Lokesh Mishra

UPSCTopper Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi, BDO Rai... Mrunal (http://mrunal.org/) http://mrunal.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m... [Topper’s Interview] Lokesh Mishra (Rank-44/CSE-2015) Sociology, IIT-Delhi, BDO RaiBareli, Uttar Pradesh  motivation (http://mrunal.org/category/motivation) / 3 weeks Ago / 11 Comments (http://mrunal.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-mishra-iit-delhi-sociology.html#comment 1. Candidate Pro�le 2. Education 3. Introduction 4. Electronic Vs Paper material 5. Tempo and style 6. Struggle of a Senior player 7. Working professional 8. Prelims (CSAT) General studies 9. Prelims (CSAT) Aptitude 10. Prelim accuracy 11. Mains: Compulsory language paper 12. Mains: Essay 13. General Studies (Mains) paper 1 14. General studies (Mains) paper 2 15. General studies (Mains) Paper 3 16. General Studies 4: Ethics, Integrity, aptitude 17. Mains answer-writing? 18. Mains Optional Subject 19. Before the interview 20. During the interview 21. CSE-2015 Marksheet 22. Career Backup 23. Views on UPSC reforms 24. Insecurity about pro�le 25. Wisdom 26. Credit: Friends/family 27. BOGUS Marketing Propaganda Candidate Profile Name 1 of 28 Lokesh Mishra Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi, BDO Rai... http://mrunal.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m... Rank in CSE-2015 44 Roll No. 0455443 Age 25 Total attempts in CSE (including this one) 2 Optional Subject Sociology Schooling Medium Hindi College medium English Medium chosen for Mains answers English Medium chosen for Interview English Home town/city Pratapgarh,Uttar Pradesh 1. 2 years as engineer in Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, Kota,Rajasthan Work-experience if any 2. 9 months in State Civil Services of Uttar Pradesh.Presently working as BDO in RaeBareli (U.P) Details of other competitive exams, including success/failures 1.Made into the reserve list of CSE-2014 2.Got selected in UP PCS Details of coaching, mock tests, postal material for any competitive exam (if used) NA Service preferences (Top-5) IAS>IFS>IPS>IRS(IT)>IRS(CCE) state cadre preference (Top-5) UP, MP, Rajasthan, Haryana, Bihar Education % in class 10 75 % in class 12 73 Graduation course and % Chemical Engineering, 5.5 2 Name of 28 of college, city, passing out year IIT Delhi, Saturday 2012 17 September 2016 11:34 PM . My father is the branch manager.IPS. CSE2013..UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi. Kshama Mishra. RRB and mother is a housewife. your family. Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM . I have one brother and two sisters and all of them are in the civil services (Yogesh Mishra. Tell us something about yourself. IOFS. when and why did you enter in this �eld of competitive exams? I belong to a small town Lalganj in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh. NA Any other professional courses NA Hobbies & Extracurricular achievements Watching movies.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m..IAS. Madhvi Mishra . Reading books etc Introduction Q.. I studied till intermediate in Lalganj only and completed my garduation from 3 of 28 IIT Delhi. Post-graduation http://mrunal.CSE 2014 .CSE2015). BDO Rai. I just read multiple times but don’t maintain notes.however for already employed candidates. several2016 small11:34 PM SaturdayI made 17 September changes.UPSC Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi. People know what books and syllabus points are to be prepared. So. my teachers. Hence . job and that holds true for almost all the eastern UP. The Telegraph or The Hindu. RSS-feeds. Struggle of a Senior player Q1..rather than any one  big change. Stick to your plan and make short targets. I entered this �eld. But most of them lack consistency in their preparation. .. In recent times. civil services are the most respectable http://mrunal.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m. there is spur in electronic material. My interest and inclination too grew towards civil services over the time during my schooling as my place is socially and politically very active (Everyone is a political philosopher in eastern UP……haha!). pressure would be less and so will be the distractions. What went wrong in your previous attempt? What changes did you make in this current attempt? 4I lacked of 28 few marks in all areas. How did you survive through this mental prison and what’re your words of wisdom to other senior players? If any speci�c inspirational incident(s). However. I continue making notes no matter what I’m reading. narrate a typical day in your studylife. If things are well managed. hence there was not much burden on me. how do you keep study momentum going on? How do you �ght against the mood swings and distractions? Planning is necessary for the preparation particularly after Prelims and before Mains.. pdfs.. Tempo and style Q. So. please share.blogs. This was my second attempt and I got into reserve list in �rst attempt also. Electronic Vs Paper material Q. Important thing is to stick to the basics and not run for all the materials available in the market. Many aspirants feel bogged down by this information overload. how much do you rely on electronic material and how much on the paper material (Books.I was exempted because I had facility of notes of my siblings. BDO Rai.g. Mood swings are natural and one should have a small time break from the studies and do what one likes. With the support of parents and my siblings. Q2. What is your style of preparation (e. Keep it as simple as possible. I make mindmaps on computer …or xyz style) Plethora of e-material may be suitable for candidates doing full time prepration. sites. In myTopper society. sticking to maximum one is good. So. newspapers)? If possible. realtives always encouraged me to give it a try. One good newspaper is must such as The Indian Express. Policy & Filler Stu� Newspaper Q. Any observation / comments / tips about GS prelim 2015 paper? Question paper was as per the expectation.. One should focus on basics for the prelims especially basic theoretical concepts behind any ongoing event which is in the news. Online sources of preparation is a big boon for working professionals.. BDO Rai. If you’re a working professional. Selection of study material should be done wisely here as the time is less. obvious more attention needs to be paid on the GS paper so apart from the books that you already have gone through. Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM .UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi. what else would you have tried for CSE-2016 (if you were going to appear)? 5 of 28 I would have tried the same strategy as last year. Q. Capitalize them to the maximum extent. Prelims (CSAT) General studies Topic strategy/booklist/comment History Ancient Notes of my brother History Medieval Notes of my brother History Modern (Freedom Struggle) Notes of my brother Culture and society NIOS Material Polity (theory + current) Laxmikant Economy (theory + current) Mrunal Science (theory + current) Nothing Environment (theory + current)  NCERT geography physical NCERT geography India NCERT geography world NCERT + G C Leong other national/international current a�airs Newspaper Schemes. Go for short and summarized reading materials. Working professional http://mrunal. Now that Aptitude paper has become qualifying. Sometimes honest revealation of your preparation to your boss works in your favour...org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m. share some tips on how to manage studies with job That requires special e�orts and planning. Time management and e�ciency becomes key factor. correct answers. of attempted answers vs. Prelims (CSAT) Aptitude http://mrunal. correct (Expected) O�cial score GS 100 141 aptitude 80 176 Mains: Compulsory language paper Compulsory language paper Your preparation strategy / booklist? English paper Left your regional language Left Q. I didn’t attend any mock test. Did you attend any ‘mock tests’? do you think they’re necessary for success? No. I wrote few essays for practice and sent them to my brother through whatsapp for evaluation. BDO Rai. How did you prepare for the essay paper? Initially.  After Prelims exam.. Topic strategy / booklist Maths Left reasoning Left comprehension Left Decision Making Left Prelim accuracy Q1. Practice is necessary and one should have enough practice before appearing in the exam.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m. Q2.. in CSAT-2015 attempted Q. Approximate no. other observations / tips / comments on the length / di�culty level of compulsory language papers in CSE-2015 None Mains: Essay Q1.. my brother explained me how to write a good essay in civil service examination. 6 of 28 Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM ..UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi. . Laxmikant comparing Constitution with world Internet parliament.. secularism Covered in my optional Sociology world geo physical NCERT + G C Leong resource distribution Mrunal factors for industrial location Mrunal earthquake tsunami etc impact on �ora-fauna General studies (Mains) paper 2 Topic How Did You Prepare? Indian Constitution. poverty etc. regionalism. Dreams that should not let India sleep General Studies (Mains) paper 1 Topic How did you prepare? Culture NCERT + NIOS Indian history Notes of my brother world history Notes of my brother post-independence India India After Gandhi by R C Guha Indian society Covered in my optional Sociology role of women. Character of an institution is re�ected in its leader 2. Covered in my optional Sociology globalization on Indian society Covered in my optional Sociology communalism. Which essays didIIT-Delhi.. you write and hat http://mrunal.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m. devolution. dispute redressal etc. Q2..UPSC Toppertwo Lokesh Mishra BDO Rai. state Legislatures Laxmikant executive-judiciary Laxmikant 7 ministries of 28 departments Laxmikant Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM . key points did you include in it? 1. structure mandate Frontline General studies (Mains) Paper 3 Topic How Did You Prepare? Indian economy. food security Yojana. BDO Rai..Frontline Budgeting major crops. resource mobilization Yojana. statutory..Frontline technology mission 8 of 28 Yojana.Frontline e-technology for famers Yojana..Frontline PDS.. health. edu.Frontline farm subsidies. bodies Yojana + Frontline social sector. HRD Yojana + Frontline governance. irrigation Yojana. informal asso. pressure group.Frontline Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM .. marketing Yojana. transparency. MSP Yojana. http://mrunal. Laxmikant NGO.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m.Frontline agro produce – storage.Frontline inclusive growth Yojana. SHG etc Yojana + Frontline welfare schemes. bu�er.UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi. Laxmikant Representation of people’s act Yojana + Frontline various bodies: Constitutional. accountability Yojana + Frontline e-governance Yojana + Frontline role of civil service Yojana + Frontline India & neighbors Frontline bilateral/global grouping Frontline e�ect of foreign country policies on Indian interest Frontline Diaspora Frontline international bodies. animal rearing economics http://mrunal.