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[Strategy & determination] Safi got Rank 55 without coaching or leaving the
job on his first trial
motivation (http://mrunal.org/category/motivation) / 2 years Ago / 18 Comments (http://mrunal.org/2012/05/safi.html#comments)
2 Days : CAT-14
16 Days : IBPS-Clrk
24 Days : Mains
2. Myth#2- you cant get selected without going to some big coaching classes @ Delhi
3. Myth#3- you must quit your job to concentrate for this exam
4. Myth#4- Management is an unpopular and non-scoring optional subject
Analogy, coding-decoding,
And finally we have the man who broke all these myths.
I had the opportunity to get in touch with topper Mr. Safi (he got 55th rank in 2009s CSE in
32 Days : United AO
his 1st attempt without leaving his job). I had emailed him some question and here are the
51 Days : NewIndia
replies.
AO
72 Days : GATE-15
206 Days : SSC-CGL-15
234 Days : CAPF-15
276 Days : CSAT-15
Recent
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Here Im quoting his reply. (take note friends, this is no usual topper interview that we read in
magazines every month because he is talking about the real business- to the point)
Reasoning:
RS Agrawal
direction
sense test, Sitting
Arrangement, Data Sufficiency &
(http://www.flipkart.com/modern-approachNon-Verbal reasoning. Also
verbal-non-reasoninghelps in Bank & SSC.
revised/p/itmdytg8ghhmrq75?
pid=9788121905510&affid=mrunalrugm)
English: SP Bakshi
(http://www.flipkart.com/objective-generalenglish-2012/p/itmdyuqqgafhtehp?
pid=9788183480000&affid=mrunalrugm)
Introduction
I am Mohammed Y Safirulla (Roll No: 080934) and I have got Rank 55 in Civil Services Exam-2009. I am writing this on the request of
Mrunal to describe my preparation strategy. I would be happy if this is of some help to Civil Service aspirants.
About me: I completed my Engineering from PSG College of Technology in 2003. I then worked in TCS for 2 years. After writing CAT in
2005 I secured admission in T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) for PGDM. I completed PGDM in 2007. Since then, I am working
with IBM as SAP Consultant.
SHADDOW { Dont
worry Bro No one has
received it } [CAPF-
General Studies
page article which appears to be important I used to cut that and document in a file.
Magazine: Competition Chronicle.
TV: DD News and Lok Sabha Channel (Public Form The New Analysis show from 11 to 12 PM every night)
Constitution and Freedom Movement: Referred Prelims Xerox of Brilliant Tutorials
BHAVNA { Ab exam
kb hoga.. koi idea?? }
fid
en
tia
ka re-exam kb hai?? }
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Bangalore. I wanted to attend the test series so that I could meet other aspirants and to identify the benchmarks.
[Strategy] RAS 2013
Prelims: booklist,
For both GS and Optionals I prepared lot of notes from Internet. I believe this gave maximum returns. It is possible to revise notes in
study material,
short duration (Eg: 2 hours gap between Paper 1 and Paper 2 for Optional in Mains). We can also keep adding points to the topics
approach, cutoffs,...
(http://mrunal.org/2013/06/strategysubsequently.
ras-2013-prelimsbooklist-studyEssay
material-approachcutoffs-previous3. How did you deal with the essay?
papers-syllabus-ofrajasthan-stateAns:
subordinate-services-
ny
Ans:
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not downloading in
IDM, in browser
extremely slow
download even my ISP
connection is 2mbps.
Poor cloud server,
downloads stops at
interval, please... }
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combinedcompetitiveexam.html/commentpage-7#comment286746)
Motto of studying for at least 4 hours every working day. Sleep only after study of 4 hours is complete. Absolutely no compromise on
this.
The study time does not include the time spent for watching News or Browsing on Internet (for whatever).
Ans:
I also experienced this problem. There were days when there was intense self doubt! During those days I tried not to push myself too
much. I focused on reading News Papers and economics during those days.
Legalizing
Prostitution, Gender
Interview
Gap Report, Widows
6. Your interview.
of...
