Bhaskar Rao advises civil service aspirants to have a 'Plan B'

Civil service is the dream career of lakhs of people in India. While some achieve success quickly, others find themselves returning without the desired results. Bhaskar Rao, the former Police Commissioner of Bengaluru, has advised civil service aspirants to have a 'Plan B' when preparing for the competitive exams. He shared his insights on his official X account.

Rao emphasised the importance of having an alternative plan if the civil service exam remains elusive after three attempts. He highlighted that some of his friends, who did not clear the civil services exam, have found success in other fields.

“Dearest Young Friends, I passed my UPSC Civil Services Examination in my THIRD attempt in 1989. More Brilliant friends of mine didn’t pass this Exam and are doing well in Life. Dearest Children, Your Life, Family & Future is more Valuable & Important than any Examination and a Job.” Rao said

He advised “If you cannot clear a particular Competitive Examination in THREE Attempts, please don’t keep on attempting and wasting your Time. Social Pressure is very Temporary.” 

In his post, Rao also criticised the exaggerated promises made by coaching centres. He urged aspirants not to spend excessive amounts on these institutions. “Please don’t waste Lakhs of Rupees on Coaching Centres which are Hoax Hope Factories…Life is Precious…” he concluded.