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m. internal security Yojana.. BDO Rai. terrorism Yojana.. society and all the hathodaa topics For whole ethics paper.UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi. its use in governance moral thinkers of India and world 9 of 28 Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM .Frontline investment models Yojana. Yojana. social networking site Yojana. attitude. biotech.Frontline Infra Yojana. space. impartiality.Frontline General Studies 4: Ethics. tolerance to weak etc emotional intelligence. moral in�uence etc.Frontline border  Management Yojana.Frontline money laundering Yojana.Frontline science-tech day to day life..Frontline organized crime. I refered to  notes of my sister Madhvi.Frontline land reforms Sociology notes Liberalization Yojana. IPR: Science reporter Indian achievements in sci-tech Science reporter environmental impact assessment Yojana. civil service: integrity..Frontline internal security – role of media.Frontline food processing Yojana. aptitude Topic How Did You Prepare? ethics and interface.structure mandate Yojana.Frontline Disaster Management Yojana.Frontline cyber security Yojana.Frontline non state actors. nano. awareness in IT.Frontline security agencies. family. Integrity. Many candidates found Mains-2015 Ethics paper very peculiar and “out of the book”. Case studies should be solved using logical approach and future course of action should be mentioned.UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi.. What are your observations and tips for future aspirants regarding preparation of this paper? GS Paper-4 is very important and scoring...5 GS3 250 GS4 250 Opt-P1 250 Opt-P2 250 Q.ad. It should be supplemented with real life examples and events.. I just not to high quality points to reach the word limit etc. http://mrunal. What was your approach in the exam (I wrote all. rules etc. Some experts 10 of 28 Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM claim you should attempt all. BDO Rai. work culture citizen charter. laws. Mains answer-writing? Please tell us how many marks worth attempt did you give? along with comments if any. work culture etc. time management too becomes very important.) Because the UPSC aspirant Community is divided over what counts as a ‘good’ paper. accountability.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m. ethics code. This paper is lengthy and hence. . challenges of corruption case studies on above topics Q. I only focused on the questions where I could answer perfectly. in the following cells: Paper Total attempt GS1 250 GS2 237. corporate governance probity in governance. One should thoroughly prepare the syllabus and try to write answers from administrator’s point of view.even if it involves “making up” an answer with �ller lines. ethics in pub. Q5. comment.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m. instead of bothering with proper introduction and conclusion. Q8. It may be in 1 or 2 questions out of 20. I wrote both in paragraphs and in bullet points as per the demand of the question. discuss or xyz’…. so it doesn’t matter…. Did you draw diagrams with pencil or pen? With pen only.whether examiner is asking ‘examine. so one can always write few things even if one is not well aware of the topic. But if one attempts the full paper. Did you follow the “introduction-body-conclusion” format? because some mains-quali�ed candidates claim they simply wrote the points they could recall within the time. Did you use ruler to draw the lines in diagram? Or did you just make it by hand? By hand only. Q. But I tried to write a good conclusion for each answer.. Did you draw any diagram in any paper? (e. So it became 11 of 28 easy for me. I don’t think it matters much. It’s an interesting subject and all the guidance and reading material was provided by my elder brother Yogesh who was already in the Services. Did you write answers in bullet points or in paragraphs? Some players (who cleared mains and got interview call letter) were claiming that they wrote entire paper in bullet points. I tried to frame the best possible answer in the given time for each question. You wrote the answer in blue pen or black pen? Blue pen. those questions http://mrunal. Questions asked are more of opinion based mostly. How was your experience with the ‘�xed space’ answer sheet? It’s better to have a �xed space for the answer writing. Where do you stand on this? [Based on your experience and of your seniors/buddies] I tried to attempt maximum questions as preparation was done exhaustively and I was con�dent of completing the paper.. know perfectly. Important thing is to have a to the point answer and covering maximum dimensions.. Q7. Did you use highlighters / sketchpens in your answers? No. Q9. What’s your optional subject and why did you chose it and not something else? My optional subject was Sociology. If yes. I followed the word limit and there was no problem. I did not follow this format. enough writing practice is needed to complete the paper within time comfortably. Q6.you someTopper claim Lokesh attempt onlyIIT-Delhi.. Mains Optional Subject Q.UPSC Mishra BDO Rai. Q.simply write in bullets and points.g. in GS1 Geography) Rarely. Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM . Q. org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m. Q. I would have kept the same strategy in the future except one thing and that is the selection of the question sets. I started the writing practice. Before the interview Q1. I completely relied on brother’s handwritten notes . Q.) I did not read any book for Sociology. Did you attend any mock interviews by coaching classes? How were they similar / di�erent than o�cial interview? Do you believe it is necessary to attend such mock interviews? No mock interviews in any coaching class. Q2. scoring and easy to understand. If aTopper new player pick this wouldhttp://mrunal. current a�airs at national and international level? I just web searched about key points in my DAF. Q. Only book reading may fetch good marks in colleges but not in this examination. we discussed the possible scenarios that 12 of 28 Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM may come up during interview and my response towards them. Selection should be done in a way that capitalises your preparation. Ability to see the practical application of that bookish knowledge is needed from any candidate. Do you maintain self-notes for revision of optional? In which format. It was helpful to revise the entire syllabus in quick time. How did you prepare for the interview? – for college grad. so prepare from xyz website or book…” OR and so on.ad) I’ll advice to opt for Sociology as it’s interesting. On daily basis.UPSC Lokesh wants Mishra to IIT-Delhi. Your observation about the di�cultly level of 2015 mains vs previous papers. How many months did it take to �nish the core optional syllabus? It took almost 2 months for me as the reading material was already sorted out. you started answer writing practice? 