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  • Preparing for IAS 2021? Schedule a call for optimal time management strategy

    Preparing for IAS 2021? Schedule a call for optimal time management strategy

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    • Working Junta? If you are preparing for IAS 2021 and working simultaneously, we can help you design a timetable that fits right in your hectic schedule.
    • First time prep? If you are in last year of college or thinking of dropping a year and preparing for IAS 2021 full time, we can help you pick the right books and craft a practical & personal strategy

    Click to fill the form: Samanvaya for IAS 2021

    Why should you listen to us?

    In 2018-19, we connected with over 9,000+ IAS aspirants via our
    Samanvaya (1 on 1 mentoring) outreach program.

    With an average call time of ~40 minutes, we spent ~3.84 lakh minutes (~6,500 hours) in understanding you and your preparation strategies.

    Click to fill the form: Samanvaya for IAS 2021

    • At the core of Samanvaya lies the fact that each one of you will have a unique journey while preparing for the exam. Some will get through on the first attempt without much effort while others will take both more time and more effort.
    • We want to understand you better to help you optimize your journey so you can focus on the right things and not waste time on the wrong ones.
    • We are asking you to tap into the valuable experiences of mentors who underwent the same grind and realize the pitfalls and understand the shortcuts to make it.

    What happens when you fill this form? How does a call help you?

    1. Identifying your weaknesses
    Over 80% of students who claimed to have revised NCERTs twice were unable to answer basic questions. Many were not comfortable with at least 1 GS subject and Optional. Many struggled with ‘What went wrong’ after 2-3 years of hard work. Our mentors will provide free preliminary assignments so we can assess your preparedness and suggest accurate strategies.
    2. Strategy and study plan discussions
    Over 90% of students couldn’t stick to a plan. Study plans and strategies are iterative in nature and we want to help you with that. Many are unable to perform in tests despite preparing hard. This could be due to a variety of factors – lack of adequate prep, jitters in the exam hall, inadequate revision, lack of practice of test series or just a bad day at work. Tell us what you think went wrong and we’ll figure out a way to get you over the line next time.
    3. Helping you understand the exam better – which books to read, different approaches, etc. Over 60% of students we talked to did not find NCERTs relevant and saw no point in being thorough with them.
    4. Lack of motivation
    We have all had those days when it’s been hard to motivate ourselves to hit the books and just study. It happens to the best of us sometimes and for some of us, it happens more frequently. And it is understandable, Civil Service preparation is a long and often lonely process. Every aspirant, from toppers to those who have quit have been overwhelmed by this process at some point in time. Working alone is monotonous and helps you keep motivated by ensuring you are actively and passively studying every day. Focused telegram groups to foster discussions.

    Samanvaya Code of Conduct to be followed

    • Be honest with your mentors about your preparation levels and stage.
    • Follow their advice and participate in tests and assignments that they set for you
    • Stay active in the telegram groups, ask doubts, don’t hold yourself back.
    • Don’t expect spoonfeeding. You have to drive the initiative.
    How good are we at guiding aspirants?
    We are very very good. We are very practical and give you tips which have worked with rankers in the past so that you can replicate them with a proven case study in hand.

    Sometimes we suggest you programs to join. In case we feel that your preparation can benefit from our curated programs, we tell you how they can help so that you can make an informed decision.

    We are 100% transparent and value your sincerity in writing to us to seek for help. Come, talk to us!

  • UPSC IAS Prelims just around the corner and Coronavirus outbreak! Here’s how to ensure your preparation is back on track

    Dear students,

    As you know, all sorts of precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

    While the virus as such is not fatal(as compared to ebola and others), it spreads really fast and can affect anyone with low immunity and pre-existing conditions. Moreover, our healthcare system doesn’t have the capacity to deal with such large scale epidemics.

    Hence, it’s imperative that we act with prudence to ensure we break the transmission chain before it becomes a systemic problem.

    Having said this, it’s very important that you only refer to official sources like WHO, Ministry of Health, etc.

    https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

    Do not spread videos/posts that have been produced by people claiming to be doctors/ healthcare professionals. As students preparing to get into the services, it is important that you identify fake news and stop its spreading.

    Since all of Old Rajinder Nagar, libraries and other physical communications have been blocked, most students are panicking and experiencing anxiety. It is quite natural.

    Here are some tips to boost your spirits up and get you back on track

    1. Among other things please revise the definition and differences between outbreak/ epidemic/ pandemic. 😉 

    2. Of course, a change in study environments at this crucial time leads to a break in a well-developed flow and schedule. Please understand this is not a disadvantage uniquely targetted at you. It impacts the majority.

    3. Get a study regime up. Lock your room, put a headset on and block the noise.

    4. Join our Nikaalo Prelims Program. The daily discussions ensure you read and learn something without putting much effort. The registration will be done here: Click & Register here

    5. We have seen an increase in our online-lecture viewership. But most institutes have a very poor online infrastructure. If you belong to one such institute then please email us with your enrollment proof and we will aid your access to our programs.    

    Lastly, check out an inspiring lecture from Vishal Singh who beat all odds to get through. Clearly you can face the challenge of quarantine.

  • UPSC Interview – The battle remains.

     

    Get registered for Mock Interviews and DAF questionnaire. 

     

     

    Click here to Register 

    As we have reached the second half of the UPSC interviews, transcripts are coming from all sides, which, this year too have proven the efficacy of Civilsdaily’s novel approach to Interview preparation. All our students who have appeared in the interview so far, have expressed deep thanks and satisfaction for the guidance they received owing to which they performed well.

    The need of the hour is to adapt in such a way that you are well prepared to tackle the unpredictability of UPSC and Civilsdaily is your launchpad to success.

    Continuing with our tradition of constant up-gradation and innovation, our Mock Interviews have evolved to reflect the nuances and changing shades of UPSC. Our evidence-based questioning and innovative methodology, for example, the incorporation of rapid-fire round to unearth deep-seated & hidden biases, situational questions and case studies to reveal personality traits like leadership, emotional stability, critical power of assimilation, etc. has been a great success. 

     Click here to Register 

    ***     

    Another innovation by Civilsdaily – DAF questionnaire

    DAF contains a lot of information about the candidates, including the places one has been to, their educational background, work experience, and their personality through achievement, sports, and hobbies among other things.

    UPSC Interview candidates must prepare for all the information provided in the DAF, making it the base of their preparation. The things mentioned in DAF, have in one way or the other, shaped their personality, attitude, beliefs and values. Based on the interview, the UPSC panel judges their suitability for the services.

