Civil Services Preparation Tips

Civil Services Preparation Tips: How to Prepare for IAS Examination 2020

Civil Services IAS is one of the top level examinations of India and every year Lakhs of applicants take part in this examination. The applicants interested in IAS exam must start their preparation from the very beginning to score well in the examination. You should plan your study with best-formulated strategy, optimum time mgmt., confidence, determination & perseverance. There are some useful tips are given below that will help you to navigate your study for the Civil Services preparation (IAS 2020).

IAS 2020- One of the best career options

IAS is known as Indian Administrative Service exam and is one of the toughest examinations of the country. Qualifying IAS examination is not an easy task because of high-level competition involved, however, it is not impossible at all. IAS is one of the prestigious services in India. An officer selected into IAS gets opportunities in various roles such as Collector, Commissioner, Head of Public Sector Units, Chief Secretary & Cabinet Secretary.

Civil Services Preparation Tips 2020

  • Know the complete Syllabus of IAS 2020 exam: It is very important to know the complete syllabus & topics to be covered for IAS 2020 examination. The applicants should go through IAS 2020 syllabus thoroughly before they strategize their study.
  • Know the details about the Examination Pattern of IAS 2020 exam: The applicants are advised to check the examination pattern. They will get an idea about No. of questions, total marks, time duration & No. of sections.
  • Solve previous years’ question papers: It is a very good preparation tip. The applicants should try to solve previous year question papers as many they can do. It will help them to improve their accuracy & speed level as well.
  • Books selection: The applicants should try to choose one good book on each topic that clarifies the basic concepts rather than following many books. Referring more books on one topic may increase your knowledge but you will get confused as well.
  • Regular revision is very important: Regular revisions of each topic are very important to do well in the examination. Regular revisions will help them to understand the topic thoroughly.
  • Making short notes: The applicants should also make short notes that will help them in the revision of topics.

Subject-wise Strategy for IAS 2020

  • General awareness: The applicants can go through the yearbook that will consist of many things which will help you to prepare for this subject.
  • History: Much stress has been given to modern history & freedom movement. History of ancient India is also focused. A little preparation on medieval history will also serve the purpose.
  • Economy: The applicants need to prepare well with the Indian Economy & follow the business page of any national newspaper.
  • General studies: You can make the preparation of general studies easier with following last years’ question paper. Get an idea from there and then plan your study accordingly.
  • Current affairs: The best way to prepare for current affairs is to go through daily updates happening both nationally & internationally.
  • Art & culture: The applicants should prepare well on facets of Indian culture for both preliminary & main examinations.
  • Geography: Pay more attention to physical geography and also practice map related questions. Try to get more familiar with the map by following Atlas.
  • General Science: This will cover a huge chunk, hence be well-versed with the topics of general science from a standard guidebook.
  • English & Reasoning: The applicants should pay attention to English Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Reasoning.

23 thoughts on “Civil Services Preparation Tips”

    • Sir,
      I completed Btech in civil engineering in 2016.Now I am working as a lecturer in private polytechnic.But my goal is to crack IAS.Sir please guide me how can I plan my self.

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  1. मै वीरेंद्र सिंह अपने देश ,समाज,के प्रति निष्ठावान हूँ। इस की सभ्यता पर गर्व है। हम भारतीय होने पर गर्व करते है। जय हिंद जय भारती।

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  2. Sir maine graduation complete kiya hai ignou se b.com me non formal trike se kiya hai. Kya main IAS ke liye eligible hoon.

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