Dealing with Failure in the UPSC Civil Services Examination

Woodpecker

I know it is easy to feel disheartened, anguish over the failure. i felt the very same way(2013 and 2014 attempt) i turned an alcoholic after my second consecutive failure in prelims 2014. but soon realised this is not how i go down. i am here to win and if i don't i will go down fighting not like some jerk blaming xyz for the failure.

the most imp thing you have to realise is "this is not the end of the world". invest your time in other ventures. take up some job, higher education. if all fails open a damn coaching institute.

you have to look for the reasons why you failed. i did and you know what i found out?

1. i used to pick up the books read few paragraphs and then used to daydream about how i will act if i become an IFS/IAS.
2. i never read ncerts thoroughly in my first 2 attempts. yep this was the fact. i started to read a topic then say to myself this is too easy i know all about it, else will read it later. and believe me that later never came.
3.i took too much pressure and made clearing the exam an ego thing for myself. result - tension and frustration turned me into an alcoholic after my second failure.


but somehow i changed my orientation towards upsc and towards my career. this changed everything. the moment i said to myself this is not the end of life i have other avenues too. the study process became easy. it never felt like the burden anymore.

things i did right this time
1. read each ncert 7-10 thrice and 11-12 selected chapters twice at least along with the basic books.
2. gave the exam in a calm manner. fail or pass somehow did not matter. i enjoyed the examination hall, the atmosphere.
3. stopped daydreaming and focused more on reading and thinking than imagining stuff.

once again this is not the end of life. have faith in yourself and the sacrifices made by your loved ones to put you where you are currently. believe in your capabilities.

naari888

Hai... i am one among those who did not qualify.....prelims only....after going through..all odds of leaving job (Gives bigger salary than this UPSC entry level..{there are many like me...i am one among them..}) at the age of 29 and now stood as failure..but after going this... i thought that this is just one exam in which i failed..not in life...and some thing bigger in life is waiting..bigger than UPSC as UPSC is one among the..lacs of bureaucratic systems all over the world...and hope .. this clarity in failure...really brings clarity in following path suited for us...or throws light on our faults/ giving one more chance for regaining what we could not get now...

all....cheer up..and happily congratulating all those who cleared and congratulating more to those who could not..because they are the lukiest one who were given another chance either to clear this exam..or to clear another big exam...called...life....UPSC is just exam....but we are there to win in life...

Tyrion_lanister

So, I failed to clear the prelims this time, absolutely devastated. In the csat era prelims used to be a cakewalk, I wrote 2 mains and came very close to an interview. This was my 3rd attempt and I wanted it to be my last, I was scoring between 98-102. Now I don't know what to do ahead, I was very well prepared for mains this time, I want to give another attempt but can't sit back for another year. Any other previous mains or interview giver who couldn't clear this time, please share your views.

Fighterjet3

Third time last time appeared for interview also studied like hell feeling devastated last minute csat change.spoiled everytng who is responsible for this abrubt changes that ass hole fucker modi.ruined everytng im getting mad was getting mim 98 max.104 from various keys

rumbler488

was getting 100-108 depending upon different keys

2nd attempt, gave mains the first time...left job after 2.5 years..

I am beyond devastated...have no idea what to do ahead..don't even know if i have energy for another attempt...or agar yehi pattern rha to agla attempt ki bhi koi guarantee nahi

BC minister jisne CSAT hataya...

jaanvisingh

left job...........spent all savings....made best possible efforts.........not cleared.........in darkness

krishnaressy

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krishnaressy

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CrazyDiamond

Failed pre second time in a row. Was getting 104-112 by various keys. Might have missed by a thin margin. Goes without saying, devastated. Promised to myself will give only 2 attempts. And now I know this exam is not meant for me.
I am very confused what to do next. Don't even have a proper resume to apply anywhere. Can someone please tell if any link that informs about state PCS exam date approaching? Would be great help. But that's secondary. My primary aim is to get myself a job. Started preparing immediately after passing out from college. I am not sitting jobless at home for sure though.
Anybody in similar situation? What do you plan to do next? Your thoughts are welcome.

john_wick

I work in an oil & gas maharatna for last 2 yrs.......This is my 2nd attempt and could not clear prelims this time. My colleagues and boss know about my prep and keep asking me how is my prep. I am devastated.....I have been the worst performer in my batch and have fought with several seniors who wanted me to lick their boots. I don't know what to do nxt. Either to leave the job to prep for nxt yr or continue in the shithole.

I just have 1 hope of APFC.....

wat to do..........?

rumbler488

@CrazyDiamond

sligthly different yet same situation...

2.5 years workex but gap of 3 years,, ,so almost a fresher..

Bank exams, SSC - CGL, State services, RBI Grade B..this is what I know.. if others have any other info, please contribute... =((