Tips to crack UPSC CSE in the first attempt Clearing UPSC-Civil services examination in first attempt is considered as myth by most of the candidates. Today, we are going to discuss about clearing civil services examination in first attempt and will share a few tips to make it possible. We need to remind ourselves that this is not a conventional exam which you gave in your school and colleges. Different perspective is needed, Given below are few important points that you need to do before appearing in this examination. 1. Familiarity with UPSC-CSE exam stages and pattern. 2. Thoroughly analyse the syllabus 3. Go through the question papers of previous years. 4. Take advise from seniors or people whom you trust 5. Read The Hindu / Indian express every day. 6. Purchase / collect relevant reference study material. 7. Make a realistic timetable and follow it strictly. 8. Be thorough with NCERT books before jumping to reference books 9. Start writing practice / notes from day one which will help you at later stage. 10. Finalise your optional subject and read only the most preferred book for that subject. 11. Finish one reading of NCERT and reference books in first seven months. 12. Once reading reference books is finished, start writing Mock Tests. 13. Do not learn anything new two months prior to the exam. Just focus on mock papers and Revision. Brush up your basics again, skim through reference books and your notes, read important from prelims exam point of view. We wish you best of luck in your journey towards cracking civil services examination