Tips to Clear Government Exams

Despite various reforms and many private companies trying their hands on the Indian market, government jobs have still not lost their craze. Each year lakhs of aspirants who graduate from various streams start preparing for the government exams due to various factors like job stability, good salary, extra amenities, and much more. With so many students preparing for the exam only some make it to the final list. Many students wonder what makes the people who qualify different from the ones who do not. Well, today we would like to discuss the same and list some factors which are effective in getting success in the government exam.

There are a lot of myths that go around about students who crack the government exams, some of which are: one must study for 15 hours, one must be a brilliant student and a topper in school and college, the students who crack the exam are extraordinary and many more. Well, all this is not true at all, with passing times the chances of getting success in the government exams is becoming difficult due to the rising competition. While some students rely on coaching institutes, some prepare by themselves and crack the Competitive Exam. So without discussing more let’s discuss the important things which one must understand if they want to crack a government exam.

10 Effective Strategies for Success in Government Exams

1. Know the Exam

Every exam is different and before you start the preparation for any exam, the one thing of utmost importance is knowing about the exam. Depending on which exam you are planning to give, make sure you are thorough with the exam details and its syllabus. Knowing the exam will provide you a pathway that you must follow in order to crack the exam. The things that you must know about the exam are:

1. Exam Syllabus
2. Eligibility Criteria
3. The job position that you are applying for and the department it falls under.
4. Job Responsibilities
5. The knowledge and any special expertise required for the exam.
6. Future Prospects, mainly for college exams.

These are some of the details that you must have about the exam and if you are wondering where you will be able to find it then we have you covered.

1. Official Notification: You can search for the official notification of that particular exam, this will provide you all the necessary and correct details about the exam. If the official notification is still not out then you can search for some previous year’s notification. Even if you are looking at some other source for knowing about the exam, you still must go through the official notification as it will provide you the exact and updated data about that particular exam.
2. Blogs: There are various blogs that are available online related to the many government exams conducted in India. All you have to do is search for the exam online and you will get a number of blogs on the particular exam. Read some blogs and you will know how the particular exam is conducted, what post is it for, and what are the future prospects after cracking the exam.
3. Videos: With the coming of YouTube, video has gained a lot of traction among people and when you search for the exam on Google, it will also show you some videos related to the same. So if you are not a reading type of person then even these videos can help you in providing all the knowledge which is necessary for cracking that particular exam.
4. Toppers Talk: What better to know about something than from the horse’s mouth. After the exam results are out, the toppers are called for interviews where they discuss all the exams. You can also watch these toppers talk or read their interviews in order to get complete details about the particular competitive exam.

 

2. Have a Plan

Once you are aware of the basic know-how of the exam, the second step is to have a plan. A goal without a plan is just a wish and wishes do not always come true. So form a plan, make a strategy, and start your preparation.  Ensure that you incorporate all the stages of the exam in your strategy. Your strategy must include:

1. The subjects you have to study
2. Necessary breaks like tea, meals, daily chores, sleep, etc.
3. Revision time
4. Practice papers that you need to solve
5. Class timings if you are taking coaching or are in college
6. Job timings if you are working
7. Travel timings if any

Incorporating all the above points you need to formulate an effective strategy that is strict yet flexible to make any changes. You can check how you can make effective strategies here.

 

3. Be regular with the news:

If you are preparing for government exams, it is with no doubt that you will be tested on your current affairs and what is going on around the world. So the one effective tip for the exam is to be regular with the news. With the digital age there are various means through which you can get your daily news:

You can either buy a good newspaper like ‘The Hindu’ or ‘Indian Express’ and read it in your free time.

You can download the newspaper app and get your daily news right on your phone as and when they happen.

You can browse through the news websites and get your daily dose of news.

During your free time, you can watch the news on television and listen to various debates which will help you too in understanding a particular issue in depth. Some good channels that one must watch are Lok Sabha TV.

You can listen to the radio. There are various radio shows that actually call various renowned panellists to discuss the top news which is a matter of grave concern both nationally and internationally. Some great shows are All India Radio Shows.

 

4. Coaching Material:

Most of the coaching institutes which provide consulting and classes for the government exams release their monthly current affairs magazine which summarizes all the monthly news which will really be of great help to you. Apart from monthly they also release yearly magazines.

While you are watching the news do not forget to make notes of the news that you are reading or listening to. The notes will help you in the revision when you are going for the final exam. You should not just read the news but try to get into the intricate details of the same. You must know the history of it, how it will affect India and the world and what are the pros and cons of each side. Thus, being regular with the news will bring you a step closer to clearing the competitive exam.

• Create Memory Tricks: Learning the government exam is not easy and one really needs a strong memory to remember everything. Thus, one needs memory tricks to remember it all and translate the same in your exam. Some memory tricks required are:
• Memory Palace: One important trait that will help you in clearing the exam is creating a memory palace. So in order to make your memory sharp whenever you are reading something in order to remember it properly a memory palace helps a lot. A Memory Palace basically is an imaginary location in your mind where you can store all the mnemonic images. The most common form of memory palace includes making a journey through a place that you know well, like a building or town. Along that journey, there have to be specific locations that you always visit in the same order.

