“My
success Philosophy”
Where you might have a weakness, others
might be stronger and vice versa. Try to learn from everybody and respect all
your peers and teachers in this process and stay humble praising Allah in all
your accomplishments.
G.A. Tell us about your educational
background.
A.After doing M.phil in Development Studies I
have worked as a Chartered Accountant for EY in Investment Consultancy for nine
months.
G.A. Let us know a bit about your journey and introducing
CSS to the new comers.
A. CSS is one of the toughest and the
most prestigious exams in the country. Despite any institutional weaknesses, we
can proudly say that it is an exam based upon merit, preparation as well as
one’s notes. CSS allows people of all strata of the society to get an
opportunity to be in the highest echelons of power.
G.A. What
is the first step towards success in CSS?
A. The first and
foremost step of the exam is to forget your background and sincerely focus on
devising a structure and plan that caters to the need of the exams.
G.A.
What should be one’s learning philosophy in CSS?
A. Try to learn from everybody and
respect all your peers and teachers in this process and stay humble praising
Allah in all your accomplishments.
G.A.Would you share with
us any specific strategy to handle the written part of the exam?
A.Practice
extensively, since every attempt validates your preparation. In 2016, I started
the CSS preparation. I worked hard, consulted my seniors and above all appeared
in all practice tests and exams. The same enabled me to self correct my notes
and my preparation through every step.
G.A. Alongwith
practice which other factors pay you back earlier to exams?
A.Remembering your
commitment and focusing on the exam preparation is the key. There are so many
other capable candidates that are preparing the moment you are not studying, so
somebody else is working towards that position.
G.A. How to
make notes of CSS subjects?
A.Alongside, every class you take, try to make notes
by consulting two books for each subject with your class notes. Utilize them
for CSS exam notes making accordingly.
G.A. Any encouraging
message for those interested in coming towards civil services.
A.I want to
encourage the best students of our country to come to the Civil Services.
Because despite all issues, it is our home and it is our foremost
responsibility to do whatever is in our power to help create a positive change.
G.A. Any message to CSS aspirants, who remain
anxious about the exams.
A.Success in CSS is a combination
of smart work and focus. But above all, it is a direct result of the prayers and
wishes of your teachers and parents. So always stay humble and try to help
everybody who comes to you.