HAVEN'T STARTED UPSC PREPARATION YET? THIS IS FOR YOU. FREE BOOTCAMP
10-DAY BOOTCAMP FOR UPSC BEGINNERS
Starting from zero? Understand the UPSC CSE, discover the right books and sources, and build your first preparation plan.
- 24 September – 3 October 2026
- Complete beginners welcome
- 100% Free
No previous UPSC preparation required. GS Foundation 2028 is a separate, optional programme.
No prior preparation or UPSC knowledge needed. Designed for college students and anyone exploring how to begin their Civil Services journey. Learn from experienced people, try practical tasks and get personal guidance before choosing your next step.
Everything you need to begin.
A free introductory experience built specifically for students who haven't started UPSC preparation yet.
LIVE SESSIONS
- Sessions with IAS/IPS officers and UPSC rankers, subject to speaker confirmation.
- Beginner guidance from experienced UPSC faculty.
WORKBOOKS & ACTIVITIES
- Preparation strategy, sample timetable, starter booklist and source guide.
- Practical assignments, worksheets and interactive tasks.
PERSONALISED GUIDANCE
- One-to-one mentorship session to discuss your starting point.
- A personal preparation roadmap for your next steps.
From curiosity to clarity.
Discover Civil Services, experience practical learning and develop a realistic preparation roadmap.
Explore the Civil Services
Understand different services, their work and your career interests.
Discover How You Learn
Try practical learning techniques and examine your study habits.
You Are the District Magistrate
Experience a fictional decision-making simulation.
Current Affairs & Note-Making
Learn to read newspapers and prepare useful notes.
Life Beyond the Uniform
Explore the responsibilities of civil servants through a proposed officer interaction.
The UPSC Mindset Challenge
Build consistency and learn how to manage preparation setbacks.
Decode UPSC Questions
Understand PYQs, trends and question demands.
The 200-Word Challenge
Practise articulation and structured answer writing.
Build Your Preparation Roadmap
Review your starting point and plan your next steps.
GS Foundation 2028 Orientation
Understand the full programme and review your preparation readiness.
Programme topics and sequence are proposed. The final session timetable and speaker details will be shared with registered participants.
Start from zero.
Leave with a plan.
Your first steps into UPSC preparation should feel clear, structured and achievable.
- UPSC exam and syllabus decoder
- Beginner preparation strategy
- Suggested starter booklist
- Book and source selection guide
- Sample weekly study timetable
- Newspaper reading workbook
- PYQ analysis exercises
- Personal preparation roadmap
Your Civil Services journey begins here.
Never opened the UPSC syllabus? Haven't started your preparation? This bootcamp is designed for you.
- 24 September – 3 October 2026
- Free 10-day beginner bootcamp
- Live sessions with rankers, officers and faculty
- Starter resources and workbooks
- One-to-one mentorship
- Personal preparation roadmap
Complete the form to register. The final schedule and participation details will be shared with confirmed registrants.
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Before you begin.
Is the bootcamp free?
Yes. UPSC Aarambh is a free introductory bootcamp. GS Foundation 2028 is a separate paid programme.
Do I need previous UPSC preparation?
No. It is designed for complete beginners, including college students who are exploring UPSC preparation.
Will there be live sessions every day?
The bootcamp combines live sessions, workbooks, practical assignments and mentorship. The final session timetable will be shared with participants.
What resources will I receive?
You will receive starter resources covering the exam, preparation strategy, a sample timetable, book and source guides, and practical workbooks.
Who will conduct the sessions?
Sessions are planned with UPSC faculty, UPSC rankers and IAS/IPS officers. The final speaker lineup is subject to confirmation.
Do I have to join GS Foundation 2028?
No. UPSC Aarambh is an independent free introductory bootcamp. You may explore GS Foundation 2028 during the orientation, but enrolment is optional.
LevelUp IAS GS Foundation 2028
Scheduled to begin 5 October 2026.
Separate programme and enrolment.