Prerna Singh is a 2017-batch IAS officer who is currently posted as a Chief Development Officer (CDO) in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh.
Not only hard work but self-analysis is also required to clear one of India's toughest exams - the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) or Civil Services exams. Clearing UPSC is not an easy task as it requires willpower and hard work in the right direction.
Today, we are going to discuss the success story of IAS topper Prerna Singh of the 2017 batch, who is an inspiration to many. She is a 2017-batch IAS officer who is currently posted as a Chief Development Officer (CDO) in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. She has shared some tips and tricks to crack the UPSC exams.
1. Self-study
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Everyone has a different way of preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. But there are some important ways, that can help a candidate fulfil his/her dream of becoming an IAS officer by performing better. Therefore, today we are telling you about IAS officer Prerna Singh, who cleared UPSC because of smart study.
2017-batch IAS officer, Prerna Singh believes that smart-study plays a very important part in achieving success in the Civil service examination.
2. Boosting confidence
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As per Prerna Singh, smart study will benefit a candidate in many ways. If you do smart study then the burden of preparation will be reduced and your time will also be saved. One can revise his/her syllabus and practice answer writing in the remaining time. This will boost the candidate’s confidence and will help him/her perform better during the examination. It will also strengthen his/her preparation. Prerna believes that candidate should take help from the Internet. He/she must take advice and tips from toppers on the Internet.
3. Importance of NCERT books
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According to Prerna, one should not ignore NCERT books as it will strengthen your base. In order to crack UPSC, the candidate must read NCERT books (of class 6 to class 12). She herself read these books and cleared UPSC. She believes that while preparing for civil services, one should not hurry but should slowly keep moving towards his/her goal. Patience is the key to reach your destination.
4. Prerna Singh's advice to all candidates
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Prerna says that everyone should not take pre and mains lightly. These should be taken seriously by first clearing basics and then start preparing from standard books. One can also take help from the internet. Other than this, one should start revising after completion of the syllabus. Maximus revision and answer writing practice play a very crucial role in UPSC.
5. Current posting
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Prerna Singh is a 2017-batch IAS officer who is currently posted as a Chief Development Officer (CDO) in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. Earlier, she was joint magistrate in Moradabad. (Photos: Prerna Singh/Instagram)
