How is the journey to become an IAS officer in India?

The examination to enter the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year and considered to be one of the most prestigious exams of India. But clearing this exam in the top bracket to become an IAS officer is a daunting task in itself.

Years of untiring efforts, hard work and undying spirit make up a true IAS aspirant. Such is the level of dedication required to clear the exam, that the Gwyer Hall in Delhi is dedicated to solely to IAS aspirants, who come from remote places to prepare and give up on all worldly pleasures to study single mindedly.

The journey

The journey of preparing for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) exam will help you gain a better perspective of your life and your own self irrespective of the fact that whether you’re successful in your attempt to crack the exam or not. This journey will instill a sense of contentment and mental satisfaction in you, because IAS is one exam where you have to have the knowledge of practically everything under the sun from geography, polity, economics to biodiversity, science, etc. So, if you’re someone who has the desire to nurture your mind with quality knowledge, preparing for IAS is something you’ll thoroughly enjoy.

It feels amazing to know about facts and places, you never knew about when you’re totally into the preparation. You might feel disheartened, tired and also might want to give up this endless slogging, but in the end when you’ll again come to life after the exam, you’ll find yourself a totally transformed person. And yes, smarter too. You’ll have such a vast pond of knowledge about anything and everything that you’ll be able to talk about everything and impress people with your knowledge. You’ll see a metamorphosis of your own self, your personality, your attitude and everything, for the better when you’ll emerge from the preparation stage. Be assured, all the hard work you put into it will pay you off in more than full measure.

Bonus! Is when you get to know that yes, you cracked the exam successfully. This is the ultimate gift you efforts could have bought you. IAS is the supreme job India, you’ll be the real policy maker of this big beautiful nation. And of course, all the perks-good salary, government quarters, car with a red light, what else will you require from your life. You’ll be in a totally secure and happy place in your life.

The journey to become an IAS officer, as mentioned, is a tough one, but with perseverance and hard work, you’ll triumph all the obstacles and come out with flying colors. Even, if you don’t, the knowledge that you would have gained in the process, is sure to take you places. So, if you’re someone who aspires to crack the exam, just have faith and be on your toes, keep your spirits high, despite all the problems because a brighter, smarter, easier future is awaiting you!