UPSC Civil Services Exam and understanding how they deal with failures can provide valuable insights. Here are some practical tips from civil servants regarding their preparation strategy and handling failures.

Preparation Strategy:

1. Early Start:Start your preparation early. Building a strong foundation takes time, and early preparation allows you to cover the vast syllabus more comprehensively.
2. Consistency is Key:Be consistent in your study routine. Regular, focused study sessions are more effective than sporadic intense bursts of studying.
4. Integrated Preparation:Integrate your preparation for both Prelims and Mains. Understanding the interconnectedness of topics helps in a holistic understanding.
5. Current Affairs:Stay updated with current affairs on a daily basis. This is crucial for both Prelims and Mains, as it forms a significant portion of the exam.
6. Effective Revision:Revise regularly. Create concise notes and revise them frequently. This helps in better retention and recall during the exam.Reading NCERT textbooks and Basic Text Books is must read for your IAS exam preparationNCERT Books for UPSC History Books:History: NCERT Class VI – Our Past
   History: NCERT Class VII – Our Past -I
   History: NCERT Class VIII – Our Past II and III
   History: NCERT Class IX – India and the Contemporary World – I & II
   Ancient India (class XI) (Old NCERT)
   Medieval India (class IX) (Old NCERT) Satish Chandra.
   Modern India (class X) by Bipin Chandra (Old NCERT)History of Modern India (Bipin Chnadra)
   https://www.amazon.in/History-Modern-India-Bipan-Chandra/dp/8125036849/NCERT Books for UPSC Indian SocietyIndian Society: NCERT Class VI – Social Science: Social & Political Life I
   Indian Society: NCERT Class VII – Social Science: Social & Political Life II
   Indian Society: NCERT Class VIII – Social Science: Social & Political Life III
   Indian Society: NCERT Class XI – Sociology: Understanding Society
   Indian Society: NCERT Class XII – Indian Society
   Indian Society: NCERT Class XII – Social Change and Development in IndiaNCERT Books for UPSC Art and Culture

   Art & Culture : NCERT Class XI – An Introduction to Indian Art
   Art & Culture Ministry of Art – culture https://www.india.gov.in/topics/art-culture

   NCERT Books for UPSC Geography

   Geography: NCERT Class VI – The Earth Our Habitat
   Geography: NCERT Class VII – Our Environment
   Geography: NCERT Class VIII – Resource and Development
   Geography: NCERT Class IX – Contemporary India – I
   Geography: NCERT Class X – Contemporary India – II
   Geography: NCERT Class XI – Fundamentals of Physical Geography (New NCERT)
   Geography: NCERT Class XI – India – Physical Environment
   Geography: NCERT Class XII – Fundamentals of Human Geography (New NCERT)
   Geography: NCERT Class XII – India – People and Economy
   Physical Geography Made Simple (Part – I) By : Richard H Bryant
   Economic and Social Geography Made Simple (Part – II)
   Certificate physical and human geography by GC Leong

   NCERT Books for UPSC Indian Polity

   Polity NCERT Books for UPSC
   Polity: NCERT Class IX – Political Science: Democratic Politics Part – I
   Polity: NCERT Class X – Political Science: Democratic Politics Part – II
   Polity: NCERT Class XI – Political Science: Indian Constitution at Work
   Polity: NCERT Class XI – Political Science: Political Theory
   Polity: NCERT Class XII – Political Science I: Contemporary World Politics
   Polity: NCERT Class XII – Political Science II: Politics in India since Independence
   Indian Polity For by laxmikanth 7th edition

   NCERT Books for UPSC Polity Economy

   Economy: NCERT Class IX – Economics
   Economy: NCERT Class X – Understanding Economic Development
   Economy: NCERT Class XI – Indian Economic Development
   Economy: NCERT Class XII – Introductory Microeconomics
   Economy: NCERT Class XII – Introductory Macroeconomics
   IGNOU Booklets MEC-105 Indian Economy Policy

   NCERT Books for UPSC Science & Technology

   Science: NCERT Class VI
   Science: NCERT Class VII
   Science: NCERT Class VIII
   Science: NCERT Class IX
   Science: NCERT Class X
   Science: NCERT Class XI – Chemistry: Chpt. 14 / Biology: Chpt. 4 & 5
   Science: NCERT Class XII – Chemistry: Chpt. 16 / Biology: Chpt. 8, 9 & 10
   TMH Science Guide Book

   NCERT Books for UPSC Environment / Ecology Climate Change
   Science: Class XII – Biology: Chpt. 13,14, 15 & 16
   IGNOU BEVAE-181 Environmental Studies
   IGNOU AHE1 Human Environment