HOW TO PREPARE FOR IAS/UPSC/CIVIL SERVICE EXAM WITH A FULL-TIME JOB?

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How to prepare for IAS/UPSC/Civil Service Exam with a full-time job? No doubt, IAS Exam is difficult to clear but not impossible. The majority of candidates appearing for the UPSC civil services examination consider their full-time job as a liability in their pursuit of the ultimate goal of becoming an IAS officer. And frankly, at first instance, it does look like one. When non-working IAS aspirants are studying around 12–14 hours per day for UPSC civil services preparation, you are only able to manage not more than 3-4 hours that too not consistently. In fact, this is one of the most asked issue and the dilemma faced by working professionals who are preparing for IAS Exam. But you are not alone to face this issue. There are thousands out there like you facing such dilemma. But as quote says, hard work without a plan is like a Ferrari without a steering wheel; so if you are planning to clear IAS exam along with a job, your plan will play an equally important role as your hard work. I am going to list following tips. 1. Utilize every second you have stolen It is important not to waste your time whenever you are getting it. The best way to do this is by utilizing all the little breaks and even your lunch hour to cover your daily reading like newspapers and magazines. Generally, these materials consist of light reading topics with daily happenings and events; therefore it doesn’t require dedicated study time. It would also help if you maintain a personal journal and make notes of whatever you read throughout the day, this will help you sum them up at the end of the day. 2. Study and plan in minutes and not hours For instance if you want to complete fundamental rights from Indian polity, then study in parts during every break like a. From article 12 & 13 b. Article 14, 15 and 16 c. Article 17 & 18 d. Article 19 e. Article 20 and 21 etc Breaking large topics into smaller parts will not only help you manage your time well, but it will also help you study and retain more information over a period of time. 3. Cut travel time to office and back Staying near to your office of place of work will help you reduce your travel time which you can then devote to studying for IAS Exam. Another advantage of staying near your office would be less exertion and fatigue. If you reach home fresh you will be able to focus on your IAS studies which will ultimately help your performance in the UPSC Civil Services Exam. 1/2


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HOW TO PREPARE FOR IAS/UPSC/CIVIL SERVICE EXAM WITH A FULL-TIME JOB? by Divya Gowda - Issuu