2 months before the examination. every senior player in Public Administration seems to be advising against pub. you advice for it or against it? (e. he conducted a . How many days/ weeks before the exam. I just took one week leave before interview and went to Nagpur where my brother is undergoing training.electronic or paper? Yes.g. there was a revision notes made in the paper format.g. Q.. Q.. “my seniors said read xyz book but I found that ABC book was better”. BDOsubject. (Also mention which one is the “Base book” for covering the theory? + Whatever comments you’ve for a particular book e. Q.. First the essential book/resource list. And what precautions / recti�cations are necessary in the future strategy for given optional subject? 2015 paper was tougher than the last year. How much of internet-research / current a�airs is necessary for this optional? OR can one simply rely on the books and be done with this subject? Internet-research/ current a�airs are very very important for optional to score good marks.. place of origin. I thought of all the possible questions and searched the answers of them. Q. hobbies. There.  “xyz topic not given properly in this book. Rai. How long was the interview? 25 minutes Q3. Describe the formal-dress worn by you in interview.what will be your reply?] Civil services o�ers more scope and opportunities for social service. mock Topper interview for me. Q3. What actions do you take against any employee involved in corrupt practices? M1: 131. (Earlier some toppers only tell me their question but not their answer.. What are the challenges in this service? Why development is not reaching to the grassroots? 3. What are the jobs and responsibilitites of a BDO? 2. Where did you stay for the interview? (Hotel / friend’s home …) and what books/material did you bring for the ‘revision before interview’? I stayed in a hotel.. Q4. Any words of wisdom about Medical checkup? Get some food items such as dry fruits and water with you. Why do you want to join civil service? Why don’t you continue in your graduation �eld? Social service can be done from private sector too.UPSC Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi.. During the interview Q1. White shirt  over a black pant with a tie with red pattern. I would appreciate if you give both Question + your original answers) Interview was based mostly on my DAF. What type of subsidies are given to a fertiliser �rm? . Who was the chairman of you interview board? Mr. I just brought few sheets of paper on which few information was noted down after internet searches. Some of the questions asked were: Chairman 1.ofHow 28 much subsidy for the fertilisers in this year’s budget? What is NBS? Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM 2. Q4. Q2.. But if they had asked. Please narrate your entire interview. The interview panel was cordial and supportive.what questions did they ask and what did you reply and other pleasant or uncomfortable experiences during the interview. Q5.. Manbir Singh. It’s more prestigious too.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m. http://mrunal.  [Since I don’t know whether they ask you this question or not. BDO Rai. I agree that private sector is also dedicated for the service of society but my decision to join civil services was in�uenced by its versatility and scope. ) 3. CSE-2015 Marksheet Q1.. how did you handle it? The interview was on the expected lines but they went deep into my present job. Any side details about technicalities like “make sure you bring xyz document or do xyz thing. Why is it still continuing? 3. They grilled me over MNREGS and corruption involved in the scheme. In which cities of India. What is the famous ‘Etawah Project’ of development launched in the decade of 1950? 2. How much distance a marathoner run? What’s the record time of completion? 2. did they ask any uncomfortable questions? If yes. Full of corruption. Why don’t you straightaway �le an FIR against the wrongdoing person? 2. Q6. or you’ll face problem”? Bring some food items with you in case you are the last in your board and have to wait for 4 hours. How do you tackle the issue of fake job cards. marathon running events are held? 3. What legal steps can you take against elected representatives such as “Gram Pradhans” involved in corruption? (I mentioned few provisions. in�ated muster rolls and bad quality of works in NREGS? M3: 1.UPSC Topper Mishra BDO Rai. 3.. I managed it well by giving short answers to many questions. is famous/infamous ? http://mrunal. How will you develop your home district Pratapgarh? M4 (He carried on from where Chairman had left): 1. Was your interview on the expected lines of what you had prepared or did they ask you totally unexpected questions?  Was it a stress interview. MNREGS is a useless scheme. Please attach both prelim and �nal marksheet CSE 2015 mark sheetPrelims mark sheet14 of 28 Subject Marks obtained Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM .. M2: 1.. Did you take any of these steps? Did anyone in entire state used these provisions? Q5.