At this stage, your mantra should be: “Write more, read selectively.” Since the optional papers have been replaced by GS Paper V and VI (UP Special), your strategy must prioritize these high-scoring areas along with Ethics and Hindi.
Here is your 50-Day Intensive Revision & Answer Writing Plan.
📅 Phase 1: Comprehensive Revision (Days 1–35)
In this phase, we cover the entire syllabus. Focus on “Micro-Notes” (one-page summaries) and 3 questions daily.
| Days | Focus Area | Key Topics to Cover | Answer Writing Goal |
| 1-6 | GS Paper I | Indian Culture, Modern History, World History, Society, Geography. | 3 PYQs per day (Mix of 8 & 12 markers). |
| 7-12 | GS Paper II | Constitution, Polity, Governance, Social Justice, IR. | 2 Static + 1 Current-based question daily. |
| 13-18 | GS Paper III | Economy, Science & Tech, Environment, Internal Security, Disaster Mgmt. | Focus on Data/Charts/Maps in answers. |
| 19-24 | GS Paper IV | Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude, Case Studies. | 1 Case Study + 2 Theory questions daily. |
| 25-30 | GS Paper V & VI | UP Special: History, Polity, Economy, Geography, & Schemes of UP. | Use UP-specific maps in every answer. |
| 31-35 | Hindi & Essay | Grammar, Letter Writing, Precis. Essay on Social/Political/Scientific themes. | 1 Full Essay every 2nd day; 1-hour Hindi grammar. |
🔄 Phase 2: Rapid Fire Revision (Days 36–45)
The second revision must be purely through your short notes and “Brainstorming” (structuring answers without writing the full text).
- Day 36-37: GS I & II (Consolidated revision)
- Day 38-39: GS III & IV (Focus on examples and keywords)
- Day 40-41: GS V & VI (Data, UP Budget, and Survey)
- Day 42-43: General Hindi & Essay (Drafting 4-5 essay structures)
- Day 44-45: Current Affairs (State & National) for value addition.
✍️ Phase 3: The “Simulator” Mode (Days 46–50)
Simulate the exam environment. Stop reading new content.
- Morning (9:30-12:30): Full Length Mock Test.
- Afternoon (2:00-5:00): Full Length Mock Test.
- Evening: Self-evaluate and check for time-management leaks.
💡 Pro-Tips for UPPSC Answer Writing
- The “UP” Factor: For GS I, II, and III, always try to conclude with a relevant UP-specific point or example.
- Flowcharts: UPPSC examiners love clean, labeled diagrams. Use them for Geography (GS I) and Disaster Management (GS III).
- Hindi is Key: Do not ignore General Hindi (150 Marks). It is often the difference between getting a top post and just making the list.
- Keywords in Ethics: Use terms like Probity, Emotional Intelligence, and Accountability explicitly in your answers.
“Selection is not about knowing everything; it’s about presenting what you know better than the person next to you.”
