Public administration is considered the most popular optional subject that a candidate can opt for in the UPSC civil services exam. In the year 2012, it was seen that at least 50% of the successful candidates had opted for Public Administration as their optional subject. But, more importantly, many students feel that taking Public Ad as an optional subject may help them secure a higher rank. Even let them clear the civil services exams, but this might not turn true for those students who may not be on the right way of preparing it. Thus, passing the UPSC examination tends to be difficult, but if you are equipped with the right approach and have clarity in the topics you study, no difficulty can separate you from your dreams. Read more..