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m. For whichLokesh 3 things KotaIIT-Delhi. org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m.. Also. Views on UPSC reforms What are your views on following issues Q. The present stalemate is helping no-one... I was allocated a service on the basis of CSE-2014 reserve list. Paper 1 141 Paper 2 176 http://mrunal. Mains mark sheetSubject Marks obtained Essay – Paper-1 129 General Studies – Paper 2 115 General Studies – Paper 3 84 General Studies – Paper 4 112 General Studies – Paper 5 96 Optional Paper – Paper-1 117 Optional Paper – Paper-2 132 Written total 785 Personality Test 165 Final Total 950 Q2.. I support 15 of 28 the removal of optional subject to bring a uniform competition and end the undue Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM advantage/disadvantage to many. except coaching-owners. The number of common papers can be increased. what changes will you make in your studies? I would have focused more on GS particularly GS-4. Optional subjects should be removed altogether. Career Backup If you were not selected. . book publishers. suppose you had to prepare again next time. BDO Rai.UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi. After looking at the marksheet. what was your career backup plan? I was already in the state civil services. Q. I’m not from a big college. it has failed to curb the nuisance of Delhi’s coaching factories. BDO Rai.. MANN LI TOH HAAR HAI . Despite what UPSC has done in recent years. I think now it gives more opportunity for the individual preparing in any far-away area. Pro�le matters little. Cynicism and hopelessness has never bene�tted anyone. The questions asked now are more of opinion based and less of factual orientation. high-speed internet or contacts in Delhi. Many candidates prepare sincerely but constantly live under fear about ‘pro�le insecurity’. and I don’t have work-experience. I’m not from English medium. Q. They are there to judge the candidate’s personality. without any �nancial resources. Through this struggle and success. Your views on the decision to make CSAT http://mrunal. work experience etc makes one’s personality better but one can have a pleasant personality without any good college degree or knowledge of English. They’re feeling cynical.. THAAN LI TOH JEET HAI. most candidates who gave Mains-2015 have relied on (authentic OR Xeroxed) coaching notes because there was hardly any time left to prepare so many topics in such short time. One should draw the positives and make some changes to improve upon the performance. Good college. Life is much bigger than one competition.. It’s di�cult to recollect and remotivate oneself after the failure in interviews.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m. Keep working hard and keep moving on.. What if they ask some stressful questions in the interview about this? Did you su�er from such insecurities? What is your message to these candidates? I did not su�er from any such insecurities. paper 33% qualifying? I think this was a good decision as it gave one set of candidates a big advantage over the others. I disagree with this. Many hardworking candidates have failed in Mains/Interview of CSE-2015. Q. The design of the question papers in last 3 years has been such that it favours the self-prepared.  These things goes against the coaching factories. hopeless and depressed. free thinkers etc. In fact it’s increased under the new Mains-syllabus in 2015. Let’s face it. This system work against an individual preparing from far-away area.what is your message to them? Aanalyse your performance. working professionals .  One should shed up this fear of pro�le insecurity and evolve one’s own individuality. make changes in strategy and try out some new things. what have your learned? What is the wisdom of life and competition? What is your message to the new aspirants? One should put his/her best e�orts hoping for the success but should not get a�ected by the �nal result be it positive or negative. Wisdom Q.UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi. Insecurity about profile Q. 16 of 28 Credit: Friends/family Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM . Interview for Madhya Pradesh Public Services exam (http://mrunal. who were those people in your case? Any speci�c incidence that you would like to share with the readers? My parents and siblings stood there always and encouraged me. Behind every topper manyBDO people who stoodhttp://mrunal. I used Mrunal for my preparation on many topics. BOGUS Marketing Propaganda Q..org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m.org/2016/09/mppsc-strategybooklist-topper-ashish-kumar. Q.  Keep up the good work! Tags: Topper-CSE-2015 (http://mrunal. Rai. SMS Medical College Jaipur. In the beginning. Did you use Mrunal. He guided me through each stage of the examination and I was lucky to bypass all the struggle and uncertainties that a new aspirant passes through...html) [Topper’s Interview] Pulkit Garg (Rank-27 /CSE-2015) IIT Delhi Civil Engineer. by during those uncertain times when he/she was merely an ‘aspirant’. You are well aware of the sacred rule of conducting toppers interview. it was helpful to me as it strengthened my basics.html) [Topper’s Interview] Dr. 2nd Attempt (http://mrunal.Ravindra Goswami (Rank-152 /CSE-2015) Medical Science Optional. I’ll still publish your answer without tempering. So.org/2016/08 /upsc-topper-ias-pulkit-garg-chemistryoptional. 2nd Attempt (http://mrunal. It’s the best platform for any beginner.org/tag/topper-cse-2015)   Mrunal recommends SBI/IBPS Bank Exams  UPSC Civil Service  SSC CGL: Sta� selection  CDS: Defense Services  More from this category [MPPSC] Rank 4: Ashish Kumar (TCS) shares Preparation Strategy for Prelims. how did it help you?  And you can even reply “No”.UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishraare IIT-Delhi. Chemistry Optional.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-ravindra- 17 of 28  CAT/IIM MBA Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM goswami-medical-science-rajasthan.org for your preparation and if yes. Mains. My elder brother Yogesh played the key role in my selection. Would you like to tell the world.html) . Articles are comprehensive and easy to grasp..the last question must be about self-marketing. Toppper] Prem Kumar R (Rank70/IFS-2015) 1st Attempt. India Cements..com sociology.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m.org/2016/08 /ifos-topper-prem-kumar-forest-servicegeology. 