The UPSC is one of the toughest examinations in the world. Therefore, to crack this exam, a better strategy is required. Today in this article, we have brought you the story of IAS officer Dilip Shekhawat. Dilip succeeded in his third attempt. But the things he has learned in these three attempts will be shared with you in this article today.
Dilip Shekhawat studied chemical engineering at NIT Rourkela. After this, he decided that he would further prepare for the UPSC and work for the welfare of society by becoming an administrative officer. But he was not aware of the amount of work he would have to do. So today we will share with you the things that Dilip has learned from his journey. This will help you a lot in the upcoming UPSC exam.
Know the UPSC journey of IAS Dilip Shekhawat
Dilip Shekhawat belongs to Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Additionally, he hails from a middle-class family in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He attempted the exam for the first time in 2016. He prepared for this attempt by moving to Delhi. But he did not succeed in this attempt. However, Dilip did not lose courage. He decided that he would prepare again in the future and would give the second attempt at the UPSC in 2017 with complete preparation. In this attempt, he reached the interview stage. However, his overconfidence led to his failure even after reaching the interview stage in his second attempt. Now Dilip decided that he would work on all those mistakes that caused him a lot of trouble earlier. So he started working on his mistakes and made his third attempt in 2018. He found success in this attempt, securing the 72nd rank. He also got the IAS service in this attempt. Today, we’ll share the lessons Dilip learned from his journey in this article.
Work hard so that you don’t have to take the exam again.
From his experience, Dilip always emphasizes that every aspirant should prepare in a manner that avoids the need for retaking the exam. When Dilip started preparing for his third attempt, he decided that he would prepare in such a way that he would not have to give the exam again. Following this approach in your preparation guarantees success.
Don’t let yourself doubt.
Confidence is crucial for success in the UPSC exam. Additionally, certain qualities are required to become a civil servant. Therefore, Dilip Shekhawat advises aspiring civil servants to avoid self-doubt during their preparation. This can lead to falling behind and facing defeat. Dilip mentions that during his second attempt, he lost confidence during the interview, resulting in failure. Therefore, learning from this experience, Dilip advises aspirants to maintain their confidence at all times. With this, you can always move forward.
Never give up.
Preparing for civil service exams may come with challenges. So be patient and never give up. If you give up, you cannot move forward. Therefore, persist in enhancing your preparation. This will ensure your victory. If you want to read articles related to UPSC, visit the Josh Talks UPSC website. Apart from this, if you want to watch Dilip Shekhawat’s video, visit Josh Talks’ YouTube channel.
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