Break the Inertia. Start Writing. Master the Essay.
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ESSAY-SURE For UPSC & All State PSCs Exams
| 48 Fully Explained Essays | 200+ Anecdotes |
| 200+ Quotes | 12 Most Important Dimensions |
| 200+ Current Affairs Examples | 90 Minutes Exam Hall Strategy |
| 4 Steps to Write Best Essay | FMB Technique For Mains |
| 20+ Toppers Contributed | 200+ Toppers Got Benefited |
| 150 Famous Personalities | 50 Practice Questions |
UPSC & State PSCs Exams Mains Will be cakewalk after reading this book. I Will Personally Evaluate Essay Copy For Mains Students
My Promise
Dear all,
Over the years, I’ve seen many UPSC aspirants ignore the Essay paper — and because of that, they end up losing 40–50 marks. These are the marks that could have been easily scored with far less effort compared to GS papers.
I understand where this comes from. Many students feel stuck — not knowing how to start a long essay, how to finish two essays in 3 hours, or how to include solid points that stand out. They often overthink or underprepare, and sometimes just pick the wrong topic. I’ve seen these patterns again and again. That’s why this course has been trusted by toppers to increase their essay score. I’ve personally designed the essay course and recorded all the videos so that you don’t waste time jumping from one resource to another. Everything you need — from how to think, structure, and write — is covered in a simple and clear way. You don’t need to be a “writer” to write a good
essay. You just need the right method. I’ll even check your essays myself and guide you on how to improve and get
the top marks. I genuinely believe these notes and this course can make a big difference in your score — and your
confidence. Let’s make Essay your strongest paper this time.
Best wishes
Best wishes,
Sachin Jain, IRS 2016
A) Why Topper Choose Essay-Sure?
1) 15 Recorded Lectures on PYQs & Important Themes for Essay
Get access to 10 high-quality video lectures covering Past Year Questions (PYQs). These are theme-based and help you understand what UPSC really wants.
2) 6 Tests – Practice Like UPSC
- 3 Sectional Tests
- 3 Full-Length Tests
Simulate the real exam and get constructive feedback to improve fast
3) Quotes Bank (PDF)
Get 200+ powerful and relevant quotes — perfect for enriching your essays, especially in philosophical and ethical topics.
4) Anecdotes Bank (PDF)
200+ real-life stories and examples to make your essays relatable, and memorable.
5) 50 Great Personalities
50+ ready-to-use themes for writing strong and meaningful essays.
Other Essay Programs |
Essay-Sure Program |
| 1) Just give you already written essay. Don’t teach you how to think. | In Ensure IAS, we teach how to think, brainstorm and imagine different aspects on Essay. |
| 2) Others give only 1000-1200 words essay with repeated points, which will not be remembered completely. | 2) Ensure IAS gives at least 3000-4000 words so that student can choose points as per his/her comfortability because only 20-30% are remembered. |
| 3) Without dimensions, just write random essay with same points in different spots. | 3) We give every essay on 12 dimensions so that student should try to think on any random essay on those 12 dimensions. It improves on the spot thinking. |
| 4) No personal mentorship. | 4) 1-to-1 Mentorship. |
| 5) Essay evaluation by others. | 5) Essay evaluation by Sachin Sir (for Mains students). |
UPSC Essay: 90-Minutes Exam Hall Strategy.
Write FMB (Fast, More, Better), Score High
10 Minutes: Choose Wisely, Fast/Random/Natural Brainstorming
Write keywords only (Antonyms, Synonyms, Quotes, Anecdotes, Examples, facts, thinkers, case studies, current affairs)
10 Minutes: Forced Brainstorming
There is no fixed rule of 10 minutes. When your mind stops finding keywords in natural brainstorming, you should start writing keywords on 12 dimension given in previous page.
10 Minutes: Structure
Organize keywords of 1st 2 steps and keep writing new ideas
60 Minutes: Write Effectively
Write proper essay in short paragraphs (4–6 lines) + clear handwriting. Keep language simple, precise, and underline keywords.
Q. What is FMB (Fast, More, Better) technique for mains and why it is practiced by many toppers to score good marks in mains?
