[Officer Odyssey] The Rising Rain‑Maker of Sepahijala [IAS Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal]

In Tripura’s Sepahijala district, a quiet revolution is underway- one that has turned a region once struggling with water scarcity and social challenges into a national success story. Leading this transformation is Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal, a Gorakhpur-born IAS officer whose work blends discipline, empathy and community-led action. On 18 November 2025, Sepahijala received the “Best… Continue reading [Officer Odyssey] The Rising Rain‑Maker of Sepahijala [IAS Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal]

[register] Scoring 210 in Personality Test – By Hunar, AIR 72

Dear All, Every year we have some candidates who shine bright at different phases of the examination. Last year, among the best candidates I had the fortune to meet was Hunar. She also scored 210 in the Personality Test last year and has joined the prestigious Indian Foreign Service. This Sunday at 4PM, we meet at… Continue reading [register] Scoring 210 in Personality Test – By Hunar, AIR 72

[Free Resource] Optional Interview Guidance Program

As the UPSC Personality Test approaches, aspirants often struggle to balance optional-specific depth with the broad expectations of the interview board. To help our fellow student community, ForumIAS optional faculties have prepared subject wise optional question document. This document serves as a curated compilation of actual and expected UPSC Civil Services Interview questions, specifically relevant… Continue reading [Free Resource] Optional Interview Guidance Program

Shatter the illusion: Where do you actually stand?

Dear Friends Join thousands of India’s brightest minds for the All India Open Test. Preparation often feels like a solitary journey. But in the silence of your study room, it is easy to overestimate your readiness. “Shatter the illusion of isolation. See your true reflection in a sea of thousands of India’s brightest minds.” To… Continue reading Shatter the illusion: Where do you actually stand?

Ready to flip your Prelims story?

Dear Friends, Ready to flip your Prelims story?   Let’s be honest — Prelims isn’t tough because you didn’t study. It’s tough because the strategy failed, discipline slipped, and the pattern keeps shifting.   What if you had a system built exactly for this chaos? Introducing ForumIAS Prelims Sprint 2026 — a fast, structured, Focused, Streamlined program… Continue reading Ready to flip your Prelims story?

FINAL CALL – Select 50 for Mains 2026 – For those who missed due to IFoS Mains examination.

Dear All, The registrations for Select Focus Group for Mains 2026 shall reopen at noon 12:00 PM 24th November – 25th November 11:59AM ( midnight) for those who have missed it because they were writing IFoS Mains. No further window will be provided. To know more, please refer to this blog post posted earlier. To… Continue reading FINAL CALL – Select 50 for Mains 2026 – For those who missed due to IFoS Mains examination.

Current Affairs Classes for Interview Guidance Program (IGP) 2025

Dear Students,   This is to inform you that we are organising the Current Affairs classes exclusively for UPSC Personality Test appearing candidates. ForumIAS Current Affairs Classes Schedule is as follows: Date Time Session Faculty 5 Dec. 2025 11 AM – 1:30 PM Current International Relations Issues Sahil Saini Sir 6 Dec. 2025 11 AM… Continue reading Current Affairs Classes for Interview Guidance Program (IGP) 2025

SFG 2026 Level-1 Entrance Test-2 on 14th Dec. 2025 at 9:30 AM

Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that the Entrance Test-2 for Select Focus Group (SFG) 2026 is scheduled for 14th Dec. 2025 at 9:30 AM. If you have not yet registered, here is registration link: https://academy.forumias.com/events/ Level-1 of SFG 2026 is commencing from 22nd Dec. 2025 and in this level we will focus on: We will cover… Continue reading SFG 2026 Level-1 Entrance Test-2 on 14th Dec. 2025 at 9:30 AM

UPSC Prelims is 184 Days Away — Are You Ready?

Dear Friends, Prelims 2026 is now 184 days away from today. This is the right moment to assess where you truly stand in your preparation. While the UPSC Prelims syllabus may feel uncertain at times, evaluating your current readiness can help you stand out as a serious aspirant. To support you in your UPSC Prelims… Continue reading UPSC Prelims is 184 Days Away — Are You Ready?

ForumIAS PGP – Mentor Guided Mentor Curated success staircase | 1 Dec. 2025

Dear Friends, Are you ready to conquer the toughest hurdle of the UPSC Civil Services Examination? The Prelims stage eliminates 98% of aspirants, but with the right strategy, you can be among the top 2%. ForumIAS Prelims Guidance Program (PGP) 2026, commencing from 1st Dec. 2025, is designed to bridge the gap between hard work and smart… Continue reading ForumIAS PGP – Mentor Guided Mentor Curated success staircase | 1 Dec. 2025

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