Remember Puja Khedkar, the female IAS trainee, UPSC just cancelled her!

I have just graduated and started working in Bangalore at a core company(electronics related) with 20L in hand and another 20L in bonus, stocks etc. But my parents are asking me to write Civil Services, which I like as equal as a private job, but after I gave one upsc attempt this year, then I understood that UPSC requires lot of luck too, as the most of the questions are dynamic and no one can predict them. This is also said by many UPSC toppers too. Instead I am thinking to continue in private job and get salary hike or promotion every year by working hard or by switching to other companies which has good opportunities. Can anyone give insights on whether I should pursue Civil Services or should I work in private firms. Please also give reasons. Thank you in advance

There are too many pol posts lately for no reason, so here is another one but this time of the dear leader. Is the following true or not? Start your comment with a boolean. Please don't segue into other things. https://x.com/thehawkeyex/status/1787395406986445232

I have just graduated and started working in Bangalore at a core company(electronics related) with 20L in hand and another 20L in bonus, stocks etc. But my parents are asking me to write Civil Services, which I like as equal as a private job, but after I gave one upsc attempt this year, then I understood that UPSC requires lot of luck too, as the most of the questions are dynamic and no one can predict them. This is also said by many UPSC toppers too. Instead I am thinking to continue in private job and get salary hike or promotion every year by working hard or by switching to other companies which has good opportunities. Can anyone give insights on whether I should pursue Civil Services or should I work in private firms. Please also give reasons. Thank you in advance

Corporate has a different type of reservation.

Genuine question. No hate. I've seen a lot of people from particular colleges, treating others like they're nothing. We respect your hustle of getting into a college a lot of people can't . But can you chill out now???

Drop the one small thing that made you feel good today. Often we look for “happiness” while we rush through life like there will be time later to pause and enjoy. Little moments should be cherished and enjoyed - makes the day to day more meaningful. Mine: 1. 5 small red roses and 3 white roses in the balcony. Waking up to that felt good and makes me smile today. 2. 5 minutes in the balcony and the morning sun. therapeutic!

A Lady IAS probationary officer is in the news for a controversy at her work place which has led to disclosure of a web of deceit 1. She demanded a seperate cabin and number plate on her Audi car. She is already using a Laal Batti illegally. 2. Apparently faked OBC certificate by showing parents as divorced and hence no income. 3. Father is a IAS turned politician and has declared 40cr assets in his election affidavit 4. She has apparently also faked her physical disability as she didn’t attend UPSC conducted medical examination but chose to get a private medical examination which the court accepted 5. Mother was seen brandishing guns against farmers with her battalion of body guards

Now everyone is questioning the system and upsc for not checking the credentials of miss puja. If this happens at upsc level, just imagine how people would have exploited in other gov exams ssc, iit, etc

I've started watching UPSC lectures by Dr. Vikas Divyakirti out of curiosity (not an aspirant). UPSC syllabus covers a broad range of subjects. Do we have folks here who attempted / prepared for the exams? Interested in knowing how it may have helped broaden the perspective and grow in career.