    DAF questionnaire is prepared after extensive research and discussion with the candidate by the experienced faculty at Civilsdaily. An effort is made to link the information provided in the DAF with the current and controversial issues of national and international importance. All the necessary dimensions are touched by the questions so as to ensure that the student is fully prepared from the DAF , to ensure that no topic on their DAF has been left untouched.

     Sample DAF questionnaire 1

    Sample DAF questionnaire 2

     

    To get your personalized DAF based Questionnaire, submit your DAF 1 and DAF 2 at  atul@civilsdaily.com. 

     

  • SAMANVAYA: Students Preparing for UPSC 2021 > Come join US !

    SAMANVAYA: Students Preparing for UPSC 2021 > Come join US !

    Distribution:

     

    At the core of Samanvaya lies the fact that each one of you will have a unique journey while preparing for the exam. Some will get through on the first attempt without much effort while others will take both more time and more effort.

    We want to understand you better to help you optimize your journey so you can focus on the right things and not waste time on the wrong ones. We are asking you to tap into the valuable experiences of mentors who underwent the same grind and realize the pitfalls and understand the shortcuts to make it.

     

    Samanvaya program involves the following – 

     
    1. Identifying your weaknesses
    Over 80% of students who claimed to have revised NCERTs twice were unable to answer basic questions. Many were not comfortable with at least 1 GS subject and Optional. Many struggled with ‘What went wrong’ after 2-3 years of hard work. Our mentors will provide free preliminary assignments so we can assess your preparedness and suggest accurate strategies.
     
    2. Strategy and study plan discussions
    Over 90% of students couldn’t stick to a plan. Study plans and strategies are iterative in nature and we want to help you with that. Many are unable to perform in tests despite preparing hard. This could be due to a variety of factors – lack of adequate prep, jitters in the exam hall, inadequate revision, lack of practice of test series or just a bad day at work. Tell us what you think went wrong and we’ll figure out a way to get you over the line next time.
     
    3. Helping you understand the exam better – which books to read, different approaches, etc. Over 60% of students we talked to did not find NCERTs relevant and saw no point in being thorough with them.
     
    4. Lack of motivation
    We have all had those days when it’s been hard to motivate ourselves to hit the books and just study. It happens to the best of us sometimes and for some of us, it happens more frequently. And it is understandable, Civil Service preparation is a long and often lonely process. Every aspirant, from toppers to those who have quit have been overwhelmed by this process at some point in time. Working alone is monotonous and Help you keep motivated by ensuring you are actively and passively studying every day. Focused telegram groups to foster discussions.

    Samanvaya Code of Conduct to be followed

    • Be honest with your mentors about your preparation levels and stage.
    • Follow their advice and participate in tests and assignments that they set for you
    • Stay active in the telegram groups, ask doubts, don’t hold yourself back.
    • Don’t expect spoonfeeding. You have to drive the initiative.

    Click here to fill the form. We will call on a first-come, first-serve basis

     

    Here’s the feedback that we got from some of our students:

     

    Fill the form below or click here. 

     

  • Mission Nikaalo Prelims | Open Crash Course | Starts 6th March 2020

    Mission Nikaalo Prelims | Open Crash Course | Starts 6th March 2020

    Dear students,

    We are thrilled to launch the 3rd edition of our OPEN Crash Course [Nikaalo Prelims]. The last 2 editions have been immensely helpful to aspirants who wanted a fast-paced revision sequence. With Nikaalo Prelims you get our full commitment for the next 75 days with these 3 things: 

    1. Daily Doubt Sessions (2 hours of community doubt solving sessions)
    2. Prelims Spotlight (simplified, synthesized, byte-sized information collated in notes)
    3. Static & CA Tests (alternate days, 20 questions with rich explainers & active doubt resolution sessions)

    Note: If you want to see how our prelims test series have helped aspirants in the past, both in building capabilities, smart hacks and prediction (relevance), please read on this link

     

    • The registration will be done here: Click & Register here
    • Once you fill the fields, you will be enlisted in a close community Telegram Group where you will receive PDFs of Prelims Spotlight, Revision Tests and other value-added material
    • The telegram group will also be the only place where we will have DDS sessions
    • We start on 6th March 2020. 10 AM sharp.
    • Here’s the time table of the Nikaalo Prelims

    How is this program any different from the other “x-day revision programs”?

    There are many institutes and websites offering open crash courses (that too for free) and most of them have their heart & efforts in a good place. Like them, we also believed that drawing up a time table and collating questions together in one place will help in an effective revision.

    But we got to know better when we started having deeper interactions with our Decimate Prelims community. We started DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) by inviting doubts from across the spectrum & study material. We aimed at resolving all doubts in 15 minutes or less and kept the discussion open in case students want to follow-up with subsequent questions and more.

    Here’s what we found:

    More doubts = more conversations = increased chances of multiple threads = revision & retention

    And now that we know better, we have decided to include a mini DDS for Nikaalo Prelims batch as well. And that’s what separates us from the rest.

    But that’s not it. We have upped our offerings in the static & dynamic revision modules as well. Here’s how:

    • Prelims SPOTLIGHT

    This initiative is meant to help you revise details and facts that can be asked in prelims. They are simplified, synthesized and prepared using most authentic sources. These can easily slip your mind or you can easily confuse these. Continuous Revision for the same is required. Dare you to miss the updates!

    You will get PDFs for these notes. Trust us, less is more. We won’t overwhelm. you with content just coz we can 🙂

    • Static Subject Revision and Tests 

    The timetable for the static subjects is released. Tests will start on the 6th of March. 

    Coverage and Relevance are the 2 Pillars of our Tests.

    1. You appear for a test every alternate day at 8 PM. 
    2. We believe some breathing time is necessary to ensure consistency and efficiency. Besides, a good revision also requires quality time commitment. 
    3. Instant score after you submit your test with proper explanations for the questions. 
    4. Top 10 Ranks will be announced for every test at the launch of the next test.  

    Please ensure you attempt the tests with utmost sincerity.

    • 3. Daily Doubt Sessions: There will be daily doubt sessions on a daily basis for your doubt resolutions regarding tests and prelims spotlights. This will ensure that all important topics are covered, you are not left with any confusion or doubt and get some additional information as well.

    Click here to register

     

  • Nikaalo Prelims | Over 100 doubts resolved in first session, don’t delay join us.

