Top 10 tips for ias intervies

TOP TEN TIPS FOR UPSC INTERVIEWS
Many of us are theoretically excellent, but fail to get past in the oral rounds. This is not because we lack the desired charisma, but we do not know the exact approach. So, hey guys, just relax & just remember these easy tips and face the interviews confidently!!
In the past twenty years of my professional life, I have come across people from all walks of life.Amongst these, those who have been successful,all have some similar traits which have made them achieve great heights.To put these into practice, I have devised an easy method to remember the Tips!!
--Three "U"s, Three "P"s, Two "S", Two "C"s:----------------------------------------------------------------Understand Use Update-----------------------------------------------Prepararation Pleasing Personality ProvidePositive Approach-----------------------------------------------Smile Straighi from the Heart-----------------------------------------------Confidence Consistency with Clarity-------------------------------------------
UNDERSTAND the scenario thoroughly as soon as you walk into the interview.Observe each one on the other side subtly and acknowledge them gracefully. You need not bend your back trying to please them,just be as close to your real self as possible.
USE your plus points effectively while trying not to give out your minus.By this ,I mean, if you are good at conversation,then go ahead and converse. But if you bungle things normally while talking, try to answer to the point.
UPDATE yourself thoroughly with Current Affairs and the country's political scenario. This may help you in starting a discussion about problems facing the country, especially something close to your heart.
LEASING PERSONALITY- Everyone can always approach a person it he does not have a wall built around himself.Thus having a cheerful & approachable manner can instantly build a rapport with the other side and they can remember you amongst hundreds of aspirants.
PROVIDE a true picture of yourself instead of making tall claims of your achievements.Remember, you have already cleared the exam & that itself is proof enough. So do not bore them by boasting too much about how effective an officer you will be.Send across a signal of co-operation & willingness to learn.
POSITIVE APPROACH can go a long way in an oral interview.When you are positive,even the most cynical interviewer can begin to get positive vibes.I know, it is a bit difficult, but then in all your life, even in future this may help in solving many a problems.
SMILE- They say, " A Smile can take you Miles". That holds good here too.As soon as they see your smiling face, they know you have come willingly & earnestly for this post. It also infuses a bit of Patriotism to your Personality automatically.
STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART- This is a very important aspect of a UPSC interview. Mainly you shall be tested for your honesty, integrity & leadership qualities. So whatever you say, should be what you truly believe in & heartfelt.Analyse rationally, and put forth your point of view in as few words as possible. Do not give long lectures.It may work against you.
CONFIDENCE is what you should possess all throughout the interview. Whatever you answer, be confident, Do not criticise the current leaders and confidently say that you can do a better job than them, then it backfires. Otherwise maintain the air of confidence, so that they know you are capable of leading a sector with a managerial quality.
ONSISTENCY WITH CLARITY- You need to be consistent in whatever you say. If you keep changing your opinions all along, you shall be categorized as trying to pull the wool over their eyes. Hence be Clear & Consistent in your approach to a situation.Communication too should be very clear in words as well as diction. Courtesy. upscportal.com

how to prepare NOTES

Method of Making Notes
There are different methods of making notes and one should decide which method suits you the best. There are two types of making notes, one is the LINEAR NOTES and the other PATTERN NOTES.
Linear Notes Let us start with Linear notes first, it is a method in which you condense the material you have read using headings and sub headings and jotting down the most important points. This method works best when making notes from a book where the material is already properly organised. But one disadvantage of this method is that you end up copying a lot of material from the book which defeats the very purpose of condensing.The right way to use this method is to use loose sheets of paper instead of an exercise book since it is easier to keep adding information. It is a good idea to leave space on each sheet of paper for additional information. Another way to make your notes more interesting is to use colors, block letters, making boxes and highlighting as and when necessary. All this will immediately draw our attention to the actual contents of our notes and make it more clear and comprehensible.
Pattern Notes We now come to Pattern Notes. For this we have to begin the topic at the centre of the page. Each line radiating from it represents a branch of the main idea. Each point is written as briefly as possible using a key word or a phrase. It is a better method to adopt because it is more flexible than making Linear notes. One can add extra information to it at any point without any problem. Second advantage is that we can see the whole pattern at one go without actually turning the pages. Thirdly we can indicate the links between different topics more easily than we can do in a linear method. Another advantage of pattern notes is that it is exceptionally useful when making notes from memory for revision as you keep jotting down points as and when they occur to you. This makes it easier to revise for exams and writing out essays as only brief key words are used. Lastly, it is easier to remember as notes is made in a shape format.

