The Real Cost of UPSC Preparation | What Aspirants Must Know | Cazual Talk With @Thesalonikhanna

How much of UPSC’s hype is real, and how much is just an illusion? In this deep-dive conversation, Vijender Chauhan Sir sits down with Saloni Khanna, an economist, educator, and mentor, to discuss the realities of UPSC preparation, privilege, and career options beyond civil services. 🔹 Is UPSC really the best career choice? 🔹 How does privilege affect UPSC success? 🔹 What are the career alternatives for aspirants? 🔹 How does society glorify IAS, and what’s the truth behind it? Saloni shares her journey from being an academic to a mentor, her thoughts on the role of women in leadership, and how aspirants can build resilience for failure and success. 📌 Watch till the end for practical career advice & thought-provoking insights! Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - Saloni Khanna Journey 6:47 - The Role of Privilege in UPSC Selection 8:39 - Is UPSC Worth the Hype? 10:19 - Plan B for UPSC Aspirants: Why It’s Necessary 13:34 - The Importance of Communication & Soft Skills 14:24 - Gender Sensitivity & Stereotypes in Indian Society 19:32 - Challenges as a Female Educator & Influencer 23:43 - The Harsh Reality of Social Media & Public Perception 26:33 - Diversity in Careers & Why It Matters 30:16 - Saloni’s Skill Up Initiative: Helping Aspirants Move Forward 35:27 - The Over-Glorification of IAS & The Need for Career Awareness 40:48 - Challenges Faced by Indian Students Studying Abroad 42:54 - Do We Need Borders? A Thought-Provoking Discussion 47:45 - Public Speaking & How to Build Confidence 49:23 - Final Thoughts & Saloni’s Advice for UPSC Aspirants About Dr Vijender: Dr Vijender Chauhan is an educator, UPSC Interviewer and Motivational speaker with an experience of over a decade. He is one of the most recognised faces among the UPSC aspirants. Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masijeevi Twitter: https://x.com/masijeevi?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masijeevi/ Public speaking series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsjpxNdkPe9703jiUliZrRB8cZMIXPyH&si=iIQoHc2SrsoOdI1M Podcast with Dr Vijender: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsjpxNdkPe8xHGGNWhzZEzVbugyiyGnd&si=qyySVVRlZNSba8LI #upsc #salonikhanna #upscpreparation #upscinterview #upscreality #ias #vijenderchauhan #upscmotivation