    Nikaalo Prelims | Over 100 doubts resolved in first session, don’t delay join us.

    Dear students,

    Yesterday we launched the 3rd edition of Nikaalo Prelims and we got a tremendous response. Click here to register

    Here is a summary of our first DDS session:

    • Over 300 students joined the group in a very short period of time.
    • Over 500 messages were interchanged during the session in which more than 100 doubts were resolved and several questions with Tikdam were discussed.
    • PDF of the prelims spotlight was shared.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The last 2 editions have been immensely helpful to aspirants who wanted a fast-paced revision sequence.  you get our full commitment for the next 75 days with these 3 things:                                                                                                   
    1. Daily Doubt Sessions (2 hours of community doubt solving sessions)
    2. Prelims Spotlight (simplified, synthesized, byte-sized information collated in notes)
    3. Static & CA Tests (alternate days, 20 questions with rich explainers & active doubt resolution sessions)

    Note: If you want to see how our prelims test series have helped aspirants in the past, both in building capabilities, smart hacks and prediction (relevance), please read on this link

    How is this program any different from the other “x-day revision programs”?

    There are many institutes and websites offering open crash courses and most of them have their heart & efforts in a good place. Like them, we also believed that drawing up a time table and collating questions together in one place will help in an effective revision.

    But we got to know better when we started having deeper interactions with our Decimate Prelims community. We started DDS (Daily Doubt Sessions) by inviting doubts from across the spectrum & study material. We aimed at resolving all doubts in 15 minutes or less and kept the discussion open in case students want to follow-up with subsequent questions and more.

    Here’s what we found:

    More doubts = more conversations = increased chances of multiple threads = revision & retention

    And now that we know better, we have decided to include a mini DDS for the Nikaalo Prelims batch as well. And that’s what separates us from the rest.

    But that’s not it. We have upped our offerings in the static & dynamic revision modules as well. Here’s how:

    • Prelims SPOTLIGHT

    This initiative is meant to help you revise details and facts that can be asked in prelims. They are simplified, synthesized and prepared using most authentic sources. These can easily slip your mind or you can easily confuse these. Continuous Revision for the same is required. Dare you to miss the updates!

    You will get PDFs for these notes. Trust us, less is more. We won’t overwhelm. you with content just coz we can 🙂

    • Static Subject Revision and Tests 

    The timetable for the static subjects is released. Tests will start on the 6th of March. 

    Coverage and Relevance are the 2 Pillars of our Tests.

    1. You appear for a test every alternate day at 8 PM. 
    2. We believe some breathing time is necessary to ensure consistency and efficiency. Besides, a good revision also requires a quality time commitment. 
    3. Instant score after you submit your test with proper explanations for the questions. 
    4. Top 10 Ranks will be announced for every test at the launch of the next test.  

    Please ensure you attempt the tests with utmost sincerity.

    • 3. Daily Doubt Sessions: There will be daily doubt sessions on a daily basis for your doubt resolutions regarding tests and prelims spotlights. This will ensure that all important topics are covered, you are not left with any confusion or doubt and get some additional information as well.

    Click here to register

  • *Get registered* for Open lectures on Union Budget 2020-21 and Economic Survey 2019-20 by Mr. Himanshu, Economist and Public policy specialist on 7-8 March 2020

    *Get registered* for Open lectures on Union Budget 2020-21 and Economic Survey 2019-20 by Mr. Himanshu, Economist and Public policy specialist on 7-8 March 2020

    Economic survey and Union budget are the two most important economic documents of the Government of India. They outline the vision for the Indian economy, government initiatives and schemes, challenges faced, and mitigating strategies.

     

    The importance of Union budget and economic survey can’t be overstated, not only for UPSC prelims but also for Mains and Essay as well, it is a not to be missed section for preparation. Even for UPSC interview candidates, these lecture series are very important.

    Two lectures are planned to be taken by Mr. Himanshu, Economist and Public policy specialist, he has worked at PMEAC in the past, has been a columnist in The Hindu and Indian Express, and is currently working at Parliament of India. 

     

    The lecture series will give students a detailed understanding of survey and budget, key issues, concept, technical ideas discussed in it. The course is designed for both students who have no background in economics and have some familiarity with economics. It will go beyond the survey and budget to make students understand the static theories behind the idea presented in the survey. 

    Details of the lectures:

    Lecture on Union Budget

    Date: 7th March 2020

    Time: 5 p.m. onwards (entry closes at 4:45 p.m.)

     

    Lecture on Economic survey

    Date: 8th March 2020

    Time: 5 p.m. onwards (entry closes at 4:45 p.m.)

     

    Venue: Civilsdaily IAS Center, 1LGF, Apsara Arcade, Karol Bagh

     

    Click here to get registered: https://forms.gle/EQ53tfBSqzpJpPwq7

     

    Note: Entry on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited seats are available.

    For any queries reach out to atul@civilsdaily.com

  • Open Lecture for Interview Students – State of Indian Economy by Mr. Himanshu, NITI Aayog, PMEAC

    Dear students,

    As you know, unique insights create a lot of impact on the interview panelists.

    Mr. Himanshu, NITI Aayog, PMEAC will be presenting 2 lectures on the State of Indian Economy. He has been working on projects that are clearly hot topics.

    The details are as follows – 

    Date: 28th Feb 2020

    Time: 11:30 a.m. onwards

    Venue: Civilsdaily HQ, 1 LGF, Apsara Arcade, Karol Bagh, New Delhi 

    Entry: Restricted. Students without the interview call will be informed.

    Lecture 1 on India’s roadmap to a USD 5 trillion economy

    The lecture will cover the present state of the Indian economy, Blueprint for India to become a $5 trillion economy, cyclical and structural challenges and the roadmap for USD 5 Trillion Economy, and other related issues.

    Lecture 2 on Slowdown in Indian Economy

    The lecture will cover the macroeconomic situation of the economy- GDP Growth, Fiscal situation, Inflation, Current Account Situation, etc. The nature of slowdown- Cyclical, structural or both? Is India heading towards a recession? 

    Are we in a Growth Recession? How to address the slowdown- fixing structural challenges and counter-cyclical policies- Fiscal and monetary to address slowdown and other related issues.