Ans: Many students fall in trap of UPSC because in the race of writing best answer / essay, they write slowly for initial questions / essay and are left with less time for later questions / 2nd essay. Toppers know that if they focus on Fast and More (Points), gradually some questions will be automatically better and every topper scores max 50-55% with only 3-4 questions of best quality. So, actual strategy to score better overall is to write fast and more points. Don’t focus too much on best, it will come in few (not all) questions automatically.
ESSAY SURE Classes & Tests Schedule
Why Our Essay Sure Program is Most Popular?
- Personal Evaluation of Essay by Sachin Sir
- 1 to 1 Session with Sachin Jain Sir (IRS 2016, Cleared UPSC Twice)
- Test Flexibility – Essay test in both offline and online format and submit anytime within a week
- More Number of Dimensions covered for Essay than any other institute or faculty.
| Date | Activity |
| Date 1 | Lecture 1 |
| Date 2 | Lecture 2 |
| Date 3 | Lecture 3 |
| Date 4 | Sectional Test 1 |
| Date 5 | Lecture 4 |
| Date 6 | Lecture 5 |
| Date 7 | Lecture 6 |
| Date 8 | Sectional Test 2 |
| Date 9 | Lecture 7 |
| Date 10 | Lecture 8 |
| Date 11 | Lecture 9 |
| Date 12 | Sectional Test 3 |
| Date 13 | Lecture 10 |
| Date 14 | Lecture 11 |
| Date 15 | Lecture 12 |
| Date 16 | Lecture 13 |
| Date 17 | Lecture 14 |
| Date 18 | Lecture 15 |
| Date 19 | FLT 1 |
| Date 20 | FLT 2 |
| Date 21 | FLT 3 |
Exact Dates will be as per the date of the batch.
Sure Shot Topper’s Strategy of Essay
Q1. How strategy for essay is different from strategy for GS papers and how scoring more in essay is much easier?
In other GS papers, you have shortage of time in exam hall because you have to write 4000 words in just 3 hours but in essay paper, you have to write half of it (only 2000 words – 2 essays of 1000 words each) in same 3 hours. It means, Essay paper will give you more time to think, brain storm & structure your answer.
In other GS papers, students hover around 60-110 marks but in Essay paper, if they follow right strategy, they can easily score 150-160 marks. It is unfortunately common among students that most of the students neglect Essay paper despite of its highest ROI (Return on Investment). Some students think that there is no use of practicing Essay because actual exam will have different essay but I devised some sure-shot formula for Essay and it worked for me and many of our topper students like (Shubham Shukla, IAS-2022, BITS Pilani | Mahendra Singh, IAS-2023, IIT Kharagpur | Anirudh Pandey, IAS- 2023, MNNIT Allahabad | Aditya Sharma, IAS-2023, GMCH Chandigarh).
Q2. What is the exact UPSC syllabus for Essay? Which 5 requirements UPSC look for in any essay?
To write a very good essay, first of all you should know what is the actual requirement & syllabus of essay as per UPSC. UPSC syllabus for essay says “Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics. They will be expected to keep closely to the subject of the essay to arrange their ideas in orderly fashion, and to write concisely. Credit will be given for effective and exact expression.’’
So, there are five points to be kept in mind:
- Multiple Topics – (Choose wisely + fast)
- Closely To The Subject – (Relevant)
- Orderly Fashion- (Flow)
- Concisely – (Crisp without repetition)
- Effective & Exact Expression – (Wise selection of words) Let me elaborate them one by one:
Q3. How should one select the right essay from multiple topics, manage time, and decide the writing sequence in the Essay paper?
a) How to select one Essay out of 4 choices in each section in Essay paper?
Ans UPSC gives you huge choices of essay. Essay paper has 2 sections & each section has 4 essays. You have to choose only 1 from each section.
But many students commit blunder in choosing. Some students think that if they choose “unique & difficult” essay, examiner will be impressed by the courage of the student but when he starts writing such difficult essay, he finds that he does not have sufficient information, details, facts, examples on topic. So, always choose “easy and familiar”
topic on which you can write the maximum points.
b) How to manage time in essay paper to write 2 Essays in 3 Hours?
Ans Normally, essay paper does not pose any time-crunch. But sometimes some students become overenthusiastic in writing first essay and devote more time to first essay and then they are left with very less time for second essay. So, you should divide your 3 hours (180 minutes) into 2 slots of 90 minutes each and follow 90 Minute strategy given in page no. 7.
c) Should I write the essay in same sequence?
