Strategy to Clear UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1 Year Master Plan

Book excerpt: Strategy to Clear UPSC Civil Services Examination in 1 Year Master Plan: The Civil Services Examination is a nationwide competitive examination in India conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment to various Civil Services of the Government of India, including the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service and Indian Police Service. The Civil Services Exam conducted by the UPSC is one of the most prestigious exams of the country. Every year, thousands of candidates work hard to clear the exam, but only a few lucky ones get through. The first attempt that any candidate makes towards qualifying this exam is the most crucial of all, as this is the one which is given with full enthusiasm. Any candidate appearing for the first time must thus not aim at just clearing the Prelims, but should aim to make it through in the first attempt. The Candidates who have successfully cleared the exam in past are a good resource when it comes to obtaining tips for successfully clearing the exam; "Be truthful, gentle, honest and fearless"