    For any query reach out to atul@civilsdaily.com

    Get registered by filling the form 

    https://forms.gle/yHQMyNqCPCcFLhAk8

  • SAMANVAYA: 100 Days strategy for the last lap of Prelims 2020

    SAMANVAYA: 100 Days strategy for the last lap of Prelims 2020

    Distribution:

    Click here to fill the form, tell us about your preparation and we will email you a revision plan specifically designed for you.

    Out of 2000 students selected for Interviews, 400 were enrolled in our programs, over 1100 used our app and current affairs on a regular basis. Another 200 have used us sparingly. 

    Dear Students, 

    The last 100 days are very crucial in determining aspirant’s fate in prelims. It is time to get serious with your preparation and we have got your back.

    After numerous conversations with so many aspirants, we have started understanding your problems better and standardizing solutions for the same.

    These are being incorporated into our Samanvaya program. It is these practices that will make the program more effective.

    At the core of Samanvaya lies the fact that each one of you will have a unique journey while preparing for the exam. Some will get through on the first attempt without much effort while others will take both more time and more effort. We want to understand you better to help you optimize your journey so you can focus on the right things and not waste time on the wrong ones. We are asking you to tap into the valuable experiences of mentors who underwent the same grind and realize the pitfalls and understand the shortcuts to make it.

    Samanvaya program involves the following –

    1. Identifying your weaknesses

    Over 80% of students who claimed to have revised NCERTs were unable to answer basic questions. Many were not comfortable with at least 1 GS subject and Optional. Many struggled with ‘What went wrong’ after 2-3 years of hard work.

    Our mentors will help you assess your preparedness and suggest accurate strategies.

    2. Strategy and study plan discussions

    Over 90% of students couldn’t stick to a plan. Study plans and strategies are iterative in nature and we want to help you with that. Many are unable to perform in tests despite preparing hard. This could be due to a variety of factors – lack of adequate prep, jitters in the exam hall, inadequate revision, lack of practice of test series or just a bad day at work. Tell us what you think went wrong and we’ll figure out a way to get you over the line next time.

    3. Helping you understand the exam better

    Which books to read, different approaches, etc. Over 60% of students we talked to did not find NCERTs relevant and saw no point in being thorough with them.

    4. Lack of motivation

    We have all had those days when it’s been hard to motivate ourselves to hit the books and just study. It happens to the best of us sometimes and for some of us, it happens more frequently. And it is understandable, Civil Service preparation is a long and often lonely process. Every aspirant, from toppers to those who have quit have been overwhelmed by this process at some point.

    Samanvaya Code of Conduct

    • Be honest with your mentors about your preparation levels and stage.
    • Follow their advice and participate in tests and assignments that they set for you
    • Stay active in the telegram groups, ask doubts, don’t hold yourself back.
    • Don’t expect spoonfeeding. You have to drive the initiative.

    Click here to fill the form, tell us about your preparation and we will email you a revision plan specifically designed for you.

    Here’s the feedback that we got from some of our students:

    Click here to fill the form, tell us about your preparation and we will email you a revision plan specifically designed for you.

  • Only 796 Seats; UPSC notification out:Journey has become even more tougher than ever.

    Only 796 Seats; UPSC notification out:Journey has become even more tougher than ever.

    Distribution:

    UPSC released the notification for Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2020 on February 12, 2020.

    Civil Services vacancies since 2014:

    Year         Vacancies                          Forms filled

    2014                 1291                            9.47 lakh

    2015                 1129                            9.5 lakh

    2016                 1079                           11.36 lakh

    2017                 980                             10 lakh

    2018                782                              10.65 lakh

    2019                896                             12 lakh

    This year the overall seats are 796, spread across various services including IAS, IFS, IPS, IRS (IT), IRS (C&CE), etc and the numbers will go down in the coming years. 12 lakh applications are expected to be filled this year.

     

    Click here to fill the form, tell us about your preparation and we will email you a revision plan specifically designed for you.

    Out of ~2000 students selected for Interviews, ~400 were enrolled in our programs, over 1100 used our app and current affairs on a regular basis. Another 200 have used us sparingly. 

    We have launched the Decimate Prelims Program. We are putting in our best effort to help all our students get a competitive edge.

    Click here to fill the form, tell us about your preparation and we will email you a revision plan specifically designed for you.

    Dear Students, 

    Our lectures on paper discussions and posts on solutions and sample structures have received over 20,000 hits collectively.  

    It is time to get serious with your preparation and we have got your back.

    After numerous conversations with so many aspirants, we have started understanding your problems better and standardizing solutions for the same.

    These are being incorporated into our Samanvaya program. It is these practices that will make the program more effective.

    At the core of Samanvaya lies the fact that each one of you will have a unique journey while preparing for the exam. Some will get through on the first attempt without much effort while others will take both more time and more effort. We want to understand you better to help you optimize your journey so you can focus on the right things and not waste time on the wrong ones. We are asking you to tap into the valuable experiences of mentors who underwent the same grind and realize the pitfalls and understand the shortcuts to make it.

    Samanvaya program involves the following –

    1. Identifying your weaknesses

    Over 80% of students who claimed to have revised NCERTs were unable to answer basic questions. Many were not comfortable with at least 1 GS subject and Optional. Many struggled with ‘What went wrong’ after 2-3 years of hard work.

    Our mentors will help you assess your preparedness and suggest accurate strategies.

    2. Strategy and study plan discussions

    Over 90% of students couldn’t stick to a plan. Study plans and strategies are iterative in nature and we want to help you with that. Many are unable to perform in tests despite preparing hard. This could be due to a variety of factors – lack of adequate prep, jitters in the exam hall, inadequate revision, lack of practice of test series or just a bad day at work. Tell us what you think went wrong and we’ll figure out a way to get you over the line next time.

    3. Helping you understand the exam better

    Which books to read, different approaches, etc. Over 60% of students we talked to did not find NCERTs relevant and saw no point in being thorough with them.

    4. Lack of motivation

    We have all had those days when it’s been hard to motivate ourselves to hit the books and just study. It happens to the best of us sometimes and for some of us, it happens more frequently. And it is understandable, Civil Service preparation is a long and often lonely process. Every aspirant, from toppers to those who have quit have been overwhelmed by this process at some point.

    Samanvaya Code of Conduct

    • Be honest with your mentors about your preparation levels and stage.
    • Follow their advice and participate in tests and assignments that they set for you
    • Stay active in the telegram groups, ask doubts, don’t hold yourself back.
    • Don’t expect spoonfeeding. You have to drive the initiative.

