How to Prepare: Strategy & Tips

Preliminary

The keyword as far as UPSC Prelims is concerned, is concept clarity. It is not a paper to merely assess facts rather it checks your concept clarity and your common sense, Practice is also of vital importance as elimination of answer choices is as important as finding the right answer.

CSAT Preparation

If you have the background of science and mathematics, you don’t need to spend more time on CSAT. Just practice previous year questions. Someone feel CSAT as tough paper especially who don’t have mathematics background. Those who feel this paper tough, practice maximum number of questions.

Mains examination

The preparation strategy for mains is different from prelims in such a way that while prelims looks at knowledge on a wider scale, the Mains examination is concerned with subject subject knowledge and how well a person can understand the demands of the question and answer it effectively. Constant practice of writing answers to the point well as finishing the answer within the given time limit is of vital importance

Personality test

The Civil Services Personality Test consists of a board of members for assessing the candidate’s personality. A candidate is asked questions on matters of general interest. The object of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service by a Board of competent and unbiased observers. The test is intended to judge the mental caliber of a candidate.