UPSC

From watching an SDO work in Maoist-affected Jhargram to serving as an SDO in Domkal, Murshidabad, Subhankar Bala shares what shaped his self-study UPSC journey.

Aspirants navigating their final UPSC attempt share grounded preparation strategies, revision approaches, and real mental health coping tools alongside counselling psychologist Anita Mohan’s and an IPS officer’s expert guidance for students and families.

UPSC has released the Civil Services Exam 2026 notification — 933 posts, updated eligibility rules, exam dates, new verification measures and everything aspirants need before applying.

Master UPSC preparation with practical tips on syllabus focus, effective revision, mock tests, and optional papers to boost your score and exam confidence.

Balalatha Mallavarapu overcame polio and depression to crack UPSC and mentor thousands of aspirants. Her story is a beacon of resilience and guidance for UPSC aspirants everywhere.

Ayush Jain cleared UPSC 2024 with AIR 344 after reworking his daily study habits. His focused approach to revision, optional preparation, and answers offers useful guidance for aspirants.

Tripti Bhatt, inspired by a meeting with Dr A P J Abdul Kalam in Class 9, nurtured a dream of serving the nation. From turning down offers from ISRO to choosing IPS over IAS, her journey holds a mirror to what it takes to follow one’s calling.

IIT Kharagpur graduate Aryendra Kumar battled panic attacks, failure, and depression while preparing for UPSC. Through discipline, journaling, and self-belief, he rebuilt his life — clearing the UPSC in 2023 and becoming an IPS officer in 2024.

Ayush Jain turned failures into success in his fourth UPSC attempt with Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) optional. His strategies, notes, and answer-writing tips are a masterclass for aspirants.

Learn proven UPSC interview tips from IAS toppers like Apala Mishra, Dhivya Loganathan, and Ashutosh Dwivedi. They share how honesty, preparation, and personality polishing can help you succeed.