MPSC State Services exam is NOT easy to clear. There is no Pass or Failure in this exam. This exam is different from your school or college exams. Here are some of the reasons for failure:
- Time Management: You need to manage your time in the exam very well because this exam is not mere a knowledge test but time test. You may be a bright student but you may not be able to answer every question in given time, right? In Preliminary exam, all you have to do is use the “Discriminatory” method while selecting one correct (most appropriate one) answer from the different options. There may be two or more correct answer but you need to choose the most suitable answer. This is not like the school or college exam. The main purpose of this Prelims exam is to eliminate huge number of candidates to choose only the best who can serve the country using their skills, knowledge, judgement, etc. Do not waste your time in answering tough questions, go for easy questions first and then the tougher ones.
- English : English is the main drawback for students from Marathi medium. English subject is compulsory in MPSC Main exam. However, it is also important for Prelims exam preparation. You may not get everything in Marathi. You may have to read English newspapers to know current affairs of national and international level. Not every Marathi newspaper covers all such events. Neither Marathi news channels cover them so you have to watch English news channels if you want to remain in touch with latest happenings around the World. In Main exam, English is a compulsory subject and many candidates fail to get minimum passing marks in this subject so they fail in the final examination and do not even get a chance for Interview. You have to survive English hurdle to remain in competition with those candidates who have excellent English speaking and writing skills. To overcome this hurdle, read at least one national newspaper daily like Times Of India, Indian Express, or The Hindu; these papers will provide you necessary tools to cut-through the exam. Listen to English news channels for different events; even sports news will help you improve your English. Listen carefully what they say and try to understand what they are saying. Keep a paper and pen/pencil with you and note down words that you don’t understand. Later on you can check them in a dictionary. Reading English newspapers, listening to English news will help you in improving your written as well as spoken English.
- Study Approach: Most candidates are fresh graduates who fill-up the MPSC State Services Exam form just to show-off. It is being a status symbol now-a-days. “Majha Mulga/Mulgi raajyasevechi pariksha detoy; to/ti ek divas Collector hoil.”, “Arey yaar main MPSC ka exam de raha hoon!”; such is the power in letting other people know that our son/daughter is going to be the Dy Collector, Dy. SP some fine day. But do you think this is so simple? No, simply NOT! This is so because their approach to the exam is same as their college exam but you know, this is wrong approach. MPSC State Services Examination is quite different from the college exam. In college exam, you need to write the right answer but in MPSC exam, you need to write/choose the most suitable answer using your analytical skills. So your approach should be very different while preparing for the exam. You should use extensive study approach, i.e. you should read more than one book for a given topic. The reading should be such that you cover every aspect of the topic/subject. You should know the different angles/issues involved therein. You should not mug-up everything but you should understand everything. Knowledge is the main thing in this exam. As I said earlier, the competition is growing everyday so to survive this you need to be knowledgeable. Then this exam will not be difficult to clear. “Clear” doesn’t mean “Pass”. You have to score above the minimum passing marks but there could be many candidates who may secure the minimum marks so only the candidates who get higher marks will be selected and not everyone who get the minimum marks. You understand what I mean? Candidates fail in this exam because they do not follow what has been explained above. Please remember, in this exam, there is no right or wrong answer but the most suitable answer.
- No Luck, only Hard-work: As everyone knows, there is no substitute for hard work, right? There is no such thing as Luck, that is what I believe. Here is a test. Can you sit day-dreaming of becoming a Film Actor like Amitabh Bachchan and do nothing? No, you cannot sit idle and become an actor. You have to learn acting or do it yourself. You have to practice a lot and know every aspect of acting. You have to acquire acting skills then only, after so much of hard work, you can become a successful actor. There are actors who are actors but not successful actors, right? So to win the competition, you have to work hard and acquire knowledge of exceptional quality. To clear MPSC State Services Exam, you need to work hard and there is no substitute other than this; not even Luck. If you have high level of knowledge, you will clear the exam and you don’t need Luck at all. People fail because they do not work hard enough. Working hard means studying a lot, spending hours and hours everyday on learning everything that is supposed to be known in a given subject. Mastering a subject takes lots of hard work. Many candidates who do a job or business, or undergoing further studies, spend only 2 hours or so for the preparation of this exam because they do not have much time but this is not sufficient for you people who want to leave this job/business and become a Dy. Collector or Dy. SP or even a Naib-Tehsildar. You need to spend at least 4 hours everyday. If you look on your daily schedule, you can easily manage 2 hours in the morning or afternoon and 2 hours in the evening or night. You have to work hard else leave this dream, ok?
