Forwarded from PSM
Since it is generally the case that none of the csat questions get deleted, it is always advisable to attempt 4n questions where n is an integer. Agar 4n-1/2/3 hai toh 4n tak tukke banaane me koi problem hai. This is for those people jo border pe rehte CSAT me. There is a mathematical rationale for this argument. If you are passing with 4n-3 questions, then even 3 more negatives will not harm. But if you are missing by 1 question, then getting one of these 3 questions right would land you above cutoff.
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Forwarded from AIR-4 Shah Margi UPSC CSE 2024
The game of elimination:
A lot of aspirants might be bombarded with tons of elimination techniques videos these days, and another plethora of messages guiding you not to trust these elimination techniques. The aspirant is thus faced with a dilemma of 'to do' or 'not to do'.
Well, elimination techniques should actually not be used as a singular path to arrive at the answer. Earlier techniques like, 'never' or 'always' kinda extreme words are NEVER correct, are futile now.
What you need to do is take an 'educated guess'. What that means is to have all the knowledge from various sources, not only books, at your disposal, use rational thinking and come to a conclusion. Put your critical thinking ability to work and do not just mark and answer on the basis of those elimination 'techniques'.
All in all, there is no linear way to come to an answer. THINK and ANSWER.
All the best💫
A lot of aspirants might be bombarded with tons of elimination techniques videos these days, and another plethora of messages guiding you not to trust these elimination techniques. The aspirant is thus faced with a dilemma of 'to do' or 'not to do'.
Well, elimination techniques should actually not be used as a singular path to arrive at the answer. Earlier techniques like, 'never' or 'always' kinda extreme words are NEVER correct, are futile now.
What you need to do is take an 'educated guess'. What that means is to have all the knowledge from various sources, not only books, at your disposal, use rational thinking and come to a conclusion. Put your critical thinking ability to work and do not just mark and answer on the basis of those elimination 'techniques'.
All in all, there is no linear way to come to an answer. THINK and ANSWER.
All the best💫
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Forwarded from Unwavering UPSC
"The Man Who Fought Death and Then Cracked IFoS – Devanand Telgote's Unbelievable Journey"
In 2021, Devanand Telgote was not preparing for an exam—he was fighting for his life.
Struck severely by COVID-19, his condition deteriorated rapidly. He had to be airlifted from Akola, Maharashtra, to KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad. For 120 days, he was on life support—an ECMO machine, typically the last resort when lungs stop functioning. In that time, he also suffered serious heart complications.
But even on the edge of survival, his dream never gave up on him.
He was determined to become a civil servant. So determined, in fact, that the UPSC agreed to conduct his personality test (interview) via video conferencing—a rare exception. Arrangements were made between Delhi and Hyderabad. But his body wasn’t ready—he couldn’t physically sit through the 30-minute interview. He had to let that attempt go.
For many, that would have been the end.
But Devanand didn’t let his story end there.
He restarted. He rebuilt. Slowly, with the same grit he showed in the ICU, he turned his attention back to his dream.
And now, in 2025, he has cracked the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) with All India Rank 112.
His first real UPSC interview. His first chance. His big win.
His Story is More Than a Rank. It's a Message.
You may lose time. You may lose opportunities.
But don’t lose belief.
Because when your dream is stronger than your struggle, the result is destiny rewritten.
Devanand’s story is not just about clearing an exam—it’s about conquering life.
In 2021, Devanand Telgote was not preparing for an exam—he was fighting for his life.
Struck severely by COVID-19, his condition deteriorated rapidly. He had to be airlifted from Akola, Maharashtra, to KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad. For 120 days, he was on life support—an ECMO machine, typically the last resort when lungs stop functioning. In that time, he also suffered serious heart complications.
But even on the edge of survival, his dream never gave up on him.
He was determined to become a civil servant. So determined, in fact, that the UPSC agreed to conduct his personality test (interview) via video conferencing—a rare exception. Arrangements were made between Delhi and Hyderabad. But his body wasn’t ready—he couldn’t physically sit through the 30-minute interview. He had to let that attempt go.
For many, that would have been the end.
But Devanand didn’t let his story end there.
He restarted. He rebuilt. Slowly, with the same grit he showed in the ICU, he turned his attention back to his dream.
