EXPLAINER: Alternative to IAS IPS IFS | Why you should NOT be scared of failing in UPSC - Plan B

3 years ago, I missed #UPSC final list by 8 marks. My score in optionals was amongst the highest in India, my interview score was second highest.

A few years later, I’m in Istanbul - discussing with one of India’s entry level diplomats, whether it makes sense for him to leave services and do an #MBA.

1. India changed : We aren’t a 20th century #economy anymore. With the advent of liberalization - state control of power shifted from Civil Servants to specialized professionals.

Current JS of Civil Aviation is an MBA from IIM A and was a partner at KPMG. There are 100 others like him who are laterally hired and contributing immensely through their work

2. Working for Society : If Sunder Pichai had cleared IAS- he would be working as a collector in Noida. Impact he has created is insurmountable to one he could possibly create while being in services

It is extremely critical that exceptional people join IAS, but for those who couldn't should know that entry through an exam isn’t the only route in 21st Century India to make a difference.

Many youngsters preparing for IAS in India quit their jobs, take multiple years of sabbatical, and thoroughly screw up their 20s - in anxiety and depression with a hope of getting into civil services (that has a yearly cycle, less than .5% success rate, and an archaic curriculum).

There is no better way to screw up your life than prepare for government exams in India (without any backup plan).

From a career in the United Nations to social impact, to getting laterally hired - you can do a million things to create a large-scale impact.

Do write to me, if you are crumbling under pressure because of a few bad decisions you made in your 20s. . Life is definitely more than an exam that the British created to recruit loyal servants.




I wish you all the very best,
Naman

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[namanshrivastava]

"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors"

Look forward to inspiring youngsters to become part of the Public Policy Ecosystem via GGI's Policy Scholars Program - along with innumerable partnered organizations (such as BCG, Clinton Health Access Initiative etc) working closely with political and business leaders.


Who is GGI Impact Fellowship for?


While GGI Scholar is our flagship education program, GGI Fellowship is a renowned work-study program, uniquely designed for those who lack real-world consulting and public policy experience.



1. You are a determined young professional looking to pivot in consulting and keen to learn by doing a consulting project directly with a mentor from Mckinsey, BCG, Bain, Dalberg

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2. You are a UPSC aspirant looking for a relevant Plan B for Civil Services and keen to contribute to the social impact sector

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3. You are looking for a unique pre MBA/MPP work experience in the social development consulting space by advising leading national NGO

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4. You are ready to pivot careers and looking to be connected to GGI employment partners

[smntales]

Yes I believe in it that life always been beyond that what you done or doing in your life

[SATYAMYADAV-qsnf]

I m from small town... Have an aspiration to be an ias But 2023 is going to my second attempt... And as u know... This exam is totally uncertain.... And I m loooking for second option In a corner of my mind... But it seems difficult to think due to my limited knowledge.... Of world.. And opportunity... I hope.. U will help me.. To guide...if u could...
And second thing..i read about ggi but still have doubts... How I can clear my doubts, .
And last but not least.... Thanks for your valuable content.... 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[krcclasses]

When I got interacted with you, thought you are demoralising people but later I understood that all the things you talk about is all after preparation of UPSC syllabus 😎😎

You can't evaluate yourself but people will including I as well 👍

[Incredible_Leathers]

Your video inculcate positive vibes ✨️

[ramyatripathi]

Don't target this exam specifically, just say competitive exam
Seen ur lots of videos, linked in for inspiration bt ur narration will create antipathy in our mind for ths exam.

[aakasharya]

The examples of people you gave here are famous people .they haven't failed civil service because they didn't choose a career in civil services . They had passion for to become what they are . In India civil service is not part of passion .i don't know why people are mad about civil services . Instead there should be some interests and passion for different fields other than civil services, enginnering, mba in India

[meenakshisharma]

Hey can you tell me how to connect with these organisations I have done postgrad

[abhisheknimbaria]

How do I get into working for the United Nations?

[krispysoup]

Hello sir, I have a B.A. program degree in political science and sociology from Delhi University. UPSC is my only plan. Could you please suggest anything for a back up? Any courses or jobs that would make me more knowledgeable and experienced so I can do something like the great personalities you mentioned in the video?

[khushbugarg]

How can we approach these institutions?

[count]

You are still obsessed with civil services. Practice what you preach mate