* Negating false myths about Civil service exams

NEGATING FALSE MYTHS ABOUT CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS

1. Civil Service exams are easy. While the syllabi is very vast compared to other competitive exams, it is not as mind-eating as those exams. It is relatively simpler and conquerable.

2. It doesn’t cost much to prepare for these exams. Some people think it costs nearly a lakh for preparation. Well…the truth isn’t that. Even when it comes to coaching institutes, there are some very good institutes that give quality education and charge less.

3. Anybody can take up these exams. All it requires is a degree. Right from science degree holders to engineering graduates and professionals to doctors and research specialists, everybody and anybody can take it up.

4. Language is not a barrier. It is not necessary that one should be very good in English language. In fact, even the main-exam language papers are just qualifying and their scores are not counted to get the final total

5. Delhi need not be the destination for preparation. This is myth that deserves to be broken. Not every person has the luxury to make it to the capital.

6. Follow a fewer magazines. There is no desperate need to buy a dozen magazines and build stock without ever reading them. Choose 2 (or 3 maximum).

7. Don’t depend on any particular institution’s notes just because it is popular. Build your own thoughts after reading from diverse sources.

8. Don’t think there is no life if you don’t make it through these exams. Life is diverse and maximum in any path chosen.

9. Don’t be miss-lead by advices like reading for 20-hours only will help you pass. This is no correct. Even about 5 hours of consistent work will be enough.

10. Reading newspapers is mandatory, but don’t spend more than 25-30 minutes/day on it. There will always be some magazine which will give you all the required news articles concisely.

11. Choose not to take more than 3 attempts unless you are financially sound. Don’t lose your youth. You can go about your work running only when you are young. Be independent while you prepare for civil services or any other exam. Don’t expect your father to send you your cash. Remember, the society is waiting for you to take charge…somewhere.

12. A candidate is not expected to be strong in everything as many rumors prevail. That is not possible.