I am Anudeep Durishetty, IAS officer of 2018 batch and All India Rank 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2017. I secured this rank in my 5th attempt. Over the course of my long tryst with UPSC, I had learnt a lot from my mistakes and I consciously worked to rectify them. I intend this blog to be a repository of my experience so that you don’t repeat the same errors. You’ll find posts on my journey so far, preparation strategy for GS, essay, optional, answer writing and other peripheral aspects relevant to Civils preparation. Aspirants may post their queries in the comments section.
Apart from these, I also plan to write about topics of general interest that fascinate me. I am a native of Telangana and my hobbies are football, reading and meditation. I love Arsenal, Lionel Messi and Roger Federer.
Sir, you have studied electrical engineering in IIT. I believe you are excelled in electrical subject.
My question is why you didn’t adopt electrical as your optional??
Can you please help me. I also did my graduation in electrical engineering
Sir iam from telugu medium background but I can give my first attemt in english medium how can I manage my english writing skills,reading skills and speaking skills?
Sir now I am studying (B.sc)mpc degree first year in acharya nagarjuna distance education,i want to prepare for upsc from this year and how to start my preparation and where to start please give me some guidance please sir…I don’t have money to take coaching.
Hello sir, What do you do if you aren’t a IAS officer?
Dear sir,
Tell me about other professions you know?
Sir help me for statistics optional..
Sir, I am a native of Telangana. I wanted to know about the Telugu Language booklist you have prepared from as I am completely unaware of where to start this from. Also, I’m studying law and this will Be my first attempt.
Please give some tips to score more marks in public administration and give us some information regarding this sir ..
Sir is this effects doing graduation from a normal college vs doing bteach from IITs ?
Sir I am doing bsc presently.should I prepare for IIT jam first then UPSC preparation or just after graduation.
Anudeep sir Ur my inspiration pls give me Ur booklist
Sir pls tell who have cleared UPSC with animal husbandry as optional in your batch
Sir choosing bipc and mbbs as degree for upsc a useful move.
Sir as am from science background I did my graduation on B.Tech poultry technology i have a little confusion on choosing optional as zoology or anthropology and I have analysed that am confident after seeing previous year question papers.can u give me some suggestions to pick best optional in this two
Hello sir
Sir is it possible to clear Anthropology optional without coaching ? It’s my first attempt sir . And I am from biology background
sir,
please say about ur success manthra in studying the fresh book of ncert
from which class i need to focus more? next year i need to clear my examination and i will…
can we judge how much current affairs issues were asked?
i didnt even take any online course tests due to finnancial problems but am in pracitise with previous year question papers..please help me sir…..
Anudeep sir I completed my 10 class .In inter which group is useful to crack IAS. It is
necessary to take inter+IAS coaching.
Hiiii Sir….what did you do for Economy. ..books and current affairs? ?
Hello Sir,
My name is Arushi Jhawar and I’m a big fan! I just wanted to know if you could help me with someone who has taken psychology as their optional as I’m a beginner and I have very little idea.
Thank you,
Arushi
Dear sir u are guiding me as a big brother i don’t know how much i thankful to you for guiding me i don’t know bro u r reading it or not but i pray may god bless you and help you in achieving your eminence when i clear my upsc i will definitely meet u dear brother thanks again for your help
Hello Sir ,
I just completed my graduation in Bsc maths , i want to become civil service officer
I have interest in anthropology can I choose as optional subject and I want to do MSC in anthropology
Is this good choice or bad ?
Hello sir, can you suggest a few IAS officers names those who are especially working in technology and governance fields?
Sir ,I have liked to ask about how can I ace the Public Administration as my optional ?
Sir I am studying intermediate 2nd year. My dream to to crack upsc mains sir what are the books I have to read what is the procedure I have to follow please guide me. I have read all your replies. Please leave me solution sir from which subject I have to start
Sir I am so glad
Sir your cadre
Sir, your book is in english or hindi ,because i am a hindi medium aspirant . It is available in hindi ??
Sir, I am a passout student in electrical engineering from AMIE .I enrolled in the year 2016.Will I be eligible to apply in UPSC EXAMS ?
As the case hearing is still going on the court .And all the students like me are in doubt whether to apply or not.
A kind request you to reply me the answer as soon as possible .And for this i will be very thankful to you.
Jai hind sir
Jai. Hind. Sir…
Sir,
Just curious why your previous experience in IRS doesn’t find mention in any part of your blog (not even in ‘About Me’)? Is it not an achievement worth mentioning!
Thanks,
Sanjay
Sir can you help me how to decide optional
Hi Sir What is your Secret of Managing Time