Always :)

Since the CSE application form has asked for service preference at this stage itself, I would like to share a tentative list which is usually followed. Minor deviations, shuffling are ofcourse, a matter of personal preference. 1-3 : IAS, IPS, IFS 4-6: IAAS…

Since the CSE application form has asked for service preference at this stage itself, I would like to share a tentative list which is usually followed. Minor deviations, shuffling are ofcourse, a matter of personal preference.

1-3 : IAS, IPS, IFS
4-6: IAAS, IRS(IT), IRS(C&CE)
7-10: IRMS(T),IRMS(A) , ICAS,IDES
11-14 : IRMS(P), ICLS, IPOS, IPTAFS
15-17: ITS, IIS, IRPFS
18-23 : Group B (DANICS, DANIPS, PONDICS, PONDIPS, AFHQ).

Use this thread to discuss about this. Will be happy to share my inputs.

UPSC CSE 2025 Application forms are out. 😁

UPSC CSE 2025 Notification

Total Vacancy - 979
LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF ONLINE APPLICATIONS : 11.02.2025 till 6 PM

Prelims is brutal. Like, really brutal.
There is no certainty of clearing even though you would be an erstwhile rank holder, multiple interviews or mains candidate.

People work hard for prelims. They focus on basics and clear every year.

Last year, I received lot of criticism when I estimated a decently higher cutoff (which turned out to be true prima facie).
Please do not be under the impression that shortcuts like these will help you clear this hurdle.
The purpose of this post was not to malign these initiatives, rather to make you aware that those of you who would be writing mains this year are already working hard for prelims.
Revising the static part, making short notes of CA, pyqs and testsnis what will matter.
Please do not run behind these shortcuts. None of it helps. It's the FOMO that these initiatives encash.
Trust in yourself. Trust your preparation and trust the process.
You'll get through :)

'Tis the season.