- Wrong or Insufficient Study Material: Firstly, many candidates try to solve question papers first to know what level of knowledge they have. This is wrong approach. You are going to do this in actual exam so what is the point in knowing what you know about the subject without learning and mastering it first? After trying the papers themselves without studying first, some people get discouraged and depressed to find they do not know anything. You should learn everything about it and master your subject and then test yourself. This will then be easy to answer any question when you have basic understanding of the subject. Secondly, candidates choose wrong study material. If you are preparing for MPSC State Services, why you try to read books of PSI/STI exams? Go for books that are especially written for MPSC State Services and they cover each topic/sub-topic. Refer to the study plan I have prepared and note down the listed books/study material from the plan. Try to collect as much study material as you can. Get at least 2 books/reference material for each topic/subject so that you can cover everything. Remember, the fight is tough and only those candidates survive who are equipped with excellent knowledge – “Survival of the fittest” is the Guru Mantra for this examination.
- Mock Tests: Most of the candidates either doesn’t know the importance of the practice tests called “Mock Tests” or do not want to know because of insufficient time available with them for the preparation of this exam. In the absence of this practice and experience, they fail. Please remember, practice makes the man perfect. You need to solve old and sample question papers under the exam conditions before the actual exam. Solve as many question papers as you can. You must try to solve at least 10000 (Ten Thousand) questions in total. If you have studied well, you will answer all questions correctly. If you are able to score above 85% of the questions, you have studied well. But remember, there is negative marking so your marks will be deducted from the total score. For example, if you have answered 200 questions and only 170 (85%) are correct and 30 (15%) are wrong; then 7.5 marks will be deducted from 170 and your score will be 162.5. So it is very important to answer only those questions that are known to you and leave those you do not know what are the answers for them. This will make sure that you get maximum marks without being penalised for the wrong answers. I hope you people have understood the importance of the extensive study, right? Please post/share your thoughts in the box available at the bottom of this page.
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Sir I M a English Medium Student I Have appeared for SY b com this Year & I will Clear my last year in May 2012 , I M currently working as an Advocate clerk in Bombay High Court
I Dont know any details about MPSC
I want to know that can MPSC exams be given in English & what preparations are to be made
Pls help me and let me know the details ……..
@Abhijit, yes, you can choose English medium as your option to give MPSC exam. Please read entire blog and check your email ID for 2012 exam details. You should have a look at the Miracle 2012 at this location: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/2011/05/23/miracle-2012/
Dear Sir,I have passed my B.Com exam in 2007.but some personal problems i have gapped 3 year in my study.my present age is 25 th year running.if i start study for mpsc now then how much chance to sucess please help me.
@Sandeep, yes, you can start your preparation for MPSC Rajyaseva Exam 2012. Do not worry at all, many candidates start late. Join our Miracle 2012 program: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/2011/05/23/miracle-2012/
Dear Sir,
I have passed my bcom in 2007.i have gapped 3 year some personal problems.my running age is 25th if i start study for mpsc now then how much chance to sucess.i am a open category student.please help me.
Sir thanks for your helpfull tips. Sir now i am doing BBA & now i will go to 3rd year.I wnat to become a SI. SO can you sugese me some tips. I hope you will do that .
Yours Fathfully
Nilesh Bagal
@Nilesh, You should collect reference material according to the syllabus, plan your preparation and execute it. Read our blog and join the most coveted 1 year PGP for 100% success.
i m santosh
i want to be STI / PSI? can you plz guide me
STI / PSI Syllabus & how to manage solve question paper time management
plz. tell me us.
thak u Sir..
santosh
@Santosh, please join our 1 year PGP for PSI (Fee: Rs.27120/-).
Sir,
i have passed my T.Y.B.A.
i want to be STI?
can you plz guide me
i have read all the above
@Manish, please join our 1 year PGP for STI (Fee: Rs.27120/-).
Sir, i have completed my 3 year diploma and after that i have completed engineering from pune university. so am i eligible for mpsc? and for which post should i apply? thank you.
@Hrishi, you should apply for MPSC State Services (Rajyaseva) exam that is conducted for the Class I & II posts/services like Deputy Collector, Dy SP/ACP, Tehsildar etc. Here is the complete list: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/basic-info-about-mpsc-rajyaseva-exam/class-i-ii-posts-services-in-maharashtra/
i gave my Tybms exam this year, can i appear for MPSC exams. i have done my junior college from commerce stream
pls suggest..