    Click here to fill the form, tell us about your preparation and we will email you a revision plan specifically designed for you.

    Here’s the feedback that we got from some of our students:

    Click here to fill the form, tell us about your preparation and we will email you a revision plan specifically designed for you.

  • [Batch 2] Decimate Prelims: Crash Course for IAS Prelims 2020

    Distribution:

    Starts 20th February 2020. First lecture on February 20th

    Decimate Prelims 2020 Brochure from Civilsdaily Click2download

    Click here to enroll for the Decimate Prelims 2020 [Batch 2]

    Dear Students,

    Before we jump into the finer details of our crash course for IAS Prelims 2020, let’s take you to a quick re-cap on the changing trends of the IAS Prelims from 2015 to date.

    There was a time when aspirants were coaxed to prepare for IAS Mains and let Prelims be taken care of as a by-product of that preparation. This is not that time. 

    There was a time when in-service officers aspiring to improve their ranks and get the coveted IAS, IPS, IFS used to fine-tune their optional and interview strategies and cruise through the IAS Prelims with a month’s worth preparation. This is not that time either. 

    Here’s how IAS Prelims evolved over the last 4-5 years:

    IAS Prelims 2015

    Equal emphasis on traditional and current affairs based questions. a combination of logical understanding and factual clarity.

    Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?
    a) Khangchendzonga National park
    b) Nandadevi National Park
    c) Neora Valley National Park
    d) Namdapha National park

    With reference to art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
    a) Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar
    b) Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli
    c) Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram
    d) Varaha Image at Udayagiri

    IAS Prelims 2016:

    Heavily based on CA and mostly one-liners: a major digressed from the earlier pattern

    The term ‘Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership’ often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as
    a) G20
    b) ASEAN
    c) SCO
    d) SAARC

    Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?
    a) Arunachal Pradesh
    b) Himachal Pradesh
    c) Karnataka
    d) Maharashtra

    IAS Prelims 2017:

    Paper was difficult in terms of understanding and clarity in concepts. Polity more based on conceptual clarity, questions were little twisted

    Which one of the following statements is correct?
    a) Rights are claims of the State against the citizens.
    b) Rights are privileges which are incorporated in the Constitution of a State.
    c) Rights are claims of the citizens against the State.
    d) Rights are privileges of a few citizens against the many.

    Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme’ is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
    a) Certifying the skills acquired by construction workers through traditional channels.
    b) Enrolling the persons in Universities for distance learning programmes.
    c) Reserving some skilled jobs to rural and urban poor in some public sector undertakings.
    d) Certifying the skills acquired by trainees under the National Skill Development Programme.

    IAS Prelims 2018:

    The questions based on the broader perspective of any topic; Current affairs were very indirect; History questions required logic rather than just facts; Polity questions were more analytical

    The staple commodities of export by the English East India Company from Bengal in the middle of the 18th century were:
    a) Raw cotton, oil-seeds and opium
    b) Sugar, salt, zinc and lead.
    c) Copper, silver, gold, spices and tea
    d) Cotton, silk, saltpeter and opium

    Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty?
    a) If there are more laws, there is less liberty.
    b) If there are no laws, there is no liberty.
    c) If there is liberty, laws have to be made by the people.
    d) If laws are changed too often, liberty is in danger.

    IAS Prelims 2019:

    More common sense (Tikdam) based questions in CA and Polity; in-depth analysis to be done in Science and Technology and this is a stark departure from how easy S&T used to be!

    In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements:

    1) The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions.
    2) H-CNG as fuel reduces carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions.
    3) Hydrogen up to one-fifth by volume can be blended with CNG as fuel for buses.
    4) H-CNG makes the fuel less expensive than CNG.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    (a) 1 only
    (b) 2 and 3 only
    (c) 4 only
    (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

    44. Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?
    (a) Clouds absorb the radiation released from the Earth’s surface.
    (b) Clouds reflect back the Earth’s radiation.
    (c) The Earth’s surface would have low temperature on cloudy nights.
    (d) Clouds deflect the blowing wind to ground level.

    We have been following this space very closely and we were among the first ones who called out the pitfall of over reliance on traditional sources for IAS Prelims. We have been advocating smart study and calculated risks via our score boosting techniques (Tikdams/ तिकड़म) right from 2016.

    We would invite you to go through the lecture + test series time table (Batch2) to understand the comprehensiveness of this course.

    Here’s a quick list of key features and pricing:

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    • 8 FLTs
    • 10 CA Monthly TS
    • 4 CSAT TS
    • Score Booster Explanation Lectures (तिकड़म)

    #2 Advanced Static Lectures

    • Online Videos on Prelims worthy concepts
    • PDFs, Prelims Tidbits, Listicles for revision

    #3 CA Lecture Series

    • 2+ Years of prelims worthly summary
    • Eco Survey, Budget and IYB covered (per relevance)
    • Offline/Online lectures for 2019-2020 CA summary
    • Highly organised and theme bound news summaries in PDFs.

    Click here to enroll for the Decimate Prelims 2020 [Batch 2]

  • Lets ensure you get an interview call this year

    Lets ensure you get an interview call this year

    Dear Students,

    The mains results have been announced and we congratulate all those who have advanced to the next level. At the same time, this is also a moment of sadness for those who worked so hard and weren’t able to make it. If you have gotten this far, then you have it in you to make it. Don’t let anybody tell you that you cannot clear the exam – not even yourself.

    Folks, the level of the competition is immense. It is nothing like how it used to be 3-4 years back. Students with really good writing skills are now appearing for the exams. We are seeing such innovative answers from first-timers that it amazes us. This has raised the general level of competition and hence your preparation needs to be at a whole new level.

    We understand what it feels like to get this close to clearing the exam but eventually not making it. For many, this feeling would be worse than the feeling of not clearing prelims. Don’t be shattered by failures, don’t let them slow you down. Team Civilsdaily will ensure that your LBSNAA dream is fulfilled.

    Get in touch and stop wasting time – https://bit.ly/30NhVz8

  • *URGENT – Mock Interviews start Tomorrow. Register Now.

    *URGENT – Mock Interviews start Tomorrow. Register Now.

    We hope your preparation for UPSC interviews is right on track. Dates for Mock Interviews have been finalized, the first slot will have their mock interviews on 1st Feb and 2nd Feb 2020.
     
