UPSC re-attempt: 5 IMPORTANT questions you should ask yourself

Here are a few questions you should ask yourself before deciding to appear for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam again
Thinking about attempting UPSC again?
Thinking about attempting UPSC again?(Pic: EdexLive Desk)

So, are you thinking about appearing for one of the toughest exams in the world, UPSC exam, once again? What are the essential questions you should ask yourself before you take the plunge?

Let's take a look...

1. Are you financially stable?

Can you fund yourself?
Can you fund yourself?(Pic: EdexLive Desk)

Making studying or preparing for competitive exams your sole, albeit temporary, purpose means going without income. Are you prepared for that? How will you support yourself? These are some questions one needs to think about

2. Do you have a family to support?

Support is vital
Support is vital(Pic: EdexLive Desk)

Support of family members and friends, morally, emotionally or financially, is important. It helps one tide through those tough and rough days which life tends to bring. So, do you have support?

3. Does your backup career option tolerate career gaps?

Plan B
Plan B(Pic: EdexLive Desk)

Studying for competitive exams often means taking a break. So, the Plan B career options that you have chosen or chalked out for yourself, will they be okay with you taking a break?

4. Have you shown any progress?

Step by step
Step by step(Pic: EdexLive Desk)

Has your score increased? Are you slowly but steadily doing better? Have you missed the cut by a few marks? Ask yourself tough questions at every point

5. Are you mentally prepared?

Be at peace
Be at peace(Pic: EdexLive Desk)

Preparing for UPSC can be mentally gruelling, especially when you see others going about their lives regularly, holding a job and having fun. Are you mentally prepared?

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