Sheel vardhan board
17/12/25
Daf: poetry , uttarakhand , delhi , doctor, women
Chairman : -what is chayavaad, famous poets of chayavaad, bhartendu and dwivedi yug, recited a poem and asked me to guess
Pm visit reasons. Instc
Member1: what is fpo, it's role , apeda
Member 2 : digital banking role , should dbt be given, digital arrest, walking :where do u walk and how many steps .
Member 3: who wrote first book on ai, emotional stress what is government doing , health budget outlay, 3 things govt is doing for health , national health policy of india
Member 4: why indian democracy stronger
China silk road and cross question
17/12/25
Daf: poetry , uttarakhand , delhi , doctor, women
Chairman : -what is chayavaad, famous poets of chayavaad, bhartendu and dwivedi yug, recited a poem and asked me to guess
Pm visit reasons. Instc
Member1: what is fpo, it's role , apeda
Member 2 : digital banking role , should dbt be given, digital arrest, walking :where do u walk and how many steps .
Member 3: who wrote first book on ai, emotional stress what is government doing , health budget outlay, 3 things govt is doing for health , national health policy of india
Member 4: why indian democracy stronger
China silk road and cross question
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Transcript
Name: MainApniFavoriteHoon
Date: 18/12/25
Board: Suman Sharma Ma’am
DAF keywords: Bits pilani, ECE, Kathak, Squash. (Nothing else asked)
Chairperson:
What is govt’s policy towards spectrum?
Satellite internet by musk- competition in India?
Musk said about everyone be free after the next 20 years with AI doing everything, how do you feel about it?
Member1:
You come from BITS- very prestigious college- why does India lack in innovation whereas Chinese colleges are far ahead?
What must be done for improving it?
Member2:
What is your take on the US Venezuela issue?
Their PM touted as terrorist by Trump due to some terror groups, but no such action when India calls out terrorists- why so?
What should India do about it?
Member3:
Officer who is also a kathak performer?
India recently won something in squash- what is it?
Issues in India’s fiscal domain.
for one question I cant remember he laughed and said now thats a diplomatic answer.
Member4:
So you perform kathak, what are some other dances?
Why did you choose kathak?
Some prism experiment- not related to daf
How is quantum computing different from 0 and 1 bit computing?
One two questions i can’t remember.
Thank you, your interview is over.
Overall the board was cordial.
One to one: Bright Sir- daily one to one and Vikas Sir (Umbrella IAS academy): the best academy out there from prelims to interview, Shubham Aggarwal Sir (Vidyapeeth IAS)- confidence booster and overall helped a lot in managing stress, Mahesh Bhagwat Sir, IPS- very good discussion on questions from daf, Jithin George Sir (Lead IAS Academy)- one session on communication.
Mocks: Samkalp (online and offline)- offline one was closest to real one in terms of environment, Vajirao and Reddy- good, cordial board, Vajiram- would advise against it.
Name: MainApniFavoriteHoon
Date: 18/12/25
Board: Suman Sharma Ma’am
DAF keywords: Bits pilani, ECE, Kathak, Squash. (Nothing else asked)
Chairperson:
What is govt’s policy towards spectrum?
Satellite internet by musk- competition in India?
Musk said about everyone be free after the next 20 years with AI doing everything, how do you feel about it?
Member1:
You come from BITS- very prestigious college- why does India lack in innovation whereas Chinese colleges are far ahead?
What must be done for improving it?
Member2:
What is your take on the US Venezuela issue?
Their PM touted as terrorist by Trump due to some terror groups, but no such action when India calls out terrorists- why so?
What should India do about it?
Member3:
Officer who is also a kathak performer?
India recently won something in squash- what is it?
Issues in India’s fiscal domain.
for one question I cant remember he laughed and said now thats a diplomatic answer.
Member4:
So you perform kathak, what are some other dances?
Why did you choose kathak?
Some prism experiment- not related to daf
How is quantum computing different from 0 and 1 bit computing?
One two questions i can’t remember.
Thank you, your interview is over.
Overall the board was cordial.
One to one: Bright Sir- daily one to one and Vikas Sir (Umbrella IAS academy): the best academy out there from prelims to interview, Shubham Aggarwal Sir (Vidyapeeth IAS)- confidence booster and overall helped a lot in managing stress, Mahesh Bhagwat Sir, IPS- very good discussion on questions from daf, Jithin George Sir (Lead IAS Academy)- one session on communication.
