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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

The Civil Services (Main) Examination is your ticket to your dream post and your dream cadre. The interview process has much lesser marks and is rather unpredictable. Mains is more predictable, as you face a relatively objective uniform process (notwithstanding the vagaries of your fate in the hands of the examiner). Your best shot at… Continue reading The Basic Strategy to Cracking the CS Mains Examination

Tushar cracked IAS in his second attempt, and obtained an All India Rank of 86. An electrical engineer from IIT Delhi, he hails from Barnala in Punjab and had Public Administration as his optional. We managed to catch up with him, and obtained tit-bits of his success story. Why the Civil Services? We always hear… Continue reading Interview with IAS-2014 RANK 86: Tushar Singla

Bhavesh Mishra has secured AIR 58 in the Civil Services Examination 2015. Below is a transcript of his success story, where he discusses his preparation strategy and his choice of optional. Why did you choose Maths as an Optional? Simply because it is the best performing optional subject in UPSC/IAS. Extremely high scoring: If you… Continue reading AIR 58: Bhavesh Mishra : Mathematics Strategy

Bhavesh Mishra Strategy Bhavesh Mishra has secured AIR 58 in the Civil Services Examination 2015. Below is a transcript of his success story, where he discusses his preparation strategy and his choice of optional. Why did you choose Maths as an Optional? Simply because it is the best performing optional subject in UPSC/IAS. Extremely high… Continue reading AIR 58: Bhavesh Mishra : Mathematics Strategy