Is UPSC not for average people ? by Sudhir Gahlot, IAS 2017 AiIR- 42 source- www.sudhirgahlot.wordpress.com After preparing for 2–3 years for this exam,struggling and enjoying the journey,I will answer this question as honestly as possible.I am an average 23 year old guy who has done just a BSC,with no big institute tag,no previous successes in big exams or no job experience,no known person even remotely in civil services’field,so I think I can answer this question nicely. Trust me on one thing. Average,but honestly hardworking people clear UPSC and not geniuses.UPSC is a great leveller .It gives equal chance to candidates from all sorts of background,economic status,IQ. “ Hardwork often beats talent if the talent does not work hard.” This applies to UPSC too. Why I say that average people crack UPSC and not geniuses because in other exams like IIT JEE , CAT etc,you need a specific set of skills,interest and inclination.But for Civil services,a generalist is required who is –
Elections in India – An Introduction India got independence on 15th August 1947. Just after independence, there was a pressing need for elections so that the people could elect a true representative government for the country. Article 324 , which warrants the setting up of an election commission as an independent constitutional authority, was therefore brought into force on 26th November 1949 . Most of the other provisions were rendered effective after 26th January 1950 . Elections in India – Election Commission of India Here’s a chronologically arranged description of the set of the Process of Elections in India. Year Event 1950 Election Commission was formally constituted 1950-1989 Election Commission functioned as a Single Member Body 1989 Election Commission got converted into a 3 Member Body 1989-1990 Election Commission functioned as a 3 Member Body 1990 On 1st January, 1990, Election Commission got converted again into a Single Member Body 1990-1993 Electio