Tricks to prepare General Studies for UPSC ESE 2025

With the recent changes in upcoming ESE 2025 vacancies, aspirants have become proactive in their exam preparation, and Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) returning aspirants have put more efforts into their preparation. While aspirants have been striving to improve their scores, achieving high marks in the general studies section of the ESE is of utmost importance. The blog will introduce you to the best possible techniques to prepare general studies for UPSC ESE 2025.

Competitive exams require aspirants to prepare actively. General Studies, popularly known as GS, is one of the most important subjects in competitive exams such as the UPSC ESE (Engineering Services Examination). Faculty and experts usually advise aspirants to focus on the non-tech section, as General Studies for UPSC ESE takes a good weight out of the entire syllabus.

Before we get into the in-depth preparation tips and strategies for UPSC ESE 2025, let us find out the crucial topics present in the general studies syllabus. ESE aspirants must refer to the following general studies topics while creating the preparation strategy for their UPSC ESE preparation.

• Current issues of national and international importance relating to social, economic, and industrial development
• Engineering Aptitude covering Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
• Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Analysis
• General Principles of Design, Drawing, and Importance of Safety
• Standards and quality practices in production, construction, maintenance, and services
• Basics of Energy and Environment: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Climate Change, Environmental Impact Assessment
• Basics of Project Management
• Basics of Material Science and Engineering
• Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)-based tools and their applications in engineering, such as networking, e-governance, and technology-based education.
• Ethics and values in the engineering profession

Now that we know about the General Studies topics, let us dive into the tested and proven ways to prepare for General Studies for the ESE.

General Studies

1. Current affairs: It is one of the critical aspects associated with the General Studies subject. This topic comprises content that requires the routine reading of trusted resources. ESE aspirants can refer to MADE EASY current affairs magazines to read and stay updated with the recent happenings around us. It is important to keep in mind that you must keep your knowledge updated on topics that revolve around the economy, the environment, and the latest technological developments.
2. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT): This topic requires the ESE aspirant to stay updated with the latest technologies present in the subject of ICT. You must prepare your notes to ensure that you have sufficient material to study this challenging subject properly. It is crucial to revise the subject regularly and practice the questions diligently to secure the maximum possible score in the exam.
3. General Principles of Design, Drawing, and the Importance of Safety: To prepare for this subject, you must understand the basic concepts properly. Create your own notes and ensure that you have the previous year’s questions and answers added systematically to the notes. Read and revise well before you attempt the test series to score the best possible marks in the exam. You must remember that this section requires a balance between visualization and execution of the concepts. It will help you create the best answers correctly in the final examination.
4. Ethics and values in the engineering profession: When you start preparing General Studies for competitive exams, you must set aside some time for the ethics and values in the engineering profession. It will help you to study such topics with ease and ensure that you set yourself apart from the existing competition. Some important topics include human values, the conduct and responsibilities of engineers, and ethical theories, to name a few.
5. Basics of Project Management: This critical topic requires focusing on important topics such as project life cycle, project organization, project formulation and appraisal, financial analysis, and project finances. Some other topics include project planning and scheduling, the planning and execution process, and project closure and termination.
6. Weaker Areas: Above, we have mentioned the syllabus and a brief idea about the concepts. As of now, it is important for the students to identify their weak areas and boost their preparation accordingly. Taking help from your teachers and friends is effective, but you should also give more time to your weaker concepts.
7. Effective Time Management: Moving further, we mentioned identifying the weaker areas, whereas it is also important to effectively manage your time. Aspirants must work towards striking a decent balance between the ESE non-technical syllabus and the technical syllabus. It will help you score appreciative marks in the respective section of the UPSC ESE preliminary stage. In this way, you can score the maximum marks in both parts of the ESE preliminary stage.
8. Group Study and Discussion Groups: Many topics coincide in different engineering branches. Therefore, you can study these common non-technical topics for engineering students with friends who are ESE 2025 aspirants from different engineering backgrounds. It saves time and helps prepare the most difficult subjects in engineering properly for the best results. ESE aspirants can use the time left to study other subjects in the ESE non-technical syllabus.
9. Healthy Lifestyle and Stress Management: It is very usual to experience worry and anxiety during the preparation process. And, while studying, the majority of students neglect their health. Following a balanced diet and regulating your stress level will not only benefit you in the long run but will also provide you with a calm sense to perform your best for the expected outcome.

