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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IS THERE IS NEED TO STUDY NCERT BOOKS FOR MPSC……………
@Minal, yes, to clear your basics.
sir i am a bpmt (bacheolors in paramedical technology) student .. so can i apply for mpsc exam after completion of my degree course..
@Nausheen, yes, your degree is in the list on MPSC website.
hello sir, is coaching a compulsion to crack p.s.c and i.a.s? if i am an average civil engg. student and i don”t have enough money also to join any institute. what should i do?
@Pragya, not compulsory but if you wish you may join our NanoPGP: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/courses/nextgenpgp-2015/nano-pgp/
sir am 32 years old capt in merchant navy, birth day 02/02/1982 i would like to know if i can give mpsc exams. and where to go for career counciling about these exams.
@Bhushan, you can call me anytime. My contact numbers are available on the blog banner. If you are Open category candidate then you have last chance left for STI/Asst exam 2014. Exam details are: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/2013/11/02/mpsc-exams-in-2014/ but if you are from reserved category then max age limit for Rajyaseva/STI/Asst is 38 yrs.
thankyou sir for giving your valuable vision about exam
Thank you so much for you guidelines..i am really grateful for it…..
Sir,
I am a doctor by profession ,yet to complete my internship..would u tell me if I pass prelim xam is it mandatory to complete internship before main xam..plus I am SC handicap female,would u tel me the benefits I can avail being a handicap…
thanks…….
@Di Vipashana, yes, it is mandatory to complete the Internship by the last date of form-filling for Main exam. As a handicapped person, you may get various benefits like age relaxation, separate cut-offs, etc. There would be in-service benefits but I am not aware of it.
sir,mpsc chi exam zalya nantar to question paper aaplyala parat milato ka?
@मेघा, हो आणि त्यासोबत आपल्या उत्तरपत्रिकेची एक प्रत सुद्धा मिळते.
thanks,
Thank you sir, for giving us a lot of motivational information to achieve a success.
Sir I read your suggestions, these all are very inspiring.
I am serving in defence organisation and parallely I am preparing for the PSI/STI/Asst and DY SP/ DY Collector Exams.
I will leave the force at the age of 40 years.
My query is that
(i) Weather I will be eligible for this exam at age of 40 Years?
(ii) Weather I will get the Ex-servicemen quota in these exams?
(iii) upto what age limit I can appear for these exams.
Regards
Sandeep Dhole
Indian Defence Forces
@Sandeep, 1) you will get 5 yrs age relaxation for Rajyaseva (Open category 33 yrs + 5 yrs as ESM) but if you are in category then you can apply for this exam till the age of 43 yrs. 2) No quota for ESM. Case is pending in court. 3) PSI/STI/Asst – your total service period will be deducted from your age (i.e. 40 yrs) and 3 years will be added to it.
Thank you for your reply sir but my major problem is cycling.is really not required sir
@Santosh, no, it is not required.
Sir, i have given MPSC STI PRELIAM EXAM in dec 2013 and waiting for result. So Sir, Is there any physical test for STI. I have searched on google and google shows that height, cycling is important in physical but i dont know sir how to drive cycle..thats why i am afraid of rejection in physical test..so sir plz help me cycling is important or not.
@Santosh, no physical test for STI.
respected sir,
i have already started studying and reading various kinds of books but there are little bit mismatch about figures regarding population or surves etc. in that case which book/ publisher/ writer is best for preparation material..
@Sagar, refer India Year Book (Govt of India’s Publication Department) and Lokrajya, Yojna, Kurukshetra magazines.
Thankyou so much sir for your guidance and motivation. I am an average it graduate but i will work hard and surely give my best.
thanx , i am styded in B.A 2year , i study last 2year sir i mean whose book reffers for mpsc
@मयूर, इंग्रजीतून स्वत:ला व्यक्त करता येत नसेल तर मराठीतून करावे म्हणजे आपल्याला काय म्हणयचे आहे हे पटकन कळेल. एमपीएससी च्या वेगवेगळ्या परीक्षा आहेत तर कोणत्या परीक्षेबद्दल विचारता आहात हे परत एकदा कळवावे.
sir
is it possible to give mpsc exam in english language…also plz tell me whether the online application dates for mpsc exam occuring in february are over or not..and is there any site which updates me about all this exams…
@Sumit, yes. Last date was 7th Jan 2014. This is the blog which gives you perfect details. Also refer this page regularly: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/2013/11/02/mpsc-exams-in-2014/
Sir is it possible to give mpsc exams in english language
@Sumit, question papers are in both languages.
Sir…I Hv …Completed Diploma in Electrical Engineering …nd hv Applied for the membership of INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS …!!!Wnt 2 ask u ..AMIE students eligible for mpsc or not …???Age limit …???Best Coaching Institutes in Pune …Providing MPSC n UPSC coaching ..???
@Mukul, yes, of course, AMIE is a technical qualification. Age limit for Open category is 33 yrs and 38 for reserved category (for MPSC Rajyaseva/STI/Asst exam) and for MPSC PSI, it is 28 yrs & 31 yrs, respectively.
