UPSC Aspirant 2025-26

📌How to Attempt Tomorrow's Essay Paper: 1) Write short sentences. To improve coherency- read previous sentence before writing next sentence- the concepts should flow logically and sequentially (similarly while writing new para) 2) One concept one para. 3) Intro: 1.5-2 page- write anecdotes and relate it with topic. Explain key words in topic, through definition and what you feel. Try to open up topic and write as broadly as possible. 4a) Body 1 (5-6 pages) Dimentionalization: 7-10 most imp dimensions. Don’t forget administrative dimension. Connect with topic after writing each dimension- sign posting. 4b) Body 2 (3 pages): Analysis of the topic by posing questions. (Essay is not only about writing examples, so analysis becomes important). 5) Way forward and conclusion. Also connect with anecdote written at start. Futuristic and reflection of positive mindset. Use of Quotes. PS- Stick to the topic. If you feel deviated try to link that thing with the topic itself. 👉By Shubham Kumar AIR - 1 Share & Join: @e_upsc

How to Attempt each paper Some general instructions (which I followed might be different for each individual) 1) Attempting paper: For GS1,2,3- This is how I used to attempt Start with 15 marker. Complete it in 1hr 50min. (Sometime it used to take me 2hrs). Attempt Q1 to Q4 in 30 minutes (7.5 minutes). Select 2 questions between Q5 to Q10, where I have less knowledge for last 8-10 minutes. Attempt the remaining 4 questions in 24 minutes. I used to be left with 8-10 minutes, where I used to attempt those 2 questions For GS4: start with case studies (1hrs 40-45 minutes and then section A) For Essay: 5-7 minutes to decide the topic. 15-20 minutes each for brainstorming each essay. 1 hr to 1 hr 10 minutes to write the essay. (Generally I used to write 11-12 pages essay) 2) Read questions when the examination paper is distributed around 1-2 minutes before. Start writing as soon as the examination starts. (Don’t waste time in completing the reading of remaining question paper) 3) Write Small Intro and Try to write Context - in what context the question has been asked (just after Intro). (Intro should be 3-5 lines) 4) Read Questions Twice- if possible underline key words. While writing subheading in answers, read the question again. UPSC rewards if you write answers according to demand of the question and not according to your knowledge 5) Value Addition- Think about facts/data/figures/graphs/committees/constitution/SC Judgements/ARC2/Niti Aayog etc for each question Best Wishes !! Credit : Shubham Kumar [Rank-1, UPSC'21]

Checklist ✅ for Mains-2022 Copy of admit card ( take atleast 2copies) Mask, sanitizer (small transparent bottle) Original Id card (As mentioned in ur admit card) Passport size photos (take 2) Black ball point pen (2 atleast) Pens with which u are going to write the exam ( take atleast 4-6) Pencil , rubber, sharpner ( only if u make diagrams and maps with pencils otherwise ignore) Water bottle Lunch Watch (analog) Carry pouch ( to keep all these things, if required) Wallet, mobile Pain reliever spray ( if required) Scientific Calculator (physics and other optionals) Confidence and calmness

The newspaper named will be changed as Paper1 & Paper2 The Hindu x September = Paper1 x September Indian Express x September = Paper2 x September

CSE MAINS 2022 ASPIRANTS!!! meet.google.com/szr-wusn-roq Mr. Aakash Sharma (IFS 2021) will interact with aspirants for their mains related doubts and queries on UPSC preparation through google meet on 9th Sept at 8:30 pm. 👍😊 #upsc #mains #faq

Imp for GS2 as well as PSIR OPTIONAL