Mocks: Samkalp (online and offline)- offline one was closest to real one in terms of environment, Vajirao and Reddy- good, cordial board, Vajiram- would advise against it.
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Name - Yasharth Srivastava
Date -16/12/2025.
Forenoon- was the first to go
Board - Sujata Chaturvedi Mam
Keywords - Prayagraj, Geography optional, electrical engineering and movies (rest not asked)
Greeted all
Everybody together said about me having a unique name.
Chairperson:
What were you doing since 2 hours? Said i was doing breathing exercise along with some chantings
Chairperson - Did it help? I said yes
Chairperson - should we start now?
1) What is going on in India recently domestic international anything?
2) so about this pollution in Delhi, why it varies like it was very bad yesterday and its a bit better today?
3) we do not know geography optional, so tell us what is temperature inversion?
4) what geographical reasons are responsible for pollution in Delhi?
5) Where are we at present with respect to US India Trade?
6)How our trade is doing? I said exports increased as per the article in today's newspaper
7) But how did it happen- we are facing tariffs?
8) What is happening at Aravalis - have you heard anything? I said sorry mam i know only about degradation and mining issues but not exactly i am aware of.
Member -1
1)You talked about new NREGA Bill- what are its new clauses?
2)What is the full name? I said sorry sir it's a long name so i am not able to recall
3)What is that one word which the act is about? I said guarantee.
4)Are the states allowed for a seasonal pause? Why? Didn't know much
5)What is the current expenditure ratio between centre and states? I said sir its wages and material.
6) he said how much wage distribution? I said it may be sir 60-40 but not really sorry sir not sure of it. He said its 100%.
7) Explain Malthusian theory.
8) But food production in India is increasing so how about the theory being correct? Connect it with agriculture. I asked some time to think. Then i tried answering. He interrupted and started asking me certain questions (below 👇)
8A- how much was india's population during independence. I said sorry sir. He said 30-35 million.
8B- how much was food production - i again said sorry sir. He said around 50 million tonns
8C- by how many times population increased now - i said 5-6 times
8D- and the food production - 350 million tonnes -7-8 times
8E- so what happened in India something in history - i said sir green revolution. He said yes thank you.
FOUND HIM TO BE GRILLING.
Member 2 (Female)
Was very cordial, nodding her head on all my answers, smiling.
1)You're from Prayagraj. So the mahakumbh attracted lot of crowd - do you think people believe in spirituality now? I was giving my answer - chairperson mam interrupted and said FOMO BHI TOH THA JAANE KA. You must be understanding this more than us. All smiled.
2) so did you as local face any problems? I honestly talked about traffic congestion
3)So how did you all manage ? Talkd about some steps taken by administration.
4) so it was a great event? I said yes mam
5) Gave a condition - you are the DM,you have a deadline to complete monsoon related projects but they have not been completed before monsoon. Your political bosses are angry, people are, media is there. What challenges will you have and how will you deal with it?
6) so do you think that monsoon districts should prepare for the impact of monsoon?
Member 3
1)So you are an electrical engineer - did you do any job? I said no
2)Why did you join engineering?
3) God forbids, if you dont qualify civil services wht will you do? I said i have requested some of my friends and relatives for any technical role
4) but its been so many years - will you get a job? Sir thats why i said that I will initially have to join training or an internship for ups killing
5) what do you think about the state of engineering education in India? I said sir its fragmented- some have very good facilities others dont. ( I went to IIT DELHI and a very small private college during my engineering so made a comparison)
Date -16/12/2025.
Forenoon- was the first to go
Board - Sujata Chaturvedi Mam
Keywords - Prayagraj, Geography optional, electrical engineering and movies (rest not asked)
Greeted all
Everybody together said about me having a unique name.
Chairperson:
What were you doing since 2 hours? Said i was doing breathing exercise along with some chantings
Chairperson - Did it help? I said yes
Chairperson - should we start now?
1) What is going on in India recently domestic international anything?
2) so about this pollution in Delhi, why it varies like it was very bad yesterday and its a bit better today?
3) we do not know geography optional, so tell us what is temperature inversion?
4) what geographical reasons are responsible for pollution in Delhi?
5) Where are we at present with respect to US India Trade?
6)How our trade is doing? I said exports increased as per the article in today's newspaper
7) But how did it happen- we are facing tariffs?
8) What is happening at Aravalis - have you heard anything? I said sorry mam i know only about degradation and mining issues but not exactly i am aware of.
Member -1
1)You talked about new NREGA Bill- what are its new clauses?