I want list of book that can reffered
@Ganesh, here it is: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/other/eprospectus/
Sir i m 2nd yr ele.engg. Student sir i wish to crack mpsc .i wish to apply the post of deputy collector n finally IAS … I also knows that engg also imp after 7 hr clg n my engg studies i cant mange time for mpsc preparation.. Sir how i get sucucess in both of the plz sir guide mi how i manage my time
Sanjeevani, you should devote at least 2-3 hours everyday for 1 or 2 yrs. All details are here: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/other/12th-std-pass-students-should-prepare-this-way/
Sir plz mla help kra ..
Mi aata f.y..b.com la shikat aaahe so plz mla idea dya ki mi m.p.s.c. Sathi kuthun taiyari chalu kru.
@अनिकेत, सर्वात अगोदर ही लिंक वाचावी आणि त्यानुसार तयारी सुरु करावी: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/other/12th-std-pass-students-should-prepare-this-way/
Sir I read your suggestions, these all are very inspiring.
I am serving in defence organisation and parallely I am pursuing my B.E. degree from correspondance. I am looking for the Assistance Engineer (Electrical) Exams condected by MPSC.
I will leave the force at the age of 40 years.
My query is that
(i) Weather I will be eligible for this exam at age of 40 Years?
(ii) Weather I will get the Ex-servicemen quota in these exams?
(iii) I had not stuied Marathi Language as a subject in my academic carrier, any certificate required?
Regards
Sandeep Dhole
Indian Defence Forces
@Sandeep, (i) & (ii) As I do not monitor this exam, plz refer old notification about it on MPSC website. (iii) Yes, a certificate from a teacher of Marathi, counter-signed by the Principal.
Respected sir,
I have some questions, please answer:
1.can other states student apply for mpsc civil services exam 2014?(specificaly m.p.)
if yes than i am not a resident of maharashtra so i am not able to register in mpsc website which is necessary for applying in exam so
2. how to register in mpsc website as it is asking for address in maharashtra?
sir please reply as soon as possible.
@Shubham, 1) No. 2) you have to be a domicile of Maharashtra
hi Sir,
I have masters in physics from IIT Roorkee and I am eager to serve the country by appearing for MPSC for post of deputy collector. I am a native of maharashtra who cann read, write and speak marathi but i have never learnt marathi as a language in school or college as i was educated in andhra pradesh. Can i appear for MPSC exams as i have not studied in maharashtra or not sutdied the marathi language.. if so what is the procedure which i have to take.
Thanks
Mahesh Jadhav
@Mahesh, I think we spoke yesterday on phone. You need to submit a “proficiency in Marathi” certificate signed by a Teacher of Marathi and countersigned by the Principal of the school/college. The proforma is available on MPSC website.
Sir, I am preparing for civil services exams of both mpsc and upsc. My mains result is positive this time for mpsc. so I would like to know what kind of questions are asked in interview.
and how to prepare for interview?
@Abhinav, you can read the Success Mantra #9.
Sir maze M.B.A zale asun mi job karat ahe sir mi PSI chi tayari karat ahe tar sir mi darroz kiti vel abbhyas karawa? ani navin abbhyaskramanusar konti books reffer karavit.
@गणेश, नौकरी करत असतांना कमीत कमी ३-४ तास एक वर्षभर अभ्यासासाठी द्यावेत. पुस्तकांच्या संपूर्ण लिस्ट साठी ई-प्रोस्पेक्ट्स बघावे.
Respected sir, now I am in S.Y.BSC.IT from mumbai.I want to be dy.collector and i am ready to anything for it but problem is i dont know anything about it like require percentage,physical standards, new syllabus for prelim and main and when the notification declare for it in 2014 or 2015.i really need your help sir
@Haresh, no academic percentage or physical standard is required for the post of Dy Collector. You can get every bit of information under “MPSC Rajyaseva” menu and sub-menus on this blog. You just need to explore to get this information, ok? Also refer this link for exam notification details: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/2013/11/02/mpsc-exams-in-2014/
sir, please tell me about mpsc exam for govt. polytechnic for chemistry subject. is their direct interview or exam. what is the syllabus. from where i can get the books? how to prepare for exams? please help…
@Swati, as I do not monitor that exam, am unable to assist you in this matter. Plz refer MPSC website.
its too good sir.. your suggestions are really motivating & i’ll definately use it in my study… thanks
sir, I am a s.y.b.com student and wish to clear mpsc.. please inform about the necessary books thus required and desired time devotion.
@Siddhesh, you should devote at least 3-4 hours everyday for minimum 1 year for the exam preparation. Plz read this and start preparation NOW: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/other/12th-std-pass-students-should-prepare-this-way/
Sir i m a 1st year engineering student,and want to appear for MPSC after completion of my degree course…
so which type of preparation should i started from this moment to crack this exam?
and i haven’t very good command on English language which is my main drawback as i m a Marathi medium student,so plz suggest more things to improve the English!!!
@Ganesh, first thing you should do is to read this: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/other/12th-std-pass-students-should-prepare-this-way/ and then start preparation accordingly. To improve your English, read at east 2 daily newspapers and then try to re-write at least 1 page everyday (in your own sentences). Improve your grammar and vocabulary. That’s it.
