CTwT E420 - UPPSC 2019 Topper Siddhartha Pathak Rank 9 SDM | Deputy Collector

Prepare with Top UPPSC educators here: http://bit.ly/UPPSCPreparation Use code 'CTwT' and get subscription with a 10% discount. ‘Chamomile Tea with Toppers’ an initiative by Unacademy wherein we speak to various Toppers and get to know the best of the best. Siddhartha Pathak has secured Rank 9 in the UPPSC 2019 exam. In this episode he gives insights on UPPSC optional selection. The books which are to be referred and also the sources other than books like online study materials for preparation are also pointed out by him. The way an aspirant should prepare for the prelims and mains of UPPSC explained by him. The importance of diversification in using examples while answering questions is emphasized by this topper. He gives tips on how to answer the questions in the final stage of this journey i.e the UPPSC interview; by remaining authentic while answering, being true with the reactions one should give etc. The dedication he has shown in achieving his goal and his willingness to support all aspirants is very well appreciated. His tips and strategies for clearing the UPPSC are a must-watch for all aspirants of not only this CSE examination but all the competitive exams. We believe his story will be a real source of inspiration for all aspirants. TIMESTAMPS: 0:38 – Introduction 1:07 – How does it feel to have cleared the exam and achieving rank 9? 2:20 – What role have friends and family played in your success? 3:41 – Family and educational background 4:44 – Why do you switch fields from civil engineering to banking? 6:23 – You were not able to clear the prelim exam when you wrote it for the first time, what did you do different the next time that you were able to clear it? 8:13 – How many mock exams had you written? 9:38 – Did you follow a fixed study schedule for the prelims? Were you focused only on the prelims or did you also keep the main exam in mind while preparing? 11:17 – Preparation strategy for the prelims (GS +CSAT)? What resources did you refer to for the subjects? 13:48 – Apart from books, did you refer to any online sources? 14:53 – Mindset going into the mains examination as it was postponed due to the pandemic 15:57 – How can working professionals go about preparing for the exams? 17:24 – Preparation strategy for Hindi 20:52 – Preparation strategy for Essays 22:59 – Preparation strategy for the 4 General Studies papers 30:59 – Why did you choose Sanskrit as your optional subject? Resources referred to for Sanskrit. 34:40 – Interview preparation 38:03 – Rapid fire round 39:47 – Future plans 42:12 – Tag a Topper 43:10 – Message/Advice for aspirants Wondering how He managed to achieve this remarkable feat? looking for strategy and motivation to crack the UPPSC Exam? Watch the episode to learn more. #UPPSCTopper #UPPSC2021