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AIR 145 · CSE 2024Optional: Sociology3rd attempt

Cracking UPSC as a Working Professional

By Rahul Verma

Rahul Verma — AIR 145

The Journey

Balancing a full-time job with preparation through micro-scheduling and weekend deep-work.

Time Management

Studied 3-4 focused hours on weekdays and 10+ hours on weekends with fixed targets.

Lean Resource List

Stuck to limited sources and revised them multiple times rather than collecting new material.

Booklist

Sociology

  • Haralambos & Holborn
  • IGNOU Sociology notes

Ethics

  • Lexicon for Ethics
  • CivilsHub GS-4 mindmaps