Introduction

If a person works hard towards his goal, then the whole Universe conspires
to help him” – Paulo Coelho (‘The Alchemist’)
The Indian Civil Services is considered as the backbone of India and carries great respect and responsibilities. India's toughest youngsters compete for entry into the Indian Civil Services. Even though corporate jobs may offer very attractive salaries and perks, a majority of youngsters still crave entry into the prestigious Indian Civil Services held by the UPSC. The very fact that a big share of every year's top posts in the civil services exams are bagged by professionals from various streams shows that the IAS is still the dream job for many.

The path to the coveted Civil Services is full of ups and downs and is a highly uneven  track to traverse. Before taking a decision about Civil Services as your career, it is  expedient to check up oneself and remain determined after wards.

The first step towards your success is to choose your goal honestly. I mean you shouldn’t choose Civil Services as your goal simply because your father or mother has a dream or there is a pressure from your social circle. It should come from your heart. This exam is not like IIT-JEE or any other Engineering/Medical/University Entrance Examination. It demands at least one and half-year full time preparation with solid determination, which is possible only if the desire for Civil Services is
burning your heart incessantly.

Before starting the preparation, it is very important to have a complete 

understanding about the exam process, its structure and the various aspects related 

to the preparation