To learn more about how to prepare for the UPSC ESE 2025 exam, feel free to check out this blog post.

This completes the best possible techniques to prepare General Studies for UPSC ESE. Now let us find out the best resources that will aid in the best preparation of the General Studies topics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are the best books to prepare for General Studies?

Ans: Competitive exam aspirants can prepare General Studies from different resources available online and across stores offline. Some of the best general studies books include NCERT books (yes, those school textbooks), apart from trusted books. Also, you can visit MADE EASY Publication and look out for the ESE 2025 books that will fulfill your exam needs.

If you are preparing for other government exams conducted for different Indian states, then you will find the General Studies books in the given link General Studies – 2025 for UPSC, SSC, Railways, PSUs, and Bank PO.

2. What is the best course to prepare GS for ESE?

Ans: Most ESE aspirants think that they can self-study subjects such as General Studies (GS) during their ESE preparation. However, it will be the cherry on the cake if you choose a course for General Studies for ESE. In this way, you will find the best guidance required throughout this competitive exam preparation. One of the ideal options for General Studies courses includes MADE EASY Live Online General Studies Course for ESE 2025.

3. How can I prepare for the General Studies subject for UPSC ESE?

Ans: You can refer to the above-mentioned topic-wise preparation tips to prepare for the General Studies for UPSC ESE. This blog post will help you receive crisp information on how to deal with each topic relevant to the UPSC ESE.

4. Can I clear UPSC ESE in just 6 months?

Ans: Yes. You can clear UPSC ESE in just 6 months with the right approach and expert guidance toward each subject included in the latest UPSC ESE syllabus.

5. What does the non-technical part of UPSC ESE 2025 include?

Ans: The non-technical part of the UPSC ESE 2025 exam primarily includes General Studies and Engineering Aptitude. You need to keep in mind that the non-technical section is a part of the Paper-I of the preliminary examination.

6. What are the question types of the UPSC ESE 2025?

Ans: The UPSC ESE 2025 exam comprises the objective type of questions in the preliminary exam and conventional questions in the main examination.

7. How many years of current affairs are required for UPSC ESE 2025?

Ans. For ESE 2025, aspirants must cover at least one or two years of current affairs.

8. What is IRMS?

Ans. Indian Railway Management Services, IRMS, is a railway department in which officers will be recruited through ESE 2025 and CSE examination. Click to know more IRMS.

9. Is IRMS through ESE?

Ans. Recruitment of technical officers in IRMS will be through Engineering Services Examination 2025.

10. Who is eligible for IRMS?

Ans. A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years, with a Degree in engineering (any discipline) or Degree in Commerce/Chartered Accountancy.

11. What is the salary of IRMS per month?

Ans. The pay range for applicants hired through ESE in IRMS is between ₹ 55,000 and ₹ 170,000.

12. Which is the highest ranking post in the railway?

Ans. The highest-ranking post in the Indian Railways is the Chairman of the Railway Board, who is the administrative head of the organization.

13. Which engineer is best for the railway?

Ans. A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field is typically ideal for the railway.

MADE EASY and its dedicated faculty have been uploading free weekly current affairs for aspiring students to assist them in improving their General Studies. The uploaded questions are updated and weekly-based, keeping in mind the latest exam. The pdf file is free for all the students to avail anytime and anywhere. To get MADE EASY DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF files, click on the link given below.

👉 Weekly Current Affairs

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