@Deepika, yes, you can appear at MPSC Rajyaseva Exam 2012 for Deputy Collector, Dy SP/ACP, Tehsildar, etc Class I & II posts. Join our 1 year PGP that can be completed from the comforts of your own home and save valuable time. Here are the details of our excellent Personal Guidance Program: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/about-ads-ias-academy/program-details-and-fee-structure/
hi,
sir this is sushil want to know which books and study material to be used,
I am a graduate from BA in economics.
@Sushil, it depends on what 2 subjects you choose for Main exam. Have a look at the syllabus before deciding the subjects. A lots of study material should be available for each of them.
@Sushil, you should have a look at the Study Plan pages on this blog.
i’m preaparing for mpsc mains.plz tell me books’ name for GS2-statics &home sc-1&2.
@DSMunjal, the list is long so kindly get our eProspectus or MPSC Success Mantra – The Complete Manual.
sir, mi 10th nantar diploma kela aani job karta karta yashwantrao chavan muktawidyapithatun baherun engineering chi degree keli aahe. tar mi mpsc deu shakel ka?
@Radhey, please confirm this from MPSC office.
Sir please give me guidance. I have completed diploma in E &Tc after 10th. and now i wish to give MPSC exam. so is it possible to give MPSC after diploma? if not then please tell me what to do?
@Hrishikesh, please confirm this from MPSC.
Sir can i give mpsc exam after 12th std?
@Lalita, No but you can start your preparation after 12th for MPSC, so that when you are in TY, you can apply for the exam. MPSC requires at least 1 to 2 years of serious preparation. You need to study 60-75 books, 5 magazines every month, so you can imagine the need of the exam. Join our PGP before 31st March 2011 to get 10% discount on the fees.
Dear sir I am an IT engineering graduate.
And wish to appear MPSC. I need your sugestion that about subject and list of the books related to these.Can u please send me the List of books.
@Avinash, you must have a thorough look at the syllabus and then choose 2 interesting optional subjects. An honest suggestion, DO NOT WASTE YOUR PRECIOUS TIME ANYMORE. Start your preparation immediately for 2012 because you have just 11 months and there are about 75 books, 80 magazines in total to be studied.
For list of books you need to buy the eProspectus: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/about-ads-ias-academy/eprospectus-crucial-information-for-mpsc-rajyaseva-exam-2011-2012-2013/
Dear sir, i am a student of third year Mech. Engg. Diploma course. I took admission in diplma course after completing my Hsc. Now Please tell me can i appear for MPSC exam after completing my diploma.
@Rahul, yes, you can apply for MPSC State Services (Rajyaseva) exam. You should start your preparation for MPSC 2012 through our 1 year PGP. We will provide excellent guidance.
Dear sir, though it is of pattern 10+2+3, it is just diploma in Engg not graduation, is it possible him to apply for MPSC exam.
@Chandrakant, if the 3 years’ diploma is done after 12th, then he/she can appear at MPSC State Services exam.
no he is not eligible ‘ padvi ‘(graduate)
or ‘ padviutar'(post graduate) is must for mpsc rajyaseva or psi sti both. ‘padvika’ (diploma ) is not considered even done after hsc
@Alok, he is eligible as I have confirmed this from MPSC office.
sir,
i am preparing to appear for mpsc,being from english medium i would like to know where could i find course material for geography & P.A in english language.
thanking you for ur valuable consideration
@Himanshu, we will provide it if you join our PGP. Refer to the main page of this blog for discounts.
Hello Anil Sir,
Gr8 blog… probably was a bit late for this years exam…
Can you please guide me for the next.
DOB – 1984
Qualification : 10th (2000), Polytechnic (2003), B.E. I.T. (2006), MBA (International Business) – 2010 — All Full Time Qualification.
Just wanted to know what post would be suitable for me in State Services…
@Yatin, you will be very comfortable with Deputy Collector, Dy SP, Tehsildar posts, if you get selected in state services; but you will need to work very hard for the 2012 exam. This exam needs persistent efforts. Our PGP can help you realise your dream. Join immediately because you have just 11 months in your hands and there are about 75 books, 80 magazines in total to be read and studied. We will plan your studies. Call me urgently on my mobile to discuss your personal program for the 2012 exam.
I am an mechanical engineer and working with auto industry.
what would be the cut for prelims exam so that one can appear for the main exam.
As an engineering professional,which subject i should choose to clear main exam
@Ganesh, you must not wait for result. You should be studying for Main anyhow even if you do not clear the Prelims 2011. For 2012, strategy is to complete Mains’ syllabus first and then Prelims. You should choose Public Admin and History or Geography for Main exam. Have a look at our PGP: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/about-ads-ias-academy/program-details-and-fee-structure/
We will provide everything for you. Our guidance is available in English and Marathi, so no issues there.
