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Aspiring Central Govt Employee: How Does Tier 2 Score Impact Merit List?

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Asked by Anonymous - Jan 14, 2025Hindi
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As someone aiming for a post in a central government department, I’m keen to know—how does scoring well in Tier 2 influence the final merit list? Should I focus more on accuracy or speed to maximise my chances of securing a top position?

Ans: Hello
It does influence in good measure.
Both accuracy & speed are needed. It is not a trade-off situation hence you will need to master both to do well.
All the Best !
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Asked by Anonymous - Feb 25, 2025Hindi
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Hi. I am a BITS pilani graduate (2017) but i haven't achieved massive success when compared to my peers. I am preparing of UPSC for past 3 years along with my job, hoping to crack UPSC in 2025 or 2026. I am ashamed to meet my juniors and seniors of my college. Do you think by cracking upsc my fortunes will change and have a reputation among the alumni?
Ans: Hello
The real success is being at peace with oneself. This may sound bit philosophical but it is a profound stuff.
Unfortunately our societal orientation has so strongly imbibed the outside-in approach for most aspects of our life while it should be exactly opposite i.e. inside-out. To simplify, real success is not about meeting benchmarks set by someone else rather striving for leading a wholesome life as per own yardsticks wherein material/career elements are only one part of it. It is not to demean/undervalue something but assigning equal/appropriate weightage to all aspects of what makes us alive - health, family, relationships, sharing/caring etc. hence there is absolute no reason for you to feel ashamed merely basis some perceived/incomplete notions. Yes we should continue to strive for enhancements in life in all areas but do it for personal satisfaction and not for others hence there is no reason to feel stressed rather our goals if set right should energize us & give us a larger purpose in life.
Therefore look at things from a larger prism & not merely to gain some 'random perceived gains' that will again be shor-tlived.
All the Best!!
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