UPSC CSE: The Everest every aspirant dares to climb; Shakti Dubey personifies the pinnacle

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Service Examination (CSE) continues to hold its place as one of India’s most demanding and prestigious competitive exams. With the 2024 results now declared, the staggering level of competition and the low success rate (less than 1%) once again spotlight the sheer difficulty of cracking this exam.  

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Every year, over ten lakh aspirants register for the examination, but only a handful-less than 1%, make it to the final merit list. This year was no different. The UPSC’s tough selection process, which includes the Preliminary exam, the Mains and the Personality Test filters candidates at each stage with rigorous precision. Each phase is uniquely challenging, testing not just knowledge, but analytical ability, writing skills and most importantly mental resilience. 

One of the most formidable aspects is the exam’s vast syllabus. From Indian polity and economy to environment, international relations, and current affairs, aspirants are expected to be well-versed in everything under the sun. The unpredictability of the questions adds another layer of complexity. Year after year, UPSC changes its approach, requiring candidates to constantly adapt their preparation strategies. 

The 2024 results are a reflection of this intense process. Success in the UPSC exam is not merely a matter of intelligence; it demands discipline, strategic planning, and an unwavering commitment that often spans years. It is this combination of depth, diversity, and competition that continues to make clearing the UPSC CSE an extraordinary achievement.