Analyzing the syllabus is essentially important for IES. It’ll define your area of study will give you a peaceful start.
Next Step should be analyzing the past year question papers. It’ll give you an insight that from which part of subject is important and should be given more time. There must be any roads frequently traveled and many less traveled. But you have to travel according to your comfort.
Try to make the routine and plan time-table for your study. And then divide the entire syllabus into small modules & start preparing according to the defined plan.
For Current Affairs, read newspapers (The Hindu or Indian Express preferably) regularly so that you are updated on what is happening around you, and always have the analysis of news coming to your way. This section also requires you to be aware of what is happening in the country and across the world.
Refer to some latest current affairs magazine There are many in the market, chose anyone from that. Develop a habit of reading it regularly.
Try to refer to past question papers and solve as many questions as possible Join any test series for Current Affairs. It will give you the extra edge in your preparation.
Awareness: The GATE and ESE examination require that one should be aware of the examination, it’s syllabus, pattern of exam along with the books and coaching institute related to it for perfect guidance. Once you know it all then you are good to go.
Dedication: Every great thing requires hard work and dedication to achieve it, nothing comes easy. Similarly, for GATE/ESE the students are required to stay dedicated towards the exam and put in their best foot forward.