Ans: No, not at all. In fact, I would say in any paper, you should start with your best answer because your mind starts getting warmed up gradually & you recall points on those topics also after some time which you were finding difficult earlier. Otherwise, if you start sequentially & you encounter difficult question/essay in the beginning & you waste very precious time in finding & thinking answer to that question and later when you reach easy question/essay, you will be left with less time for these easy questions.
Q4: What is brain storming & how it is useful in keeping the essay closely to the topic?
Ans Brain storming is the process of using brain to recall all possible different dimensions and facts on the given topic. It is very useful in Essay paper because you are given 90 minute to write 1 essay in around 1000 words. You can easily write 1000 words in 60 minutes so you should use first 30 minute for brainstorming on the topic. While you start your essay paper, you should use rough pages given in the end of your answer booklet and try to write all random related keywords in these pages so that your mind gets more ideas.
Q 5: What are the best 12 dimensions of Essay (to ensure orderly fashion and flow) which toppers suggest every year?
Ans: Please refer to Page 5.
Q6. How to write an essay in a concise, crisp, and comprehensive manner without losing depth?
a) How many words should I write in one line?
Ans: The UPSC gives you Question-Cum–Answer booklet and at every page, there is margin. You should write within those lines. You should write 5 (or max 6) words in one line in UPSC styled copy.
b) Whether I should use famous statements, quotations, proverbs, citations etc. in my answers?
Ans: Yes, of course, especially if it has relevance to the topic. It should relate to the topic naturally. But you should avoid radical & controversial statements. You should try to memorize 3 quotations on all different topics (like women, education) and use deliberately.
c) Whether we can criticize government policies or scheme in answer?
Ans: Government has senior politicians and bureaucrats. They have more experience of practical reality. They must have made policy after proper research. Still, if you want to criticise any government scheme, you should use mild words, it should be constructive criticism. You should use third party narrative like according to some experts, this scheme has these shortcomings.
Q7: What 10 qualities among students will help in achieving the 5th requirement (Effective & Exact Expression) of UPSC Essay Paper?
Ans: It is very simple to improve your writing skills to impress any teacher, if you follow following suggestions:
1) If you are writing in paragraph, they should be small (5-6 lines).
2) There should be logical flow in paragraphs. End of one paragraph should have connection with beginning of next paragraph.
3) You may not write 100% grammatically correct but you should avoid basic grammatical errors.
4) You should use simple sentences to show your concept clarity.
5) You should touch maximum possible dimensions (12 dimensions, which have been suggested).
6) When you have been given limited pages & limited time then you should try to write maximum points by using less words to reflect more dimensions in given limited time and pages.
7) Handwriting should be readable/legible (if not very beautiful)
8) Always underline keywords to highlight your main points.
9) Use some flowcharts & diagrams, if needed.
10) Avoid repetition of ideas and maintain precision—each sentence should add new value and directly contribute to the topic.
Q8: Why handwriting & writing skills are important in UPSC CSE?
Ans: ‘The taste of the food’ & ‘the way it has been served’ OR ‘the quality of the product’ & ‘the way it has been packed’ are two different things and you all know the huge importance of 2nd part as well. Same holds true with your writing skills. If you write the same content with better presentation, you will score huge marks.
