What are the qualities civil services aspirants must have?
5 years, 5 months ago

What are the qualities civil services aspirants must have?

India Today  

Number of aspirants appearing for civil services examination are surging every year, which evidently demonstrate the craze of UPSC examination among Indian youth. What are the qualities civil services aspirants must have? Before hashing out about the desired qualities and traits which civil services aspirants must have, let's discuss about an often unnoticed aspect "Ethics" and the crucial role it plays in getting success. Civil services aspirants show utmost transparency in all their deeds.

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Remove negative people around you, UPSC aspirants told
1 week, 2 days ago

Remove negative people around you, UPSC aspirants told

The Hindu  

The inaugural of the Union Public Service Commission aspirants club was organised by The Hindu in association with the Shankar IAS Academy at AVS Arts and Science College in Omalur on Thursday. At the event, Mr. Saravanakumar told students many civil servants were living inspirations for people and they did what they would not have done while they were a …

Guest Column| Need to sensitise young civil servants to develop soft skills
1 week, 2 days ago

Guest Column| Need to sensitise young civil servants to develop soft skills

Hindustan Times  

The training of a young, fresh mind is of great importance. Unless our future policy-makers and administrators are not encouraged to listen and ‘feel’ for people, the academy’s motto of civil service, ‘Sheelam param bhushnam ’, is put to test. As a premier institution for training of newly recruited civil servants, the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration emphasises …

Civil services aspirants told to focus on academics and visualise goals
1 month, 1 week ago

Civil services aspirants told to focus on academics and visualise goals

The Hindu  

Focus on academics as it is the foundation for competitive exams, said Anirudh R. Gangavaram, Assistant Commissioner of Central Goods and Services Tax, Salem, at the inauguration of the civil services aspirants’ club at Dhirajlal Gandhi College of Technology, in association with The Hindu and Shankar IAS Academy, in Salem on Friday. Comparing the UPSC exams to a cricket match, …

Civil Services Aspirants' Meet: Focus on Current Affairs, Stay Updated and Manage Stress
5 months ago

Civil Services Aspirants' Meet: Focus on Current Affairs, Stay Updated and Manage Stress

The Hindu  

The Hindu Civil Services Aspirants’ Meet focused on preparing students for the Civil Services examinations. The event featured motivational speeches by District Police Chief Chaitra Teresa John, emphasizing the importance of staying updated on current affairs and developing analytical and logical skills. The college authorities also shared their expertise on the UPSC examination pattern, process, structure, and strategies. The meet …

Aim high and don’t be deterred by failures, civil services aspirants told
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Aim high and don’t be deterred by failures, civil services aspirants told

The Hindu  

Students should aim big and pursue their goals without being deterred by failures, P. Sridharan, Additional Commissioner of Income Tax, TDS Range, Madurai and Tiruchi Region, said here on Tuesday. Delivering the keynote address at UPSC Aspirants Meet organised by The Hindu and Shankar IAS Academy at the Bon Secours College for Women, Mr. Sridharan said that during his school …

‘Do not be fazed by failure,’ UPSC aspirants told
8 months, 1 week ago

‘Do not be fazed by failure,’ UPSC aspirants told

The Hindu  

People who pass competitive exams are not superior beings and repeated failures should not deter one from trying again, said Amit Gupta, Assistant Collector, Tiruchi, on Saturday. The civil servant, from the IAS 2023 batch, was addressing an orientation meeting organised by The Hindu Civil Services Aspirants’ Club at Cauvery College for Women on Saturday, in association with Shankar IAS …

New civil servants need to usher in a culture of access
10 months, 4 weeks ago

New civil servants need to usher in a culture of access

Hindustan Times  

The Union Public Service Commission recently published the results of the civil services examination held last year. Among the total of 1,016 selected candidates, 180 have been recommended for appointment to the Indian Administrative Services, 200 to the India Police Service, 37 to the Indian Foreign Service, and 599 to the other services. Neither charges of blatant political interference in …

UPSC Exam 2024: 6 books for civil services aspirants to look out for in 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

UPSC Exam 2024: 6 books for civil services aspirants to look out for in 2024

India Today  

The UPSC Civil Services Examination stands as a formidable gatekeeper, granting access to the coveted corridors of Indian bureaucracy. Here's a list of six key books that can equip UPSC aspirants with a solid foundation for their 2024 exam journey shared by McGraw Hill. Indian Economy 15e by Ramesh Singh This classic book by Ramesh Singh has been helping UPSC …

Why we need to stop glorifying the Civil Services as a career option
1 year, 2 months ago

Why we need to stop glorifying the Civil Services as a career option

The Hindu  

Recently, I met a young man who had been preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Exam for the past four years but had not succeeded. The UPSC conducts the Civil Services Exam annually to select candidates for the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Revenue Service, among others. Perpetuating a myth In recent times, there have …

