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CIVIL SERVICE EXAM 2009(2ND RANK)INTERVIEW

PRAKASH RAJPUROHIT(2nd rank)INTERVIEWER-Achieving top slot in the CS examination is no small feat;accept our hearties congratulationson your fantastic performance and splendid success.

PRAKASH-Thank you very much.

IV-Can you recall the exact moment when you realized the importance of civil services?

PRAKASH-It was not a sudden realization.during my graduation I gathered information about thecivil services.

IV-Finally, at what point of time did you make up your mind to make career in 'CIVIL SERVICES'?

PRAKASH-During my final year of graduation,i decided to take the civil services exam . but i startedpreparation from jan 2008.

IV-You must have read IAS toppers interviews n newspapers/magazines; what inspired you the most? anypaerticular success story which influenced your journey to this result?

PRAKASH-I was inspired by the success of Mr. Muthyala Raju Revu(AIR-1,CSE'06) and Mr. Supreet SinghGulati(AIR-2CSE-07)

IV-Was CSE a planned decision or your parent's wish? Had you kept in mind some time frame , forthe examinationpreparation and number of attempts?

PRAKASH-It was a planned decision. i started preparation in JAN. 2008 for 2008 attempt and hoped tosucceed in that attempt only. but i had to give another attempt for final selection.

IV-The first step is the most difficult how to prepare? which optionals? what to read? how much to read?many such questions comprehend your mind when you get really seriosly about civil services examination?

PRAKASH- My task for selecting optionals was simple as i have command over electrical engg. andmathematics. for electrical engg. i took advice from Mr. Supreet Singh Gulati's blog about the books andreference materials.for mathematics i consulted friends who were preparing for this exam. for how much to read, stick to thesyllabus prescribed by the UPSC.

IV-Were you confident of your success in this examination and how did you react to this special news?

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PRAKASH-Yes, i was confident of my success and result was not much of a surprise.

IV-In how many attempts have you achieved this success? How do you visualize your preparation/previousattempts?

PRAKASH-I achieved this success in second attempt.in my first attempt i fell short of time and ws not ableto complete syllabus and revise properly.

IV-Were you preparing for other career opportunities as well simultaneously till you achieved your ultimategoal-career in civil services?

PRAKASH-The challenges,diversity and opportunity for public service which civil service can provide isdifficult to be provided by any other job.

IV-While making final choice for optional subjects, what's important and what's not?share your thoughts andopinions.

PRAKASH-As i said earlier i did not have to spend any time on deciding the optionals. but i think thatinterest and aptitude should be the foremost criteria for deciding the optionals. if you are comfortable in yourgraduation subject go ahead with it. one should carefully look nat the syllabus, previous years papers andsome basic text books oif that subject before deciding.

IV-What were your optional subjects? give the basis of selecting these.

PRAKASH- Prelims: MATHEMATICSMains: ELECTICAL ENGG. AND MATHEMATICS.

I decided these subjects as my graduation covers most part of syllabus of both the optional and I havegood command over them.

IV-Did you keep the same optional subjects in all your attempts?

PRAKASH-Yes

IV-How did you manage to tackle the negative marking in prelims?

PRAKASH-Leave the question in which I have no idea. If i am able to eliminate some options, then i go forguess.

IV-In your opinion at which Educational Level should one start preparing for Civil Sercives and what shouldbe the minimum period of time required to prepare for Civil Services Examinations?

PRAKASH-One can start preparation during one's graduation. Ideally one should start preparation 1 yearbefore writing Prelims.

IV-What is your opinion regarding the general view that science subjects have better chance to score thanhumanities?

PRAKASH-Statistics shows that Humanities subjects perform better.

IV-What is the importance medium of examination for exams like CSE?

PRAKASH-I think medium does not matter. Only place where it may matter is regarding collection ofmaterial in that language especially GS materials.

IV-Does the educational,financial and demographic status of the family of an aspirant have any impact onthe preparation?

PRAKASH-Unfortunately they have an impact, but it can be minimized by dedicated hardwork.

IV-What is the secret of your success?

PRAKASH-Focussed hardwork and parent's support.

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IV- What preference in services have you opted for?

PRAKASH-IAS,IPS,IFS

IV-To whome would you like to give the credit for your success?

PRAKASH-All the persons associated with me till now.

IV-Any suggestion/advice you would like to give to the future aspirants.

PRAKASH-One should enjoy the whole preparation and should persevere and do the hardwork.

BIO-DATA

Name-Prakash Rajpurohit

Father's Name-Devi singh Rajpurohit

Mother's Name-Rama Rajpurohit

Date of Birth-Feb. 28, 1986

Educational Qualifications-B.tech-2003-07, IIT Delhi, (9.38/10)12th-2003, CBSE, DAV, Dayanand Vihar, Delhi (90.8%)10th-2001, CBSE, DAV, Brij Vihar, Ghaziabad, (84.6%)

Previous Selections-AIR-4, IIT/JEE-2003