Prarambh- UPSC 2026 Prelims Foundation Batch

“Complete Strategy and Preparation with ISC”

UPSC Exam 2026 is an All-India Civil Services Exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The Civil Services Exam is competitive and prestigious in India for recruitment to various government services like administration. Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other Central Govt.

The UPSC CSE exam is conducted in three stages:

Prelims: This is the first phase of the exam and consists of two types of objective papers: General Studies Paper-I and General Studies Paper-II (CSAT). The UPSC Prelims 2026 exam will become the first stage, and after qualifying for this exam, candidates can appear for the Mains exam.
UPSC Mains Exam: Candidates who clear the Prelims exam proceed to the mains exam which consists of nine papers. This includes an Essay exam, General Studies papers, and two papers on a topic of the candidate’s choice. The main exams are descriptive and test the candidate’s knowledge, analytical, and writing skills.
Personality Test (Interview): Candidates qualifying in the main exam are called for the UPSC Personality Test, which is the Interview. It assesses the entire candidate’s personality, communication skills, and suitability for a career in the civil service.

The UPSC exam assesses the candidate’s knowledge of various subjects such as history, geography, ethics, economics, science and technology, current affairs, and others. It also assesses their skills, decision-making, and leadership qualities.

‘PRARAMBH’- Foundation Batch for UPSC Prelims

Inspiration Study Circle, the best IAS/PCS coaching institute in Dehradun, offers a remarkable career opportunity with PRARAMBH—the Foundation Batch for UPSC 2025-26 aspirants.

ISC is introducing its UPSC/PCS Foundation Batches for the fresh batch of aspirants aiming for UPSC 2026, under the expert guidance of the experienced faculty from ISC, through online, offline, and hybrid teaching patterns.

Preparation years are crucial in one’s life journey, as they lay the foundation for future professional goals. Once the students set their eyes on UPSC Civil Services, there is no holding them back. What further helps is picking the best possible combination of relevant strategies!

Inspiration Study Circle has a history of yielding distinguished alumni over the past years. The Foundation Course ‘PRARAMBH’ from ISC, the exceptionally administered coaching institute for IAS/ PCS/ Defense, will establish a well-grounded substructure for a student’s career in Administrative and Civil Services.

UPSC 2025-26 Study Plan: Strategy for UPSC Prelims

Every year, approximately 5 lakh candidates appear for the prestigious UPSC exam. If you are targeting the UPSC exam for 2025- 2026, Inspiration Study Circle, Dehradun, has some important steps for preparation:

Understanding the UPSC Exam: Know the Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and Eligibility Criteria. Understand the three stages of the exam: preliminary, main, and interview.

Understand the UPSC Syllabus: UPSC has a specifically structured syllabus covering all the subjects and topics concerning our country and the world. Allocate adequate time to each subject depending on your weight and skill level.

Study material for UPSC 2026: Collect relevant materials like NCERT textbooks, Standard reference books, UPSC-specific guides, and online resources. Make sure your study materials are reliable and up-to-date.

Focus on Static GS: Give special attention to the static part of the syllabus, which includes subjects like history, geography, politics, economics, and science. Develop a solid foundation in this area as it forms the core of the UPSC exam.

Current Affairs Update: Stay updated with current affairs by reading newspapers, following the news, and websites, and referring to current affairs magazines. Highlight important events, government initiatives, and social issues, and if possible, record them for revision.

Improve your writing skills: Answer writing is critical in the Mains 2026 exam. Learn how to write answers to previous years’ question (PYQs) papers and mock tests. Be careful to frame your answer, present your argument effectively, and maintain a balanced point of view.

Take Mock Tests: Take regular mock tests to assess your knowledge and exam preparation. Mock tests help you understand the exam format, manage time effectively, and identify strengths and weaknesses.

Revision: Set aside time for repeated revision. Regularly revise your topics to strengthen your understanding. Make short notes for a quick review before the exam.

Test and Learn: Analyze your performance in mock tests and the previous year’s question papers (PYQs for UPSC 2026). Identify your weaknesses and work to improve them. Learn from your mistakes and make sure you don’t repeat them.