And now, in 2025, he has cracked the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) with All India Rank 112.
His first real UPSC interview. His first chance. His big win.
His Story is More Than a Rank. It's a Message.
You may lose time. You may lose opportunities.
But don’t lose belief.
Because when your dream is stronger than your struggle, the result is destiny rewritten.
Devanand’s story is not just about clearing an exam—it’s about conquering life.
CSE + IFoS Preliminary Marksheet - https://upsconline.gov.in/marksheet/csp_premark_2024/login.php?examname=CSP&examyear=2024&a=1
Modern Indian History Timeline.pdf
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The content of this document is no different from other sources, it has been prepared using spectrum only. Tried to incorporate all important events that took place in MIH. Could have missed a few points here and there. Use this to streamline and complement whatever sources you have read.
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PSM
Since it is generally the case that none of the csat questions get deleted, it is always advisable to attempt 4n questions where n is an integer. Agar 4n-1/2/3 hai toh 4n tak tukke banaane me koi problem hai. This is for those people jo border pe rehte CSAT…
Note : This is valid only if no question in CSAT paper is deleted, which is often the case. Even if one question is deleted, this rule does not apply. So take your risk wisely.
Forwarded from UPSC-CSE with Team GG 🗿
Check list for CSE-Prelims Exam
TBH tomorrow
1. ADMIT card
2. Photo I card mentioned in Admit card
3. Exam pad - to avoid bad bench in worst case (not necessary)
4. Black ball pen - to fill Attendance Sheet details and OMR sheet
5. Water bottle* (Too much heat in some states)
7. SIMPLE WRIST WATCH
8. Chocolates for instant energy before exam (I don’t personally recommend them but some people rely on them)
9. One-two photos if your admit card photo is not clear.
10. Minimal cash + Common Sense + positive attitude.
11. You can carry print out of instructions page also — in case someone creates some issues — show them the instructions from UPSC.
(Like if they do not allow you simple watch or water bottle — show them it is written in instructions and your watch/bottle is matching the description given by official UPSC instructions).
Make sure you reach your examination centre well before time. Gates close 30mins before the time.
Keep your last minute CSAT formula sheet/flash notes with you
Best wishes comrades,
Join me today at 8pm for last minute बोल बच्चन @teamkjs
#SabHongeKamyaabEkDin #Sharing_is_Caring 😊🙏
TBH tomorrow
1. ADMIT card
2. Photo I card mentioned in Admit card
3. Exam pad - to avoid bad bench in worst case (not necessary)
4. Black ball pen - to fill Attendance Sheet details and OMR sheet
5. Water bottle* (Too much heat in some states)
7. SIMPLE WRIST WATCH
8. Chocolates for instant energy before exam (I don’t personally recommend them but some people rely on them)
9. One-two photos if your admit card photo is not clear.
10. Minimal cash + Common Sense + positive attitude.
11. You can carry print out of instructions page also — in case someone creates some issues — show them the instructions from UPSC.
(Like if they do not allow you simple watch or water bottle — show them it is written in instructions and your watch/bottle is matching the description given by official UPSC instructions).
Make sure you reach your examination centre well before time. Gates close 30mins before the time.
Keep your last minute CSAT formula sheet/flash notes with you
Best wishes comrades,
Join me today at 8pm for last minute बोल बच्चन @teamkjs
#SabHongeKamyaabEkDin #Sharing_is_Caring 😊🙏
All the best to all those giving prelims tomorrow. Remember that it is not a knowledge test like other objective exams but more a test of common sense and deduction skills. Only a cool head and confidence on whatever you have studied matters.
Prince Sonu Mayank, IPS
All the best to all those giving prelims tomorrow. Remember that it is not a knowledge test like other objective exams but more a test of common sense and deduction skills. Only a cool head and confidence on whatever you have studied matters.
Also, you clearing the cutoff will not be decided on how many difficult questions you get right, it is about not making mistakes in the easy to moderate level questions.
Prince Sonu Mayank, IPS
INSTRUCTIONS _CSE2025PRE.pdf.pdf
Mandatory to have print out of this page, as per the instructions on the upsc website. Please do the needful!
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Answer Key Group of Selected Rank Holders of UPSC CSE & IFS 2024