How to prepare along with a job: Tips for working professionals by Sumit Kumar Rai( AIR 54)

1. First of all, you need to have a mindset about your current job. It should be treated as a temporary phenomenon in your life. Assume that it is just a job, it is not something where you want to spend your entire life. Your passion and that burning desire for civil services should be … Read more

GS-3 strategy: Sumit Kumar Rai( AIR 54)

I have been getting lot of requests to share my strategy for GS-3 given the marks I have in this paper.( I got 119 in GS-3) Please note following points in this regard. I have skipped some generic suggestions and highlighted few which might lead to marks augumentation. Be updated with facts and figures on … Read more

Ethics Answer Copy- Analysis & Tips by Sumit Kumar Rai (AIR 54)

I am uploading one of my ethics copies. I would request you all to focus on practical examples, writing your own definitions in simple languages and breaking a general statement into parts to make it ready for analysis. Re-read question many times if the language seems tough ( as it happens in few questions). How … Read more

How do I understand the UPSC CSE syllabus- Sumit Kumar Rai (AIR54, CSE2018)

This post has been written keeping first timer in mind or those who want to try CSE exam in coming years. This will help in clarifying how to see UPSC CSE syllabus and how to prepare various topics. First thing first, Keep a print out of syllabus or its PDF copy. Read,re-read and try to … Read more

Public Administration: How to use Administrative thinkers in Answers -by Sumit Kumar Rai (AIR 54)

Hello guys. Hope your prep is going good. Many have been asking about linkages and how to use thinkers in answer. I am attempting to address your query here. [ Join this TG group, here I share strategy and materials related with Pub Ad mostly, apart from some GS guidelines: http://t.me/iwrapinkmanww ] The most important part of … Read more

Overcoming depression and feeling of lost out during CSE preparation: Sumit Kumar Rai (AIR 54, CSE 2018)

Hello friends, I hope your mains preparation is going good. I am writing this post to help you out if you ever found yourself in a depressed situation or feeling completely lost out in this long journey. This is Sumit Kumar Rai, AIR 54 this year. I failed in CSE 4 times at different stages … Read more

Link for some useful topper’s copies

Hello guys,We all know that toppers copies can be a useful source for improving your answer writing. Based on a quick discussion amongst few selected candidates we have come up with a curated list for all of you to go through some copies. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, neither has it captured … Read more

What life lessons have poems taught you?

1.I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul. Don’t lose yourself even(and especially) when it seems too difficult to move ahead. The way to do so is having a strong faith in your principles. From the poem—-Invictus—— by William Ernest Henley: Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms … Read more

My Essay Strategy

I have average essay score so I might not be the best person to look for an essay strategy. There are people who have scored 150+ in essay in CSE-2018 which will be a very good score given this year’s low average essay marks. Their strategy might be more beneficial. My approach and suggestions are … Read more

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