Preparation Time for IAS Exams 2012

The best minds of India opt for a career in the civil services. UPSC ensures that only the most deserving candidate gets through the exam, by adopting a stringent method of recruitment. Unlike any other entrance exam, you cannot get away by studying the syllabus prescribed to you. In order to clear any civil service exam, especially a much coveted one like IAS exam; you need to prepare extra hard. It is essential to prepare the current affairs in order to clear the exam. For example, if you plan to apply in 2012, you must be well aware with the current affairs of 2011 and 2012. This will help you score those extra marks and ensure your seat in the interview round that follows. Civil service exams are conducted by Union Public Service Commission (USPC). It offers many posts in the government department, for various public services. Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is one such post which is highly coveted by the youth of India. It is the post of IAS which encounters the maximum number of aspiring candidates. The popularity of IAS can be credited to the job privileges it offers to its post holders. IAS is not like any other 9 to 5 job that deals with a particular area of work. The duty of an IAS officer is much more and he/she has to deal with larger issues which involve public welfare. This is a big responsibility expected to be fulfilled by an IAS officer and with utmost care. In return, the job provides a high income and many additional facilities. Also, being a government job can assure your future security in terms of finances. However, to choose an individual for such a responsible job is quite a task. UPSC has designed a full proof recruitment system which allows entry of only the best minds of India. The final recruitment is preceded by two exams, IAS prelims and IAS mains. This is followed by an interview. This year, in 2012, CSAT will be added to the IAS prelims, in the place of the optional subjects. Also, it is a well known fact UPSC dedicates a major portion of the questions to current affairs. This means, for all those who plan to apply for the exam in 2012, must be well acquainted with the current affairs of 2012. So for all of you who plan to crack the IAS exam or any other civil services exam, they must start their preparation. To begin with, you must get into the habit of reading a newspaper and stay abreast with all the current affairs of 2012. Also, get all the updates on the changed syllabus, introduction of CSAT in the IAS prelims. Make sure you prepare thoroughly and read from supplementary material.