Stay healthy and manage stress: Take care of your physical and mental health. Maintain a balanced lifestyle, get enough sleep, exercise regularly, and eat healthy. Manage stress with relaxation techniques and do activities that make you happy or focused.

Be motivated and seek support: UPSC preparation can be tough, so it is important to stay motivated. Surround yourself with a supportive environment, join study groups or forums, and seek guidance from mentors or experienced candidates.

Stay updated with exam notifications: Track the UPSC website regularly for important notifications, exam dates, and changes in exams or syllabus.

ISC- Subject-wise Time table for UPSC 2026

Creating a schedule for UPSC preparation will help strengthen your plan and study. Inspiration Study Circle, the best IAS/ PCS coaching institute for the UPSC 2025- 26 preparation has a sample of topic-based timetable for Revision that you can customize as per your needs:

General Studies (GS):

History: Set aside 2-3 hours a week to study ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history.
Geography: Devote 2-3 hours a week to study Physical Geography, Indian Geography and World Geography.
Politics: Spend 1-2 hours per week on polity and governance.
Economics: devote 2-3 hours a week to the basic economic concepts, the Indian economy, and current economic issues.
Science and Technology: Devote 1-2 hours per week to cover general science topics and the latest developments in science and technology.
Environment and Ecology: Spend 1-2 hours per week on environmental issues, biodiversity, and nature conservation.

Current Affairs:

Daily News Analysis: Spend 1-2 hours every day reading newspapers, watching news shows, and noting down important current topics.
Monthly Task Compilation: Set aside time at the end of each month to compile and review your monthly task list.

Preparation for CSAT: Prelims Paper-II which is CSAT requires a 33% cutoff for qualification. Given the trends of recent years, the paper requires a certain level of preparation. ISC conducts detailed lectures on CSAT by expert faculty. The UPSC test series for Prelims 2026 by ISC will help exert the appropriate amount of effort to swim easily.

Revision and Mock Test Practice:

Set aside time each week to review previously taught topics.
Take regular practice tests at least once every two weeks to assess your readiness and identify areas that need improvement.

Inspiration Study Circle puts forward a detailed Test Series for UPSC 2026 in Dehradun itself. We will provide a separate test series for Prelims, for mains, and interview sessions for the ones appearing.

ISC will provide a multiple-test Prelims Test Series for the aspirants of UPSC 2026 in Dehradun and outside (through online mediums). The tests will be of the following type:

NCERT Level Tests
Subject/ Topic Wise Tests
Full-length GS Tests
CSAT Tests
Current Affairs Tests
Detailed answer keys and solutions will also be provided for better understanding and concept clearing.

Why choose ISC’s PRARAMBH for UPSC 2026 Preparation

ISC is not just the top civil service, IAS, PCS, and Defense Service Training Institute in Dehradun because of its valuable faculty and elaborate study plans, but also because of its exemplary preparation strategy.

The institute conducts regular tests and assessments to help students track their progress and identify areas where they need improvement. This helps students to prepare better for their exams and to achieve their desired scores.

Current Affairs and the Latest Global topics are a crucial part of the preparation for clearing any Exam. These also become the biggest pain points for the candidates.

Inspiration Study Circle stands out for being the best training institute with this out-of-the-box feature of providing a simplified but detailed preparation strategy. This aids the candidate’s amalgam and boosts their confidence for the final battle.

If you are a candidate aspiring to join the Esteemed All India Civil Services, Public State Services, or Defense Services, consider enrolling at Inspiration Study Circle for the best experience in learning and training. ISC will steer you to achieving your goal.

A Note from the Director’s Desk (Director of ISC: Mr. Nisheeth Saxena)

The aspiration for UPSC exams can be very rightly expressed in the words of the Great Missile Man of India Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, “A dream is not what you experience in your sleep. A dream is that which does not let you sleep.”

Your dream can always become a reality once you start aiming for it in your awake state. Understand and get familiar with the syllabus. Brush up your basics with NCERT books. Your target should be your priority. Regularity and revision should become your rituals. It should be kept in mind that UPSC demands an analysis of a topic. It aims at evaluating your critical thinking and decisiveness.

Adapt the “Read and Stay Updated” strategy.

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Prarambh: UPSC 2026 Prelims Foundation Batch