Sir,
my DOB is 04.11.1980 and i am in open cast please tell me the eligibility for MPSC exam for open candidate. and sir i am wording in one company so please suggest about how to study in one year, is it possible to pass this exam while i am working.
Atul
@Atul,you have 2 chances in your hands for MPSC State Services (Dy Collector/Dy SP/Tehsildar etc Class I and II posts). Yes, you can apply for this exam in 2012 and our 12 Months; PGP (Personal Guidance Program) can help you in achieving your goal. Please check your email for details.
Hello sir, Could you please send me a list of books that are available for Botany and Zoology (MPSC Main).
thank you sir to answer my first query….
sir , mi 2005 – 2006 madhye 10 th pass out zalo,
2006 – 2007 madhye 11th pass out zalo, **12 th nahi kele,**
tyanantar mi diploma la admission ghetali,
ani ata 2009-2010 la diploma pass out zalo [computer engineering]
tar mala ata 12 th ART exam deun MPSC la appear hota yeil ka ???
@Sudeep. 12vi nantar 3 warshacha diploma asel tar MPSC Rajyaseva devu shakato pan 11vi nantar diploma kelela chalato ki nahi he MPSC chyaa 022-22670210 hyaa number war call karun wicharun ghe, te sangtaat vyavastheet. Don’t worry.
diploma nantar mala mpsc deta yeil ka?
@Sudeep, yes, you can if you have done it after 12th Std.
sir, my self nitin. i am preparing for both mpsc And upsc this year .i am selecting subject of history and public admin. can u suggest me some books in marathi so i can prepare directly mains point of view.also suggest me the reference books my be in hindi or english for the same..which can cover syllabus of both
@Nitin, please see this https://anilmd.wordpress.com/about-ads-ias-academy/about-mission-2012-how-to-prepare-for-mpsc-upsc-2012/
plz send me the book list for mpsc pri2011 in my mail box
thank you sir
Hello Sir, i want to study Gk for Mpsc exam, 2011,’which will be held on 13 feb 2010… Will you plz suggest books available for GK in English..which would be equivalent to the level of K.sagar and Anand patil books, available in Marathi..
@Adibh, you can refer to the books by Pragati and Nirali publications.
Sir,
May I know the format for the Dy Collector Exam 2011 as I’m wishing to appear for the same And the syllabus for the same….
@Dileep, there will be Prelims exam on 13th Feb 2011, then Main exam in Aug/Sep 2011, and Interview there after. Syllabus is on this blog, so do check it. If you want to join our PGP, you must do it immediately because you have very limited time.
You need not to worry at all. Join our Personal Guidance Program for MPSC State Services 2011 which is on 13th Feb 2011. You have limited time. We will send you 60-70 books (for Prelims+Main+Interview),, 3 magazines for next 2 years, all study plans according to your work schedule, mock test papers, etc. Join TODAY.
sir,i have completed my diploma in extc and wish to appear for mpsc after my BE.iwant to prepare from now..i want to apply for post of deputy collector…can you send me exam procedure the subjects which i should prefer and list of books to be reffered…….
@Sonali, everyhing is available on this blog so please take care to read the posts.
Dear sir,
my self sarang ,from nagpur studying in engg collage at present . Planing to appear for mpsc 2011.. I want the list of all books neaded for study .
It would be great help if you send me this on my ID as early as possible . such that i can start studying. Please let me know is there any correspondance course is available
THANK YOU
@Sarang, yes, you can join our PGP (Personal Guidance Program): https://anilmd.wordpress.com/about-ads-ias-academy/program-details-and-fee-structure/
Dear sir I am an aspirant of MPSC. I am an E&TC engineering graduate.
And wish to appear MPSC with electives of Geography & Public Administration. I need your sugestion that whether I’ll be able to do it because both these subjects are new to me. Also can u please send me the List of books for GS, geography & PA.
@Akshay, both these subjects are excellent and can be understood very easily. You need to plan your study very well. Please check your email for list of books.
sir,
can you send me list of books in
sociology.Thank you.
@Kalpana, please check your email for list of books.
The list of books,how to study,what advantage, please send at me mail at my email id
@Jayesh, please check your email for list of books. You need to plan each and every page of all the books so please join our Crash Course. All details are available here:
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I want information about mpsc exam history,law,geography study books for mpsc send me please
I want to download Pub Adm. & Maha books in Marathi language from internet. please suggest me sites & books.
@Phiroj, there are no books available for download for PA. Please check your email for list of books.
sir, i m from mumbai i forgot to mentioned the place i belongs too. this is vipul gosar.