| Theme | PYQ Essay |
| 1. History: Colonialism,
Historical Legacy, Postcolonial Identity, Civilizational Mindset |
1. History is a series of victories won by the scientific man over the romantic man (2022)
2. History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce. (2021) 3. Culture is what we are, civilization is what we have (2020) 4. Is The Colonial Mentality Hindering India’s Success? (2013) |
| 2. Geography: Rivers, Water
Systems, etc. |
1. You cannot step twice in the same river (2022) |
| 3. Society: Gender Justice,
Patriarchy, Social Inequality, Social Media & Society, Youth Issues, Poverty, Social Conditioning |
1. The Empires of the future will be the empires of the mind. (2024)
2. Social media is Triggering ‘Fear of Missing Out ‘amongst the youth, precipitating depression and loneliness. (2024) 3. Girls are weighed down by restrictions, boys with demands – two equally harmful disciplines. (2023) 4. A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity. (2023) 5. Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school. (2023) 6. Hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. (2021) 7. Patriarchy is the least noticed yet the most significant structure of social inequality (2020) 8. Best for an individual is not necessarily best for the society (2019) 9. Neglect of primary health care and education in India are reasons for its backwardness (2019) 10. Poverty anywhere is a threat to prosperity everywhere (2018) 11. Destiny of a nation is shaped in its classrooms. (2017) 12. Fulfillment of ‘new woman’ in India is a myth. (2017) 13. Social media is inherently a selfish medium. (2017) 14. If development is not engendered, it is endangered (2016) 15. Need brings greed, if greed increases it spoils breed (2016) 16. Lending hands to someone is better than giving a dole. (2015) 17. Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make a man more clever devil. (2015) 18. Is the growing level of competition good for the youth? (2014) 19. Are the standardized tests good measure of academic ability or progress? (2014) |
| 4. Polity / Governance:
Leadership, Accountability, Democracy, Media Ethics, Privacy, Federalism, Law & Governance, Institutional Integrity |
1. Nearly all men can stand adversity, but to test the character, give him power. (2024)
2. Biased media is a real threat to Indian democracy (2019) 3. Water disputes between states in federal India (2016) 4. Cooperative federalism: Myth or reality (2016) 5. Character of an institution is reflected in its leader. (2015) 6. With greater power comes greater responsibility. (2014) 7. Was it the policy paralysis or the paralysis of implementation which slowed the growth of our country? (2014) 8. Is sting operation an invasion on privacy? (2014) |
| 5. International Relations:
Diplomacy, Borders & Security, NAM, Geopolitics, Technology & IR |
1. The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. (2025)
2. Technology as the silent factor in international relations (2020) 3. South Asian societies are woven not around the state, but around their plural cultures and plural identities (2019) 4. Management of Indian border disputes – a complex task (2018) 5. Has the Non- Alignment Movement(NAM) lost its relevance in a multipolar world. (2017) |
| 6. Economy: Inclusive Growth, Capitalism, Employment, Agriculture, Fiscal Federalism, Economic Inequality, Tourism Economy, Sports Economy, Innovation & Growth | 1. There can be no social justice without economic prosperity but economic prosperity without social
justice is meaningless (2020) 2. Farming has lost the ability to be a source of subsistence for majority of farmers in India. (2017) 3. Impact of the new economic measures on fiscal ties between the union and states in India. (2017) 4. Innovation is the key determinant of economic growth and social welfare (2016) 5. Near jobless growth in India: An anomaly or an outcome of economic reforms (2016) 6. Digital economy: A leveller or a source of economic inequality (2016) 7. Crisis faced in India – moral or economic. (2015) 8. Can capitalism bring inclusive growth? (2015) 9. Fifty Golds in Olympics: Can this be a reality for India? (2014) 10. Tourism: Can this be the next big thing for India? (2014) 11. GDP (Gross Domestic Product) Along with GDH (Gross Domestic Happiness) Would Be The Right Indices For Judging The Well-being Of A Country (2013) |
| 7. Science & Technology:
Artificial Intelligence, Cyberspace, Digital Society, Technology vs Humanity, Future of Work, National Security through S&T |
1. The doubter is a true man of Science. (2024)
2. The process of self-discovery has now been technologically outsourced. (2021) 3. What is research, but a blind date with knowledge! (2021) 4. Rise of Artificial Intelligence: the threat of jobless future or better job opportunities through reskilling and upskilling (2019) 5. Cyberspace and internet: Blessing or curse to the human civilization in the long run (2016) 6. Technology cannot replace manpower. (2015) 7. Science and Technology Is The Panacea For The Growth and Security of the Nation. (2013) |
| 8. Environment: Climate
Change, Forest, Deserts, Green Technology, etc. |
1. Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow them (2024)