2)What is the full name? I said sorry sir it's a long name so i am not able to recall
3)What is that one word which the act is about? I said guarantee.
4)Are the states allowed for a seasonal pause? Why? Didn't know much
5)What is the current expenditure ratio between centre and states? I said sir its wages and material.
6) he said how much wage distribution? I said it may be sir 60-40 but not really sorry sir not sure of it. He said its 100%.
7) Explain Malthusian theory.
8) But food production in India is increasing so how about the theory being correct? Connect it with agriculture. I asked some time to think. Then i tried answering. He interrupted and started asking me certain questions (below 👇)
8A- how much was india's population during independence. I said sorry sir. He said 30-35 million.
8B- how much was food production - i again said sorry sir. He said around 50 million tonns
8C- by how many times population increased now - i said 5-6 times
8D- and the food production - 350 million tonnes -7-8 times
8E- so what happened in India something in history - i said sir green revolution. He said yes thank you.
FOUND HIM TO BE GRILLING.
Member 2 (Female)
Was very cordial, nodding her head on all my answers, smiling.
1)You're from Prayagraj. So the mahakumbh attracted lot of crowd - do you think people believe in spirituality now? I was giving my answer - chairperson mam interrupted and said FOMO BHI TOH THA JAANE KA. You must be understanding this more than us. All smiled.
2) so did you as local face any problems? I honestly talked about traffic congestion
3)So how did you all manage ? Talkd about some steps taken by administration.
4) so it was a great event? I said yes mam
5) Gave a condition - you are the DM,you have a deadline to complete monsoon related projects but they have not been completed before monsoon. Your political bosses are angry, people are, media is there. What challenges will you have and how will you deal with it?
6) so do you think that monsoon districts should prepare for the impact of monsoon?
Member 3
1)So you are an electrical engineer - did you do any job? I said no
2)Why did you join engineering?
3) God forbids, if you dont qualify civil services wht will you do? I said i have requested some of my friends and relatives for any technical role
4) but its been so many years - will you get a job? Sir thats why i said that I will initially have to join training or an internship for ups killing
5) what do you think about the state of engineering education in India? I said sir its fragmented- some have very good facilities others dont. ( I went to IIT DELHI and a very small private college during my engineering so made a comparison)
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6) and what about the teaching quality? Again i said sir its fragmented.
7) What is the new civil liability law which the government is proposing? I answered. He again asked what did you say how much liability?
8) and what about safety, security, leakages etc? I said sir thats why atomic regulatory board has been given the statutory status to look after this issue.
9) what is limited and unlimited liability? I said sorry sir.
Member 4
1) so you like thought provoking movies- tell me 3 movies which you liked?
2) Why dangal? I said how it showed about father fighting the society etc
3) what about daughters? I said yes sir they were intially involved in household chores and then they joined wrestling. He interrupted and asked about 2nd movie.
4) What happened on 16th December? I said its Vijay Diwas when India won 1971 war and Bangladesh was formed.
5) why did it happen? Talked about the conflicts, operation starlight, etc
6) and how it boils down to today? Couldn't understand the question properly so said talked a bit about how things have changed
7) He said Sheikh Hasina, i couldn't understand what he's trying to say then again he took the name, i said sorry sir , then he raised his voice and said who is Sheikh Hasina? ( I seriously didn't understand what he was trying to say)
8) Can you tell some event which happened on 16th in recent history?
I said sir unfortunate incident of Nirbhaya Delhi Gang rape case
He said ok thank you.
Chairman mam- Ok Yasharth, Your interview is over. You may go. Thank you.
TIME - 10:07 AM to 10:34 AM. (27 minutes)
These were exactly the questions which were asked. I remember all of them.
It was a very different board compared to others which we hear.Talked to different people with Sujata Mam'e board. They all had thr same opinion.Not much about your hobbies achievements nothing. Jumping randomly to new topics. But overall it was fine. May be Sujata mam sees things differently.
My MOCKS :
Vision IAS faculty mock
Vajiram and Ravi
Next IAS
Only IAS
Samkalp IAS (Best one)
All were good
One to one session
ONLY IAS
Shabbir sir edukemy
Deb sir Edukemy
(both were highly helpful)
Pre DAF with Shivin sir.
Rest all left to God. All the best guys.
7) What is the new civil liability law which the government is proposing? I answered. He again asked what did you say how much liability?
8) and what about safety, security, leakages etc? I said sir thats why atomic regulatory board has been given the statutory status to look after this issue.