Lawyers In Executive: Recent UPSC CSE 2022 Result
1 year, 9 months ago

Lawyers In Executive: Recent UPSC CSE 2022 Result

Live Law  

The Union Public Service Commission civil service examinations have witnessed an intriguing trend in recent years. Practice PYQ a lot and write lot of previous year mains question for law optional especially repeated ones BREAKDOWN OF THE UPSC syllabus and its alignment with law studies The Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination is known for its vast and comprehensive …

Tips to take on the UPSC Civil Services Exams
1 year, 10 months ago

Tips to take on the UPSC Civil Services Exams

The Hindu  

The Civil Services are the backbone of India’s administrative system. The UPSC Civil Services Examination is rigorous and covers a vast range of topics. With the exam season set to begin later this month, here are some tips to take you through: Get a sense of the playing field: It is essential to have a thorough understanding of the exam …

UPSC IAS Interview: From aspirant to civil servant, how to excel in this test
2 years ago

UPSC IAS Interview: From aspirant to civil servant, how to excel in this test

Hindustan Times  

Only 1-2% of candidates who take the UPSC IAS civil services exam makes it through to the interview stage and get selected as civil servants. So, whether one is a seasoned candidate or a fresh-faced aspirant, tips by experts are essential and can serve as the definitive guide on how to succeed in the UPSC IAS civil services interview in …

How does the UPSC Civil Services Exam work?
2 years, 2 months ago

How does the UPSC Civil Services Exam work?

The Hindu  

The minimum qualification for attempting the UPSC Civil Services Examination is a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. The first paper tests candidates on current events, India’s history, geography, polity and governance, economic and social development, environmental ecology, and general sciences. Paper II, called Civil Services Aptitude Test, focuses on comprehension, interpersonal skills, communication, logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision-making, data …

What makes you a worthy UPSC Aspirant?
2 years, 11 months ago

What makes you a worthy UPSC Aspirant?

India Today  

The civil services examination is one of the most competitive exams in India. However, there are a few qualities, listed below, that set apart an individual as a worthy contender for the civil services: Perseverance UPSC examination process requires at least a year for preparation and another year for going through the exam cycle. Hard work and dedication Finally, the …

761 candidates clear civil services exam, Shubham Kumar tops: UPSC
3 years, 6 months ago

761 candidates clear civil services exam, Shubham Kumar tops: UPSC

India Today  

A total of 761 candidates have cleared the coveted civil services examination 2020, with engineering graduate Shubham Kumar and Jagrati Awasthi bagging the first and second ranks respectively. A total of 761 candidates -- 545 men and 216 women -- have cleared the examination and are recommended for various civil services by the Commission. Civil services' examination stages The civil …

5 ace strategies to kickstart your UPSC Civil Services exam preparation
3 years, 6 months ago

5 ace strategies to kickstart your UPSC Civil Services exam preparation

India Today  

The trick to cracking your UPSC Civil Services exam lies in preparing a winning strategy. Let’s take a look at some guiding principles to kick-start your UPSC Civil Services exam preparation. Break down your syllabus into parts Start with a thorough analysis of your UPSC Civil Services exam syllabus. - Article by Sajal Singh, Founder, Civilsdaily Read: Decoding the Civil …

The main bricks to use in India’s steel frame
4 years, 7 months ago

The main bricks to use in India’s steel frame

The Hindu  

When the Union Public Service Commission announces the results of the Civil Services Main examination every year and the list of successful candidates, amidst all the fanfare it is legitimate for us to reflect on a few fundamental questions: Are the right type of men and women being inducted into the higher bureaucracy? Evaluating civil service recruits for their intelligence …

UPSC Civil Services exam date coming soon: Check UPSC tips, previous years' papers, answer key, syllabus
4 years, 10 months ago

UPSC Civil Services exam date coming soon: Check UPSC tips, previous years' papers, answer key, syllabus

India Today  

With board exams, school and college exams and major recruitment exams postponed due to the Covid-19 lockdown, which has gotten extended for four times now, there is a lot of confusion regarding how things will get back in order. On May 20, after a lot of speculation, the Union Public Service Commission finally released important information regarding the UPSC Civil …

UPSC invites suggestions for Civil Services recruitment, evaluation process
5 years, 5 months ago

UPSC invites suggestions for Civil Services recruitment, evaluation process

India Today  

The Union Public Service Commission, that conducts the prestigious civil services exams, is open to suggestions for improvement in areas such as recruitment and evaluation through interviews, Chairman Arvind Saxena said on Tuesday. According to a government statement, the UPSC chairman: "Enlightened the audience about the achievements and new initiatives being undertaken by the panel and informed them that the …

UPSC Civil Services aspirants who fail interview round might get government job
6 years, 1 month ago

