Bureaucrats Magazine -Gaurav Kumar IAS posted as CDO- Prayagraj, UP….(Uttar Pradesh 2018) presently Officer of Special Duty (OSD), Lucknow Development Authority, has been transferred and posted as Chief Development Officer (CDO), Prayagraj….
Bureaucrats Magazine –Warmest Birthday Wishes to 11/10/1992 Mr. Gaurav Kumar, IAS!
As the Chief Development Officer of Prayagraj, you’ve exemplified exceptional leadership and dedication. Your tireless efforts in uplifting communities and driving development have not only earned respect but also made lives better. On this special day, we celebrate you, a beacon of hope and change. May the year ahead be filled with more milestones, personal growth, and the strength to overcome any challenge. Your service to society is commendable, and your commitment to public welfare is truly inspiring. Happy Birthday! ЁЯОВЁЯОЙЁЯОБ #IAS #Service #Inspiration #BirthdayGreetings
Bureaucrats Magazine –Civil Services Examination preparation is an exam that tests our inner strength. Gaurav Kumar (AIR 34 CSE 2017) shares his experiences and strategies to handle preparation effectively.
Optional Subject: Sociology
Number of Attempts:┬аFour (4)
Gaurav Kumar
(AIR 34 CSE 2017)
Medium (Language)
Language for Writing Examination: English
Language for Interview: English
Nature of Examination
It is often said that тАШUтАЩ in UPSC strands for Unpredictable.
Bureaucrats Magazine –Well, jokes apart; this exam is not only an exam of knowledge rather it tests your inner strength, concentration power and ability to deal with problems. Once you have decided to prepare, give your 100% with a truly honest perspective and results will follow suit.
Bureaucrats Magazine –Every stage of examination requires unique approach so planning is very essential. Exam requires a lot to be read; therefore multiple revisions and practice are must.
And the most important thing is having a positive attitude. If one is brave enough to forgo a failure and learn from it, this exam can be one of the most wonderful journeys.
Bureaucrats Magazine -Views about Preliminary Examination
Well, I don’t agree that Prelims is based on pure luck, rather it is an objective test of knowledge where if revision and practice are combined success is inevitable.
Although there is no doubt in the fact that it test a lot of memory but then with multiple readings of the syllabus, this factor can also be reduced to a great extent.
Bureaucrats Magazine -Role of Optional Subject
The importance of optional subject has grown over time. It has become an important factor in final selection nowadays.
Thus optional subject should be selected with utmost care keeping in mind factors like your own interest, past scores in that optional, availability of study material etc.
Bureaucrats Magazine -Targeting General Studies
General Studies constitute more than 50% of the marks and marks in this sphere have been increasing sharply. It requires deep analysis of current topics and schemes.
Bureaucrats Magazine –My approach towards each paper:
GS 1 is mostly static and requires many revisions. GS 2 and 3 focus more on current issues. Recent events, examples and government initiatives can be used for value addition in the answers. GS 4 paper (ethics) is also instrumental in scoring good overall marks. Quoting thinkers and relevant case studies with examples can help a lot in this paper.
Bureaucrats Magazine -Essay Paper
Essay has been one of the most comfortable areas for me.
I scored 166 marks in essay which are among the highest marks in this paper.
Essay reflects your ability to comprehend and understand a topic as well as your writing skills. It is a quintessence of all GS papers and requires practice. Coherent and organised views, multiple dimensions of reality and presentation are essential for an excellent essay.
I chose following two topics:
(i)Farming has lost the ability to be a source of subsistence for majority of farmers in India.
(ii) Fulfilment of тАШNew WomanтАЩ in India is a myth.
Interview (Personality Test)
My interview was on 28 February 2018 and I had Arvind Saxena sir’s board.
Role of Essay & Interview marks in success
Essay and Interview are the two strong reasons behind my success.
Yes, the above two papers and their marks were up to my expectations.
Bureaucrats Magazine -Evaluation of my efforts by UPSC
I got one of the highest scores in essay (166) and Interview (195). Frankly speaking, no one can predict the final score in this exam and thus there is no question of expected final score.
I think my efforts are well compensated by UPSC.
