Cracking the Civil Services Examination by Ashok Kumar

The second, revised and updated edition of cracking the Civil Services- The open secret is now in an all new reader-friendly format. The book provides a broad overview of the strategy to be adopted, the resource materials to be selected, time management and how to stay motivated throughout the preparation stage. The book also details the particular strategies for the Preliminary Examination, the papers of the Mains Examination and facing the Interview Board. Two new chapters viz, tackling current Affairs? and Civil Services is not the end? have been added. Chapters at a Glance:- Who should go for the Civil Services overcoming major obstacles time management motivation and a positive attitude planning your preparation The Preliminary examination The Mains examination tackling General Studies Paper-I, tackling General Studies Paper-II, tackling General Studies paper-III, tackling General Studies paper-IV, the art of essay writing reading skills and improving memory improving writing skills tackling current Affairs facing the interview Board managing stress and anxiety Civil Services is not the end. About the Book:- Tips for complete and comprehensive preparations of the Exam How to develop one's personality for the exam How to maintain positivity and motivation level Detailed guidance for the Prelims, Mains and Interview How to perform well in Essay and Ethics How to improve writing skill What to study, what not to study and how to study The relevant strategy according to the new pattern