{"id":9667,"date":"2017-04-07T12:29:42","date_gmt":"2017-04-07T12:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=9667"},"modified":"2017-04-10T06:55:26","modified_gmt":"2017-04-10T06:55:26","slug":"upsc-cse-exam-working-professionals-preparation-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/upsc-cse-exam-working-professionals-preparation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC CSE: Prepare While Working"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a known fact, that preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination<\/strong> is a challenging task. The syllabus is as vast as the ocean. It goes without saying, that preparing for UPSC Civil Services Exam<\/strong> while working full-time is little more challenging. It needs an extra effort from the candidates, as they don\u2019t have the luxury of spending 15-16 hours a day studying and also have time constraints and added responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nevertheless, it is<\/em> possible for a working professionals to prepare and crack the UPSC CSE Exam<\/strong>. It is not the quantity of your preparation, but the quality that matters. With good strategy and dedication, anybody can clear the exam. However, there are a few changes you need to make in your schedule, in order to use your time effectively for UPSC CSE Preparation<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Advantage that a working professional has<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

Working Professionals have their jobs as a fallback option unlike those who aren\u2019t working.<\/span><\/p>\n

How is this an advantage? <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Candidates who are preparing full-time for UPSC CSE<\/strong> are aware that they don\u2019t have a fallback option if they couldn\u2019t clear the exam. They also fear that their preparation time would go in waste. This thought always lingers at the back of their head and can induce stress or make them nervous.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whereas working professionals already have their job as their fallback option and hence are more relaxed <\/em>and stress-free<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clearing the UPSC CSE Exam<\/strong> while working full-time will also put you in a good light during your interviews. It will show the interviewer that you\u2019re someone who takes up responsibilities, juggled multiple things at the same time and are contributing to the GDP of the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

Working and preparing for the exam at the same time is also a fulfilling experience<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Preparing for UPSC CSE Exam<\/strong> while working needs a disciplined approach. Following are a few changes you can make in your schedule to make your preparation more effective:<\/span><\/p>\n

Time Management<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

Being a working professional means having very little time at your disposal. You need to make the best use of the time available for your preparation. Reduce your social outings, utilize your breaks at workplace well and make the most of your weekends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make short notes of things you study at home and carry it to your workplace. Revise these notes during your tea and lunch breaks. It\u2019s a good idea to read newspaper on your mobile phone (The Hindu Mobile App).<\/span><\/p>\n

Study plan<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n

It\u2019s crucial that you have a proper study plan till the day of your exam and that you stick to it.<\/span><\/p>\n