UPSC CSE Main 2023: 10 Last-Minute Tips From IAS Officers!

The Union Public Service Commission, Civil Services (Main) Examination (UPSC CSE), 2023 is scheduled for September 15, 16, 17, 23 & 24. The examination will be conducted in two sessions for each day with different time slot as shown in the table below:

Morning session	Afternoon session
09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon	02:00 PM to 05:00 PM

UPSC CSE Main 2023: Last Minute Golden Tips & Reminders

Thousands of candidates will be writing the UPSC CSE Main 2023. Some will be attempting the exam for the first time while for some, it will be their second, third, fourth, fifth, or last attempt. Tough, competitive, and comprehensive this exam is, only a selected few will be recommended for services like IAS, IPS, IFS, and IRS when UPSC releases the final recommended list.

Here, we bring you 10 last-minute golden tips and reminders from successful UPSC CSE officers so that you can confidently write the UPSC CSE Main exam with ease while assuring yourself a place in the merit list:

IAS Diyva Mittal

Be positive - Every now and then you will feel you don't know anything or you don't remember anything! Don't worry, when you see the options, your mind will automatically find the answer. Be positive that you will make it.

IAS Anudeep Durishetty

With a disciplined and realistic approach, one can realize one's dream of becoming a civil servant now or later.

IAS Deshaldan

Whenever you dream, dream big. Because it’s important to dream big to achieve something big.

IPS Mohita Sharma

Embrace the pain and sweat it out. You will definitely achieve your dream. Learn from your mistakes and be loyal to your work.

IAS Anurag Kumar

No one can change you for the better until you decide to change yourself.

IAS Vijay Wardhan

With every setback, your motivation must grow stronger, trusting that success is nearing.

IAS Ishita Sharma

Always have a realistic and achievable study schedule while keeping yourself motivated and positive throughout your preparation.

IRS Ram Bhajan Kumar

Never lose heart. Poori jaan laga do (give your all) as if it is your last attempt!

IAS Surabhi Gautam

Recognize your potential and keep working on it no matter the hurdles that may come your way.

IAS Gagan Meena

Be ambitious and work hard with smart time management till you get what you truly want. Surround yourself with good people who are as ambitious and hardworking as you.

UPSC CSE Main 2023: Time Table

It is expected that candidates have downloaded their admit card and are well aware of the time table for the UPSC CSE 2023. The table below provides the exam time table as per the UPSC official timetable:

Date/ Day	09:00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon	02:00 P.M. to 05:00 P.M.
September 15, 2023 (Friday)	Paper-I: Essay	No Paper
September 16, 2023 (Saturday)	Paper-II: General Studies-I	Paper-III: General Studies-II
September 17, 2023 (Sunday)	Paper-IV: General Studies-III	Paper-V: General Studies-IV
September 23, 2023 (Saturday)	Paper-A: Indian Language	Paper-B English
September 24, 2023 (Sunday)	Paper-VI: Optional Subject-Paper-1	Paper-VII: Optional Subject-Paper-2

All the best for the CSE Main Exam!

Kaihrii Thomas

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