Shri Suman Mukherjee | DSP | WBCS 2021 | RANK 11 | Political Science & IR OPTIONAL | 3RD ATTEMPT

Suman Mukherjee, a remarkable achiever in the West Bengal Civil Services Examination (WBCS) of 2021, secured an impressive rank of 11 and got DSP(on Prob) by clearing the exam on his third attempt. Choosing Political Science and International Relations (PS & IR) as his optional subject, he demonstrated exceptional dedication, strategic planning, and thorough preparations throughout his WBCS journey.

Suman's success can be attributed to his well-defined strategy, which involved a balanced approach towards the mains, prelims, and the crucial interview stage. His meticulous planning allowed him to allocate sufficient time for each stage of the examination and focus on the areas that demanded the utmost attention.

In terms of his preparations, Suman emphasized extensive revisions of both static and dynamic aspects of the syllabus. He adopted a comprehensive approach to cover the vast array of subjects and current affairs, ensuring a strong foundation of knowledge. His consistent efforts and perseverance played a pivotal role in his success.

During the main examination, Suman showcased his analytical and writing skills by effectively presenting his thoughts and arguments in a structured manner.

To excel in the prelims stage, he practiced numerous mock tests and previous years' question papers to enhance his time management skills and accuracy in answering objective questions. This approach helped him tackle the challenges posed by the preliminary examination.

This interview will be helpful for all the WBCS aspirants in understanding the WBCS syllabus and WBCS 2023/2024 preparation strategy.

Prelims BOOKLIST :

WBCS Cracker Arihant Publication and Previous Years’ Questions

Mains BOOKLIST :

History:
1. Indian History, by Reddy (McGraw Hill)
2. Indian Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra and others (Penguin)
3. Spectrum by Rajiv Ahir I.P.S.

Geography:
1. Indian Geography by Hussain (McGraw Hill)
2. Oxford Student Atlas for India
3. Certificate Physical and Human Geography by G.C. Yeong

Environment, science and technology:
1. Lucent’s General Knowledge
2. ICSE Chemistry by S. Chand
3. Environmental Studies by Rajagopalan (Oxford)
4. Vajiram and Ravi, Environment and Ecology study Material

Economics:
1. Indian Economy by Singh (McGraw Hill)
2. VisionIAS Yellow book on Indian Economy pdf

Current Affairs:
1. Samsad TV debates, Daily News Simplified by Rau’s IAS
2. Indian Express – EXPLAINED column

Mock Test:
1. WBCS Mains Mock Test Series McGraw Hill by Samim Sarkar
2. WBCS General Studies Practice Workbook Kiran Publication
3. WBCS Arithmetic and Reasoning Practice Workbook Kiran Publication
4. WBCS Compulsory Bengali & English by Prasanta Nemo and Somnath Bhattacharjee

OPTIONAL BOOKLIST :

Political Science (Optional):
1. Indian Polity by Laxmikanth (McGraw Hill)
2. Public Administration by Laxmikanth (McGraw Hill)
3. Political Thought by R.M. Bhagat and Satish Tandon
4. An Introduction to Political theory by O.P. Gauba
5. IGNOU Master’s In Political Science materials available on E-gyankosh
6. New Horizons of Public Administration by Mohit Bhattacharya
7. International Relations by Sakti and Indrani Mukherjee (World Press)

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