Sir, i m 30yrs old graduate(b.com) with pass class presently working as fitness trainer in gym but it is not sufficient to meet my wants as i want to earn more and i m single. so i opt for this but would u suggest me that which subject should i go for as i m in not touch with my studies can u plz guide me plz do this favour for me.
@Vipul, I have sent you email, did you get it?
hi sir i need guiedence of mpsc exam 2011 and books for the preparation
sir, my self kunal and just now i have started my prepration i am reading your comments on others question regularly from that i come to know that you are so help full. I do like to refer your study material can you please let me know how i will get your study material as i am staying in kalyan……plz plz know me becasue i want to start my prepration with your books…..i need books for pre exam and also for main i have selected the geographic and history
Ignore my prevouse comment as mentioed e mail id was not correct…correct e mail id is masnekunal@gmail.com
sir, my self kunal and just now i have started my prepration i am reading your comments on others question regularly from that i come to know that you are so help full. I do like to refer your study material can you please let me know how i will get your study material as i am staying in kalyan……plz plz know me becasue i want to start my prepration with your books…..i need books for pre exam and also for main i have selected the geographic and history
@Kunal, yes, of course we will provide you all reference books (40 in total) and 3 magazines (Yojna, Kurukshetra and Mainstream) for next 2 years and lots of study plans for next 15 months, question papers, Tips and Tricks. Please check your email for details.
sir im thinking of appearing for the MPSC state service/STI exams next year. Can you plz let me know the books needed for prelims and mains, i wish to take geography and public admin as subjects.
I have few queries too
1)how many times can a open candidate give these exams?
2)which class/support group should i join,if any?I stay in Pune.
3)if it is not possible to buy all books,is their any other way?like a library for MPSC in Pune?
thanks
@Rajiv, you can appear as many times as you wish. You should join our 15 Months’ PGP, there is no need to come here for classes, our PGP is different. We provide all reference books and 3 magazines for next 2 years. Here are details:
https://anilmd.wordpress.com/about-ads-ias-academy/program-details-and-fee-structure/
1.can you give list of books in public administration and marathi literature&also GS in prelim &main.
2.How can i divide time for subject?
-swapnali
sir,please give me list of books for public administration &marathi literature&Gs in main &prelim in upsc exam.
-by swapnali
@Swapnali, please check your email for the list of books.
i am completed my graduation in commerce &now i am started prepation for upsc. can you give information how time alloted for GS .
@Swapnali, you should devote 2 months for GS (1 month for each paper).
good afternoon sir, i am graduation in horticulter 2008. i have 1year old baby, so how can i manage my mpsc study & how much time spend neccessary to study, what u think sir can i manage study with babycare i want to your advice &i want books list.
@Supriya, Initially, you need at least 4 to 6 hours every day for the preparation of MPSC Rajyaseva exam and later on 8 to 12 hours every day. Yes you can manage your study with baby care. All you need is proper planing of all subjects. you will be studying about 45 to 50 books plus few magazines, journal, news paper etc. Let me know what are your subjects at MPSC Rajyaseva Main exam so that I can send you the list of books.
Sir please send me list of books for mechanical engg.and psycology for mpsc rajyaseva main
@Ravi, I have already sent you list of books for Public Admin and Sociology. It seems you are not doing your research first. Please have a look at the syllabus and then decide your optional subjects.
Sir please give me list of books for public administration and sociology for mpsc mains
@Ravi, please check your email for the list of books for Public Administration and Sociology.
thanks for giving knowledge about causes of failure in such exams .so that i will study hard according to your protocol n will try to crack exam
Sir please give me dates of 2011 exam
@Ravi, the MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims Exam will be held either on 8th or 15th May 2011 and MPSC Rajyaseva Main Exam in Sep/Oct 2011.
i want to join MPSC tutorial where to join who is the best in tutorial
@Umar, I have recently launched virtual academy and will send you all details on Monday.
pls send me the details of virtual academy once you start
@Deepali, please check your email for details of the programs and fee structure. It is also available on this blog at this location: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/about-ads-ias-academy/program-details-and-fee-structure/
Actually, i just want to know,what is condition’s to be eligible for MPSC state services exam,(is there any condition that graduation should completed in commerce or science section, or any percentage criteria..)
@Vijay, for state services exam, you should be a graduate in any discipline. At the time of Main exam, you should have your degree certificate in hand. There is no requirement of minimum percentage.
Hi, for Collector – UPSC and for Deputy Collector – MPSC
I’m 3rd yr eng.student.I want 2 knw which exam is required to b a collector? MPSC/UPSC?