This book, UPSC Civil Services Examination DECODED by Shilpi Mittal, IRS, has been specially tailored to help thousands of young aspirants who cherish the dream of entering the prestigious Indian Civil Services. Unfortunately, many cut a sorry figure due to the lack of a proper mentor or even a friend who can guide them on how to approach this challenging examination set by the UPSC.
In this situation of confusion and ignorance, there is a bright silver lining—Shilpi Mittal, who managed to crack the civil services examination thrice and also aced the personality test before choosing the IRS. She has brought her valuable knowledge and experience to guide all those aspirants who have been stranded for long. This beautiful bouquet in the form of generally asked FAQs will equally benefit those aspirants who have made a few attempts with no success.
This handy source of valuable information removes the layers of myth and mystery that engulf the civil services examination. She has peeled almost all the layers off to give a crystal-clear picture of:
- What to expect while preparing for the exam
- How to cope with stress
- What information needs to be gathered for each subject without wasting time and energy, and from where
- How to master writing answers
- How to tackle the actual examination at the Prelims and Mains levels, as well as the Interview or the Personality Test
There is also useful information on some of the services—the myths that surround them and what to expect in reality.