For a memory palace, remember a place with which you are well acquainted too, and then while traveling through the place leave little small bits of what you are reading here and there. Whenever you want to recall that particular topic all you need to do is revisit that memory palace and recollect all that you had left behind. This way no matter how huge and difficult any topic is you will be able to remember it by heart.

• Mnemonics: A mnemonic is a learning technique that aids information retention or retrieval in human memory. In Mnemonics, one makes use of elaborative encoding, retrieval cues, and imagery as specific tools to encode any given important information that one is trying to remember in a way that allows for efficient storage and retrieval. So whatever you are trying to remember make mnemonics of the same and it will help you in recalling all the information in the exam time.

 

5. Prepare for the Aptitude test

Most of the government tests the candidates’ knowledge of their niche subject along with their aptitude. It is one of the core subjects in almost all government competitive exams. The aptitude helps in judging how smart the candidates are in solving general problems and their ability to perform specific jobs under certain given situations. So while preparing for the government exam make sure you are also paying attention to the aptitude questions. These aptitude questions play a vital role in clearing your exam and make you stand out among the general crowd.

Though no prior training or special knowledge is required for the aptitude test, practice is necessary to remember the important formulae during the exam. The aptitude test can either be prepared through various online portals or you can also purchase books from the market which are specifically exam-based on generic ones. These tests are aimed to test the candidate’s logical reasoning and thinking performance without prior knowledge or training.

 

6. Solve Past Year’s Papers

Past year papers are like the key tip in getting success in government jobs. These are like the practice paper which gives you an idea about the type of exam, marks allotment, and the questions that will be asked in the same. While most of the students will agree with us on this suggestion, many still forget to go through the past year’s papers before the exam. There is also a strong perception that by going through the previous years’ question papers, it becomes easy for the candidate to figure out the common questions.

While solving the previous year’s papers use an effective technique by creating an examination hall atmosphere and then solving the paper in the stipulated time. It has been noticed that maximum students fail in exams due to lack of time which results in them solving the paper in a haphazard condition. Rephrasing the previous year’s papers a number of times before you appear for the final exam will develop your Time Management skills.

 

7. Make notes

Whether you are going digital or traditional note making is an art that one master in order to get success in the government exams. There are various online tools that are available for notes like Evernote, however, you will have to decide if you want to make online notes or offline based on the type of exam you are appearing for. If your exam is offline then you must make offline notes however if the exam is online, digital notes will also help.

So make notes of what you read as that will help you in remembering what you read and later help in revising your syllabus just before the exam.

 

8. Stay fit and healthy:

Most of the students have this notion that only focusing on their studies and sacrificing the rest will bring them success. Well, this is not true at all. While studies are important, what is equally important is your diet and fitness. A nutritious diet ensures that both your mind and body have enough energy to go through the day enduring the stress and fatigue that comes with preparation and practice sessions. So eating well is important.

Equally important is to invest time in staying fit as it helps clear your mind and stay focusses. Exercise regulates the flow of blood and oxygen to your mind, which results in a better attention span, learning, and retention. All study and no play make one dull so it is important to include recreational activities in your daily routine. You must also include necessary breaks that will help in rejuvenating your energy and sitting back to study.

Staying fit and healthy ensures that your hard work and dedication pay well and is not wasted.

 

9. Prepare for All the Stages

Most government exams are a two-stage process: a written exam followed by an interview. So no matter which exam you are preparing for making sure you are firstly aware of the number of stages and their respective syllabus and that you are preparing for them simultaneously. Do not just prepare for the first stage and then wait for the results then start with the second stage preparation. Before you know it may be too late for the preparation. Thus, prepare for all the stages and keep yourself ready for the exam as a whole.

As soon as the first stage is over you must start focusing on the second one and so on. For the interview to you must get guidance from experts and take some mock interviews so that you are prepared well and nothing comes as a shock to you.

 

10. Remain positive

Motivation and positivity are the key driving force of success in life. So no matter whether you fail or succeed in the first attempt it is necessary to stay motivated and confident about yourself and your abilities. While confidence is necessary overconfidence can backfire on you very badly. So you must make sure that neither failure drops your confidence, not good performance makes you overconfident, just keep accessing yourself and always stay confident.

Some ways of staying positive are meditation, exercise, reading success stories, and watching good motivation videos. These activities help keep you optimistic and dedicated which are a must for any government exam.

Success is a science if you have the conditions you get the results. So there is a possibility that some things might not be in your favour which may lead to failure but all you need to do is wait for your moment and stay in the game. The competitive exams require deep conceptual clarity of the subjects. Mere speculations and half-hearted efforts will never bring you success rigorous hard work and tireless endeavours are required. Following the above steps will help you instill a good learning habit, the results of which would be highly encouraging.

We hope these tips help you in getting success in the exam that you are preparing for and bring you a lot of good wishes and a great life ahead. Until then we wish you all the luck for your preparation, keep studying and stay fit and healthy.

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