#CareerBytes: Popular Telegram Groups, Channels for UPSC CSE preparation
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the toughest exams, and it is essential for aspirants to get the right study material and be well-prepared to crack the IAS exam. There are many Groups and Channels on Telegram, a popular messaging platform, that provide study material and tips (for free) to IAS aspirants. Here are some popular Telegram Groups/Channels aspirants should join.
There are many Telegram Channels, Groups for UPSC preparation
There are thousands of Telegram Groups and Channels useful for civil services aspirants. Among the popular Channels are IAS & PCS ADDA (over 68,000 members), UPSC Zone (26,000+ members), Acumen IAS (over 11,000 members), IAS Studies™ (over 6,000 members), and UPSC CIVIL SERVICES. Coming to Groups, UPSC Discussion (nearly 7,400 members), UPSC Mains Daily (over 3,000 members), and IAS-General Discussion are some popular ones.
Special Groups, Channels for e-books, magazines, newspaper analysis
IAS aspirants can join Groups and Channels meant for certain sections like e-books, magazines, newspaper PDFs, etc. For example, E-Books & Magazines, All Government Imp PDF, PDF4Exams, Estore33.com, and E-Books are some of the popular ones for e-books, magazines, important books, and resources. For news, current affairs, and newspaper PDFs, one can join Material For Exam and The Hindu Zone Official among others.
Groups and Channels for specific topics
Channels and Groups dedicated to specific subjects and topics are also available on Telegram. While there many UPSC preparation Groups/Channels, it is advised to join only those that are suitable and provide good study material. Joining too many channels may lead to confusion.
What are the advantages of joining Telegram Groups, Channels?
After joining a Group or Channel, aspirants can get all important CSE-related study material from various sources at one place. They have access to free UPSC study material, simplified notes, current affairs, newspaper PDFs and analyses, e-books, previous papers, etc. on their mobile phones. Members can clarify doubts, discuss topics and strategies with experts and toppers.
Members of Groups can study at their convenience
Most of these Telegram Groups and Channels are managed by UPSC experts or IAS rankers who want to share their experience with the aspirants and help them achieve their goal. Joining these Groups could be really beneficial as they help IAS aspirants in their preparation process. They can access the study material anytime and anywhere at their convenience on their smartphones.
