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Should I Focus on UPSC or State PSC While Working Full-Time?

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Career Counsellor - Answered on Jul 05, 2024

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Asked by Anonymous - Jul 05, 2024Hindi

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Hi sir iam 26 years old iam currently working in IT but I'm planning to join govt job due to my interest and reasons of job stability and security. Hence I'm preparing for upsc along with job but iam preparing state PSC too where i recently written prelims and clearing cutoff and preparing for mains now however I'm panic as to how can I balance both at once along with job. My job is flexible and I get very much time to prepare. Please guide me sir

Ans: 26 is a comfortable age, when you are capable of managing your emotions, time, health and work on your own.
Have a habit of 6 hours of sound sleep first. Followed by walk and breathing exercises for 45 minutes. Plan your day and work everything will fall in line. All the very best.

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I have just recently completed my btech in Computer science engineering from a tier 3 engineering college in Kolkata. Being a tier 3 college, there weren't any decent on campus placements. Further, I always wanted to become an IFS( Indian Foreign Service) officer, so always wanted to sit for UPSC after finishing my graduation. But now that I have seriously started thinking about it, I am not sure what to do. I mean I want to pursue UPSC, there is no financial pressure from family, atleast not for the next 2 years but I feel like if I don't make it (since I have to consider the scenario that I may fail to crack the exam), I don't know whether I will be able to get a job after 2 years gap after graduation in IT sector or will I be able to pursue further studies such as MS from USA or MBA from tob b schools in India. I am feeling depressed and helpless as I am unable to decide what to do? Should I just start looking for a job right now or just prepare for UPSC and don't worry about those stuff right now. I would greatly appreciate your answers and views in this matter.

Ans: Soumik, You seem to be in a muddle. I suggest you go for career counselling from a professional who will charge you for it. Also remember that the fail rate in UPSC exams is high and if you want to pursue a career as an IFS officer you will have to work really hard to pass the various levels of exams. If you feel you have the tenacity and perseverance and are confident of your abilities, then go for it! If in doubt, stop and think, then take a concerted decision based on what you really feel and know about yourself.
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I have just recently completed my btech in Computer science engineering from a tier 3 engineering college in Kolkata. Being a tier 3 college, there weren't any decent on campus placements. Further, I always wanted to become an IFS( Indian Foreign Service) officer, so always wanted to sit for UPSC after finishing my graduation. But now that I have seriously started thinking about it, I am not sure what to do. I mean I want to pursue UPSC, there is no financial pressure from family, atleast not for the next 2 years but I feel like if I don't make it (since I have to consider the scenario that I may fail to crack the exam), I don't know whether I will be able to get a job after 2 years gap after graduation in IT sector or will I be able to pursue further studies such as MS from USA or MBA from tob b schools in India. I am feeling depressed and helpless as I am unable to decide what to do? Should I just start looking for a job right now or just prepare for UPSC and don't worry about those stuff right now. I would greatly appreciate your answers and views in this matter.

Ans: Dear Mr.Soumik

Cracking UPSC is not easy but it's worth the effort. Believe in yourself and put your heart and soul in it....suggest you watch the movie 12th fail.

Recently I hired a member in my team, he pursued UPSC for two years and was not successful...the preparation that he did for 2 years made him a different person and that's the reason I hired him

It is said that when we aim for the moon and if we don't get it we would still lmd on some star...

All the best.

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Question by Mehroon - Jan 12, 2024Hindi

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I m a btech CS graduate in 2019 after that i got married in lockdown period but my marriage has broke down in 2023 .since then i am teaching in a school as a computer teacher .Now i want to prepare for UPSC 2025 exam .would it be good decision or should i first settle in trade related govt job as my age is 29??

Ans: Dear Mehroom

Please check your eligibility for UPSC from age point of view, if you are eligible then please pursue it. If age limit is crossed than I would suggest explore job opportunities

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What should I do I have cgpa 6.1 in btech now till sem 3rd year ,1st sem. Currently I'm in 3rd year. So , i should prepare for upsc civil services or UPSC engineering services.

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