Grooming Session on Civil Services

The Civil Services Aspirants Club of St. Thomas College, organized a E-Lecture on ‘Grooming Session on Civil Services’. The keynote speaker of the programme was Mr. Jojo Mathew, Chief Executive Director, Alternative Learning System (IAS Academy), New Delhi. The Programme was graced by Diocesan Education Officer and Administrator, St. Thomas, College Rev. Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese and Principal Dr. M.G. Roymon. At the outset, welcome speech was given by Dr. Sheeja Varkey, Add. Head, P.G. Department of Commerce, and Convener of the Cell. She said that civil service system is the backbone of the administrative machinery of the country and the officials enjoy immense respect in Indian society. Aspirants who dream to have a career in services like IAS,IPS or IFS, should keep their approach focused to get through the UPSC exam. The Keynote Speaker of the programme, Mr. Jojo Mathew addressed the participants and said that nowadays UPSC Civil Services Cadre is considered as the most
challenging and bright career option for the young & energetic aspirants. He further discussed the pattern of the examination and urged them to improve their vocabulary by reading and memorizing words from the dailies. Students from all the disciplines actively participated in the interactive session. Mr. Jojo Mathew elucidated the doubts & patiently responded to all the queries of the students, which mostly dealt with exam preparation & selection of the optional subject. All the members of the organizing committee of Civil Services Aspirants Club were also present on the occasion. The program was conducted by Dr. Sujata Koley, Asst. Prof, P.G. Dept of English and ended on a high note with the vote of thanks by Dr, Aparna Ghosh, Asst. Prof. P.G. Dept. of Economics.