Civil Services Chronicle: Achieving top slot in the Judicial Services Examination is no small feet; accept our heartiest congratulations on your splendid success.

Neha Saini : Thank you so much.

CSC: Can you recall the exact moment when you realized the importance of Judicial Services?

Neha: My father is a judicial officer. So, it always inspired me that I should also become a judge like him. Ever since I was as kid, I wanted to become a judge just like my father.

CSC: Finally, at what point of time did you make up your mind to make career in ‘Judicial Services’?

Neha: As stated above, I always wanted to become a judge like my father. But the day I took admission in my B.A. LL.B. My aim was very clear that I have to crack judiciary.

CSC: You must have read Toppers interviews in newspapers/magazines; what inspired you the most? Any particular success story which influenced your journey to this result?

Ans: Yes, I have read toppers interview in newspapers/magazines. My father’s success story influenced my journey to this result. He is a son of a poor farmer, how he overcome all the financial and other obstacles to become a judge in Delhi, that really inspired me from a very young age.

CSC: Was JSE a planned decision or your parent’s wish? Did you keep in mind some time frame, for the examination preparation and number of attempts?

Ans: Yes, JSE was a planned decision. Yes, I wanted to crack judiciary within 2 years. But unfortunately I took longer than I had expected. But I am happy that by God’s grace, I have finally cleared the exam.

CSC:What was your first step when you were really serious about making a career in Judicial Services?

Ans: I started reading and solving previous year question papers.

CSC: Were you confident of your success in this examination and how did you react to this news of your success?

Neha: My exams were really good. I was hoping to be successful this time. I was extremely happy when I come to know about result.

CSC:In how many attempts have you achieved this success? How do you visualize your preparation/previous attempts?

Neha: I have taken 9 years to achieve this success.

CSC: Were you preparing for other career opportunities as well while preparing for your ultimate goal i.e. Career in Judicial Services?

Ans: Yes, teaching was also another career opportunity that attracted me. So, I qualified UGC-NET exam. I have over six years teaching experience.

CSC: While the changing economic environment offers immense lucrative career opportunities in various sectors, still what kept you motivated towards Judicial Services?

Neha: There is a lot of dignity and respect attached to judicial services. It gives us an opportunity to serve the society. That really motivated me towards judicial services.

CSC: ‘Time Management’ - is a key factor while making preparations as well as in writing examination papers. Did you come across such a problem during this period? If yes, then how did you manage things?

Neha: Yes, time management is a very important factor. In my initial attempts I could not complete my papers. To overcome this issue I started answer writing practice regularly.

CSC: List some of the Magazines, News papers, Books etc. which you read for ‘General Studies’ preparation.

Neha: Newspapers : Indian Express and Times of India. Magazines : Chronicle.

CSC: According to a recent report published by reputed survey agency, Chronicle is the largest read Career & Competition magazine. What is your opinion?

Neha: Yes, Chronicle has really helped me in my exam preparation.

CSC: What is the secret of your success?

Neha: Perseverance is the secret of my success. I didn’t give up despite initial failures. That really helped me.

CSC: To whom would you like to give the credit for your success?

Neha: My parents. My husband and my in laws. They really supported me during my struggle period. I would also like to thank Alok Sir and Ambition Institute for their constant support and guidance. Most importantly I believe that God has been extremely kind to me.

CSC: Any suggestion/advice you would like to give to the future aspirants.

Neha: Keep working hard. Don’t give up. One day God will definitely accept your genuine hard work.

Civil Services Chronicle: Achieving top slot in the Judicial Services Examination is no small feat; accept our heartiest congratulations on your splendid success.

KANIKA: Thank you so much!

CSC: Can you recall the exact moment when you realized the importance of Judicial Services?

KANIKA: I believe it’s the day to day realization that justice is given in courts through judges and therefore to provide justice and redress wrong, judicial service is the mechanism for the same.

CSC: Finally, at what point of time did you make up your mind to opt a career in ‘Judicial Services’?

KANIKA: After my graduation, I decided to up make a career in judicial service.

CSC: You must have read Toppers interviews in newspapers/magazines; what inspired you the most? Any particular success story which influenced your journey to this result?

KANIKA: Every topper has a failure story behind him and therefore everyone has influenced and inspired me through their journeys.

CSC: Was JSE a planned decision or your parent’s wish? Did you keep in mind some time frame, for the preparation and number of attempts?

KANIKA: It was essentially my parent’s wish. I decided to give myself two years of time for the entire process.

CSC: What was your first step when you were really serious about making a career in Judicial Services?

KANIKA: I decided to prepare under best guidance to improve my skills and strengths to overcome weakness of ill-preparation and half-hearted approach and joined Ambition Law Institute.

CSC: In how many attempts have you achieved this success? How do you visualize your preparation/previous attempts?

KANIKA: I cleared Delhi Judicial Services in my very first attempt. The classes of faculties of the Institute helped me to achieve this success. Mock interviews provided at Ambition Law Institute helped me in building confidence and cracking DJS-2019.

CSC: Were you preparing for other career opportunities as well while preparing for your ultimate goal i.e. Career in Judicial Services?

KANIKA: I was completely focused and dedicated towards making a career in judicial service. However, I was prepared to face the worst situations.

CSC: 'Time Management' - is a key factor while making preparations as well as in writing examination papers. Did you come across such a problem during this period? If yes, then how did you manage things?

KANIKA: One thing that we as a student cannot afford to take thing lightly is importance of time in our journey. In order to overcome panic attacks at last moments, I would regularly study and revise my notes. Also, before I start preparing for particular exams, I would prepare a chart for the complete month and it would contain number of hours I would study each day and within how many days I will be completing various subjects.

CSC: List some of the Magazines, News papers, Books, etc. which you read for 'General Studies’ preparation.

KANIKA: I have always picked Civil Services Chronicle for my preparation. I would also refer to some online websites.

CSC: How did you prepare yourself for Interview? When and which Board did you face? How did your interview go on, how much time it lasted and what were the questions asked during the Interview?

KANIKA: I appeared for mock interviews at my coaching i.e. Ambition Law Institute. Alok Sir had prepared me well for the interview. I faced the board of Hon’ble Justice G.S. Sastani, Hon’ble Justice Hima Kohli and Hon’ble Justice S. Murlidhar. I was asked two questions relating to dying declaration and my interview lasted for about 2-3 minute.

CSC: To whom would you like to give the credit for your success?

KANIKA: I would give the complete credit of my success to my parents who have been my strength and source of motivation throughout entire journey. Without my parents and siblings encouragement, I would not have cleared the exam. I would also like to mention Alok Sir, Founder of Ambition Law Institute and entire faculty & staff here for selflessly helping the students.