Best Plan B for UPSC Aspirants: Every year more than 10 lakh youth apply for UPSC CSE exam. After the completion of all three rounds of UPSC exam, 900-1000 youth out of them are selected for the top government job in the country. At the same time, the dream of lakhs of UPSC aspirants remains unfulfilled. If you are preparing for the UPSC exam, then always keep a backup career option i.e. Plan B ready with it.

It is very important to prepare a plan B for those preparing for the UPSC Civil Service Examination. The level of difficulty of the exam and the number of candidates make it very competitive. There is no guarantee of success in it. In such a situation, career plan B not only provides financial security but also reduces mental stress. As UPSC Plan B, you can choose a job or higher education option, which will help you further.

Plan B for UPSC candidates
The Civil Service Examination of the Union Public Service Commission is one of the toughest examinations in the world. Many candidates spend 4-5 years continuously preparing for it. Giving so much time to UPSC preparation without plan B is like playing with the career. If you are also preparing for a government job in UPSC, then know the plan B options for backup-

1. Other government jobs

The syllabus of many competitive exams for government jobs is quite similar to UPSC (like General Studies, Mathematics, Reasoning). Along with the preparation for UPSC, practice mock tests and special subjects (like Reasoning, Quant) separately for these.

State Public Service Commission (State PSC): Same pattern as UPSC, but at the state level. Like UPPSC, BPSC, MPPSC, etc.

SSC (Staff Selection Commission): Central government jobs through CGL, CHSL, etc.

Banking and Insurance: IBPS PO, SBI PO, LIC AAO, NIACL, etc.

Railways: RRB NTPC, Group D, JE etc.

Teaching: Teaching jobs in CTET, TET, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sainik School.

2. Opportunities in the private sector

Learn skills like digital marketing, data analysis, or coding through online courses (like Coursera, and Udemy), create a profile on LinkedIn, and do networking.

Teaching in civil services coaching: Use the knowledge you have gained during UPSC preparation to teach in a coaching center.

Content writing/editing: Writing skills get strengthened during UPSC preparation. You can use this skill in news portals, educational platforms, or freelancing.

NGO/social work: Use your understanding of social issues in non-governmental organizations.

Data analyst/research analyst: Use the analytical skills developed from UPSC studies in private companies.

3. Higher education and expertise

Higher education not only provides backup but can also be useful for UPSC (eg, benefit of expertise in interview). Make time for these entrance exams along with UPSC preparation.

MBA: Admission to IIM or other top B-Schools through exams like CAT, XAT, or NMAT.

Law: Study law through CLAT or DU LLB.

MA/PhD: You can go into the academic sector by doing a Master's or PhD in your graduation subject.

Certification Course: Diploma in Public Policy, Journalism, or International Relations.

4. Entrepreneurship

Experience in time management and strategy-making helps in entrepreneurship while preparing for UPSC. Do online courses for business skills and take advantage of government schemes (like Startup India).

Start a startup, (like a coaching center, an online platform for UPSC study material, or a YouTube channel).

Local business (like a bookstore, tuition center, or food stall).

5. Freelancing and online opportunities

Create a profile on platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, or Freelancer.com.

Run a UPSC-related blog/website.

Provide online tuition or mentorship.

Take up freelance projects like translation, proofreading, or social media management.

6. Part-time jobs

These jobs offer flexibility to continue studying for UPSC. Focus on time management and take out at least 6-8 hours daily for studies.

Part-time work in delivery services, call centers or retail.

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