Open Secret of Cracking the Civil Services Exam by Ashok Kumar | IPS

Unlock the ultimate blueprint for success in the Civil Services Exam with the second, revised and updated edition of "Open Secret of Cracking the Civil Services Exam" by Ashok Kumar | IPS!

Now in an all-new reader-friendly format, this indispensable guide offers a broad overview of the strategy to be adopted, meticulous guidance on resource selection, effective time management, and maintaining motivation throughout your preparation.

Dive deep into particular strategies for the Preliminary Examination, all papers of the Mains Examination (including GS I-IV and Essay writing), and confidently facing the Interview Board.

With new chapters on "Tackling Current Affairs" and "Civil Services is not the end," this book provides comprehensive tips for complete preparation, personality development, and the precise strategy required to ace the exam according to the new pattern.

Key Features:

• Holistic Preparation Strategy: Provides a broad and detailed overview of the entire Civil Services Exam journey, covering strategy adoption, resource selection, time management, and sustained motivation.
• Expert Guidance from an IPS Officer: Authored by Ashok Kumar, an IPS officer, offering authentic and proven insights from someone who has successfully cleared the examination.
• Comprehensive Stage-wise Guidance: Offers specific and detailed strategies for every stage of the exam:
• Preliminary Examination: Techniques and approach.
• Mains Examination: In-depth guidance for General Studies Paper I, II, III, IV, and the art of essay writing.
• Interview Board: Strategies for facing the interview with confidence.
• Essential Skill Development: Includes practical advice on developing reading skills, improving memory, enhancing writing skills, and managing stress and anxiety.
• Key New Chapters: Features added insights on "Tackling Current Affairs" and "Civil Services is not the end," providing a broader perspective for aspirants.
• Practical Study Framework: Details "What to study, what not to study, and how to study," along with relevant strategies aligned with the latest exam pattern.
• Personality & Motivation Boost: Guides aspirants on how to develop their personality for the exam and maintain positivity and motivation levels throughout their demanding preparat