The UPSC Civil Services Mains General Studies Paper-1 (GS-1) for 2025 was conducted on August 22, 2026, during the morning forenoon session from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. This paper forms a vital part of the UPSC CSE Mains Examination as it evaluates candidates on History, Geography, Indian Society, and related themes. UPSC Mains GS-1 2026 – Question Paper Structure Total Marks: 250 Time: 3 Hours Word Limits: 150 words / 250 words (as specified in each question) UPSC Mains 2026

Think Before You Choose UPSC | Did I really choose UPSC, or was my decision shaped by society without me realizing it? In this video, I ( Daksha Jain )share a personal incident that became the turning point in my UPSC journey. But this isn't just my story. It's about how our families, society, expectations, and life experiences quietly influence the careers we believe are "our choice." If you're preparing for UPSC, thinking about civil services, or questioning your career pat

Confused about which books to read for UPSC? In this comprehensive guide, Daksha Jain shares the complete subject-wise UPSC book list for Prelims, Mains, Essay, Ethics, and self-study. Learn which books are truly essential, how to study them effectively, avoid common resource mistakes, and build a focused preparation strategy based on real UPSC experience.

Can you crack UPSC without coaching? Yes. In this comprehensive guide, Daksha Jain shares a complete self-study roadmap based on experience from five UPSC Mains and three Personality Tests, covering study plans, books, current affairs, answer writing, mentorship, and common mistakes.

Master UPSC Mains answer writing with this comprehensive guide by Daksha Jain, who has written 5 UPSC Mains and appeared in 3 UPSC Personality Tests. Learn how to structure answers, improve presentation, manage time, use examples, avoid common mistakes, and develop a practical answer-writing strategy to maximize your Mains score.

Confused about how to read newspapers for UPSC? This complete guide explains what to read, what to skip, note-making, revision, and daily newspaper strategy for Prelims, Mains, Essay, Ethics, and the Personality Test. Based on my experience of writing 5 UPSC Mains and appearing in 3 UPSC Personality Tests, this guide offers a practical and structured approach for every UPSC aspirant.

Preparing for UPSC requires more than hard work—it requires the right strategy. In this comprehensive guide, Daksha Jain shares lessons from qualifying 5 UPSC Prelims, writing 5 UPSC Mains, and appearing in 3 UPSC Personality Tests. Learn practical strategies for Prelims, Mains, answer writing, newspaper reading, current affairs, PSIR, revision, interview preparation, and personalized mentorship based on real examination experience.

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026: New Rules, Eligibility Changes & Important Clarifications The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Notification 2026 , introducing several important rule clarifications regarding eligibility, reapplication by serving officers, withdrawal rules, and future attempt restrictions. A total of 933 vacancies have been announced for UPSC CSE 2026, slightly lower than last year’s 979

Preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) starts with building a strong foundation — and NCERT books from Class 6 to 12...