IAS exam strategy

Civil Services Examination Strategy - 2009-10
Civil Services Examination is mother of all exams. Once you compete this, not only your world is changed, but you can change the world. No doubt new generation is more inclined towards private jobs. Availability of professional courses, liberalisation and very high salary are the main inspiration. But you can never comprise any post, any money and any thing with the power hub. Actually Civil Service is in the centre of power in India.
In the period of economic recession, when job security has become more important in the deciding of employment, no doubt Civil Services is now on number one. Along with this it provides prestige and power. After the sixth pay commission high salary, allowances and facilities like healthcare, palatial bungalow and blue-red beacon light car make it a lucrative profession. Civil Service is the backbone of the Central and States government machinery.
They constitute all the departments which runs the administration. A highly competitive and challenging area, it involves a variety of jobs in different departments and different levels.
To fulfill such big aspiration, you have need many things-determination, very hard work, a well planned approach etc. You can succeed through years hard work. After having above said all qualities, only few-one amongst hundreds of thousands succeed. Why? Because winners have some different approach, they choose the path according to changing scenario.
So you must become alert. Recent changes in syllabus is not a such change, which you can fulfill only through new study materials, books etc but this demands changes in your methodology, changes in your guides, magazines etc. Alas, many magazines, many guides are following the same old path. Who can never support your destination. So open your eyes, now we are with you, with changed strategy which suits you and we promise to fulfill all your needs in future…….
Nine Papers of Main Examination
· Paper I - One Indian language (selected by the candidate) 300 marks
· Paper II - English 300 marks
· Paper III - Essay 200 marks
· Paper IV&V - General Studies 300 marks each
· Paper VI-IX - Any two subjects (optional papers to be selected by the candidate) with two papers each 300 marks for each

List of Optional Papers:Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Geography, Geology, Indian History, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Science, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Statistics, Telugu LiteratureZoology.
Be Familiar of the ExaminationCivil Services Examination comprises of two successive stages-preliminary and main examinations. There are two parts in main-written and personality test. Preliminary examination is of objective type screening test, through which suitable candidates are selected for main Examination. Main examination (written) is conventional descriptive test, which assess the overall depth of understanding of candidates rather than merely the range of their information and memory. The written exam is consists of nine papers – two language papers of qualifying nature, two papers in General Studies and two papers each of 2 optional subjects.
Marks of all papers, except language papers are added and play decisive role in final merit of selection. Each paper is of 3 hours duration. Second part of mains and final stage of Civil Services examination is personality test. It carries 300 marks and play very important role in the final selection.
In our inaugural issue, we are going to provide all information regarding first stage of exam ie. Preliminary Test.
The First StageAll India Combined Competitive Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at different centers spread all over the country for Preliminary test. A Notification for the civil services examination is published by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in all the daily newspapers and the Rozgar Samachar/ Employment News by the end of December each year. UPSC provides the application form along with an Information Brochure containing general instructions for filling up the form, an acknowledgement card and an envelope for sending the application through the designated Head Post Offices/ Post Offices throughout the country against a specified cash payment.
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The First CutPreliminary test is the first battle, in which candidate must survive to remain in long war of civil services examination. Its objective is to select the serious candidates for the main examination. At this level, approximately 12 to 13 times the total number of seats to be filled in particular year are selected for main examination. Preliminary Examination is consists of two papers of Objective type (multiple choice questions) and carry a maximum of 450. Paper first is of general studies in which 150 objective type questions of each one mark is asked. It is compulsory for all candidates. The candidate has to choose paper second is from a selected list of optional subjects for preliminary examinations. In the second paper, 120 objective type questions of each two and half marks are asked. Both question papers are set in Hindi as well as in English. Each paper is of two hours duration.
You have few attempts for civil service exam ie 4 attempts for general category candidate and when you appear at prelim, your one attempt is counted. So you should be very prepared in your first attempt. So take it seriously.
There may be few students around you, who were weak and insincere and without studying much, they qualified for main. You can also think that without any efforts, you also can do. It may be, but if you are serious about your exam, keep away such logic and misconception. Only you can do good for you that you get mastery in General Studies and on of your optional subject within a time frame.
Good Steps to SuccessWe are giving you some tips, if you follow them surely you will be succeed at preliminary level easily.
Syllabus of CSP General Studies- Preliminary
• General Science.• Current events of national and international importance• History of India and Indian National Movement• Indian and World Geography• Indian Polity and Economy• General Mental Ability
Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of science including matters of everyday observation and experience, as may be expected of a well educated person who has not made a special study of any particular scientific discipline. In current events, knowledge of significant national and international events will be tested. In History of India, emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic and political aspects. Questions on the Indian National Movement will relate to the nature and character of the nineteenth century resurgence, growth of nationalism and attainment of Independence. In Geography, emphasis will be on Geography of India.
Questions on the Geography of India will relate to physical, social and economic Geography of the country, including the main features of Indian agricultural and natural resources. Questions on Indian Polity and Economy will test knowledge of the country’s political system and Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj, Social Systems and economic developments in India. On general mental ability, the candidates will be tested on reasoning and analytical abilities.
Relevant Study Material and Strategy: There is need of right balance in the selection of books, guide. Coaching and coaching notes etc. For the optional subject, candidates must read basic books related to the syllabus. Keep in the mind that there is no shortcut to success. Keep a guidebook, past years unsolved paper to test yourself. Note down important facts on separate sheets, so you can revise them easily. You can also highlight important facts are underlined them in your books. So you can recall them easily. If your optional is one of two optional, which you have kept at main, then you should make the proper notes of those areas which form the common portion in the syllabus of preliminary and main examination. If you find some friends having the same optional, my be advantageous. Make a group and solve the question papers, discuss the issue and topics which some one is feeling difficult.
Always give the importance over your weak portion. Some candidates leave the easy portion for last moment and always engaged in difficult portion of the syllabus and some other leave the difficult portion for the last moment. Both are not good. Avoid yourself from the such extremes and make a good balance in the study of easy and difficult portion of the styllabus.
Keep in Your Mind
• Test yourself with the revision-type Model Test Papers.• Do be nervous by initial low score.• Give emphasis and do hard on weak-section.• Have analytical approach.• Regular revision• Keep the patience and live in calm mental state.

