Competitive exams bring in a lot of stress from preparation to execution. UPSC exams are considered to be the toughest among all the examinations. As the clearing candidate for this exam will be responsible to work for the nation’s well-being. Recently, UPSE 2019 mains exam results were declared. And now the qualified candidates have to attend an interview which will carry 275 marks. So here are a few questions that are expected to be asked in an IAS interview.
Self-introduction
Tell us briefly about yourself.
Tell us about your hometown.
What is the meaning of your first name or surname?
Tell us about your family
These questions must be answered in about 30- 40 seconds being honest and humble.
Based on education
Which subjects did you study during school or graduation?
Do you think you’re filed of education is relevant to life in administration?
Which subject was your favorite or least favorite?
Why did you choose ‘XYZ’ college or school?
What kind of projects did you do during school or graduation or PG?
Would you call yourself an average student? If so, then why?
These questions must be answered boldly and with pride. You shouldn’t make the examiner feel your guilty of your educational choices be it subject or institution.
Based on the work profile
What were your roles and responsibilities at your job?
Why do you want to become an IAS or IPS or IFS officer?
These questions must be answered comfortably with a committed gesture. You must make the examiner understand your perception of thought in an assertive way.
Based on an optional subject
Why did you choose ‘XYZ’ optional?
Why didn’t you pick your graduation subject as your optional?
Questions based on the subject’s topics or theory or contemporary issues
Their questions must be answered upright with critical thinking.
Based on current affairs
What’re today’s headlines?
Questions related to important issues in news about India or your state or your hometown in the last few months
These questions are expected to be answered being confident and firm.
Exceptional questions
How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking?
Answer: Concrete floors are very hard to crack
What will you do if I run away with your sister?
Answer: I would be very happy, as I won’t be able to find a better match for my sister than you
The interviewer ordered a cup of coffee for the candidate. Coffee arrived and was kept before the candidate. what is before you?
Answer: Alphabet ‘T’ comes before ‘U’ and therefore T is before U
What happened when the wheel was invented?
Answer: It caused a revolution
Where Lord Rama would have celebrated his “First Diwali”?
Answer: Lord Rama may have celebrated his first Diwali at Ayodya, Mitila or at Lanka
Is it possible for anyone to be devoid of sleep for ten continuous days?
Answer: Yes, it is possible as night is considered to be sleeping hours. So, a man won’t sleep during the day.
If one end of a handkerchief is cut, then how many corners does it have now?
Answer: It will have six ends, as a cut will result in two additional ends.
Which is the thing that can’t be used without braking it first?
Answer: Egg
These questions asked would be tricky which has to be answered with witty thought. One must compose academic and practical knowledge with a positive bend of mind.
Apply the 3 Ps, patience, persistence, and perspiration for a successful interview. Good luck!
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