Please help, prepairing for civil service exam?

[massivelamp989]

hello, i am currently doing b.a. (1st year)
i want to start preparation for civil service(ias) .
please tell me strategy for that.
also suggest me some books, general study, current affairs magzines , notes., public asministrations books .
which are easily available in marcket.( i am of hindi medium)

any other suggestions also welcome.

thanks allot in advance.

[Al-Imran Akanda]

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[Subash]

Very good question.follow the steps i mention below if you want to secure good scores

first know about the exam

What makes Civil Services exam the most competitive exam?
1)Statistics says that less than 1% candidates clear civil services examination. Success probability is very less- this is a preconceived notion of all the Civil Services aspirants.
2)Civil Services has a series of examination which includes preliminary (2 papers) followed by Main examination (9 papers) and a personal interview, and determination till the end is very necessary. Most of the candidates lack dedication and determination in the process of time.
Good understanding of the examination, Structured plan for preparation, Proper Guidance, Disciplined approach, Perseverance are the factors which pushes you step by step to the final selection list.

Civil Services Syllabus
Civil services exam consists of two sections. Preliminary section consists of two papers which are objective type and carry a maximum of 400 marks. This test is mainly meant for screening purposes.
Paper 1 (preliminary examination): This paper is of two hours duration and includes questions related to the below topics.
1)Current events of national and international importance
2)History of India and the Indian national movement
3)India and world geography
4)Indian political system
5)Economic bad Social development
Paper 2 (preliminary examination)
1)English comprehension
2)Logical reasoning and analytical ability
3)Basic numeracy
4)General mental ability
5)Decision making and problem solving
Only candidates who clear the prelims are eligible to write the main examination.
Main examination: This examination consists of 9 papers
1)One of the Indian languages to be selected by the candiadtes-300 marks
2)Essay -200 marks
3)General studies- 1 (300 marks)
4)English – 300 marks
5)General studies- 2 (300 marks)
6)Electives
7)Electives
8)Electives
9)Electives
Civil services syllabus includes a list of electives which provides a common platform for graduates in various streams. This makes the competition fair for all graduates.

some best books
1)Success in civil services exam: This book is written by Dr. Vijay Agarwal and is one good book for civil services exam preparation.
2)Civil services exams: This book is published by learning express editors. The book provides the strategies needed to find the right career and the test practice required to pass any civil service exam.
3)UPSC Civil Services Preliminary exam- General Studies (Solved papers): This book is written by Editorial board: Pratiyogita Darpan and published by Upkar publications. This book includes solved papers and mock tests for preparation.

also follow competitive success magazine for latest stories of people succeeded in civil services exams

finally important online source for civil services reference books