Need Tips for UPSC CSE? 5 IAS Officers to Follow on Social Media for Guidance

As the UPSC CSE Mains Exam (to be held on 15 September) are fast approaching, aspirants are busy with their last minute preparations.

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It is at this critical juncture that they need strategies to ace the exams. Many IAS officers are taking to social media to share helpful tips and answer doubts.

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Whether you are giving the CSE Mains this year or preparing for next year’s exams, here are 5 IAS officers you can look to for guidance:

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Posted as the District Magistrate of Bundi, he is a 2015 batch officer who is also a doctor. He frequently blogs and answers UPSC related questions on Twitter.

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The 2008 batch officer is posted as the Resident Commissioner, Tripura Bhawan in New Delhi. She speaks on a range of topics including UPSC, and conducts live sessions for students.

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The 2016 batch officer is the additional District Magistrate at Howrah. He has written a book on how to crack UPSC exams, and has a Telegram channel to help students. He also conducts preparation sessions.

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The 2019 officer is posted as the Chief Executive Officer in Dhule. Having faced financial hardships throughout his life, he posts motivational videos and blogs to inspire students.

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The 2016 officer topped the UPSC exam and was Jaisalmer’s first female district collector and district magistrate. She shares her tips and tricks to crack the exams with others.

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As the UPSC CSE Mains Exam (to be held on 15 September) are fast approaching, aspirants are busy with their last minute preparations.

It is at this critical juncture that they need strategies to ace the exams. Many IAS officers are taking to social media to share helpful tips and answer doubts.

Whether you are giving the CSE Mains this year or preparing for next year’s exams, here are 5 IAS officers you can look to for guidance:

Posted as the District Magistrate of Bundi, he is a 2015 batch officer who is also a doctor. He frequently blogs and answers UPSC related questions on Twitter.

Dr Ravindra Goswami

The 2008 batch officer is posted as the Resident Commissioner, Tripura Bhawan in New Delhi. She speaks on a range of topics including UPSC, and conducts live sessions for students.

Sonal Goel

The 2016 batch officer is the additional District Magistrate at Howrah. He has written a book on how to crack UPSC exams, and has a Telegram channel to help students. He also conducts preparation sessions.

Jitin Yadav

The 2019 officer is posted as the Chief Executive Officer in Dhule. Having faced financial hardships throughout his life, he posts motivational videos and blogs to inspire students.

Shubham Gupta

The 2016 officer topped the UPSC exam and was Jaisalmer’s first female district collector and district magistrate. She shares her tips and tricks to crack the exams with others.

Tina Dabi