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Discover how the Japanese concept of Ikigai can help UPSC aspirants find purpose, motivation, and balance in their preparation journey. Written on behalf of Indus IAS Academy, Bengaluru.

Discover the key roles and responsibilities of an IAS officer. Learn how IAS officers shape governance, lead development, and serve society — from Indus IAS Academy, Bengaluru’s top UPSC coaching institute.

Preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination while managing college studies or a full-time job is one of the toughest challenges aspirants face. Many students and working professionals dream of becoming an IAS, IPS, or IFS officer, but struggle with the question: How to balance UPSC preparation with college or job?