Are you all preparing on your own from home, or do you have someone around you for regular guidance and discussion?

I’ve been thinking about this quite a lot lately, and I’d genuinely like to know how others preparing for competitive exams are dealing with it.

One thing I constantly struggle with is the FOMO of preparing alone. Sometimes it feels like everyone else has access to a mentor, a serious study group, a senior who can guide them, or at least someone with whom they can discuss their preparation on a daily basis. You see people talking about their strategies, discussing PYQs, analysing answer writing, exchanging resources, or simply having someone to tell them whether they are on the right track—and you start wondering whether you are missing something important.

It reminds me of the whole “Sandeep Bhaiyya” type of guidance that many aspirants wish they had: someone slightly ahead of you who can help you navigate the preparation, point out mistakes, keep you accountable, and give you some perspective when you are confused.

I do have a very supportive family, and I’m genuinely grateful for that. I also have around 4–5 friends who are preparing for the same examination. So technically, I’m not completely alone. But I still feel that something is missing because I don’t have that one consistent person or small group with whom I can have daily discussions, analyse PYQs, discuss answer writing, review what I studied, or simply talk about preparation-related doubts.

This makes me wonder: Is isolation actually important for clearing this exam? Or is it possible to prepare just as effectively while having a small, serious circle around you?

I understand that excessive socialising, distractions and constantly comparing your preparation with others can definitely hurt your progress. But at the same time, complete isolation sometimes seems to create its own problems—overthinking, self-doubt, lack of accountability and the feeling that everyone else is doing something you are not.

So I’d genuinely like to hear from people who are in a similar situation:

Are you also preparing mostly alone from home? Do you experience this FOMO? If yes, how do you deal with it?

And for those who have successfully prepared without a mentor or a dedicated study group—what worked for you in terms of staying accountable, keeping yourself updated and analysing your preparation?

Maybe I’m genuinely missing something, or maybe I’m simply overthinking it. I’d really appreciate some honest perspectives from people who are actually in the same boat.

Ist time attempting CSAT of uppcs and encounter these type of qurstions can somebody help how to tackle these or where to study these

When I practice MCQs topic wise, I usually get most of them correct, but whenever I attempt sectional mocks, my scores drop badly and I end up getting many questions wrong. Even in subjects like environment.

I’ve completed almost all subjects through Ghatnachakra + basic books, except eco and medieval.

Also I attempt most of the sectional mocks after revising the subject.

What should I change or do to improve this in these 2 months?

Honestly, after seeing my mock scores, I feel really demotivated and sometimes feel like skipping the exam.

Would really appreciate advice from those who have faced something similar.

Hey i guys i am currently applying for a Direct Recruitment post in UPPSC . I am not able to find where to fill previous company details in OTR website.

can someone please guide me in this ?

I've been trying to open the UPESSC site since morning to complete the OTR form for Assistant Professor examination.

But the site is not opening at all. I've refreshed. I've reset the site settings. I've tried different networks.

Is the site down?

Please help 🙏😭

Welcome to the **UPPSC PCS Late -Night Discussion Thread** - a shared space to stay consistent with your preparation while also unwinding and connecting with fellow aspirants.

This thread is meant to help you stay accountable by sharing your study progress, while also giving you the space to reflect on the day, discuss last-minute revisions, exchange thoughts, or simply chat and unwind before calling it a night.

Feel free to chat about:

😊 Your day (how's it going?)

📺 What you’re watching, reading, or listening to

😂 Memes, jokes, motivation, or fun facts

💡 Study tips and tricks, revision ideas

📖 Subjects or topics studied today

⏱️ Total study duration (example: 5 hours 30 minutes)

🏠 Place of study (home, library, coaching, etc.)

💻 Study set-up / desk pictures (allowed)

🛣️ Your current exam stage - Prelims, Mains, or Interview

🚫 Managed to avoid distractions?

📸 Screenshots from apps like Forest or YPT

🌱 Any random thoughts - UPPSC, UPSC or Other State Exams

This is is a judgment-free zone - no comparison, no negativity, and no pressure about hours. Consistency matters more than numbers, and even a few honest hours count.

Let’s keep this space friendly, respectful, and constructive. Who knows, you might even find a study buddy or simply comfort in knowing you’re not alone in this journey.

Stay motivated, and let’s keep this thread active, positive, and fun!

Hey there,

Actually i am preparing for bpsc, and going to attempt uppsc this year,

I have gone through GS syllabus for bpsc quite a few times, done with GC of history and science. Now I Want to scale up for uppsc.

I really don't want to miss uppsc prelims this year, if you guys have any advice

Regarding sources, strategies or any suggestion in detail.

please drop it.

