If your dream is to become an IAS, IPS or IFS and you are busy preparing for UPSC day and night, then this news is especially for you. Every year lakhs of promising candidates of the country try their luck in the Civil Services Examination, but the bitter truth is that only a few people reach the destination of success.
In such a situation, many candidates get badly disappointed after failing in the examination and they start feeling that their years of hard work and penance have gone in vain. But let us tell you that the reality is completely different from this. On the basis of the amazing knowledge and amazing ability to understand things that you get during UPSC preparation, you can make a great career in many other big and prestigious government jobs also. This is why career experts always advise students to keep a strong ‘Plan B’ ready.
After all, why is UPSC exam considered so difficult?
UPSC Civil Services Examination is counted among the most difficult and challenging competitive examinations in our country. Every year lakhs of candidates fill the form for this, but the percentage of final selection remains very low. According to experts, this selection rate remains limited to just between 0.1 to 0.2 percent. The level of the prelims exam held this year too was said to be very difficult, which has worried many candidates who appeared for the exam. However, experts say that this time the cutoff may go down, but it is not wise to rely only on guesses. In such a situation, candidates should also keep an eye on other best options in time so that their future remains completely secure.
Why is PCS considered the biggest and best option?
If your UPSC preparation is very solid and strong, then the Public Service Commission (PCS) examinations of different states can prove to be the best path for you. A large part of the General Studies (GS) of examinations like Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) and Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) is exactly like the UPSC syllabus. By passing these provincial examinations, you can get posted on Deputy Collector (SDM), DSP, Tehsildar and other big administrative posts. In many states, the status, influence and responsibilities of these provincial officers are as important as that of IAS officers. That is why PCS is considered the easiest and natural option for students preparing for UPSC.
What big opportunities for success are hidden in SSC and RBI?
Staff Selection Commission i.e. SSC’s examinations like CGL and CPO also open new and wonderful doors of success for UPSC candidates. By passing SSC CGL exam, you can directly get officer level jobs in big ministries and VIP departments of the Central Government. Apart from this, Grade B exam of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which is called the king of banking sector, is also a very respected option. By becoming a direct officer in the Reserve Bank of India, you get a very attractive salary package, excellent facilities and excellent opportunities for career growth. Since the syllabus of these examinations is quite similar to that of UPSC, the chances of these students being successful increases a lot.
Why are NABARD and CAPF jobs so special?
Grade A and Grade B recruitments issued by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) are also a wonderful career option for the youth. This proves to be a golden opportunity for the candidates who wish to work in rural development, banking and financial sector of the country. On the other hand, through the CAPF (Assistant Commandant) examination conducted by UPSC itself, you get a chance to directly become a strong officer in the Central Armed Police Forces. This job requires excellent leadership qualities, general studies and administrative understanding, which is already ingrained in the candidates preparing for UPSC. Therefore, even if for some reason your dream of civil services remains unfulfilled, these wonderful options can still give you a very respectable and very successful life in the society.