UPSC Civil Services aspirants who fail interview round might get government job

India Today  

The Union Public Service Commission chairman Arvind Saxena has recently recommended the central government and ministries to recruit people who fail in the interview round in Civil Services and other examinations. "We have proposed to the central government and the ministries to recruit people from the list of candidates who make it to the interview stage in civil services and …

Loyalty test
6 years, 9 months ago

Loyalty test

The Hindu  

A LETTER hurriedly drafted by the Department of Personnel and Training and sent to all Ministries on May 17, 2018, has created a flutter in political and administrative circles. Making foundation course performance a part of this exercise will make it totally subjective, prone to pressures, and lead to the misuse of discretion.” According to Punia, this is part of …

Aspirants' discontent
7 years ago

Aspirants' discontent

The Hindu  

CIVIL services aspirants across India are protesting against the Central government’s refusal to allow them to appear for the examination one more time although the government has granted aspirants from Jammu and Kashmir a five-year relaxation in the upper age limit this year too. This, however, caused a great deal of heartburning among students of other States who have pleaded …

UPSC IAS Interview: Tips on how to crack it
7 years ago

UPSC IAS Interview: Tips on how to crack it

India Today  

Being coveted and highly aimed for career options, UPSC Civil Services promises more than job security and a decent salary package. Crucially decisive phase of civil services examination, interview or personality test, unlike the previous two stages, does not have any defined syllabus. UPSC mock interview is a must: Mock Interviews are crucial in preparation for Civil Services personality test …

5 quick tips to crack UPSC Civil Services interview round
8 years ago

5 quick tips to crack UPSC Civil Services interview round

India Today  

The Union Public Service Commission Civil Services examination is considered to be one of the most competitions in India. Let's dig into few tips which students must not ignore while going to appear for the UPSC Civil Services interview. Enroll for mock interview: Make sure to attend atleast 3 to 4 mock interviews and improve your preparation based on the …

UPSC refers Baswan panel report on civil services exam to DoPT
8 years, 6 months ago

UPSC refers Baswan panel report on civil services exam to DoPT

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission has referred the report of Baswan committee, that has suggested changes in civil services exam pattern, to the government for final decision. The committee is understood to have recommended reduction in upper age limit of 32 years to appear in the civil services exam, they said. Lakhs of aspirants appear in the examination …

Civil service as a career: How to crack one of the world's toughest exams
8 years, 7 months ago

Civil service as a career: How to crack one of the world's toughest exams

India Today  

The Civil Service Examination, conducted by the UPSC is not only considered as one of the most admired post in India but also is considered as one of the toughest exam in the world. To clear the exam one does not only need hard work, perseverance, determination, but should also understand the concept surrounding the myth of civil service exam. …

Things you must know before you start preparing for UPSC civil services examination
8 years, 9 months ago

Things you must know before you start preparing for UPSC civil services examination

India Today  

One of the most competitive and prestigious exams, civil services, is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, India's major regulating body. The UPSC conducts the Civil Services Examination, popularly known as IAS exam, in two phases namely- UPSC Prelims and UPSC Mains. Why IAS?/PI quotient Before stepping into the preparation of one of the most competitive exams in the …

What it takes to crack the civil services entrance
9 years, 8 months ago

What it takes to crack the civil services entrance

Live Mint  

It took Ira Singhal, this year’s Indian Administrative Services exam topper, four years to get to that position. But nearly seven out of every 10 candidates require at least three attempts before succeeding in the civil services entrance. The civil services exam has among the lowest success rates among competitive examinations. Delhi University, Indian Institutes of Technology and Jawaharlal Nehru …

Civil service aspirants to protest outside BJP headquarter
10 years, 7 months ago

Civil service aspirants to protest outside BJP headquarter

India TV News  

New Delhi: Soon after the government indicated its stand that there will be no more further changes in the civil services examination pattern, protesting students said that they will demonstrate outside the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarter at Ashok Road in the nation capital today. Sources said that some opposition MPs may join the protesting students today.On Monday, the government had …

Civil Services aspirants demand change in syllabus
10 years, 8 months ago

Civil Services aspirants demand change in syllabus

India TV News  

New Delhi: Scores of civil services aspirants have demanded that the syllabus for UPSC examinations to select IAS, IFS, and IPS officers be changed to give level-playing field to those coming from rural areas. "There is a need to change second paper of Civil Services Examination which is known as Civil Services Aptitude Test, as it makes it difficult for …

DoPT notifies new UPSC format; weightage on general studies
12 years ago

DoPT notifies new UPSC format; weightage on general studies

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Aimed at overhauling civil service examinations, a new pattern giving more emphasis on assessing general studies and aptitude skills of aspirants has been notified by the government. add_main_imageThe Civil Services exams for the first time will also have a separate paper on “ethics, integrity and aptitude”, according to a gazette notification issued by Department of Personnel and Training …

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