9) what is limited and unlimited liability? I said sorry sir.
Member 4
1) so you like thought provoking movies- tell me 3 movies which you liked?
2) Why dangal? I said how it showed about father fighting the society etc
3) what about daughters? I said yes sir they were intially involved in household chores and then they joined wrestling. He interrupted and asked about 2nd movie.
4) What happened on 16th December? I said its Vijay Diwas when India won 1971 war and Bangladesh was formed.
5) why did it happen? Talked about the conflicts, operation starlight, etc
6) and how it boils down to today? Couldn't understand the question properly so said talked a bit about how things have changed
7) He said Sheikh Hasina, i couldn't understand what he's trying to say then again he took the name, i said sorry sir , then he raised his voice and said who is Sheikh Hasina? ( I seriously didn't understand what he was trying to say)
8) Can you tell some event which happened on 16th in recent history?
I said sir unfortunate incident of Nirbhaya Delhi Gang rape case
He said ok thank you.
Chairman mam- Ok Yasharth, Your interview is over. You may go. Thank you.
TIME - 10:07 AM to 10:34 AM. (27 minutes)
These were exactly the questions which were asked. I remember all of them.
It was a very different board compared to others which we hear.Talked to different people with Sujata Mam'e board. They all had thr same opinion.Not much about your hobbies achievements nothing. Jumping randomly to new topics. But overall it was fine. May be Sujata mam sees things differently.
My MOCKS :
Vision IAS faculty mock
Vajiram and Ravi
Next IAS
Only IAS
Samkalp IAS (Best one)
All were good
One to one session
ONLY IAS
Shabbir sir edukemy
Deb sir Edukemy
(both were highly helpful)
Pre DAF with Shivin sir.
Rest all left to God. All the best guys.
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Name: KL Rahul
Date: 17/12/2025
Time:28-30 mins
Session: Morning
Board: DDS(Dinesh Dasa Sir) 3rd one to go. 2 people were from UP, 4 others were from Rajasthan.
Key DAF Details: Cricket, JNU, PSIR, Cooking, UP, Delhi, Kanpur, Pet lover, Agriculture, PSIR, Economics, Geography.
M1(Chairman)
Hello KL, how are you ? Can we take your Interview in Hindi?
I replied "sure sir". Then all interview went in "Hinglish".
1.What did you learn in JNU??
2.What 3 things will you do in JNU if you'll be elected as VC with full powers?
3.Why US in building so many aircrafts in the time of air warfare?
M2
1.You had economics in graduation, is work from home fine in India?
2.What will you do to promote FDI in India??
2-3 more questions but I can't recall
M3(lady member, thoda gusse me lg rhi thi).We will talk on urban housing
1.why many houses are locked and many are houseless in same city?
2.what will you do?
3.why laws support tenants?
4.Do you know about the laws related to tenants in India?
M4(looked dangerous but I think he was testing my patience. I was smiling constantly)
1.What is Power?
2.Why Kanpur is called Manchester of the East?
3.Tell me about French revolution. It's year. It's leaders, causes and impacts on India.
M5(It seemed he was from UP)
1.Which all industries are located in Kanpur??
2.Why still river pollution in Kanpur?
3.What steps will you take to promote cleanliness of Ganga??
4.Why "Beehads" are located just 50 kms away from Kanpur but not in Kanpur??
Mocks:- Given 12-13 mocks to improve my communication skills.
Quantel(Lead IAS and Nirnay IAS)
Tathastu IAS
Forum IAS
Next IAS
Unacademy
Shubhra Ranjan (not went very good)
Vajiram, Vajirao, Samkalp, Drishti, and ALS(under Quantel)[All
5 were good]
One on One:-
1.Shubham Agrawal Sir Vidhyapeeth (very good and confidence booster).
2.Bassi Sir Next IAS (very good).
3. Daily discussion with 2 other PT appearing candidates including last year AIR 227 and another gold standard person who appeared in PT last year. They helped me a lot(almost 50-60 % questions were from there).
4.O2O session with one of my selected friends Meghna Chakraborty (AIR79 last year). Proved very helpful for me to answer JNU related questions.
Date: 17/12/2025
Time:28-30 mins
Session: Morning
Board: DDS(Dinesh Dasa Sir) 3rd one to go. 2 people were from UP, 4 others were from Rajasthan.
Key DAF Details: Cricket, JNU, PSIR, Cooking, UP, Delhi, Kanpur, Pet lover, Agriculture, PSIR, Economics, Geography.