General Studies (GS) is very vast subject which includes almost all the subjects. Indian History, Polity, Indian Economy, India and World Geography, General Science and Current Events are main components. For the GS always read NCERT and other school books for basic facts. Read daily news paper, competitive magazine and see various news channel. Don’t make lopsided study. Always read all the portion of syllabus. Like optional, here also you can write important facts on separate sheets or in a copy, so you can revise them easily. You can also highlight important facts are underlined them in your books for quick revision. You should concentrate on basics and acquire as much facts about basics as possible but avoid the element of excess in preparations.
Key Words : Note down the key words of important topics, sub topics and make a good practice to recall all the associated facts through the key words. Try to make an image in the mind which will reflect the details

model tests for junior lecturers

మీరు జూనియర్ లెక్చరర్ పరీక్షలు ఆన్ లైన్ లో ప్రాక్టీస్ చేయాలనుకుంటున్నారా? ఐతే ....log on the following link. i have prepared the TELUGU SUBJECT PAPER. - Akella Raghavendra

http://www.sakshieducation.com/(S(qkybc5mrmvnhmm55i5pijwrx))/Home.aspx

article on TELUGU LITERATURE IAS on saakshi website

here is the link for the article on TELUGU LITERATURE - IAS written by me . comments and queries invited
link thru upscportal.com:
http://www.upscportal.com/civilservices/Info/Article-on-Telugu-Literature-in-Saakshi-Paper-by-Akella-Raghavendra
Direct link:
http://epaper.sakshi.com/epapermain.aspx?edcode=62&eddate=9%2f17%2f2009

నమూనా ప్రశ్నాపత్రం బి: పేపర్ - 1

పార్ట్ (ఎ)

1) ఏదేని మూడు ప్రశ్నలకు సమాధానాలు రాయవలెను.
ఎ) తెలుగు వాక్య రచనా విన్యాసం
బి) ద్రావిడ భాషల్లో తెలుగు స్థానం
సి) తెలుగు మాండలికాలు - ప్రమాణ భాష
డి) తెలుగు భాష అభివృద్ధికి భాషోద్యమాల పాత్ర

2) అన్య భాషల ప్రభావంతో తెలుగు భాష పొందిన అభివృద్ధి, సమృద్ధి ఏమిటో వివరించండి.

3) వాడుక భాషా పరిణామక్రమ వికాసాన్ని సోదాహరణంగా వివరించండి.

4) అనువాదం అంటే ఏమిటో నిర్వచించి వివిధ అనువాద విధానాలలో ఏది అనుసరణీయమో తెలపగలరు.

పార్ట్ (బి)

5) ఏదేని మూడు ప్రశ్నలకు సమాధానాలు రాయవలెను.
ఎ) తెలుగులో శాసన కవిత.
బి) యక్షగానం - నాటక నేపథ్యం.
సి) రామదాసు - భజన సంప్రదాయం.
డి) దిగంబర కవిత - సాధించిన ఫలం.

6) శ్రీనాధ మహాకవి యొక్క కృతులు సమీక్షించి వాటి కవితాశోభను విశదీకరించండి.

7) తెలుగు కథానిక వికాసంలోని శిల్ప సౌందర్యాన్ని వివరించండి.

8) జానపద సాహిత్య విభాగాలు, ప్రత్యేకతను వివరించండి.

నమూనా ప్రశ్నాపత్రం బి: పేపర్ - 2

పార్ట్ (ఎ)
1) ఈ క్రింది ప్రశ్నలలో మూడింటిని అడిగిన పద్ధతిలో మీ అభిప్రాయాలను తెలపండి.

