Shri Jasmeet Singh Sandhu, who attained 3rd rank in his 4th attempt, in Civil Services Examination, 2015, conducted by Union Public Service Commission; in an exclusive, thought provoking and highly inspiring interview, attributed his success to hard work, enthusiasm, dedication and his vision of future as an IAS Officer. Extracts of the Interview:
On preference in services opted for and priority:
I have opted for IAS first as it gives you an opportunity to make a larger change.
On IAS toppers being icons:
I have felt IAS toppers are a source of inspiration for all of us.
On the point of time of making up mind to make career in ‘Civil Services’:
After graduation.
On career in ‘Civil Services’ a planned decision or parents’ wish:
It was a parents’ wish.
On time-frame for the examination preparations and number of attempts:
My only target was to become an IAS officer; the number of attempts was never a consideration.
Achieved in the 4th Attempt.
On ‘Time Management’ being a key factor in preparations & writing Prelims or the Mains:
I always made a study plan and always stuck to it.
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| Enthusiasm is the purest essence of human soul.
—Jasmeet Singh Sandhu |
On choice of Optional Subjects:
That it should be interesting and scoring.
Optional Subject: Literature of Punjabi Language.
On getting the right advice:
Followed step by step preparation.
On approach towards Paper I (General Studies) during Preliminary Examination preparation:
Prelims were never a problem for me and I cracked Preliminary Examination each time I appeared. I completed all the resources well within time. I practiced a lot with Prelims Mock Tests by various coaching institutes and figured out those areas that I didn’t know and accordingly I revised these again. This exercise gave me so much of confidence that in real examination, I could attempt approx. 90% of the questions in General Studies Paper I.
On any change in plan for General Studies Paper II (Aptitude Test) being qualifying in Preliminary Examination:
For Paper II, it was just practice that helped me sail through.
On tackling ‘Negative Marking’ in Prelims:
My preparation strategy was such that I read so wide and prepared so deep that I didn’t face this as a problem.
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