“How should I write essays for the UPSC Civil Services Examination?” It is one of the most frequently asked questions among aspirants. But why are we talking about it now, especially when the Mains exam got over more than a month ago and most aspirants are waiting to begin their Prelims preparation after Diwali?

The answer is simple. There is no such thing as a “lean month” in the UPSC preparation cycle, which spans at least a year and a half. And more importantly, there are certain components of the exam that simply cannot be left for the last minute. Essay writing is one of them.

With no defined syllabus, the Essay paper demands consistent practice, just like daily newspaper reading. For beginners and future aspirants, the months following the Mains exam present a golden opportunity

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