    Date: 1st – 2nd Feb 2020 (Book your slot by filling the form)
    Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
    Venue: Civilsdaily HQ, 1LGF, Apsara Arcade, Karol Bagh
    Interview slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Panel for Mock Interviews:
    1. Shri V.P. Singh, IRPS
    2. Dr. Makhan Saikia, Senior Editor, The Pioneer
    3. Mr. Rakesh Dalal, Core Faculty, Civilsdaily
    4. Mrs.Aditi Gupta, Corporate Leadership Specialist
    5. Mr. Himanshu, Economist, JNU, PMEAC, Parliament of India
    Tentative panel members: Shri Harsh V. Pant (Observer Research Foundation), Shri SN Tripathi, IAS (Director IIPA), Shri Yogesh Narain (Retd. Defence Secretary), Shri Dipankar Gupta (Sociologist) and others.
    You all are supposed to submit your DAFs and selfie videos answering four questions provided to you. These will form the basis for mock interviews, DAF analysis, and personalized DAF-based questionnaire.

    Get your interview scheduled by registering on the following link:

    Note- For any query/sending DAFs and videos reach out to atul@civilsdaily.com
  • *URGENT-UPSC Interviews Special Session Tomorrow – Tips, tricks and best practices by VP Sir, IRPS

    *URGENT-UPSC Interviews Special Session Tomorrow – Tips, tricks and best practices by VP Sir, IRPS

    Students appearing for interviews make a note.

    A Special session on “UPSC Interview- Tips and Tricks” will be conducted by Shri V.P. Singh (IRPS).

    Date: 31st Jan 2020
    Time: 05:00 p.m to 07:00 pm. (entry closes at 4.45 p.m.)
    Venue: Civilsdaily IAS center
    1 LGF, Apsara Arcade, Karol Bagh, New Delhi

    Here, besides the dos and donts, nuances like interview etiquette, handling uncomfortable situations, etc. will be discussed. Post the session, aspirants can interact with sir and clarify all their interview and DAF-related doubts.

    Sir’s inputs have a proven track record of increasing marks of students. His ability to stress-test candidates in mocks remains unparalleled.

    You should not be missing out on this session.

    Click here to register – https://forms.gle/8Ryh6ZMGCNEJ1j1bA

  • AWE – Reminder – Enrollments Open for the Month of February & June and Important Announcement regarding the plan for the Month of February & June

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    Dear students,

    AWE Program is gaining popularity and seeing a lot of participation.    

    We request all students to renew their subscription for the upcoming months. Let’s keep the momentum going. 

    The accuracy and fairness of exams can be impacted by some candidate’s fear or anxiety around the exam process. Taking a test in Civilsdaily’s Daily Answer Writing Enhancement (AWE) Program doesn’t just measure how much you know, it helps reinforce the learning and make it more likely that you can retrieve the same information later.

    It’s a fact that taking an AWE test can actually be more beneficial to learning than spending the same amount of time studying. Answer writing practise through Civilsdaily’s Daily AWE program can reduce test anxiety and helps you ace the GS Mains answer writing. And what is a better way to practice for UPSC Mains Examinations than attempting the UPSC Mains Questions asked in the actual examinations? The more you are accustomed to sitting for a period of time, answering real examination questions, and pacing yourself, the more comfortable you will feel when you actually sit down to take the real UPSC Mains examinations yourself.

    Therefore, in the month of February, we would be taking up the questions of UPSC Civil Services Mains, 2019. It will give you the proper experience of the level of questions asked in the examinations. At the same time, you will understand the expected demands of the questions and judge yourself better with the outcome in your answers. 

    There will be a break in the AWE program after February for Prelims Preparations. The program will reconvene in the month of June. The details of study plans for the month of June will be shared in the last week of May. 

    Monthly Rs. 1200 + taxes: Click2Join (bi-monthly payments accepted)

    The fee is for 2 months combined.

    For more information on how the program proceeds, click here –

     

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/answer-writing-enhancement/

  • Lets ensure you get an interview call this year

    Lets ensure you get an interview call this year

    Dear Students,

    The mains results have been announced and we congratulate all those who have advanced to the next level. At the same time, this is also a moment of sadness for those who worked so hard and weren’t able to make it. If you have gotten this far, then you have it in you to make it. Don’t let anybody tell you that you cannot clear the exam – not even yourself.

    Folks, the level of the competition is immense. It is nothing like how it used to be 3-4 years back. Students with really good writing skills are now appearing for the exams. We are seeing such innovative answers from first-timers that it amazes us. This has raised the general level of competition and hence your preparation needs to be at a whole new level.

    We understand what it feels like to get this close to clearing the exam but eventually not making it. For many, this feeling would be worse than the feeling of not clearing prelims. Don’t be shattered by failures, don’t let them slow you down. Team Civilsdaily will ensure that your LBSNAA dream is fulfilled.

    Get in touch and stop wasting time – https://bit.ly/30NhVz8

  • SAMANVAYA: Students Preparing for UPSC 2020 less than 5 months to go – get fired up

    SAMANVAYA: Students Preparing for UPSC 2020 less than 5 months to go – get fired up

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    Click here to fill the form, tell us about your preparation and we will email you a revision plan specifically designed for you.

    Out of ~2000 students selected for Interviews, ~400 were enrolled in our programs, over 1100 used our app and current affairs on a regular basis. Another 200 have used us sparingly. 

    We have launched the Decimate Prelims Program. We are putting in our best effort to help all our students get a competitive edge.

    Click here to fill the form, tell us about your preparation and we will email you a revision plan specifically designed for you.

    Dear Students, 

    Our lectures on paper discussions and posts on solutions and sample structures have received over 20,000 hits collectively.  

    It is time to get serious with your preparation and we have got your back.

    After numerous conversations with so many aspirants, we have started understanding your problems better and standardizing solutions for the same.

    These are being incorporated into our Samanvaya program. It is these practices that will make the program more effective.

    At the core of Samanvaya lies the fact that each one of you will have a unique journey while preparing for the exam. Some will get through on the first attempt without much effort while others will take both more time and more effort. We want to understand you better to help you optimize your journey so you can focus on the right things and not waste time on the wrong ones. We are asking you to tap into the valuable experiences of mentors who underwent the same grind and realize the pitfalls and understand the shortcuts to make it.

    Samanvaya program involves the following –

    1. Identifying your weaknesses

    Over 80% of students who claimed to have revised NCERTs were unable to answer basic questions. Many were not comfortable with at least 1 GS subject and Optional. Many struggled with ‘What went wrong’ after 2-3 years of hard work.

