{"id":83674,"date":"2020-10-05T09:00:24","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T03:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/?p=83674"},"modified":"2021-04-04T16:47:12","modified_gmt":"2021-04-04T11:17:12","slug":"upsc-interview-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/data-flair.training\/blogs\/upsc-interview-process\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Interview Process &#8211; IAS Interview Questions and Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Civil Service Examination is an annual competitive exam for hiring civil service officers. The Union Public Service Commission holds this examination in three phases &#8211; The Preliminary Exam &#8211; Objective type, Mains Exam &#8211; Subjective, and lastly an interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Personality test or UPSC Interview Only 1 -2 % of the total candidates reach till here. It takes place in UPSC Bhawan, Delhi. And this is the final destination of this exam as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basic questions asked in personality tests are about the candidate&#8217;s interests, current affairs, general knowledge, and situation-based questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is to evaluate a candidate&#8217;s personality and critical thinking. The final score only looks at the mains exam and the personality test. The prelims are only for screening. The interview stage of the UPSC Exam requires good communication skills to be able to have a conversation with the officers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the competition at this stage is very high because of fewer people, candidates should have some strategy in mind before appearing for the interview. Let us take a look at IAS interview Process and Strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>UPSC Interview Process<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Interview is two-way communication between UPSC aspirants and the officers from the UPSC board. There is a discussion of around 20 minutes where a wide range of topics are covered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interview might be scary but confidence, soft skills, and relevant preparation can make the interview really well. There is no such laid down IAS Interview process but the previous candidates were kind enough to share their experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The candidates reach the venue sometime prior to the interview. The security guards check their identity proof and interview call letter. The best idea is to carry government issues identification to avoid any confusion there.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After proper security checks, the candidates have to submit their mobile phones and other personal belongings at the bhawan. The staff of the place checks the education certificate and caste certificate in the entrance hall. The people are quite welcoming and even offer refreshments and newspapers to the candidates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then the candidates have to fill out a questionnaire for UPSC\u2019s research and analysis purposes. After the verification and submission of documents, the candidates get a panel number and the order of their interview turns. The name of the panel chairperson is kept confidential.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then the candidates reach a large where they are divided according to their panel numbers. All the students of the same panel wait here together. The reimbursement forms are filled here too. The panel takes 5-6 candidates at a time and each interview lasts for around 20 minutes. There is no time limit but they usually wrap under 20 &#8211; 30 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The staff members call out the names one by one. A staff member escorts the candidate from one room to another for the interview. The time to reach is usually 08:45 AM and their turns begin at 10:00 AM. This mostly depends on their sequence number. We would advise you to reach here after a good breakfast.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the basic schedule of the UPSC Interview day. It is a unique experience for all the aspirants. The key to a good interview is confidence and calmness. If you do these two things, things will be easier for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>UPSC Interview Questions<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Interview does not have a well-defined syllabus. The officers can ask about anything in this process. The idea is not to test your knowledge here but your personality. They already test your intelligence in UPSC Prelims and UPSC Mains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here they are looking at more than those things. Some basic and repetitive questions according to previous candidates are &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Introduction UPSC Interview Questions<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Introduction about yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do you come from? Tell us about your native place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does your name mean?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell us a bit about your family background<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Education UPSC Interview Questions<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell us about your school or college. How was your experience?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can your major help the public administration of India?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which subject did you like the most?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What was the reason behind choosing a particular course in the institution?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What kind of projects did you do during your graduation?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What kind of student were you? Why?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Current Affairs Interview Questions for UPSC<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are today\u2019s newspaper headlines?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you remember from today;\u2019 paper?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell us about an ongoing issue in your state or hometown.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Work and Hobby Related Interview Questions for UPSC<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What were your major responsibilities at your job or work?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do you think you are fit for this post?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you think your past experience will benefit the country?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can question you about your interests and hobbies as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Optional Subject UPSC Interview Questions<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why did you choose this optional subject?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why did you choose your major subject as optional?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are thoughts about &#8211; theories, prominent people, new additions related to your optional.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>UPSC Interview Preparation Strategy<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t miss out on current affairs of national international importance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go through your application and prepare yourself for questions based on those details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice with people or in front of the mirror to improve your communication skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to record yourself to improve your body language and gesture for the interview.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go through your college and school syllabus and activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t try to give out the perfect answer. Rather be honest about your opinions and speak to them confidently.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>UPSC Interview Common Mistakes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to remain calm on the interview day to avoid stress and anxiety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t lie about anything. Be honest about your answers and details.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of focusing on the practical aspect, try to move towards framing your opinions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try and avoid any argument over any topic with the panel. Remember patience is one important personality raut of officers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will brief you completely about UPSC Interview or the UPSC Personality Test. It covers the interview process, common interview questions, interview preparation strategy, and some common interview mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to appear for this last exam, it is important to know the basic structure of it. The candidates who clear the first two rounds reach here. If you are someone who is going to appear for this test then this article will definitely guide through the process and smoothen your preparation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Civil Service Examination is an annual competitive exam for hiring civil service officers. 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