Raghav SDM Interview | HCS Topper Shares His Preparation Strategy | UPSC AKHADA

Meet HCS Topper Raghav (SDM)! 🏛️🏆 In this exclusive interaction at UPSC AKHADA, Raghav shares his complete journey, strategy, and tips that helped him clear the Haryana Civil Services (HCS) exam and secure the top post of Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). Interviewed by Vinay Sir, Raghav breaks down how he navigated self-study, overcame initial answer writing challenges, utilized peer group learning, and converted 50 days of intense Mains preparation at UPSC AKHADA into top marks in Ethics and English papers. 📌 IN THIS TOPPER TALK, YOU WILL LEARN: • Background & Inspiration: From BA Hons (Political Science) to clearing HCS • Self-Study Strategy: Library routine, limited Haryana GS resources, and short-note creation • HCS Prelims Strategy: Utilizing Haryana schemes & data PDF notes for guaranteed Prelims score • Mains Answer Writing Evolution: Transitioning from single points/flowcharts to structured, high-scoring answers • Mains Strategy with Vinay Sir: 50-day intensive Selection Batch, active recall, and daily answer evaluation • Ethics & English Paper Strategy: How Raghav boosted his scores (35 to 64.5 in English & 48.5 in Ethics) • Peer Group Learning & Data Insertion: Differentiating your answers with real state statistics ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction by Vinay Sir & Welcome to Raghav (SDM) 00:30 - Academic Background & Motivation for Social Service 01:48 - Early Challenges: Resources, Online Learning & Revision Strategy 02:37 - HCS Mains Challenge: The 50-Day Intensive Preparation Plan 03:30 - Answer Writing Evolution & Marks Improvement (Ethics & English) 04:50 - Revision Techniques & Peer Group Note-Sharing 05:37 - Advice for Aspirants: Handling Burnout & Maintaining Consistency 06:36 - Q&A with Classroom Students: Overcoming Self-Doubts & Daily Study Hours 08:35 - Vinay Sir’s Active Recall & Test Evaluation Techniques 10:44 - The Power of Data & State Specifics in Mains Answers 📚 Target Aspirants: HCS Prelims & Mains Aspirants, UPSC CSE Candidates, State PCS Aspirants, and Haryana CET/HSSC Candidates. --------------------------------------------------- Contact Us on : 9310521990 #upscakhada #vinaysir Keep tuning in to our channel :- To download notes📚 Join our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/upsc_akhada Don't forget to follow us on✅ :- ➡️Facebook -   / upscakhada   ➡️Instagram -   / upscakhada   ➡️Twitter-https://twitter.com/UPSCAkhada?s=08 For more such videos visit our youtube channel - Youtube - https://bit.ly/3hlXzoH More lectures are coming, Let's crack the exam this time. Keep following UPSC AKHADA for further information and preparation regarding HCS.#HCSTopper #RaghavSDM #HCSSDM #HCSStrategy #UPSCAKHADA #VinaySir #HCSPreparation #HaryanaCivilServices #HCSMains #AnswerWriting #StatePCS #HCS2026