18 of 28 Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM REPLY (HTTP://MRUNAL.. Anna  ACIO Intel O�cer University.ORG/2016/08/UPSC-TOPPER-LOKESH-MISHRA-IIT-DELHISOCIOLOGY. Tamilnadu (http://mrunal.html/print/) /fb/a/mailverify?uri=CivilServiceExam) So far 11 Comments posted REPLY (HTTP://MRUNAL.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=403925#RESPOND) anoosha nice article lots of things to learn through these interviews thank you mrunal.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=403904#RESPOND) Aryan Lokesh mishra sir can we get your Sociology notes REPLY (HTTP://MRUNAL. Infosys. BDO Rai. Sociology.ORG/2016/08/UPSC-TOPPER-LOKESH-MISHRA-IIT-DELHI- .org/2016/08/upsc- article! topper-lokesh-mishra-iit-delhi- (http://feedburner.google. Forestry.html) [Topper’s Interview] Nitin Sangwan (Rank28/CSE-2015) IIT-Madras.html) Print | PDF (need Chrome)  Get noti�ed whenever I post new (http://mrunal.ORG/2016/08/UPSC-TOPPER-LOKESH-MISHRA-IIT-DELHISOCIOLOGY. [Forest Servicehttp://mrunal.org /2016/08/upsc-topper-nitin-sangwan-infosyssociology.. hails from Haryana (http://mrunal.Entrance UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi. Geology.. org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m...HTML?REPLYTOCOM=403945#RESPOND) DB Hi.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=404008#RESPOND) Shiv Plz do respond sir….HTML?REPLYTOCOM=404007#RESPOND) Shiv Lokesh Sir can you provide ur notes of Sociology…?? REPLY (HTTP://MRUNAL. Ramesh Gupta Since my optional is sociology i would like to know which all study materials shud i refer?? REPLY (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2016/08/UPSC-TOPPER-LOKESH-MISHRA-IIT-DELHISOCIOLOGY.ORG/2016/08/UPSC-TOPPER-LOKESH-MISHRA-IIT-DELHISOCIOLOGY. REPLY (HTTP://MRUNAL. It would be really helpful. Can you share your Sociology notes. Congrats. BDO Rai..ORG/2016/08/UPSC-TOPPER-LOKESH-MISHRA-IIT-DELHISOCIOLOGY..ORG/2016/08/UPSC-TOPPER-LOKESH-MISHRA-IIT-DELHISOCIOLOGY. REPLY (HTTP://MRUNAL.OCIOLOGY.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=404010#RESPOND) Sakshi Sir pls provide ur notes as soon as possible. http://mrunal. Pls sir help us 19 of 28 Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM .HTML?REPLYTOCOM=403935#RESPOND) UPSC STopper Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi.. HTML?REPLYTOCOM=405127#RESPOND) Shiv Plz all .. REPLY (HTTP://MRUNAL. please sir.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=404055#RESPOND) Giridhar Congrats a lot on your success!! Sir .. BDO Rai.. http://mrunal.ORG/2016/08/UPSC-TOPPER-LOKESH-MISHRA-IIT-DELHISOCIOLOGY. please provide us with your sociology notes.UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi.It would be a great help..ORG/2016/08/UPSC-TOPPER-LOKESH-MISHRA-IIT-DELHISOCIOLOGY. REPLY (HTTP://MRUNAL.ORG/2016/08/UPSC-TOPPER-LOKESH-MISHRA-IIT-DELHISOCIOLOGY.HTML?REPLYTOCOM=405172#RESPOND) giridhar Yes .really needed….ORG/2016/08/UPSC-TOPPER-LOKESH-MISHRA-IIT-DELHISOCIOLOGY. REPLY (HTTP://MRUNAL.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m. Comprehensive sociology notes are missing. Lokesh sir and mrunal sir please try to provide us with these notes/ Write your message! 20 of 28 Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM .HTML?REPLYTOCOM=404011#RESPOND) Sakshi sir hindi m notes available ho sakte h kya? REPLY (HTTP://MRUNAL.Request our mrunal sir to Contact Lokesh Sir for Sociology notes….. Name? (*Required) Email ID? (*Required) Post Message Notify me of follow-up comments by email.UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi. Notify me of new posts by email....org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m. http://mrunal.. Search B4 Asking Type n Press Enter Days Left 29 :IBPS-PO 70 :IBPS-Clerk 73 :CAT 77 :Mains-16 113 :IES 133 :IBPS-Spec 140 :GATE 141 :CDS-I 162 :APFC'17 274 :Prelim'17 309 :CAPF :Mains'17 21406 of 28 Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM . BDO Rai. . } – [UPSC-2016] Prelims/CSAT Result declared within 40 days! ~15.html/comment-page-2#comment-405335) RAJ { not cleared expected 109 gen } – [UPSC-2016] Prelims/CSAT Result declared within 40 days! ~15.... Comments ROHIT { 114..500 quali�ed.Thank you very much Sir. mine 106 obc but not cleared.500 quali�ed. Geography and Art & Culture) } – [UPSC-2016] Prelims/CSAT Result declared within 40 days! ~15. (http://mrunal.org/2016/09 /result-upsc-prelim-csat-2016-cuto�. (http://mrunal...... (http://mrunal.org/2016/09/result-upsc-prelim-csat-2016-cuto�...html/comment-page-2#comment-405337) CSN_IAS2015 { Hey Karthi. Please request.500 quali�ed..after discussions with many serious aspirants about their score I think the cuto� for general category for cse.. (http://mrunal..org/2016/09 /result-upsc-prelim-csat-2016-cuto�.html/comment-page-2#comment-405328) DEBOSMITA { General expected marks 130. } – [UPSC-2016] Prelims/CSAT Result declared within 40 days! ~15.500 quali�ed.org/2016/09 /result-upsc-prelim-csat-2016-cuto�. (http://mrunal... } – [UPSC-2016] Prelims/CSAT Result declared within 40 days! ~15....500 quali�ed...I CHECKED IT.4 (shankar) gen category. http://mrunal.....YOU HAVE CLEARED...out of the race...YOU HAVE CLEARED...score was 128..html /comment-page-2#comment-405331) TANYA { Sir please tell us your expected cuto�.......UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi.org/2016/09 /result-upsc-prelim-csat-2016-cuto�.org/2016/09/result-upsc-prelim-csat-2016-cuto�.. (http://mrunal.have quit job because of it. BDORecent Rai.html/comment-page-2#comment-405338) B K SHAH { Quali�ed for Main Examination... 