- One of the paper of UPSC Mains Exam
- Have to write 2 essay each with a word count 1000 – 1200
- One topic can be selected from the choices
- Essay paper count for 250 marks
- And each easy of 125 marks
- Simplest way to write essay is as follows
It is recommended that you follow certain steps while writing the essay paper.
How to write the essay for UPSC?
- Read the topics thoroughly
- Most important step in the process
- Choose one topic
- While selecting the topic – make sure you have good knowledge over the topic
- Don’t select a topic which is grafted one
- Select a topic of which you are passioanatr or feel strongly about it.
- You may tend to get excicted and fail to write a balanced essay
- Think for some time
- One you have selected the topic
- Don’t write in a staright manner
- Start with current affairs
- Collect some time to think and collect your thoughts and ideas
- Write everything on a rough sheet – you want to make it
- Make it correct sequence
- The balanced way of writing is essential always
- On a rough state, follow these steps can help something in making the essay
- Introduction
- Always start with Current Affairs Matter (invilagtor think U have better understanding of knowledge)
- Historical facts
- Take one of the Current Issue and Elaborate it like Main issue / Problem and Subject
- Problems related to it
- Positive and negative aspects
- Reforms and conclusion
- Way forward
- Add these points for more understanding of the essay
- Relevant quotes by saying some personalities
- Government scheme and polices
- Any figures and numbers from budget and economic survey
- Don’t write these things
- Don’t give you name
- Don’t get into personal argument in writings
- Don’t write extreme views
- Follow the middle path like Buddha (Madhyamika)
- Don’t criticize the Government / Administration / Laws / Supreme court Judgment
- Don’t write utopian solutions
- Keep in mind you are a future officer and not a journalist
- Have a balanced approach in the essay