2. Forests are the best case studies for economic excellence (2022) 3. Alternative technologies for a climate change resilient India (2018) We may brave human laws but cannot resist natural laws. (2017) |
| 9. Ethics: Happiness, Human
Values, Humanism, Virtue Ethics, Character, Mindfulness, Simplicity, Rationality, Knowledge, Creativity, Education, Truth, Gratitude, Existential Reflection, Moral Philosophy, Metaphors & Symbolism |
1. Oxymorons reflect the ironies of life. (2026)
2. The Grateful mind is very Beautiful Mind. (2026) 3. A thorn is a changed bud. (2026) 4. When two elephants fight, it is the grass that gets trampled. (2026) 5. ‘Nature is symbol of the spirit’. (2026) 6. A well-educated mind will always have more questions than answers. (2026) 7. Shelving hard decisions is the least ethical course. (2026) 8. A good leader is one who follows the followers. (2026) 9. Truth knows no color. (2025) 10. Thought finds a world and creates one also. (2025) 11. Best lessons are learnt through bitter experiences. (2025) 12. Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone. (2025) 13. The years teach much which the days never know. (2025) 14. It is best to see life as a journey, not as a destination. (UPSC 2025) 15. Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty. (2025) 16. There is no path to happiness; Happiness is the path (2024) 17. All ideas having large consequences are always simple. (2024) 18. The cost of being wrong is less than the cost of doing nothing. (2024) 19. Thinking is like a game, it does not begin unless there is an opposite team. (2023) 20. Visionary decision-making happens at the intersection of intuition and logic. (2023) 21. Not all who wander are lost. (2023) 22. Inspiration for creativity springs from the effort to look for the magical in the mundane. (2023) 23. Mathematics is the music of reason. (2023) 24. Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world (2022) 25. A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ship is for (2022) 26. The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining (2022) 27. A smile is the chosen vehicle for all ambiguities (2022) 28. Just because you have a choice, it does not mean that any of them has to be right. (2022) 29. Your perception of me is a reflection of you; my reaction to you is an awareness of me. (2021) 30. Philosophy of wantlessness is Utopian, while materialism is a chimera. (2021) 31. The real is rational and the rational is real. (2021) 32. There are better practices to “best practices”. (2021) 33. Life is long journey between human being and being humane (2020) 34. Mindful manifesto is the catalyst to a tranquil self (2020) 35. Ships do not sink because of water around them, ships sink because of water that gets into them (2020) 36. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication (2020) 37. Wisdom finds truth (2019) 38. Values are not what humanity is, but what humanity ought to be (2019) 39. Courage to accept and dedication to improve are two keys to success (2019) 40. A good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge (2018) 41. Customary morality cannot be a guide to modern life (2018) 42. “The past’ is a permanent dimension of human consciousness and values (2018) 43. A people that values its privileges above its principles loses both (2018) 44. Reality does not conform to the ideal, but confirms it (2018) 45. Joy is the simplest form of gratitude. (2017) 46. Quick but steady wins the race. (2015) 47. Dreams which should not let India sleep. (2015) 48. Words are Sharper than the two-edged sword. (2014) 49. Be The Change You Want To See In Others” – Gandhiji (2013) |
State Civil Services (UPPSC & BPSC) Essay Syllabus
1. UPPSC Essay Paper Details
• Total Marks: 150 marks.
• Total Duration: 3 hours.
• Structure: Three sections (A, B, and C).
• Requirements: One essay must be chosen from each of the three sections.
• Word Count: Approximately 700 words per essay
Detailed Essay Syllabus
• Section A: Literature and Culture, Social Sphere, Political Sphere.
• Section B: Science, Environment and Technology, Economic Sphere, Agriculture,
Industry and Trade.
• Section C: National and International Events, Natural Calamities (Landslide,
Earthquake, Deluge, Drought), National Development Programs and Project
2. BPSC
Key Details:
• Total Marks: 300
• Duration: 3 Hours
• Structure: Divided into three sections (Section 1, 2, and 3), with 4 topics in each
section.
• Attempt Criteria: Candidates must choose one topic from each section (3 essays in
total).
• Marking: Each essay is worth 100 marks
• Length: Approximately 700–800 words per essay
The syllabus focuses on broad thematic areas, including:
• Moral and Philosophical Essays: Topics dealing with ethics, values, and abstract
concepts.
• Social, Economic, and Political Issues: Current affairs relating to society, governance,
and the economy.
• National Initiatives: Topics such as Self-reliant India (Atmanirbhar Bharat) and Digital
India.
• Bihar-Specific Issues: Problems, solutions, and developmental possibilities specific to
Bihar.
• Proverb-Based Essays: One section is specifically dedicated to common proverbs and
sayings prevalent in Bihar