ఎ) శిల్ప దృక్పథం
"పారావార గభీరికిన్ ద్యుతిలసత్పోద్మారికిన్ నిత్య వి
స్పారోదార విహారికిన్ సుజనరక్షా దక్ష దక్షారికిన్
సారాచార విచారికిన్ మదరిపుక్ష్మాపాల సంహారికిన్
వీరా సాటి నృపాలకుల్ ? దశరధోర్వీనాథ జంభారికిన్"

బి) చారిత్రక - సామాజిక దృక్పథం
"ఇట్టి నరర్ధునెందుగన మేమనఁబోయిన నీవు మిక్కిలిన్
దిట్టెదు, నాడు సంపదకు దిక్కగుచున్ మొగమొల్క నీకిఁకన్
బుట్టునొ యంటిమే, నీతని పొఁడియిఁగంటిమ ! వట్టి గొడ్డు తా
కట్టితఁడెంత యున్న, నినుఁగాఱియపెట్టుట వెళ్లఁగొట్టినన్"

సి) తాత్త్విక దృక్పథం
"మనమునఁ బక్షపాతగతి మాదెసమానుము, ధర్మనీతి వ
ర్తనములు రెండు దిక్కుల హితంబును బెంపును గల్గునట్టి చొ
ప్పున విదురాది సజ్జనుల బుద్ధకిరా, నుచితులు తోడి యె
ల్పునఁబరుసందనంబునను భూపతుల్లె నెఱుంగ నాడుమీ"

డి) పాత్రల మనస్తత్వ దృక్పథం.
"అన్న ! మీ తండ్రి కోప గాండౌనో కాఁడో ?
యీవు పొనరించు దుర్వృత్త మెఱింగెనే నిఁ
గల్లతనమునఁ బలుమాఱు గప్పి పుచ్చు
నట్టి నామీదఁ జంపంగ నలుగకున్నె ?"

2) దుష్యంతుడిలో చెలరేగిన గార్హస్థ్య, ఆత్వాగత, ప్రభుధర్మాల మధ్య సంఘర్షణను, మానవ మనస్తత్వ రీతులను వివరించండి.

3) శ్రీనాధుడి గుణనిధి కథలోని తామస ప్రవృత్తిని విశ్లేషించి వామాచార గుణాన్ని సూక్ష్మ వివేచన చేయండి.

4) కాసుల పురుషోత్తమ కవి "ఆంధ్రనాయక శతకానికి" తెలుగు శతక సాహిత్యంలో గల స్థానాన్ని వివేచించండి.

పార్ట్ (బి)

5) ఈ క్రింది ప్రశ్నలలో మూడింటిని అడిగిన పద్ధతిలో వివరించండి

ఎ) శిల్ప దృక్పథం
"ఇమ్ముగఁగాకుళమ్ము మొదలీవరకుఁగల యాంధ్ర పూర్వ రా
జ్యమ్ముల పేరు చెప్పిన హృదయాంతర మేలో చలించి పోవునా
ర్ద్రమ్మగు చిత్తవృత్తుల పురాభవ నిర్ణయమేని నెన్ని జ
న్నమ్ములుగాఁగా నీ తనువునన్ బ్రవహించునొ యాంధ్రరక్తముల్"

బి) సామాజిక చారిత్రక దృక్పథం
"చీనిచీనాంబర్ సువర్ణౌ
ఢ్యాణ కంకణ కింకిణి యుత
మా పసిడి పళ్లెరము నిజహ
స్తాబ్జముల రేడొసగె లకుమకు"

సి) తాత్త్విక దృక్పథం
"పక్షినయ్యెద చిన్ని ఋక్షమయ్యెదను
మధుపమయ్యెద చందమామనయ్యెదను
మేఘమయ్యెద వింతమెరుపునయ్యెదను
అలరునయ్యెద చిగురాకు నయ్యెదను
పాటనయ్యెద వార్ధి భంగమయ్యెదను"

డి) పాత్రల మనస్తత్వ దృక్పథం.
"నిప్పులు చిమ్ముకొంటూ
నింగికి నేనెగిరి పోతే
నిబిడాశ్చర్యంతో వీరె
నెత్తురు నే రాలిపోతే
నిర్దాక్షిణ్యంగా వీరె"

6) గురజాడ కథానికలు స్పృశించిన సామాజిక స్పృహ విశదీకరించునది.

7) శారద లేఖలు ఆంధ్ర వాఙ్మయంలోని లేఖా సాహిత్యంలో ధృవతారలు - విశ్లేషించునది.

8) అల్పజీవి నవలలో రావిశాస్త్రి చూపించిన పరిష్కారంలోని అనైతికతను వివరిస్తూ రచయిత దృక్పథాన్ని, నవలా లక్ష్యాన్ని బేరీజు వేయునది.