New Delhi: A new book titled “UPSC Pareeksha Ki 34 Ranneetiyan” (34 Strategies for the UPSC Exam), aimed at guiding civil services aspirants through their preparation journey, was launched by Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal at his residence in Delhi.
Written by Rishi Raj Singh, a retired Kerala-cadre IPS officer and former Director General of Police, the book seeks to provide candidates preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination with a structured and practical approach to the challenges of the examination.
The book brings together 34 strategies focused on helping aspirants understand the examination journey and prepare with greater direction. The book was released with the objective of supporting young people who are working towards a career in the civil services.
A Book Shaped by a Long Administrative Career
Rishi Raj Singh, a Bikaner resident, served in the Kerala cadre of the Indian Police Service. He was allotted to the 1985 batch of the IPS and retired as a DGP in 2021. Kerala government records list him among the senior IPS officers of the state cadre.
His new book draws on his experience in public administration and policing to address the larger journey of civil services preparation.
The book is not presented merely as a collection of factual study material. Its publisher describes it as a guide that looks at the civil services examination from practical, strategic and psychological perspectives, covering the different stages of an aspirant’s preparation.
For candidates facing the demanding process of preparing for one of India’s most competitive examinations, such guidance can help them think beyond simply collecting study material and focus on how they approach preparation.
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Dedicated to Professor Aminuddin
An important aspect of the book is its dedication to Dr. Aminuddin, a noted professor of medieval history at Dungar College in Bikaner.
According to the information shared at the launch, Dr. Aminuddin played an important role as a source of inspiration for both Arjun Ram Meghwal and Rishi Raj Singh.
The two went on to build careers in public service, and the author has dedicated his book to the professor whose guidance influenced their early journey.
The dedication gives the book a personal connection with Bikaner and highlights the role of teachers and mentors in shaping the aspirations of students preparing for competitive examinations.
A Guide for Civil Services Aspirants
The central purpose of “UPSC Pareeksha Ki 34 Ranneetiyan” is to help aspirants approach the civil services examination in a more organised manner.
The book focuses on the examination journey as a whole rather than treating preparation as a purely academic exercise. Its approach combines strategy, preparation planning and the psychological aspects that candidates encounter during the process.
This makes the book relevant to aspirants who are looking for guidance on how to structure their preparation and deal with the uncertainties and pressures associated with the examination.
The book is published by Prabhat Prakashan and is available in Hindi. The current edition is listed as a 184-page book focused on UPSC preparation.
Academic Review Highlights Its Use for Students
The book was also reviewed by Bhavani Shankar Kumawat, an Assistant Professor at Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi.
Kumawat described the book as useful and direction-oriented for students preparing for competitive examinations.
The review adds an academic perspective to the book’s intended role as a preparation and guidance resource for UPSC aspirants.
Connecting Experience With Aspirant Guidance
The launch brings together two different sides of the civil services journey — the experience of those who have served in public administration and the aspirations of young candidates preparing to enter the services.
For Rishi Raj Singh, the book represents an effort to share lessons and perspectives from his long career in the IPS with a new generation of aspirants.
His career included senior responsibilities in the Kerala Police, including his tenure as Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services. Official Kerala records show that he served in the DGP grade before retiring from service in 2021.
The book therefore adds another dimension to his public-service career by turning his experience towards examination guidance.
Why the Book Matters for UPSC Aspirants
UPSC preparation often requires candidates to combine academic knowledge with planning, consistency and the ability to handle different stages of the examination process.
A strategy-focused book can serve as an additional resource for aspirants trying to organise their preparation and understand the examination beyond individual subjects.
The launch also underlines the continuing role of teachers, mentors and experienced public servants in guiding young people towards public service.
With 34 strategies at its core, Rishi Raj Singh’s book seeks to give UPSC aspirants a clearer framework for navigating their preparation while drawing on the experience of someone who eventually reached the senior-most levels of the police service.
The dedication to Dr. Aminuddin further reinforces the importance of mentorship in the journey from a student with an ambition to a public servant with years of administrative experience.