    Our mentors will help you assess your preparedness and suggest accurate strategies.

    2. Strategy and study plan discussions

    Over 90% of students couldn’t stick to a plan. Study plans and strategies are iterative in nature and we want to help you with that. Many are unable to perform in tests despite preparing hard. This could be due to a variety of factors – lack of adequate prep, jitters in the exam hall, inadequate revision, lack of practice of test series or just a bad day at work. Tell us what you think went wrong and we’ll figure out a way to get you over the line next time.

    3. Helping you understand the exam better

    Which books to read, different approaches, etc. Over 60% of students we talked to did not find NCERTs relevant and saw no point in being thorough with them.

    4. Lack of motivation

    We have all had those days when it’s been hard to motivate ourselves to hit the books and just study. It happens to the best of us sometimes and for some of us, it happens more frequently. And it is understandable, Civil Service preparation is a long and often lonely process. Every aspirant, from toppers to those who have quit have been overwhelmed by this process at some point.

    Samanvaya Code of Conduct

    • Be honest with your mentors about your preparation levels and stage.
    • Follow their advice and participate in tests and assignments that they set for you
    • Stay active in the telegram groups, ask doubts, don’t hold yourself back.
    • Don’t expect spoonfeeding. You have to drive the initiative.

    Click here to fill the form, tell us about your preparation and we will email you a revision plan specifically designed for you.

    Here’s the feedback that we got from some of our students:

    Click here to fill the form, tell us about your preparation and we will email you a revision plan specifically designed for you.

  • *IMPORTANT- We understand what it means to fail in Mains but Don’t Worry, Civilsdaily will ensure that your LBSNAA dream is Still within your reach

    *IMPORTANT- We understand what it means to fail in Mains but Don’t Worry, Civilsdaily will ensure that your LBSNAA dream is Still within your reach

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    Detailed Timetable can be obtained from here

    Dear Students,
    The mains results have been announced and we congratulate all those who advance to the next level. At the same time, this is also a moment of sadness for those who worked so hard and weren’t able to make it. If you have gotten this far, then you have it in you to make it. Don’t let anybody tell you that you cannot clear the exam – not even yourself.
    Folks, the level of the competition is immense. It is not like how it used to be 3-4 years back. Very good students with really good writing skills are appearing for the exams. We are seeing such innovative answers from first-timers that it amazes us.

    We understand what it feels like to get so close to clearing the exam but eventually not making it. For many, this feeling would be worse than not clearing prelims.  Don’t be shattered by failures, don’t let them slow you down. Team Civilsdaily will ensure that your LBSNAA dream is fulfilled.

    The 3-phase program is for UPSC veterans only. Entry Restricted to those who have given mains in the past 2 years and have failed to score high marks.

    Phase 1(January-March)
    We will identify the fundamental weaknesses that are preventing you from clearing mains and prelims.

    After having worked with so many students, we can say with utmost surety that these weaknesses vary from individual to individual and require a very personalized approach. They can broadly be divided into Question Comprehension, Structure, Content, Presentation, Language and Expression. But the specific shortcomings can only be worked upon in 1-1 personalized settings.

    That’s the only way to ensure sure shot improvement.

    Phase 2(March-May)
    You will be attempting 8 Prelims Full-Length Tests.

    Detailed scrutiny of your prelims papers will be done via 1-1 personalized settings – Are you risk-averse or risk-taker, whether you are using (Tikdams), silly mistakes made, whether you are getting the factual questions wrong.

    We will help you develop your prelims competency.

    Phase 3(June-September)

    This will be the most important phase. The final refinements of your attempts will happen in this phase. By now, you should be in a position to write above-average answers. However, above-average answers are not enough to guarantee you a top rank. We will work with you to ensure you have enough material for value addition. Our focus will be on providing tips that add the missing X factor to your answers.
    Throughout your journey, we will ensure that you have the best psychological support available. End of the day, your mind has to remain calm and less anxious to be able to give a solid attempt.

    Sajal Sir will be directly interacting with you and overseeing your progress. His scores in GS Papers for 2017 were as follows – 

    132 in GS paper 1
    125 in GS paper 2
    130 in GS paper 3

    Inclusions 

    1. Mains Test Series

    2. Current Affairs is always a tricky affair. To ensure you have continuity, we will be giving you access to Samachar Manthan’s lectures and notes. These notes do not miss anything that is important from an exam perspective.

    3. Decimate Prelims Crash Course

    4. Prelims Full Lenght Tests – To prep you for prelims.

    Students are requested to email their mains scorecard + attempts of any of their past test series & essay papers to hello@civilsdaily.com 

    Detailed Timetable can be obtained from here

     

  • Forest Service Mains Result Out ! Students Gear Up for our Interview Program

    Congratulations to all those who made it.

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    Folks, the level of the competition is immense. It is not like how it used to be 3-4 years back. Very good students with really good writing skills are appearing for the exams. We are seeing such innovative answers from first-timers that it amazes us.

    We understand what it feels like to get so close to clearing the exam but eventually not making it. For many, this feeling would be worse than not clearing prelims.  Don’t be shattered by failures, don’t let them slow you down. Team Civilsdaily will ensure that your LBSNAA dream is fulfilled.

    The 3-phase program is for UPSC veterans only. Entry Restricted to those who have given mains in the past 2 years and have failed to score high marks.

    Phase 1(January-March)
    We will identify the fundamental weaknesses that are preventing you from clearing mains and prelims.

    After having worked with so many students, we can say with utmost surety that these weaknesses vary from individual to individual and require a very personalized approach. They can broadly be divided into Question Comprehension, Structure, Content, Presentation, Language and Expression. But the specific shortcomings can only be worked upon in 1-1 personalized settings.

    That’s the only way to ensure sure shot improvement.

    Phase 2(March-May)
    You will be attempting 8 Prelims Full-Length Tests.

    Detailed scrutiny of your prelims papers will be done via 1-1 personalized settings – Are you risk-averse or risk-taker, whether you are using (Tikdams), silly mistakes made, whether you are getting the factual questions wrong.

    We will help you develop your prelims competency.

    Phase 3(June-September)

    This will be the most important phase. The final refinements of your attempts will happen in this phase. By now, you should be in a position to write above-average answers. However, above-average answers are not enough to guarantee you a top rank. We will work with you to ensure you have enough material for value addition. Our focus will be on providing tips that add the missing X factor to your answers.
    Throughout your journey, we will ensure that you have the best psychological support available. End of the day, your mind has to remain calm and less anxious to be able to give a solid attempt.

