How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero Level?

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How to Start UPSC Preparation from Zero Level?
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Introduction
If you are a candidate preparing for the Civil
Service Examinations for the first time, you will
need to start from the zero level. Here is the
preparation strategy for first-time aspirants.
Understand the CSE Pattern

• CSE is conducted in three stages
• Preliminary Examination (Objective type)
• Mains Examination (Written test)
• Interview
• Prelims consists of
• General Studies Paper 1
•  General Studies Paper 2

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Understand the CSE Pattern

• Mains comprises 9 papers
• Paper A Compulsory Indian language
• Paper B English
• Paper I Essay
• Paper II, III, IV, and V General studies
• Paper VI and VII Optional subjects
• Interview/Personality test assesses the
  candidates for
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ethics
• Confidence level
• Overall leadership qualities
• To qualify for prelims, you need to score a
  minimum of 33 marks out of 200. In the mains,
  you have to pass the minimum cut-off marks of 25
  to reach the interview stage.

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Know the CSE Syllabus

• The CSE syllabus is comprehensive.
• The prelims and mains check college-level
  knowledge and critical understanding of general
  subjects.

Choose Your Optional Subject

• Select 1 optional subject from a list of 48,
  which includes 25 core subjects and 22 literature
  optional.

Research Study Materials and Online Coaching

• Research and find the best coaching center or
  online coaching for UPSC CSE 
• Follow the right study materials and attend
  practice tests

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Make a Study Plan

• Create a well-structured study plan focusing on
• Long and short-term deadlines
• Daily study routine
• Practice time
• Revision time
• Self-assessment breaks
• De-stress breaks

• Practice and Revise
• Take practice tests regularly to keep track of
  your improvements
• Revise regularly to memorize the vast syllabus

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Conclusion
Civil services exam preparation requires proper
planning, diligence, determination, and
perseverance. You have to stay motivated
throughout the preparation and exam period. 
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