(http://mrunal.org/2014/11/rightsissues-legalizingThe following are the questions asked in my Interview. The order and words in questions are not the same. I tried to recollect as far as I
prostitution-sexcould.
trade-inindia.html/commentpage-1#commentChairman:
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DHANJIT
CHOUDHURY
{ @Banani Das the ioc
girl.... } [Economy]
Calculating Income
Member 1:
Tax, Tax Exemption
vs Tax Deduction,...
1. You have done a lot of work in corporate sector. There is lot of hierarchy in Public services. You will not get the kind of freedom that
(http://mrunal.org/2012/05/incometax.html/commentyou used to get in Private sector. Do you think you will fit in the Government setting?
page-1#comment2. There might be no rewards even when you perform well. What is reward for you? Is it Power, Authority, Public Service or Money?
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3. About the Shoaib and Sania Marriage in Hyderabad, What is Nikkahnama? Can marriages in Islam happen over phone?
4. If you were in the position of Police Commissioner of Hyderabad would you take the Passport of Shoaib? Do you think it was
VINAY SINGH { If
correct?
2. Why do you want to get into Civil services from Corporate Sector?
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coaching notes
otherwise decide after
mains paper }
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3. Based on the explanation of the difference between Administration and Management (which I answered to Member 1) what is the
4. How will your knowledge of Engineering and Management be useful for you in Civil Services?
[Mains Answerkey]
GS1-Geography-2013
5. Are the same principles of success valid in corporate sector relevant in Government Services as well?
(part 1/3): Analysis,
6. You have spent a long time in Corporate sector (I have spent 5 years). I think you will not fit in Government Services.
booklist for Mains...
7. What are the fundamentals of Indias Foreign Policy?
(http://mrunal.org/2014/04/mainsanswerkey-gs18. But Panchsheel is also present in UN Charter right? Where is it present? (I explained about Panchsheel in the earlier question).
geography-2013-part13-analysis-booklistMember 3:
mains-2014contiental-drift-hotdeserts-western1. What is the famous PSU in Salem?
ghat-deltas-sample2. What is Namakkal famous for ? (It is a district near Salem, TN)
answers3. Religious places in Namakkal.
explaination.html/commentpage-2#comment4. About Coimbatore. What is it called as? What is it famous for?
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5. What are the reasons for development of Software sector in India?
6. Reasons for Financial Crisis in 2008-09. What are your views on it?
7. Is Ethics taught in Management Schools? The excess greed of Management graduates is also a reason for Financial Crisis. Your
views.
8. What is the reason for Cost and Time Overrun in Mega Projects? How can those be addressed?
JUHI SINGH { I am
li'l confused on world
geography sources
please help. Also
Spectrum Geo is
discontinued what's
the alternate? }
4. You talked about SAP (ERP). Can such models be used to determine unforeseen situations? Eg: Monsoon failures etc What is the
relevance of such models then?
Chairman:
tia
1. Assume you are in a foreign country. Now give me a plan to promote tourism in Tamilnadu. (my home state).
[Mains Answerkey]
2. Have you filled for any other service apart from IAS? If selected will you join other services?
GS1-Geography-2013
(part 1/3): Analysis,
booklist for Mains...
Ok. Thank you. Your interview is over.
(http://mrunal.org/2014/04/mainsanswerkey-gs1I would like to convey to aspirants that is it possible to clear Civil Services exam without attending big coaching institutes and
geography-2013-partwhile working. Many have cleared in the past and many will continue to do. Please have confidence in your efforts.
13-analysis-booklistmains-2014contiental-drift-hotIn case there are queries, I will respond in IO from my ID (indianofficer link no longer working.) . Please do let me know if I can
deserts-westernoffer assistance in any other aspect.
ghat-deltas-sampleanswersexplaination.html/commentWish you all the best.
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ridip sarma
REPLY (/2012/05/SAFI.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=14416#RESPOND)
MOHD YAMEEN
REPLY (/2012/05/SAFI.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=149694#RESPOND)
dear sir
my medium is hindi and I want to know how I start me study,I mean what should be first step for
base
SunnyRaj
REPLY (/2012/05/SAFI.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=31074#RESPOND)
Hello sirGreat to ear about you. I am now pursuing my Engineering studies, BE 3rd year Electronics and
communications. My destination is to be an IAS.