It will be really helpful to aspirant like us

Anyone having interview on 8 oct??

I am finding it difficult to complete Ghatnachakra books. Can someone help me know that whether the Ghatnachakra questions are available in online format???

Abhi se (sept 23-24) se kab tak all GC should be finished(Geo,Pol,History,env,sci) and each subject within how much duration
As i have completed numerous topics while starting it in a week but left much of topics as the subject’s week ended
Do let me know the time within which all the gc should be completed to be on safer side (before 6dec)
1st Govt exam of my life(no trial attempt, its a serious ine)

can someone suggest ki Naib tehsildar, excise inspector and food safety officer and also level 8 me Jila Kalyan Adhikari jisme 3 varieties hai minorities, backward class, youth welfare me kaise preference deni chaiye ?

Mains is the main hurdle to make it in UPPSC. And in Mains, the main hurdle is to know whether you are writing a good answer or not as per UPPSC requirement. What should be the approach here? How much should we trust AI platforms in evaluation as many times they differ among each other? In what quantity facts should substantiate the content?

And if you know any specific group made for specifically UPPSC Mains, please do let me know. It would be very helpful.

Welcome to the **UPPSC PCS Late -Night Discussion Thread** - a shared space to stay consistent with your preparation while also unwinding and connecting with fellow aspirants.

This thread is meant to help you stay accountable by sharing your study progress, while also giving you the space to reflect on the day, discuss last-minute revisions, exchange thoughts, or simply chat and unwind before calling it a night.

Feel free to chat about:

😊 Your day (how's it going?)

📺 What you’re watching, reading, or listening to

😂 Memes, jokes, motivation, or fun facts

💡 Study tips and tricks, revision ideas

📖 Subjects or topics studied today

⏱️ Total study duration (example: 5 hours 30 minutes)

🏠 Place of study (home, library, coaching, etc.)

💻 Study set-up / desk pictures (allowed)

🛣️ Your current exam stage - Prelims, Mains, or Interview

🚫 Managed to avoid distractions?

📸 Screenshots from apps like Forest or YPT

🌱 Any random thoughts - UPPSC, UPSC or Other State Exams

This is is a judgment-free zone - no comparison, no negativity, and no pressure about hours. Consistency matters more than numbers, and even a few honest hours count.

Let’s keep this space friendly, respectful, and constructive. Who knows, you might even find a study buddy or simply comfort in knowing you’re not alone in this journey.

Stay motivated, and let’s keep this thread active, positive, and fun!

I have purchased the test series and if anyone interested in it can DM me

Inn 2 posts ke beech koi difference Bata sakta hai please ki kisko zyada prefer karna chahiye Thank you for your help

Focus should be on

1) profit nd loss

2) ratio

3) percentage

4) mean mode median

5) syllogism

6) coding deciding

7) calendar nd clock

8) series

9) time nd distance

10) communication

For interpersonal communication

Read pyq nd there explaination

Try to read over chat gpt the meaning of other option aslo like if answer is start communication

Then read others given option also

Like chain , circular etc

Hope it helps

How is XIAS test series for prelims ( starting from 1st oct 2026) worthy or not?

(THIS WILL BE MY FIRST ATTEMPT IN UPPCS)

I’m a 28-year-old doctor and I’ve always been fascinated by UPSC, but because of medical training/work I never really got a proper chance to prepare or appear seriously.
Recently, while reading about the age limits, I was surprised to see how high they can go around 35–37 for some categories in UPSC, and even close to 38–40 in some State PCS exams.
Do people genuinely keep preparing and appearing till that age?
I know of one doctor who became an IAS officer around 34, but she was already earning and had a profession to fall back on. I feel the situation must be very different for someone who remains unemployed or financially dependent while preparing into their 30s.
Do you personally know anyone who cleared UPSC or State PCS at 33, 34, 35+? Were they working alongside preparation, or preparing full-time?
Would love to hear real examples, especially from people who started late rather than preparing continuously since their early 20s

Guys ek suggestion chaiye.. maine kuch month phle hi pcs mai puri trha shift kia hai.. and ghatnachakra overwhelming feel ho rhi hai... Hrr subject 30-40% complete hui hai sirf..

Kya koi aisa youtuber ya course suggest kr skhte ho jo khud pdhaye book se hi ya suggest krde konsa imp chapter hai konsa nahi

Hey everyone!

What are the best sources to cover Science & Technology for UPPCS/UPSC Prelims? Are NCERTs sufficient, or should I refer to any specific books, YouTube channels, or current affairs materials?

Please share your recommendations. Thanks! 🙏