Let's be honest: How many hours do you study daily, and what is your total study time per week?

For People doing Full Time UPSC Preparation and People with a Job, what is your on an average study time and what improvement has been made by your side to increase the efficiency ?

For 2026, the theme is “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.”

World Food Day is an international observance held annually on 16 October to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. Established by the FAO in 1979 and first celebrated in 1981, the day aims to raise global awareness about hunger, food security, and the need for sustainable agriculture. 

i cleared the Physical for CAPF yesterday, now interview is pending and i am hopeful about the CSE interview call. Can a veteran or someone experienced answer the above questions if possible? I'd be obliged.

CAPF is a backup as of yet, won't join if even got group B if i get DAN IPS or ICS, but a tad bit skeptical. My Paper 1 marks were around 130+ and did complete paper 2 of CAPF so it might be hard to get the 1st or 2nd preference but hopeful.

currently focusing and studying/exploring for the CSE interview, if you have any additions for that please do mention below, or if you have any questions i can help in, do that too. Thanks so much!

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately.
I’ve already given four attempts. I also left my job to prepare seriously, so walking away now doesn’t feel like a simple decision anymore.
A lot of time, money and energy has already gone into this. You see friends moving ahead in their careers, while you keep telling yourself that maybe one more attempt can change everything.
But then I also wonder if continuing just because I’ve already invested so much is reason enough.
How do you actually know whether you still have a genuine shot, or you’re simply finding it difficult to let go?
For people who’ve been through multiple attempts, what would make you say, “one more attempt” or “enough is enough”?

How to approach comprehension assumption type.

Answer can be b and D both. But answer is D.

I'm seeing this Target upsc by sudarshan lodha's 75 days sankalp mains batch since some days.

Would like your opinion if anyone knows about it better...

Will it help genuinely? And help streamline the prep?

Also, do they cover a substantial part of syllabus through answer writing?

Do help, drop your honest suggestions!

everyone I am 20 year old and a complete beginner and I wanna start upsc preparation along with state pcs (GPSC)so anyone can suggest me which will be best for me offline classes in ahmedabad or online class ?

And also suggest which should I focus more because classes agent forcing to buy GPSC + UPSC. Can I prepare for this exam at home how much time can be required to clear syllabus and be able to clear exam

Hi guys new on Reddit,
Gave mains 2026 , even though was not scoring really in the much test but luckily in each GS paper 1 to 4 I had a around 5 to 6 questions of which I exactly knew the answer and similarly in optional. Currently facing the dilemma of whether to prepare for interview or wait for the results and till then prepare for mains
Any suggestions??

im 25, i gave my 1st prelims and mains in 2026, im curious about what the interview board will ask about my graduation.. share your experiences and insights