Interview with Koushik Bisoyee Rank 16 in WBCS Exam 2013 CTO
Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 9:11 pmWBCSMadeEasy:When and how did the inspiration and idea of joining civil service come in your mind?
Koushik Bisoyee:After Leaving the job in a Software company by the end of 2010, repelled by the nature of the job,I discovered that corporate culture is not what I was looking for.Decided to join public service,so why not WBCS first?
WBCSMadeEasy:Tell us something about yourself?
Koushik Bisoyee:I had my schooling from Salboni High School,Paschim medinipur upto 12th.Scored 84% in Madhyamik in 2004,81% in HS in 2006.Then I completed my B.Tech from JIS College of engg.kalyani ,nadia.
WBCSMadeEasy:What factors did you consider before selecting your optionals? What were they?
Koushik Bisoyee:Psychology and Anthropology.Simple criteria was to score more marks.Syllabus was also feasible to complete.
WBCSMadeEasy:How did you sustain the study-momentum throughout the year?
Koushik Bisoyee:Actually I and my wife both were preparing.That gave us a GROUP in home.That group study helped us to sustain our momentm.Pls friend,try to form a group and study.
WBCSMadeEasy:How many hours did you study per day? How many months did it take you to complete the core syllabus of Compulsory and optional subjects?
Koushik Bisoyee:It didn't really matter.It is the quality rather than quantity of study that matters.to get a good command in core syllabus will take at least 15 months.
WBCSMadeEasy:Did u use internet, was it effective?
Koushik Bisoyee:extensively.I think internet was the single most important thing in my prep.
WBCSMadeEasy:Were you doing any other job during preparation?
Koushik Bisoyee:Yes ,I am currently working in a Project under National Informatics Center as Software Support Personnel.
WBCSMadeEasy:Which newspapers & magazines you went through?
Koushik Bisoyee:Initially I was foolowing ABP,And TOI.Then Shifted to The Hindu.Pratijogita Pariprekshit,pesha prabesh,compettition refreshers are some magazine i followed.
WBCSMadeEasy:Did u take coaching? How was the experience?
Koushik Bisoyee:No.Took helps of seniors.
WBCSMadeEasy:What about Interview in WBCS? Was the board cordial? What should be a proper preparation?
Koushik Bisoyee:Very basic in nature.Genreral awareness shoul b good.Follow a newspaper regularly(any english daily).try to practicise speaking in english in group.
WBCSMadeEasy:Plz suggest some good books for pre, comp, optional.
Koushik Bisoyee:Strees should be to Text BOOKs.Read and revise many time.There are extensive list of books available in market.Surf net to find out list.
WBCSMadeEasy:What should be the strategy for cracking this exam?What message you want to give to all aspirants?
Koushik Bisoyee:Follow 3D--Determination not to let down your motivation.Decipline in your strategy nd study.Dedication to your preparation.Friends the exam is the test of not your intellectual level but your patience level.
WBCSMadeEasy:Was it ur 1st attempt? If not what about previous ones? You are from which batch and what was your rank in WBCS Exam ?
Koushik Bisoyee:No It was my 2nd attempt.I am from 2013 batch (1st attempt in 2012 with Gr A ADSR Post).About rank--I didn't really figure it out from list given on psc site.
WBCSMadeEasy:What about the changing pattern of WBCS exam from 2014?
Koushik Bisoyee:It becomes bit tougher than the previous one.More extensive and smarter study is required.
We thank Koushik Bisoyee for sparing her precious time to help for aspirants by giving this interview.
Koushik Bisoyee:After Leaving the job in a Software company by the end of 2010, repelled by the nature of the job,I discovered that corporate culture is not what I was looking for.Decided to join public service,so why not WBCS first?
WBCSMadeEasy:Tell us something about yourself?
Koushik Bisoyee:I had my schooling from Salboni High School,Paschim medinipur upto 12th.Scored 84% in Madhyamik in 2004,81% in HS in 2006.Then I completed my B.Tech from JIS College of engg.kalyani ,nadia.
WBCSMadeEasy:What factors did you consider before selecting your optionals? What were they?
Koushik Bisoyee:Psychology and Anthropology.Simple criteria was to score more marks.Syllabus was also feasible to complete.
WBCSMadeEasy:How did you sustain the study-momentum throughout the year?
Koushik Bisoyee:Actually I and my wife both were preparing.That gave us a GROUP in home.That group study helped us to sustain our momentm.Pls friend,try to form a group and study.
WBCSMadeEasy:How many hours did you study per day? How many months did it take you to complete the core syllabus of Compulsory and optional subjects?
Koushik Bisoyee:It didn't really matter.It is the quality rather than quantity of study that matters.to get a good command in core syllabus will take at least 15 months.
WBCSMadeEasy:Did u use internet, was it effective?
Koushik Bisoyee:extensively.I think internet was the single most important thing in my prep.
WBCSMadeEasy:Were you doing any other job during preparation?
Koushik Bisoyee:Yes ,I am currently working in a Project under National Informatics Center as Software Support Personnel.
WBCSMadeEasy:Which newspapers & magazines you went through?
Koushik Bisoyee:Initially I was foolowing ABP,And TOI.Then Shifted to The Hindu.Pratijogita Pariprekshit,pesha prabesh,compettition refreshers are some magazine i followed.
WBCSMadeEasy:Did u take coaching? How was the experience?
Koushik Bisoyee:No.Took helps of seniors.
WBCSMadeEasy:What about Interview in WBCS? Was the board cordial? What should be a proper preparation?
Koushik Bisoyee:Very basic in nature.Genreral awareness shoul b good.Follow a newspaper regularly(any english daily).try to practicise speaking in english in group.
WBCSMadeEasy:Plz suggest some good books for pre, comp, optional.
Koushik Bisoyee:Strees should be to Text BOOKs.Read and revise many time.There are extensive list of books available in market.Surf net to find out list.
WBCSMadeEasy:What should be the strategy for cracking this exam?What message you want to give to all aspirants?
Koushik Bisoyee:Follow 3D--Determination not to let down your motivation.Decipline in your strategy nd study.Dedication to your preparation.Friends the exam is the test of not your intellectual level but your patience level.
WBCSMadeEasy:Was it ur 1st attempt? If not what about previous ones? You are from which batch and what was your rank in WBCS Exam ?
Koushik Bisoyee:No It was my 2nd attempt.I am from 2013 batch (1st attempt in 2012 with Gr A ADSR Post).About rank--I didn't really figure it out from list given on psc site.
WBCSMadeEasy:What about the changing pattern of WBCS exam from 2014?
Koushik Bisoyee:It becomes bit tougher than the previous one.More extensive and smarter study is required.
We thank Koushik Bisoyee for sparing her precious time to help for aspirants by giving this interview.