Education and Career Forum

what is the starting prepration an first stage to become a IAS officer?

First, you should be mentally fully prepared to bear the strain of this one-year-long exam; and second, you should have (or develop) a sound expression (written as well as verbal) in the medium (language) you want to appear with. Once you have obtained these two qualifications, other issues regarding preparation for the exam can be handled better and easily.
Star preparing for IAS in this manner:
Smart Not Just Hard
Most of us are used to working hard. Our education system is such that unless we cram tens of books each year, whether or not we understand what’s inside the book is immaterial, we cannot progress to the higher level. So most of us are accustomed to working hard which in the context of IAS preparation refers to studying 10 hours or more, every day. So much for hard work.


Try Single-tasking it’s more efficient than Multi-tasking
Test Yourself Constantly
Make Micro Notes
Read Only What’s Absolutely Essential

Good Luck