Hello Mr P Shanker, thanks for your visit on the blog….I am replying your queries in the sequence of your questions:
[1] You have rightly mentioned the points which any examiner must be looking for in the Essay paper…you can always add subtitles…I have gone through the attachment sent by you…It is very good….It can be a model Essay for you..besides, Essay should stick to the topic with relevant content….there is no standard rule to be followed….the maximum marks in essay varies…so far I heard [not sure]180 highest in Essay paper.
[2] Regarding Sociology, I hardly have any idea….but your target is well achievable..you can score 370 plus with good writing skill…for that you need to do a lot of writing practice…you can write answers and get it evaluated by any good professor of sociology nearby regularly….
[3] Regarding Pub Ad, you can score 350 plus easily for this you should read news papers extensively…minimum 4 to 5 news papers…you need to pick the examples ,stories, case studies ,etc which are relevant according to syllabus…along with it you can go through IJPA journals for value addition…
[4] Regarding interview, you said rightly, it is very crucial in deciding your final rank…for this you should focus on your communication skill and body language…make it a habit from the beginning to speak selectively with appropriate words and pin pointedly….definitely you can score more than 200 plus…
[5] Regarding your bio-data.. Though you can send me…but I think first you should focus on mains and don’t think too much about Interview…at the time of the final call, you can send me your bio-data ..I will send you the possible questions on it at that time…
Hope, this reply will satisfy you…..I appreciate your analysis and great zeal for success…my good wishes are with you…I will happy to see you in IFS…..good luck….further query is Welcome….. keep blogging…
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Sir,
I have always found your blog very informative, and by the no. of queries you receive, is a proof that many look upto ur blog for advice.
I would like to share my opinion, which if u agree with it, can share with the civil services aspirant in ur own way.
1. Many students spend a lot of time and effort in figuring out a 'formula', trying to judge how much they should score etc
2. Generally IAS as their first option and barely know about other services and give no thought to their own skill sets and interest.
I feel that preparing for Civil Services, though is very excruciating, it can be enjoyed. rather than obsessing over how much score one can get (which is not predictable), a candidate should derive joy in learning about such diverse topics. This approach not only takes away some amount of stress but also prevents one from feeling lost, in case one does not clear, because the take way from one to two years of studying is huge.
Prior to appearing for CSE, I was a educator and worked a lot in the field of how students learn best. When I taught, I was amazed at the steep learning curve which a student achieves if there is a reason, correlation and above all enjoyment in the process of learning. Above all identifying ones interest and strengths and leveraging upon it is very important, rather that trying to copy what others around do. This not only helps in achieving ones aim but also leads one to a more holistic development and a confident self.
civil services requires people who can make decisions,troubleshoot and have an ability to think objectively , which comes easily to those who approach the UPSC examination with the right perceptive and put their efforts in the right direction.
Regards
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