{"id":17266,"date":"2018-06-23T11:41:18","date_gmt":"2018-06-23T06:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jworldtimes.com\/old-site\/jwt2015\/?p=17266"},"modified":"2019-11-20T17:38:29","modified_gmt":"2019-11-20T12:38:29","slug":"in-conversation-with-abdul-qadeer-pas-24th-in-pakistan-css-2016-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jworldtimes.com\/old-site\/css-exclusive\/source-of-inspiration\/in-conversation-with-abdul-qadeer-pas-24th-in-pakistan-css-2016-17\/","title":{"rendered":"In Conversation with Abdul Qadeer (PAS), 24th in Pakistan, CSS-2016-17"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I was a regular reader of JWT magazine that is tailor-made for CSS aspirants. I used to get help from books by JWT Publications.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Abdul Qadeer (AQ):<\/strong><\/span> I have an engineering background. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST).<\/p>\n

JWT: Since everyone starts dreaming of a future career right from the childhood, what were your dreams? Did you always aspire to be a CSP officer?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

AQ:<\/strong><\/span> CSS was never my dream from childhood. I wanted to be an engineer and had some inclination toward armed forces as well. Nonetheless, it was in 2014 that I seriously started thinking about having a shot at CSS examination.<\/p>\n

JWT: What feature of Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) attracted you most?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

AQ:<\/strong><\/span> If I have to define it in one word, it’s the diversity associated with PAS. Second most important element was my frame of mind. I kept thinking about the reasons of sufferings of our people and possible solutions thereof. PAS provides me with that opportunity to work at various levels where I could, at least, bring something valuable in the lives of the people.<\/p>\n

JWT: How much helpful did you find Jahangir’s World Times (JWT) during your preparation? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

AQ:<\/strong> <\/span>I was a regular reader of JWT magazine that is tailor-made for CSS aspirants. I used to get help from books by JWT Publications; for example, their book on General Science and Ability proved very helpful to me.<\/p>\n

JWT: What, in your opinion, is the key to making a difference in written part of CSS exam?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

AQ:<\/strong><\/span> Understanding of what is being asked or, in other words, what examiner is expecting from you to write. It doesn’t mean he is expecting any kind of rigid response but still one has to keep one\u2019s answer in line with the demand of the question. In my opinion, the reason of failure in English Essay is not particularly about English language; it is more about failing to understand all possible dimensions of the topic. So, read the questions carefully, make outline on rough pages and then start writing. Don’t write what you know about the topic, write what is being asked from you.<\/p>\n

Stay creative in attempting the paper, draw maps, flowcharts or graphs to make your paper different \u2013 and the one that can fetch you excellent marks.<\/p>\n

JWT: Generally, compulsory subjects are considered low scoring, what was your strategy to get through these very papers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

AQ:<\/strong><\/span> They indeed are! But, I tried to get as much marks in the compulsory papers as possible. Marks in the written part are very important in your final allocation. Therefore, one can’t totally rely on optional subjects; compulsory ones can give you an extra edge if you pay due attention to them.<\/p>\n

JWT: What were the toughest and the easiest parts in the whole process of CSS exam?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

AQ:<\/strong> <\/span>For me, there was no easy or tough part. However, I believe staying motivated and determined without losing spirit is the toughest part. One might have failures during this journey but one has to stay positive, determined and dedicated.<\/p>\n

JWT: How answers should be written to get maximum marks?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

AQ:<\/strong><\/span> I would suggest:<\/p>\n