With GS papers over now, many might be feeling good, happy, sad or fully drained and lots of other emotions. Even if papers were tough or easy, it was same for everyone. I will pen down my thoughts on question paper once mains is over

Remember CSE mains is marathon. So it is very IMPORTANT to utilise the next 5 days well for optional preparation.

Some general tips for optional preparation, which worked for me

1) I wrote optional mock tests in this 5 days break

The reason was
a) due to GS preparation we generally don’t write any optional test in last 20 days. So it gave me momentum
b) It helped me to revise quickly once (1st revision) and focus on important topics first

So last year on 12th Jan I wrote optional mock test. I just downloaded 2018 paper and gave test sitting in my room. I would suggest you to see questions of 2019 and 2017 (as you are writing 2021 paper, questions are more likely to get repeated every 2 and 4 yrs)

2) In this 5 days, try to revise your optional 3 times. (2.5days+1.5 days+1 day)

3) You can make separate 2-3 pages shorts notes which should include thinkers/best practices/ important formulas etc- can be revised just before optional paper

I learnt this lesson after my CSE 2019 mains. That time I was not able to study efficiently for initial 3 days of the 5 days break

Don’t waste time for next 2 days. Don’t analyse GS papers. Generally our efficiency is low for next 2 days. Try to put extra efforts for next 2-3 days. Start with most important topics

Best wishes !!

All the best to all those who are writing optional paper tomorrow.

Few tips

1) Don’t select questions hurriedly. I used to give 6-8 minutes to decide the questions that I’m going to attempt

2) Focus on time management, it is MOST REWARDING (35-40min for each question). If you have half an hour for last question (50marks), then it is good time management

3) I used to attempt the Q5 (compulsory questions) in last and Q1 (compulsory question) at 3rd or 4th position. This I used to do as I generally used to take more time while attempting five 10 marker questions which used to badly impact my time management. People can have their own strategy.

4)Utilise the break properly to revise the short notes and gain confidence

5) Try to write nuanced answers like adding thinkers/contemporary relevance etc rather than writing GS type answers

Best wishes for tomorrow !! Give everything and fight it like a battle.

😇😇😇

It is always a relief and satisfying feeling after a long battle that mains aspirants has to go through after every Mains.

When I wrote my first mains in CSE 2019, my immediate feeling after mains was little bit mixed. I was relaxed and happy and at the same time I was little bit scared. The question ‘What if I have to go through the whole process again?’ was bothering me. Many might have the same feeling right now. In CSE 2020, I somehow got the required strength to again go down the same process, like many people who might have given multiple mains.

Those who have written Mains would realise how draining the exam is. It ages you. Whatever the result may be, the experience of writing mains makes you more Mature and a better person- you learn to survive the pressure, fight your weakness, and also you learn to best utilise your limited knowledge !!

Take some break and have a positive mindset !! The journey of becoming a civil servant starts from the preparation days (for many it starts from ORN).


Enjoy the Journey!!

Best wishes 😇

Mains 2021 result

Congratulations to all those selected for personality test

Very soon I will be sharing interview strategy

This is a message from earlier an unknown motivator/aspirant and now from a colleague and a friend (yo_yo_choti singh), which I used to find very relatable



Edited an old message:

So finally results of CSE 2021 Mains is OUT.

Those of you who are lucky enough to qualify, BEST WISHES for Interview stage. Remember REAL WAR still remains. Prepare for PT enough especially your own DAF keywords. DON'T OVERREAD. And last DO FILL YOUR SERVICE AND CADRE PREFERENCES VERY VERY CAREFULLY after discussing it with seniors/understanding various possible scenarios. I have seen many people regretting same at later stages. If you don't understand it deeply just go by conventional knowledge and what the masses are filling. Trust there must be some rationale behind the same if it's a conventional understanding !

And yes HAVE FAITH IN YOURSELF AND YOUR GOD ! You have done it till here. You will make it to the last too. Best wishes.


Many of those who unfortunately couldn't make it to next stage - BEAR THE PAIN. Do whatever makes you little LESS SAD. It can be crying hard for sometime or watching anything you like, or talking to someone whom you wish to irrespective of whether you blocked them till now or actively in touch. DON'T OVERTHINK. DON'T TAKE ANY DECISION IN NEXT 1 WEEK OR SO. IT WILL NOT BE A GOOD DECISION. JUST GIVE YOURSELF ONE WEEK TIME. Just go with flow, it will heal. ONLY THEN take anyyyy decision you wish to take now.

For those who has attempts left - TAKE A BREAK. Think clearly. TAKE YOUR TIME. Reprioritise your Priorities. You can put your other life priorities above CSE now ifff you feel so. (VERY IMPORTANT DECISION) Then once its clear and pain reduces, IMPROVE AND COME BACK BETTER.

For those who had this as last attempt, nothing to say. Just that STAY STRONG COMRADES. You done your best. Rest is your luck and nature of this Russian Roulette exam. May be UNIVERSE is conspiring for you to be in some other direction or path. Baaki you know what to do ahead. Stay Strong. You are not alone. Best wishes for something better/different in life.

Those of you who had immense pain which you cant handle. Just make a Anonymous ID and VENT IT OUT on any TELEGRAM groups. I am sure you will feel better plus feel YOU ARE NOT ALONE in such pain.


APNA KHYAAL RKHNAA !

#Sharing_is_Caring

#Hum_Honge_Kamyaab_Ek_Din


Yours

Yo Yo Choti Singh

This is from my DAF
I’m sharing this only for reference.

Points to keep in mind while filing DAF

1. Write maximum 2-3 hobbies. In CSE 2019 I wrote 2, in CSE 2020 I wrote only 1

2. Don’t overcrowd your DAF. Keep it simple

3. Mention those things only in which you have confidence and which you think have helped you in becoming what you are now. So basically things which have contributed positively to your personality

My cadre preferences. Sharing it only for reference

Remember that your cadre preference would depend upon many factors including personal ones. So fill it accordingly.

Service Preference in CSE 2020. I already got into IDAS in CSE 2019, so didn’t opt for many other services