0717449..html/comment-page-2#comment-405327) RITESH { Please any one who belong to obc category and passed comment with marks..this was my fourth attempt.500 quali�ed...500 quali�ed.god knows what plans he have for me..500 quali�ed..org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m. Iam in (expected 130+ gen cat).500 quali�ed..gen cat. } – [UPSC-2016] Prelims/CSAT Result declared within 40 days! ~15.html/commentpage-2#comment-405326) 22 of 28 Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM PEEYUSH SRIVASTAVA { Thanks Mrunal sir. I've been following this site for more than a year... } – [UPSC-2016] Prelims/CSAT Result declared within 40 days! ~15. (http://mrunal..org/2016/09/result-upsc-prelim-csat-2016-cuto�. History.. (http://mrunal...I followed almost all videos available on this platform(Economy.html/commentpage-2#comment-405336) CSN_IAS2015 { Hey CONGRATS.I CHECKED IT..felling shattered and. CONGRATS....org/2016/09/resultupsc-prelim-csat-2016-cuto�. Have watched all lectures and I must say those were immensely.org/2016/09 /result-upsc-prelim-csat-2016-cuto�... (http://mrunal.. } – [UPSC-2016] Prelims/CSAT Result declared within 40 days! ~15. Economics . } – [UPSC-2016] Prelims/CSAT Result declared within 40 days! ~15...html/comment-page-2#comment-405364) ASPIRANT { Cleared both cse and ifos. org)   Mega Jobs 04-Oct: GATE-2017  Medics 23-Sep: Odisha  Specialists  Deskjobs 03-Oct: SSC 02-Oct: SSC (http://www.php) Health Dept 28-Sep: IG Inst of /sscselectionpost/) Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM 26-Sep: SSC .in 26-Sep: Indian /recruitment for-non-teaching- /sscselectionpost/) In.nic.handicrafts. (http://mrunal.com/siteinfo/mrunal.nic.alexa. your.ibps.alexa.in (http://ssconline.ac.bput.res.nitgoa.nic. http://mrunal.in /Recruitment) /sscselectionpost/) /sscselectionpost/) /wp-content 19-Sep: IIT Patna 02-Oct: SSC Central 01-Oct: BPUT /uploads (http://www.in/) (http://www. History lectures were also good...in advertisement- (http://ssconline.. 09-Sep: JRF.in (http://ssconline.html) 01-Oct: BPUT (http://www.Carpet Tech /view/604) posts-2016.ac.html/commentpage-2#comment-405325) Vacancies Entire List shifted to bottom. Looking forward for UPSC Topper Lokesh IIT-Delhi..in (http://www. Scroll down (http://www.in/) Mining Corp Southern Western 12-Sep: IBPS clerk (http://omcltd.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m.php) (http://ukpsc.in Rourkela /Detailed_Advt_for_Recruitment_of_Clrks_CWE_Clerk_VI.org/2016/09/result-upsc-prelim-csat-2016-cuto�.ac.ernet.gate.lectures were detailMishra oriented and interesting.nic. } – [UPSC-2016] Prelims/CSAT Result declared within 40 days! ~15.bput.nic. BDO Rai.iitr.in/) (http://www.NET 12-Sep: NIT Goa Rourkela 26-Sep: SSC (http://www...org) (http://www.in 12-Sep: UK PCS board/1959- 02-Oct: SSC NE /jobs..in (http://ssconline.ac.pdf) /index.iitp..in (http://ssconline.gov.com/data/details/main?url=http://mrunal.php/notice/sscselectionpost/) (http://www.in 23 of 28 09-Sep: Punjab /jobs.csirhrdg.500 quali�ed.  Topper Lokesh Mishra (http://www.gate.in announcements) health Inst..in Res. Edu.edu  ParaMedics 26-Sep: Indian /career/) 28-Sep: Chandigarh In.org/) (http://ssconline.in /Document/Career /recruitment /sscselectionpost/) /jobs/Re-Advertisement/Instruction.jsp) 15-Sep: Chandigarh Karnataka /File/advertisement_job 02-Oct: SSC Med.nic.nic. Coll (http://ssconline.igims.net) id=32& 11-Sep: Inst.rgcb. Coll (http://www.in /sscselectionpost/) Recruitment_25Jul16-28.nic.bfuhs.nic.in 26-Sep: SSC /jobs. Inst.com (http://recruit.IT Jobs UPSC IIT-Delhi.nic.co.cujammu.in of Jammu Engineers 04-Oct: Haryana Power 20-Sep: NABARD /jobs- (http://www.res. Inst.gov. Mental /sscselectionpost/) (http://nimhans.nic.ac.Sec.gov.in/) Medical Sci.nic.ac.nuepa.igims.Carpet Tech  /sscselectionpost/) /career.aspx) 25-Sep: Oil India 15-Sep: IT Gujarat /sscselectionpost/) 08-Sep: Nalanada (http://www.iitr. BDO Rai. 26-Sep: SSC NW 15-Sep: Rain Forest (http://www.ernet.in announcements) 26-Sep: SSC /UserFiles /career.in/) (http://nimhans.aspx) (http://ssconline.in (http://www..in/) Mental health (http://gmch.com /Document/Career /Re-Advertisement- 08-Sep: Nalanada (http://www. (http://www.in/)Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM Lucknow (http://www.org (http://midhani. 04-Oct: MIDHANI /vacancy/sscselectionpost/) (http://www.org /positions.Uni.incometax (http://ssconline.html) 30-Sep: Engineers and-internships/) Special%20Recruitment%20Drive%20for%20PW 15-Sep: RG Centre India (http://recruitment..pdf) (http://www. of mnuid=734& Coy.oilindia.nic.in /vacancy- 17-Sep: Nat.eil.in (http://nalandauniv. prvtyp=site) (http://www.Of Med.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m.in Uni.ac.of for Biotech. (http://www.oil(sports) 02-Oct: SSC Central Uni india.edu.in 26-Sep: SSC 24 of 28 . (http://www.ntpccareers.edu.ac.in /RFRIWestern (http://gmch. (http://ssconline. http://mrunal.highcourtof (http://ssconline.ac. Karnataka 25-Sep: Oil India (http://www.in (https://www.aspx) 15-Sep: UK high 20-Sep: IIM Court (http://www.aspx?option=article& /english 07-Sep: NTPC type=single& Special%20Recruitment%20Drive%20for%20PWDs.in /jobs.icsi.org/)  Uniform 15-Sep: Indian army (Law) 23-Sep: Nat.nic.php) /New/recruitment%20per.in /dei/) 17-Sep: Nat.handicrafts.nabard.icfre.dei.in/) 28-Sep: IG Inst of Medical Sci. 27-Sep: University (http://nalandauniv.aspx) 19-Sep: Dayalbagh Ed. Ins.org and-internships/) //Default.joinindianarmy..in (http://ssconline.gov. iocl.in/) 23-Sep: Odisha 19-Sep: IIT Patna 15-Sep: UPSC 08-Sep: TN PCS (http://www.in /job.mahatransco. of Openings.com and-internships/) /jobs- Shipyard Ltd /ContentPage.dpsru.nic.in/)Maharashtra advertisement- 22-Sep: Mazagon 12-Sep: NIT Goa for-non-teaching- Dock (http://bankofmaharasht posts-2016.asp) 19-Sep: RailTel corp /newsite2010 /recruitment..org. 08-Sep: Nalanada Prefab  Commerce/MBA 27-Sep: National (http://www.ac.nitc.html) /66/KOCHI- (http://mha.ac.iitp.nic.nic.php 10-08-2016. 06-Sep: Bank of board/1959- /Recruitment) (http://www.npci.in 11-Sep: Inst. 06-Sep: Punjab SSC (http://www.html) 25 of 28 16-Sep: UP Vidyut for Biotech.icsi.aspx) /index.nic.html) Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM 09-Sep: Min.tnpl.in/) /index.pdf) posts-2016.in 08-Sep: Indian 19-Sep: NIT Calicut SPORTS- /sites/upload_�les army (http://www.in/) /Current(http://mazagondock.oil- (https://airmenselection. (http://fact.in advertisement- /Latest%20News 24-Sep: Intelligence /doc/recruitment for-non-teaching- /Attachments bureau /r18. 