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Here’s a detailed guide to preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examina on, covering the
various stages, resources, study plans, and ps:

### **1. Understanding the Exam Structure**

#### **Preliminary Examina on (Prelims)**

- **Paper I:** General Studies (200 marks)

- **Paper II:** CSAT (200 marks, qualifying with 33% marks)

#### **Main Examina on (Mains)**

- **Paper A:** Indian Language (300 marks, qualifying)

- **Paper B:** English (300 marks, qualifying)

- **Paper I:** Essay (250 marks)

- **Paper II:** General Studies I (250 marks)

- **Paper III:** General Studies II (250 marks)

- **Paper IV:** General Studies III (250 marks)

- **Paper V:** General Studies IV (250 marks)

- **Paper VI & VII:** Op onal Subject (500 marks, 250 each)

#### **Personality Test (Interview)**

- **Total:** 275 marks

### **2. Prepara on Strategy**

#### **Phase 1: Founda on (6-8 months)**

**Step 1: Syllabus Familiariza on**

- Download and thoroughly read the UPSC syllabus.

- Note down key topics.

**Step 2: Basic Reading**


- **NCERTs:** Start with NCERT books (Class 6-12) for History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and
Science.

- History: Class 6-12

- Geography: Class 6-12

- Polity: Class 9-12

- Economy: Class 9-12

- Science: Class 6-10

**Step 3: Standard Books**

- **Polity:** "Indian Polity" by M. Laxmikanth

- **History:**

- "India's Struggle for Independence" by Bipan Chandra

- "A Brief History of Modern India" by Spectrum (Rajiv Ahir)

- **Geography:**

- "Cer ficate Physical and Human Geography" by G.C. Leong

- "Oxford School Atlas" by Oxford

- **Economy:** "Indian Economy" by Ramesh Singh

- **Environment:** "Environment" by Shankar IAS

- **Ethics:** "Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Ap tude" by Chronicle

**Step 4: Newspaper Reading**

- **Newspapers:** The Hindu or Indian Express

- **Magazines:** Yojana, Kurukshetra, EPW (Economic and Poli cal Weekly)

**Step 5: Online Resources**

- **Websites:** PIB (Press Informa on Bureau), PRS India, Ministry Websites

- **YouTube Channels:** Unacademy, Byju’s, StudyIQ, Rajtanil Solanki (Unacademy)

- **Blogs:** Insights on India, IASbaba, Vision IAS

#### **Phase 2: Advanced Prepara on (4-6 months)**


**Step 6: Detailed Reading and Notes**

- Create concise notes from standard books.

- Use digital tools like Evernote, OneNote, or No on.

**Step 7: Current Affairs**

- Follow daily current affairs updates from sources like Insights on India, Vision IAS, and IASbaba.

- Maintain a current affairs diary.

**Step 8: Answer Wri ng Prac ce**

- Join test series for both Prelims and Mains.

- Prac ce wri ng answers regularly to improve speed and accuracy.

**Step 9: Op onal Subject Prepara on**

- Choose an op onal subject based on interest and availability of resources.

- Refer to standard books and join coaching if necessary.

#### **Phase 3: Revision and Mock Tests (2-3 months)**

**Step 10: Revision**

- Revise your notes mul ple mes.

- Focus on key areas and weak points.

**Step 11: Mock Tests**

- Take full-length mock tests for both Prelims and Mains.

- Analyze performance and work on weak areas.

### **3. Detailed Resources**

#### **Polity**

- **Book:** "Indian Polity" by M. Laxmikanth

- **Online:** Mrunal.org, Unacademy Polity Playlist


#### **History**

- **Books:**

- "India's Struggle for Independence" by Bipan Chandra

- "A Brief History of Modern India" by Spectrum

- **Online:** YouTube channels like Unacademy and StudyIQ

#### **Geography**

- **Books:**

- "Cer ficate Physical and Human Geography" by G.C. Leong

- "Oxford School Atlas"

- **Online:** Rajtanil Solanki on Unacademy, ClearIAS.com

#### **Economy**

- **Books:**

- "Indian Economy" by Ramesh Singh

- **Online:** Mrunal.org Economics Playlist, Unacademy

#### **Environment**

- **Book:** "Environment" by Shankar IAS

- **Online:** Ministry of Environment website, Na onal Geographic

#### **Science and Technology**

- **Books:** NCERT Science Books

- **Online:** ISRO, DRDO websites, PIB

#### **Ethics**

- **Book:** "Lexicon for Ethics, Integrity & Ap tude" by Chronicle

- **Online:** Insights on India, Vision IAS

### **4. Study Plan**


#### **Daily Rou ne**

- **Morning:** Newspaper reading and current affairs (2 hours)

- **Forenoon:** Core subjects study (3 hours)

- **A ernoon:** Op onal subject (2 hours)

- **Evening:** Answer wri ng prac ce (1 hour)

- **Night:** Revision and note-making (2 hours)

#### **Weekly Plan**

- Allocate specific days for each subject.

- Keep one day for revision and mock tests.

### **5. Tips for Success**

- **Consistency:** Study regularly without long breaks.

- **Revision:** Regular revision is key to retaining informa on.

- **Mock Tests:** Take as many mock tests as possible.

- **Health:** Maintain a healthy diet, exercise, and ensure adequate sleep.

- **Mo va on:** Stay mo vated and keep a posi ve mindset.

Would you like more detailed guidance on any par cular subject or topic?

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