I am planning to join IAS coaching centers of Delhi after my final year directly.
Or,, I had another option to get selected in TCS in our campus recruitments and then after two years of
job, I have to join IAS institutes.
Which one do u suggest for me.??
Preetam
REPLY (/2012/05/SAFI.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=55452#RESPOND)
hi sunny , i too completed my BE in ECE and got placed in MINDTREE Ltd bangalore , i worked there
for 1 year and now m in Delhi for coaching. i personally feel that if u are very much clear about
your career in civils then dont waste time in working in an IT company . juz start yo preparation
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jayathilagi
REPLY (/2012/05/SAFI.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=37402#RESPOND)
the above elaborate description about the interview process is really helpful in forecasting the methods
of questions arise in 3rd stage.
SARAVANAN.S.R.
REPLY (/2012/05/SAFI.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=75196#RESPOND)
Sir,
I am doing III year engineering in N.E.C.,,TAMIL NADU. I am
very eager in studying IAS and with a excellent output.what type of books I
can refer for general studies especially the national,inernational movement
and mainly the history.so, Iam in a troubling condition for to select the best book.what can I do sir ?
please coucile me
Rambabu
REPLY (/2012/05/SAFI.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=109879#RESPOND)
Hats off to u brother and thank u very much Ur journey to ias was really inspirable.
Ramu
REPLY (/2012/05/SAFI.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=143177#RESPOND)
Sir,i want certain reference books names(EXCLUSIVELY FOR NEW PATTERN 2012,2013)
For Preliminary
1.Paper 1& Paper2
MAINS:
1.GS
2.PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Mainak
REPLY (/2012/05/SAFI.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=168536#RESPOND)
Hi Safi,
At last, I found a great deal of inspiration from you! Infact my career graph is pretty similar to yours A
B.Sc Biotech Graduate with an MBA in International Business and Mkting, campus placed in one of the
top 3 Indian IT companies and working as an IT Consultant for the past 6yrs Whoever heard [not more
tia
passed a sardonic smile. Your success has encouraged me a lot to dive in full gear!
than 4 ppl other than my parents know that am preparing for civil services] either called me crazy or
maheshkumr
en
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fid
Hi sir iam finesh my b.com now .i very confuse about sub.and how to prepra for exam
sohil mansuri
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hello sir i have completed my master degree with english literature in 2007 and from that time i am
very much keen to appear in civil service exam.pls advise me as i am 32 and from now
candidates belong to obc quota can apply till 35 time is less for me to prepare..time is
runningpls give me right guidance from start to end regards
jani
REPLY (/2012/05/SAFI.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=200526#RESPOND)
ny
pa
hello sir i have completed my degree second year. i was interested in ias. but i am in confusion because
will i go for coaching right now or after completion of degree . ple suggest me sir
pushpendra
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Hello sir , great heard about you , I want to prepare for civil service exam I have some doubt about
selecting language means hindi or english , want to prapare in hindi medium , so should be 1st step for
base and please give me guidance n books for hindi medium..
preeti
REPLY (/2012/05/SAFI.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=214488#RESPOND)
Thank you very very much sir.its so helpful i cant tell iin wordsthese experiences
enlighten the way of future aspirants like me
Palak Singh
REPLY (/2012/05/SAFI.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=216541#RESPOND)
Sir i have completed my btech this year and i am very much passionate about govt job. but i am an
average student. kindly suggest me whether its good to directly go vo upsc preparation or i should first
prepare for ssc then go for upsc
Gurpreet Kaur
REPLY (/2012/05/SAFI.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=217344#RESPOND)
Hello Sir,
Its very good to know about your journey of success. i want to know that what are your answers in
interviews?
sathishkumar
REPLY (/2012/05/SAFI.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=251888#RESPOND)
What is your Message? Search before asking questions & confine discussions to exams related matter
only.
sir
iam sathis from tamilnadu erode district
now iam studying BE electrical final year
i have 3 arrears after i am my course. iam like to try to get central goverment jobs, which is suitable exam
for me
Sai
REPLY (/2012/05/SAFI.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=267180#RESPOND)
Sir Iam pursuing electronics 1st year and much interested in civil services. How can l start my preparation
now onwards. Please reply me sir
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