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Language
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Book Summary
Making A Difference: The IAS as a Career is a candid, experience-rich exploration of what it takes to become an IAS officer and build a career in the Indian civil services. Part memoir, part practical guide, this book speaks directly to aspiring UPSC candidates, graduates exploring civil service, and readers curious about government work. Written by Alok Ranjan, a veteran IAS officer who rose through the ranks to chief secretary and beyond, the tone is hopeful, educational, and reassuring—encouraging you to imagine the impact you could have through public service.
Rather than a traditional drill-and-practice UPSC manual, Making A Difference: The IAS as a Career shares the author's personal journey—how he prepared, navigated exams, and steered through pivotal roles in the Uttar Pradesh cadre and in New Delhi. The book lays out the realities of the IAS as an institution, with candid reflections on the interview, the pace of a civil servant’s day, and the importance of service over spectacle.
Structured as a narrative with practical guidance, it reveals strategic preparation methods and the resources that proved most useful at each stage. Alok Ranjan’s stories—from District Magistrate to Chief Secretary—turn complex processes into approachable lessons, and the writing keeps the pace engaging while staying grounded in real-world detail. It covers exam strategy, the dynamics within government offices, interview guidelines, and career planning, presenting concepts in a clear, approachable way that makes learning accessible.
After finishing Making A Difference: The IAS as a Career, readers walk away with a realistic, hopeful understanding of the path, concrete steps they can take, and the confidence to pursue a civil-service vocation with purpose and resilience.
Product Details
Author
Alok Ranjan
Publisher
Penguin Books
Language
English
SKU
BK0453990
ISBN
9780143454700
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
1.69 x 12.9 x 19.8 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 254
15% Off