Author: ForumIAS

I started Civil Services preparation in 2012, and committed many mistakes which resulted into my failure in 2012 Prelims and 2013 Mains Examination. But, I realized my mistakes at right time and sorted it out to get success in 2014 examination. Hereby, I have tried to compile my mistakes, so that other aspirants don’t commit… Continue reading 9 Common Mistakes by UPSC IAS Aspirants

Most of us have been told that the final stage is not an interview, but your personality test, which to some extent is true also. And it is also true that , personality can’t be altered in 2,3 weeks or months. So its important to remain calm and confident with your own personality. There are… Continue reading IFS/IFoS – Personality Test – An Overview

Due to common preliminary exam of CSE and IFoS, lot of people are considering IFoS these days (of course it’s a very good choice and a great service). Unlike CSE which is now dependent more on GS, IFoS examination depends to a greater measure on optional subjects. While choosing one of the optionals as Forestry or Agriculture… Continue reading IFS/IFoS – Strategy – Geology Optional

I had no background of Forestry what-so-ever before taking the IFoS attempt of 2015. Got a rank in Top 50 in the first attempt. Therefore, this article is primarily aimed to help those who are completely new to this subject and want to take it as an optional subject in Indian Forest Service’s Examination. Kindly… Continue reading IFS/IFoS – Strategy – Forestry Optional

Choosing optional is quite a tricky part for IFS/IFoS, But I would try to simplify the choices. Some of criteria that are crucial in determining choice of optional are- Marks Fetching ability of subject Availability of books for subject length of syllabus Availability of coaching/ guidance for subject Comfort ability with subject Success rate of… Continue reading IFS/IFoS – How to choose optional?

With changing scenario and times, English has become a very important language, both as first language and as a link language. We have a compulsory passing paper in UPSC Civil Mains Examination also. But in IFoS, English paper is deal breaker or maker as it is not just qualifying in nature ,but its marks are… Continue reading IFS/IFoS – Strategy for English

Neha Srivastava has secured Rank 12 in the Indian Forest Service Examination 2015. She cracked IFoS in her first attempt. Hailing from Hazaribag in Jharkhand, Neha chose Zoology and Botany as her optionals. Neha completed her B.Tech in Biotechnology from DY Patil, Mumbai Neha is an avid ForumIAS members and joined the ForumIAS family two years… Continue reading Rank 12 – IFoS Topper Neha Srivastava’s Success Story

This is for those of you who did not make it through the Prelims Examination. Others can safely ignore this write up. So the bitter truth is, you did not clear the Prelims examination. Now, depending on factors such as your preparation levels, your expectations and your luck, there can be three – four responses… Continue reading Did not clear Prelims – What next?

This is for those of you who did not make it through the Prelims Examination. Others can safely ignore this write up. So the bitter truth is, you did not clear the Prelims examination. Now, depending on factors such as your preparation levels, your expectations and your luck, there can be three – four responses… Continue reading Did not clear Prelims – What next?

Welcome to the game. Let’s get you through the hoops of the UPSC Civil Services Examination. This is easier said than done, though. About the Nature of the UPSC Exam: how to start UPSC preparation from zero level The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is a national level competitive examination in India. It is conducted by… Continue reading How to start IAS Preparation Beginner’s Guide to the UPSC IAS Civil Services Examination