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UPSC Prelims 2026 shocks aspirants: Why Ethics-style questions signal a major shift in civil services testing

June 06, 2026 6:39 pm

UPSC may or may not repeat this pattern, but aspirants stand to gain by integrating an ethical lens into everything they study. The Commission may be signalling that ethical decision-making is not confined to UPSC Mains Ethics paper anymore; it is intrinsic to public service itself.

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‘The year I almost skipped UPSC Prelims and why I am glad I didn’t’ : A topper’s note to aspirants struggling before Prelims 2026

May 23, 2026 12:56 pm

As Prelims 2026 nears, a UPSC topper recalls the year grief, self-doubt, and exhaustion almost made him skip the exam — and why appearing anyway changed everything. Through “The Dhoni Way” of staying calm, this personal note reminds that Prelims tests not just preparation, but composure amid uncertainty.

UPSC Expert Talk : Despite recent Civil Services reforms, why is the interview stage still problematic?

April 06, 2026 4:24 pm

Expert Talk: “UPSC has undergone important corrections, but ensuring that the last mile, the personality test or interview stage, aligns with the integrity of the rest of the process is the next step in UPSC’s reform journey,” says expert.

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UPSC Prelims 2026: Here’s why your mock test strategy may be wrong

April 05, 2026 1:35 pm

UPSC Prelims 2026: Think your mock test scores define your UPSC readiness? Think again. As prelims 2026 approaches, success will depend less on what you know and more on how you perform under pressure. This interview breaks down how mock tests can transform your strategy.

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UPSC Aspirants: Expert explains why reading is still key in the era of AI, reels and quick notes

March 24, 2026 11:28 am

Expert Talk: In an era of AI notes, reels, and quick summaries, are UPSC aspirants losing the habit of deep reading or simply adapting smarter ways to study? This expert conversation unpacks how aspirants are navigating the balance between speed and substance.

UPSC CSE 2025 Results: Carried by his mother’s strength, Nitish Kumar overcame physical challenges to secure AIR 847

March 16, 2026 10:26 am

Nitish Kumar from Haryana’s Mahendragarh district secured AIR 847 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination after five attempts. Behind his journey stands the unwavering support of his mother, who carried him through life’s toughest moments.

'IPS – Not for Power, but Purpose': The man who built the C-60 and faced 26/11 reveals the 1 question in UPSC interview that defined his career

March 08, 2026 2:45 pm

UPSC Expert Talk: ‘I just did my job.’ That is how former IPS officer K P Raghuvanshi often sums up a career spent tackling some of India’s toughest security challenges. What his 35-year-long career can teach aspirants.

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Expert Talk | UPSC bars serving officers from re-attempts — Ex-IRS Ravi Kapoor calls it a bold move and a ‘good problem’ for aspirants. Here's why

February 16, 2026 9:56 am

As UPSC introduces a landmark rule barring serving officers from reattempting the exam, the debate over “seat blocking” has reached a fever pitch. Is this reform a blow to equal opportunity or a necessary step to safeguard the Civil Services? Our expert explains.

Expert Talk | UPSC Prelims CSAT Challenge: Why aspirants fail and how to prepare better

January 10, 2026 5:18 pm

UPSC Prelims 2026: CSAT may be only a qualifying paper, but it has derailed the UPSC journey of thousands. Why does this paper continue to trouble even well-prepared aspirants? CSAT expert Dr. Mansoor Agha Siddiqui explains where candidates go wrong and how to approach the paper differently for Prelims 2026.

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UPSC Interview Special | What it takes to score 180 plus in the UPSC personality test, expert decodes (Part 3)

January 06, 2026 1:16 pm

Expert Talk : How do UPSC interview boards assess emotional intelligence? What sets candidates scoring 180 and above apart? Sharad Mallik, former IRAS officer and UPSC interview expert, explains how boards evaluate aspirants through behaviour, responses, and attitude, often without asking direct questions.