UPPSC Strategy

 25 Dec 2024| 10 min read

Kyun zarurat hai ek strategy ki?

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) ke dwara conduct hone wale exam mein safalta prapt karne ke liye ek proper aur dynamic strategy banani zaruri hai jo is exam ki prakriti ke anukool ho. Ye ek aisa process hai jo shuruaat mein hi aapki safalta ko aadha sunischit kar deta hai.

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 Ye exam teen stages mein hota hai:

  1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type & Multiple Choice)

  2. Main Examination (Conventional Type, i.e., Written Examination)

  3. Viva-Voce (Personality Test)

Har agle stage tak pahunchne ke liye pichhle stage mein safalta prapt karni hoti hai. Har stage ki prakriti alag hoti hai, isliye har stage ke liye alag strategy banana zaruri hai.

Preliminary Examination Strategy

  1. Previous Year Questions ka Analysis:

    • Pichhle 5-10 saalon ke questions ka thorough review karein aur un topics par dhyan dein jahan se zyada questions aaye hain.

  2. Objective Questions ka Nature Samajhna:

    • Objective type questions mein facts par special focus hona chahiye. Example ke liye:

      • Ashoka ke inscription ko sabse pehle kisne padha?

      • Bharat ki kaunsi nadi ‘Dakshin ki Ganga’ kehlati hai?

      • Kaunsa hormone ‘Fight or Flight’ kehlata hai?

  3. Short Notes Banayein:

    • Factual information ke short notes banakar regular study karein. Example:

      • Indian Constitution ke ‘Concurrent List’ ka concept kis desh se liya gaya hai?

  4. General Studies (Paper-I):

    • NCERT ki Class 6 se 12 tak ki books padhein.

    • Standard monthly magazine jaise Drishti Current Affairs Today padhein.

    • Topics cover karein:

      • Indian History aur National Movement

      • Indian Polity, Geography, Economy, Environment aur General Science

  5. Current Affairs aur State-Specific Questions:

    • Daily newspapers jaise The Hindu aur Dainik Jagran padhein.

    • Uttar Pradesh-specific content ke liye Uttar Pradesh book (Government Publications) ya kisi standard book ka use karein.

  6. CSAT (Paper-II):

    • Is paper ke liye comprehension, logical reasoning, elementary mathematics, aur language skills par kaam karein.

    • Minimum 33% marks lana zaruri hai.

    • Paper-II ke marks merit mein nahi include hote hain.

  7. Practice Papers Solve Karein:

    • Exam se 15-20 din pehle practice papers solve karein aur time management par kaam karein.

    • Negative marking (1/3) hone ki wajah se galat answers ko avoid karein.

Mains Exam Strategy

  1. Descriptive Nature ki Samajh:

    • Mains exam written (descriptive) hota hai aur iske marks final merit list mein include hote hain.

  2. General Studies Papers:

    • Mains ke 8 compulsory subjects hain:

      • 6 General Studies papers

      • 1 General Hindi paper

      • 1 Essay paper

    • Questions rote method se conceptual aur analytical ban gaye hain.

  3. Time Management aur Writing Skills:

    • Syllabus ki detailed understanding aur prescribed word limit mein answer likhna zaruri hai.

    • General Hindi ke liye:

      • Books jaise Vasudev Nandan Prasad aur Hardev Bahri ki Hindi Grammar padhein.

      • Writing practice karein.

  4. Essay Paper:

    • Teen sections mein divide hota hai. Har section se ek essay likhna hota hai.

    • Essays ko interesting banane ke liye quotes, shlok aur examples ka use karein.

  5. Notes aur Synopsis Banayein:

    • Standard books ka study karke concise notes banayein jisse quick revision ho sake.

  6. Answer Writing Practice:

    • Accurate aur concise answers likhne ke liye subject ki understanding aur continuous practice zaruri hai.

Personality Test (Viva-Voce) Strategy

  1. Test ki Nature:

    • Ye test general awareness, intelligence, character aur personality ko judge karta hai.

  2. Marks aur Importance:

    • Interview ke liye 100 marks fixed hain jo final selection aur post determination ke liye zaruri hain.

    • Final merit list mains aur interview ke aggregate marks par based hoti hai.

  3. Preparation Tips:

    • Current affairs, hobbies aur academic interests par focus karein.

    • Confidence aur communication skills develop karein.

 

FAQs

1. What are the stages of the UPPSC Upper Subordinate Services Examination?
The UPPSC exam has three stages:

  • Preliminary Examination: Objective type, multiple-choice questions.
  • Mains Examination: Descriptive, written format.
  • Personality Test (Viva-Voce): Focuses on general awareness, intelligence, and personality.

Each stage is crucial for progressing to the next, with the final merit determined by the Mains and Personality Test marks.

2. How can I effectively prepare for the Preliminary Examination?

  • Analyze the past 5-10 years’ question papers to identify high-frequency topics.
  • Focus on factual knowledge and study NCERT books (Class 6-12) for foundational concepts.
  • Regularly read newspapers like The Hindu and Dainik Jagran for current affairs.
  • Practice solving mock tests within the time limit to improve accuracy and speed.
  • Avoid guessing in questions where you’re unsure, as there is negative marking (1/3 deduction).

3. What is the best way to prepare for the CSAT (Paper-II) in the Preliminary Examination?

  • Focus on areas such as comprehension, logical reasoning, elementary mathematics (Class X level), and language skills.
  • Solve practice sets daily to improve speed and accuracy.
  • Remember, the CSAT paper is qualifying in nature, requiring a minimum of 33% marks.

4. How important is the Mains Examination in the selection process?
The Mains Examination is highly important as its marks are included in the final merit list.

  • It has eight papers: six General Studies, one General Hindi, and one Essay.
  • The nature of questions is now analytical and conceptual, requiring in-depth preparation.
  • Time management is critical; practice writing answers within the word limit and time constraints.

5. How should I prepare for the Personality Test (Interview)?

  • Focus on improving communication skills and maintaining confidence during the interview.
  • Stay updated on current affairs, and be prepared to discuss your hobbies, academic interests, and personal achievements.
  • Mock interviews and group discussions can be highly beneficial for preparation.
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