Dear Sir,
Can MPSC CSAT pattern book be used for STI prelims study? I mean are the syllabus same?
@Prashant, you need to refer at least 20-30 books for STI. Plz refer : https://anilmd.wordpress.com/other/eprospectus/
Sir do you have any idea about where we will get information/tips about MPSC Civil Engineering interviews and kind of questions that are asked..Please guide me
@Ashish, you should refer this to get an idea:https://anilmd.wordpress.com/psi-exam-2010-2011/important-information/expected-topics-psi-interview-2011/ You may be asked questions related to your field/education.
Sir mala MPSC sathi mukt madhe graduation kele tar chlel ka
@मंगेश, विद्यापीठ व डिग्री बद्दल सर्व माहिती द्यावी म्हणजे सांगता येईल.
Dear sir,
i have cleared mpsc civil engg services gr B. my score is 209, can u tell me how to prepare for the interviews. what type of questions they ask? what books shuld i refer?? please guide me sir..
@Shital, Congrats !!! Please read this to get an idea: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/psi-exam-2010-2011/important-information/expected-topics-psi-interview-2011/
thanks for tis too much important information but can you tale me how can I prepare for this exam means what kind of book I refer??????I am doing B.A (f,y.b.a.)
@वसुधा, ई-प्रोस्पेक्ट्स बघावे: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/other/eprospectus/
hello sir, i am santosh.i have completed my B.E in Electronics and telecom.i wish to appear for mpsc/upsc exam,now i am little bit confuse about which subject i need to choose and same question arrises for post.so please help in selecting subjects and post
@Santosh, refer the specific menus on this blog to see the syllabus.
thank u sir…for ur valueable guidence for us….!!!!
Dear Sir
My wife has cleared the MPSC written exam for civil 2013 . Her interview is scheduled on 19th No. 2013. Can you please help about the interview preparation.
@Rahul, yes, of course. Ask her to call me and I will give the tips.
Hi Sir,
My question is quite different. I am Engineering graduate currently working in IT. I have always dreamed of working in Administrative services and I have caliper to study as well. But my main problem is I cant write much with my hand. My handwriting is very bad and very slow. With this issue, I would be able to crack prelium as its quantitative but would not be able to crack mains. Do we have a permission to take someone with us for writing paper. My question is off beat. Please advise.
@Niraj, only handicapped candidates are allowed to get help of other in writing their papers (Mains exam). You can improve your writing by writing 1 or 2 pages everyday. Try to write minimum 32-35 words per minute.
Sir, I am going to prepare for MPSC Civil Engineering Services Mains Exam 2013, which books should i refer to prepare for mains? Earlier, I had cleared MPSC Civil Engineering Services Mains Exam 2011 and attended Interview too. That time i preferred Nighot books and college notes. Shall i continue with the same study material or should change it?
@Chetan, I do not monitor that exam so unable to assist you in this matter. I do not have experience with Engg syllabus so can’t assist you dear.
Really inspired. I m a mother of two. I want to really ask the importance of classes .How much time is required for prep? So how should I plan my study hours?
@Tanuja, it depends on the guidance you get through the class. I am of the opinion that if one wishes to go for MPSC/UPSC exam then (s)he must find out what is the exam, syllabus, what books to refer, what and how to read, how to prepare Notes, how to plan & manage the preparation, how to attempt mock tests and how to build the inner as well as outer personality then you don’t need any classes. You should be able to devote 3 to 4 hours everyday for 1 year and if the available time is less (considering the actual exam) then utilise max time you have or can manage.
Thanks u sir, when ever I m off track I read this particular blog.thanks for inspiring
I am software professional and planning to prepare for MPSC..I can spare 2-3 hours of time daily and 4-5 hours time on weekends..Can you pls help me with planing of time and some good study material
@Abhay, you should devote 3 to 4 hours on weekdays and 8-10 hours on weekends. Yes, of course, you will get study material (70 books + 5 monthly magazines) and study plans etc. All details are available here: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/courses/nextgenpgp/
He wachun phar inspire zalo pan sir kahihi wachle tar thodehi lakshat rahat nahi kay karu
@सोमनाथ, त्यासाठी एकावेळी फक्त ३० मिनिटे अभ्यास करावा मग ५ मिनिटांचा ब्रेक घेऊन परत ३० मिनिटे अभ्यास करावा. प्रत्येक ३० मिनिटांनी असाच ब्रेक घेत घेत अभ्यास करावा. स्वत:चे नोट्स तयार करावेत. ह्यासाठी “एमपीएससी सक्सेस मंत्र – द कम्प्लीट म्यनुअल” वाचावे.
Thanks for inspiring and valuable guidelines, Those who are preparing MPSC STI/PSI/Assistant and State Service Examinations.
This information is very important for the students like us who are going to give MPSC in future. Thank you sir
Thanks sir for informing me about reality and need of this exam
sir study karatana tyache velaptrk kase karave ani sansanavlya kasya aathvnit thevavyat
@Manisha, please read MPSC Success Mantra – The Complete Manual: https://anilmd.wordpress.com/manual/mpsc-success-mantra-the-complete-manual/