The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is a body created by the Constitution of India to select applicants for civil services in the Indian state of Bihar according to the merits of the applicants.

1. D.M. MEET
D h a r m e n d r a K u m a r , I A S
D i s t r i c t M a g i s t r a t e , R o h t a s
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D R DA H A L L , C O L L E C TO R AT E , S A S A R A M

2. WHAT IS MOTIVATION??
• Latin Word: Motum, which means “to Move”
• The less bright students can do better than more intelligent students by having higher motivation.

3. SOURCES OF MOTIVATION
Internal
Internal Satisfaction
Knowledge
Mastery
External
Money
Power
Fear
Ranking
Medals
Reputation

4. THE QUESTION IS:
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?
Or something else ??

5. HOW TO KEEP MOTIVATED??
•Fix goals and move towards them
•Find Mentors
•Family and Friends support system
•Surround with positive people
•Positive talks only
•Physical activities like running, walking, sports and
gym keep one motivated.

6. WHAT TO DO IF DEMOTIVATED?
•Remember one thing “Demotivation is normal.”
•Review your goals
•Take motivation from others
•Sometimes you just need a break and start afresh.

7. IMPORTANCE OF GOALS
•Goals give us directions.
•Goals identify what is important for us.
•Goals help measure the progress towards success.
•Goals help stay motivated.
•Goals make us accountable.

8. GOAL SETTING FOR COMPETITIVE
EXAMS
•Read the syllabus again and again.
•Choose the textbooks and notes very smartly.
•Read, Revise and Repeat
•Write test papers more often.
•Have a motivating friend circle.

9. DECODING UPSC EXAM
Prelims Mains Interview
Three phases of UPSC Civil Services Exam
May-June September-October February-April

10. UPSC CIVILS SYLLABUS: VENN
DIAGRAM
Interview
Mains
Prelims

11. PRELIMS SYLLABUS
Paper 1: General Studies Paper II: CSAT
Current Events/Current Affairs Comprehension
History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern) Logical Reasoning
Geography Decision Making
Economy Basic Numeracy (Class 10th level)
Environmental Ecology Data Interpretation (Class 10th level)
General Science Communication Skills
Note: One needs to just pass the CSAT paper with 33.33% marks.The cut-off is decided on the basis of the
marks in Paper 1.

12. MAINS SYLLABUS
General Studies
• GS 1
• GS 2
• GS 3
• GS 4
Optional Paper
• OP 1
• OP 2
Essay
• Essay paper
Language
Papers
• English
• Compulsory
Indian
Language
Note: UPSC Civils mains consist of 9 papers. But Language papers are for passing purpose only. Marks will be
decided on the basis of collective marks of GS, Optional Paper and Essay.

13. GENERAL STUDIES
• Economy
• Environment
• Science and Technology
• Disaster Management
• Security
• Ethics
• Attitude
• Aptitude
• Emotional Intelligence
• Thinkers/Philosophers
• Polity
• Governance
• Civil Services’
roles
• International
Relations
• Indian Heritage and
Culture
• History of the world
• Geography of the world
• Indian Society
GS 1 GS 2
GS 3
GS 4

14. OPTIONAL PAPERS
• Choose one optional subject. It will consist of two papers. (250 marks each)
• Options to choose from: Public Administration, Sociology, Geography, History,
Anthropology, Economics, English, Hindi, Philosophy etc.
• Generally OP 1:Theoretical aspects of the subject
• Generally OP II:Application of the theories, application of the subject on Indian
Society
• Choose the subject in which you feel you are comfortable.

15. ESSAY
• No prescribed syllabus.
• Write 2 essays (1000-1200 words each) in this paper within 3 hours.
• General rules while writing essays:
– Don’t divert from the topics
– Write concisely
– Write in an orderly manner
– Effective expression
– Use Data judiciously (Not much, not less)

16. INTERVIEW
• It consists of 275 marks.
• The most thrilling part of the examination.
• Average time: 25-30 minutes.
• Questions can be asked from any field or any area even remotely related to you.
• Questions asked on the basis of DAF (Detailed Application Form) also.
• General Rules during interview:
– Just be yourself.
– Talk in a polite and concise way.
– Don’t try to outsmart your interview board.They have more experience in
their field than your age.

17. MARKS CALCULATION:
Subject Paper Marks
General Studies
GS 1 250
GS 2 250
GS 3 250
GS 4 250
Optional Subject
OP 1 250
OP 2 250
Essay 250
Interview 275
Total 2025
Note: Get around 50% of the total marks and you will be among the toppers.

18. THANK YOU
S TAY M OT I VAT E D A N D C O N Q U E R YO U R
D R E A M S .