule like June (for Prelims), Sep/Oct (for Mains) and Feb-April (for Interviews). Read our posts, and understand the details of Civil Services, IAS, UPSC syllabus etc.

How much time is required to prepare for the UPSC prelims?

Then you can obviously prepare in just 3 month or 20 days :), depending on your preparation level or caliber. But, If you are new or fresher in this entire civil services examination process. Then you should start preparing for the prelims ideally before 12 months or minimum 10 month in advance.

How many papers are there in the UPSC entrance exam?

There are 2 papers of general studies and Civil services Aptitude Test (CSAT). Main Exam- conducted in September. The Main Exam (written) is applicable only for those who qualify in the Prelims. Main Exam syllabus has nine papers in total.

Why are many coaching institutes not preparing for the UPSC?

Many coaching institutes are unsure how to properly guide aspirants as per the latest requirements of UPSC. There are coaching institutes which charge hefty fees but provide poor service and low-quality study materials. You need to adapt to the changing requirements of UPSC!