20-Sep: Hindustan /submenu/316/5) Ltd.pdf) /IBOnileJrO�cer_020916.com 15-Sep: RG Centre /careers. /sscselectionpost/) Air http://mrunal. Coy.com/) Pharma.edu. (http://www.innewsprint /ora/VacancyNoticePub.railtelindia.gov.in Kerala /Document/Career /ADVT_ST_2017.in Inst.in/) University (http://career.ac.aspx) (http://www.hslvizag.html) (http://www.edu.com (http://www.pdf) /index.php) (http://www.pdf) (http://bsf. Corp /english /career.ac.org Pay..tnpscexams 08-Sep: TN (http://upsconline. 20-Sep: FACT Kochi /jobs/) Ref. Devt.of .in Mining Corp 12-Sep: Nat.cnci.ac.. 19-Sep: Delhi (http://iidlindia.aspx) 20-Sep: MahaTransco /content /200_1_Careers.iiml.php/notice- (http://omcltd.com /Documents (http://www.in /recruitment 25-Sep: Oil India Force /?page_id=76) /view/99) (http://www. Cancer /Careers.iitp.in 24-Sep: Hindustan (https://www.co.php/notice- (http://www.aspx?sid=21) /PeopleCareers (http://www.in18-Sep: Oil Gujarat (http://nalandauniv.html) (http://www.UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishra 15-Sep: IIT-Delhi.in RECRUITMENT- /mha/�les (http://joinindianarmy.gov.Sec.hindprefab. Indian BDO Rai..org.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m.pdf) /?url=content 09-Sep: Infra.incometaxin /Re-Advertisement- 12-Sep: BSF board/1959- /Lists Special%20Recruitment%20Drive%20for%20PWDs.html) (http://www.in 19-Sep: IIT Patna 15-Sep: Income-Tax india.nitgoa.punjabsssb.edu (http://www. /career/) /index. ac.in india.jsp) (http://www.com/) /UTIITSL_SITE Ed.nic. Veterinary Sci.up. Corp.html) 09-Sep: UPPCS Rourkela Eng.mppcvv.com University  Banks /scclnew/index.airindia.oil09-Sep: Punjab /site/Permanent_Vacancies_24_08_2016.html) Uni (http://bel10-Sep: Mishra 07-Sep: Odisha PSC (http://www.ac.i 20-Sep: Dena Bank /ViewAdvertismentforva  Legal (http://www.php) (http://moes. 08-Sep: Nat. (http://pstcl.jnu.com /positions.denabank. Ltd (http://www.com/careers) Ltd.org Collieries 15-Sep: MMM /recruitment2016. 10-Sep: Garden (http://uppsc.html) (http://www.com 19-Sep: Dayalbagh 07-Sep: Oil India (http://iidlindia.php) of Jammu 26 of 28 Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM /Recruitments.edu.bput.htm) (http://jobapply.ac.mmmut.in/)/DefaultAdv2016OS4.in University 28-Sep: IG Inst of 09-Sep: UPPCS /grse2016adv4 (http://nalandauniv. Trading corp.stclimited.edu.rgcb.res.utiitsl.in /project%20scientist%20B /Career/) /index.ayog Earth science (https://www.ac .in 07-Sep: NTPC 19-Sep: Delhi 07-Sep: ITI Ltd /career.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m.in 22-Sep: MMM Tec.in (http://www.p 09-Sep: PNB (http://www. Fin.asp) (http://www.up.htm) (http://www.html) 16-Sep: Hyd. 08-Sep: BEL openings.Faculty UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishra (http://www.ntpccareers.jsp?lang=0& 01-Oct: BPUT (http://upsconline.in /EForms 14-Sep: Tour. Corp.i india. Inst.gov.in /jobs. Devt.aspx) /jobs(http://www.48) Rourkela /ora/VacancyNoticePub.net) Pharm.gov.aspx) /jobs.in id=0.ac.nic..com/) Trans.co. (https://www.org/ 09-Sep: Punjab 10-Sep: State and-internships/) 22-Sep: ND Trans.mmmut..html)/careers/current(http://nihroorkee.gov.bput.in india.html)(http://scclmines.pnbindia. 07-Sep: UTI Infra (http://www.in Hydrology Inst (http://www.in/) (http://www. /writereaddata/�les /html/form5230 Corp. 06-Sep: Singareni /dei/) (http://pstcl.com Dhatu Nigam (http://opsconline.pdf) 01-Oct: BPUT 13-Sep: Air India /career. High (http://www.itiltd09-Sep: Infra.org /recruitment2016.com 15-Sep: UPSC /viewsection.in IIT-Delhi. http://mrunal.igims.cujammu. (http://www..digialm.in Medical Sci..ac.ac.gov. (http://uppsc.org (http://www.in 15-Sep: University (https://www.php) /careers. BDO Rai.  Ut.in Reach Ship 08-Sep: Nalanada /jobs.tfciltd.nic.in/) /ViewAdvertismentforva /?q=recruitment) (http://midhani.com %20%26%20C. 03-Oct: JNU (http://www.dpsru.dei. iisertirupati. 06-Sep: Bank of Mishra Court Maharashtra (http://hc.aspx) (http://www. Online Form Part-I stops few days before deadline.in /vacancy/Current- announcements) Openings.in University /jobs- (http://recr..in /aphc/noti�cations.id & roll no. (http://bankofmaharashtra.slbsrsv. Mental 06-Sep: Bank of health Inst.bih.ac. Maharashtra (http://nimhans.in prvtyp=site) 06-Sep: Bank of /exam/bsjs2/) 14-Sep: Indian Inst.html) id=32& /Current- 16-Sep: Patna HC Openings.Blue= existing.ac.org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m.gov.edu.com/drive/) 2.nic. BDO Rai.in/) (http://hcraj.ac.Note'em in Google Drive (https://www.google. I usually update vacancies weekly on Mon/Tue.asp) (http://patnahighcourt.tap.in/) /job-faculty/) Openings. 27 of 28 Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM .. Dont forget reg.in 10-Sep: Sanskrit /lrarecruitment- Vidyapeeth 2016.nitgoa..in Judiciary mnuid=734& (http://www.in 08-Sep: Nalanada /careers.asp) 12-Sep: Rajasthan 12-Sep: NIT Goa High Court (http://www.ac.asp) 1.UPSC Topper Lokesh IIT-Delhi.in http://mrunal. //Default.in /Current- (http://opsconline. so don't wait till last date.in (http://bankofmaharashtra.Purple link= newly added. Maharashtra 12-Sep: Odisha of Sci.asp) University 10-Sep: Gujarat (http://nalandauniv.nic.in/) and-internships/) 07-Sep: Nat.gujaratuniversity.nic.ac.Last updated Sep-06-2016.aspx?option=article& type=single& (http://bankofmaharashtra.. .ORG/ECONOMY) / DOWNLOAD (HTTP://MRUNAL.    (https://www.UPSC Topper Lokesh Mishra IIT-Delhi. Gujarat.google.ORG/DOWNLOAD) / CONTACT ME (HTTP://MRUNAL.   http://mrunal. BDO Rai.com (http://www.co /Mrunal.google. India | All Rights Reserved 28 of 28 Saturday 17 September 2016 11:34 PM .org/2016/08/upsc-topper-lokesh-m.youtube.com (https://plus..ORG/) / ECONOMY (HTTP://MRUNAL.org) /mrunal_patel) /109455346868280536907?rel=author) /user/TheMrunalPatel) /fb/a/mailverify?uri=CivilServ HOME (HTTP://MRUNAL.facebook.com (https://twitter.ORG/CONTACT) © Copyright 2009-2016 Mrunal Patel..com (http://feedburner..