If You Want to Crack IAS, Follow These Steps
IAS Service or Civil Services continues to be the first career choice of aspirants in India. But have you ever wondered what it entails to clear IAS Exam. This is one of the esteem professions among the Indians. The salary packages and the roles offered in this post beyond someone’s expectation and they are quite glamorous.
Grow the thirst
First of all what you need to have is a thirst to excel and to keep your dream alive by working for it. "Yes, I want to become an IAS Officer, and I will work hard for it from this moment.'' If you think this value is instilled in you very strongly, continue reading the following mantras.
Know the pattern well
If you want to excel in the IAS exam, then you must know about the exam in depth. Proper knowledge about the syllabus and the pattern of the exam can give you an upper hand in the examination and help you to excel in the exam easily. Take this exam as a challenge cause there are more challenges awaiting for you after you pass the exam.
Stay updated
Start reading an English newspaper on a daily basis and make it a habit to write notes on important news reports. A good amount of knowledge regarding the current affairs and the situation of your state can help you giving a upper hand in the examination. You take help from various type of guide books which are available in the market.
Select good coaching centers
Select a Good IAS coaching like JTS Institute, Bangalore, which offers you good teachers, study material, study plan and above all good classmates. Start your IAS classes at least one year prior to the exam date. You will get a good amount of time to prepare yourself for the exam. Nowadays the IAS coaching centers conduct screening test of their own before admitting a candidate for the IAS classes.
Plan accordingly
Have a good study plan. As the exam pattern is being changed with the introduction of CSAT, it is better to complete the entire portions of the Mains (GS plus 2 Optional or at least 1 optional). If you can complete the whole syllabus for the mains five months prior to the examination you will get ample amount of time to prepare yourself for the main examination.
Never take a halt
Post CSAT, the preparation should be continued without any break. The following five months will be more crucial than the months prior to the CSAT and the preparation should be at full momentum. After the main exam, interview preparation should begin.
Patience is the key
There will be temptation to give up the journey as you progress in the preparation. This is mainly due to the huge syllabus and the accumulating pressure. But be aware that these are critical moments in civil services. You should face all these pressures with courage. Be determined to clear the exam in the first attempt. Streamline your preparation on the above tips and success of IAS Exam will be with you.
