How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero Level?

If you are a candidate preparing for the Civil Service Examinations for the first time, you will need to start from the zero level. Here is the preparation strategy for first-time aspirants.

1. How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero Level?

2. Introduction
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If you are a candidate preparing for the Civil Service Examinations for the first time, you will need
to start from the zero level. Here is the preparation strategy for first-time aspirants.
Understand the CSE Pattern
•CSE is conducted in three stages
Preliminary Examination (Objective type)
Mains Examination (Written test)
Interview
•Prelims consists of:
General Studies Paper 1
General Studies Paper 2

3. •Mains comprises 9 papers
Paper A: Compulsory Indian language
Paper B: English
Paper I: Essay
Paper II, III, IV, and V: General studies
Paper VI and VII: Optional subjects
•Interview/Personality test assesses the candidates for:
Interpersonal communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Ethics
Confidence level
Overall leadership qualities
•To qualify for prelims, you need to score a minimum of 33% marks out of 200. In the mains, you have
to pass the minimum cut-off marks of 25% to reach the interview stage.
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Understand the CSE Pattern

4. Know the CSE Syllabus
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•The CSE syllabus is comprehensive.
•The prelims and mains check college-level knowledge and critical understanding of general subjects.
Choose Your Optional Subject
•Select 1 optional subject from a list of 48, which includes 25 core subjects and 22 literature optional.
Research Study Materials and Online Coaching
•Research and find the best coaching center or online coaching for UPSCCSE
•Follow the right study materials and attend practice tests

5. •Create a well-structured study plan focusing on:
Long and short-term deadlines
Daily study routine
Practice time
Revision time
Self-assessment breaks
De-stress breaks
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Make a Study Plan
•Practice and Revise
Take practice tests regularly to keep track of your improvements
Revise regularly to memorize the vast syllabus

6. Conclusion
Civil services exam preparation requires proper planning, diligence, determination,
and perseverance. You have to stay motivated throughout the preparation and exam
period.
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7. THANK YOU!
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