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How Ex UPSC Chairman Deepak Gupta Prepared for CSE Then, What Advice He Has for Aspirants Now

Former UPSC Chairman Deepak Gupta shares his preparation strategy for Civil Service Examination. He also shares about his IAS journey, dwelling on interesting anecdotes and impactful initiatives. Know what his special advice for aspirants who want to crack UPSC exams is!
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Former Chairman of Union Public Service Commission, Mr. Deepak Gupta, does not believe in retirement. According to the 1974-batch ex-IAS officer of Jharkhand cadre, one does not ever retire from work. There is always so much to do, he exclaims!

“Who says one has to retire on retirement? I say, live a full life, as full as you can!”

The ex-Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, who had initiated India’s ambitious National Solar Mission, is leading a very active life even now, speaking on energy, governance, health issues, etc. He has already written four books, prominent among them being History of IAS and Small Things Matter, his memoirs.

Currently, he is also the Honorary Director General of National Solar Energy Federation of India.

In an exclusive video interview to Indian Masterminds, Mr. Deepak Gupta spoke at length about his UPSC journey and IAS journey – journeys that are filled with important life lessons on how to prepare strategically and pass exams easily, and how to manage people and get work done efficiently.

Watch the video interview here:


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