    Sajal Sir will be directly interacting with you and overseeing your progress. His scores in GS Papers for 2017 were as follows – 

    132 in GS paper 1
    125 in GS paper 2
    130 in GS paper 3

    Inclusions 

    1. Mains Test Series

    2. Current Affairs is always a tricky affair. To ensure you have continuity, we will be giving you access to Samachar Manthan’s lectures and notes. These notes do not miss anything that is important from an exam perspective.

    3. Decimate Prelims Crash Course

    4. Prelims Full Lenght Tests – To prep you for prelims.

    Students are requested to email their mains scorecard + attempts of any of their past test series & essay papers to hello@civilsdaily.com 

    Detailed Timetable can be obtained from here

  • Mains Results Out ! Get Ready for Interviews | TRANSCEND by Civilsdaily – Interview Guidance Program 2019-20

    Mains Results Out ! Get Ready for Interviews | TRANSCEND by Civilsdaily – Interview Guidance Program 2019-20

    Dear Students, the mains result is out. We have already started to receive emails from students who made it. We will be compiling the results soon.
    Kindly check the following pdf. Let us know in the comments if you have made it or not.

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    The details of our interview program are as follows. Subsequently, we request all failed candidates to email us.

    Highlights of Transcend: Focused offerings for 3 distinct groups of IAS Mains-qualified aspirants

    1. Freshers
    2. Work Ex
    3. Veterans 

    Dedicated telegram groups, telephonic and skype video sessions, SWOT analysis via personalized questionnaire & in-person mock interviews with the panel.

    • The end of your journey starts with you filling this small form and sending your DAF 1 to us at rakesh.dalal[at]civilsdaily.com – Click2fill

    Dear students,

    Heartiest congratulations for clearing yet another, and according to many, the most difficult phase of this long and mettle-testing exam. You are now just one small step away from the life-changing dream the pursuit of which has instilled in you sage-like discipline and warrior-like ferocity. But, despite best efforts, the distance that this small step has to cover will be simply too large for the majority of the candidates.

    So, this small step is what makes all the difference. And this is where our ‘Transcend’ program assumes the utmost significance.

    Civilsdaily formally launched ‘Transcend’ (our interview Guidance Program) last year (2018-19) under the overall leadership of Sh. V.P. Singh (IRPS, 2009). This program achieved incredible success with all our (mock interview) students making it to the final list. The details of these candidates can be found here.

    The official UPSC notification  mentions that the candidates will be assessed on the following qualities:

    Mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgement, variety, and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity.

    Besides,

    Candidates are expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in their special subjects of academic study but also in the events which are happening around them both within and outside their own State or Country as well as in modern currents of thought and in new discoveries which should rouse the curiosity of well educated youth.

    Go through the lecture below to understand these qualities in detail.

    What UPSC expects from candidates in an IAS Interview – V P Singh, IRPS (Interview Topper)

    Last year, we tracked the students on the above parameters and worked hard on them so they progressively improved. This year, we intend to raise the bar even higher by providing trailblazing professional, personalized mentorship. There are 3 broad categories into which the IAS Mains-qualified candidates are be divided:

    #1. Freshers: Facing 1st UPSC interview without work-ex

    These candidates have given dedicated and exclusive time to UPSC preparation, often right after their graduation. We also have candidates who decide for UPSC a little later in life. These candidates have a wide variety of backgrounds. Some have quit their jobs to prepare for CSE, some may have household and family responsibilities, etc.

    The interview, in the case of these aspirants, will focus on academics, mental alertness, critical power of assimilation, leadership and teamwork, variety and depth of interest, etc.

    Freshers have the advantage of ‘excitement’ and ‘happy-go-lucky’ attitude, but they also suffer from fear-of-the-unknown.

    For them, Transcend will revolve around psychological strengthening and belief formation besides personality development and polishing of soft skills.

    #2. Work-Experience: Facing 1st UPSC interview with work-ex

    The second category is of working professionals. These candidates have the advantages of leadership, tactfulness, foresight, and maturity. Of all other categories of candidates, the responses of working professionals are expected to be brief, well crafted, balanced, logical and reflecting emotional intelligence. Leadership is another area these aspirants are tested for.

    Transcend will focus intensely on each of these general traits. Stress will be on the trends highlighted by the latest research in these domains.

    #3. Veterans: Have faced the UPSC interview board in the past

    Candidates who have appeared in the UPSC interview, probably more than once; but have consistently scored low marks.

    Such a person has the advantage of the experience of the official set-up. She is aware of the entire process, her DAF and does not have fear-of-the-unknown. She has possibly taken mock interviews in her previous attempts but success eludes her owing to some fundamental flaw, which if unidentified, will compromise her chances yet again.

    For veterans, our Transcend mentors will analyze your DAF, previous mock interviews, transcript of real interview/s and will have detailed discussions to pinpoint the weakness. Then will follow the personalized recovery strategy.

    We are the only institution in this space that brings such high levels of clarity and purpose to the interview program.

    All in all, ‘Transcend’ from Civilsdaily is the finest tool you can choose to uncover the shimmering light of your personality and to realize the simmering desire of your heart.

    Take that final leap. You are in good hands now.

    What to expect in the coming weeks?

    #1. Once you submit your DAF and other details on the link & email, we request you to send a video snippet (shot over a mobile selfie and sent via Whatsapp to this number or at hello[at]civilsdaily.com) on the questions listed below. These are basic, time tested questions that do not need any preparation but helps us understand your default presentation styles:

    1. Why do you want to join the civil services?

    2. Why should you be selected over the other candidates?

    3. Which in-service officer has inspired you the most and why?

    4. One feedback that you received from a friend, peer or superior which fundamentally changed the way you operate in the world or look at the world?

    We want you to be uninhibited, relaxed and natural when you make this video. All questions are compulsory (especially 2, 4 and 5).

    #2. We will get back to you with the feedback on your DAF and this video exercise.

    #3. Post that, your progress will be tracked in 3 rounds of interviews and taken over the telephone, skype, and panel-driven mocks and you will be given access to interact with both our in house mentors and industry experts to fine-tune your reasonings.

    We will work on your innate tendencies and help you carve out the best version of yourself.

    If the form gives you any trouble, mail us at atul@civilsdaily.com

    Warm Regards
    Civilsdaily