M1(Chairman)
Hello KL, how are you ? Can we take your Interview in Hindi?
I replied "sure sir". Then all interview went in "Hinglish".
1.What did you learn in JNU??
2.What 3 things will you do in JNU if you'll be elected as VC with full powers?
3.Why US in building so many aircrafts in the time of air warfare?
M2
1.You had economics in graduation, is work from home fine in India?
2.What will you do to promote FDI in India??
2-3 more questions but I can't recall
M3(lady member, thoda gusse me lg rhi thi).We will talk on urban housing
1.why many houses are locked and many are houseless in same city?
2.what will you do?
3.why laws support tenants?
4.Do you know about the laws related to tenants in India?
M4(looked dangerous but I think he was testing my patience. I was smiling constantly)
1.What is Power?
2.Why Kanpur is called Manchester of the East?
3.Tell me about French revolution. It's year. It's leaders, causes and impacts on India.
M5(It seemed he was from UP)
1.Which all industries are located in Kanpur??
2.Why still river pollution in Kanpur?
3.What steps will you take to promote cleanliness of Ganga??
4.Why "Beehads" are located just 50 kms away from Kanpur but not in Kanpur??
Mocks:- Given 12-13 mocks to improve my communication skills.
Quantel(Lead IAS and Nirnay IAS)
Tathastu IAS
Forum IAS
Next IAS
Unacademy
Shubhra Ranjan (not went very good)
Vajiram, Vajirao, Samkalp, Drishti, and ALS(under Quantel)[All
5 were good]
One on One:-
1.Shubham Agrawal Sir Vidhyapeeth (very good and confidence booster).
2.Bassi Sir Next IAS (very good).
3. Daily discussion with 2 other PT appearing candidates including last year AIR 227 and another gold standard person who appeared in PT last year. They helped me a lot(almost 50-60 % questions were from there).
4.O2O session with one of my selected friends Meghna Chakraborty (AIR79 last year). Proved very helpful for me to answer JNU related questions.
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Name: Cheetah 🐆
Date: 17/12/2025
Key DAF Details: Disaster, JNU, Election, Sustainability, English Literature (rest not asked)
Board: Almighty Suman Sharma Ma'am
Duration: 11:09 to 11:38 (29 min.)
Questions asked:
Chairwomen -
So you have done graduation in English and then Disaster Studies. This is a Masters Degree (Rhetoric statement)
Q1 - Suppose you are made DM of a district which has hit earthquake. What would be your immediate steps for initial 2 days.
Q2 - Last year, Kerala has classified elephant killing as a disaster. What are the advantages of doing so.
M1 (Male)
Q1 - Have you heard of IMF and World Bank, what if the distinction between them.
Q2 - What are your views on One Nation One Election
(Can't remember what else he asked.)
M2 (Male)
Q1 - Have you travelled In India/abroad ?
Q2 - You travelled to Rajasthan, what are the governance challenges you saw during that visit. ?
Q3 - What would you do to solve them.
Q4 - You talked about governance gap what are some steps you would take to bridge it.
Q5 - Have you heard about Umang App ? What is it about ?
Q6 - How would you ensure its adoption and efficiency. ?
M3 (Male)
Q1 - What are your view of Students unions getting affiliated with the political parties.
Q2 - There are two things, fiscal deficit and current account deficit. As a finance minister of India, which one would you priorities.
Q3 - (I said Fiscal Deficit.) Why ?
Q4 - What is the current fiscal deficit ?
Q5 - What will you do for disabled person in your office and as a DM in general ?
Q6 - You have been involved something related to Sustainability also. How would you use AI in Urban management ?
M4 (Male)
Q1 - You talked about English Literature, any favourite poet ? (Follow-up questions) Why ? Any example of it ?
Q2 - It this poet in your graduation subject or in optional syllabus ?
Q3 - Suppose you are DM of a disaster hit area and you immediately need 5000 blanket, but the tendering is a time taking process. What will you do ?
Q4 - What are your views of special school ? Should we increase their strength ? Or should we reduce ? And follow-up questions
Q5 - What is CDRI ? Tell us something about it.
Q6 - What is ring if fire ? Where is it, name of that region ?
Your interview is over.
Panel Mocks - (total 4)
1. UPSCprep.com (Abhijeet sir)(Questions were practical and relevant to DAF, overall good),
2. Unacademy (below average)
3. Samkalp (good) (total 2 Mock here)
One to one (total 4)
1. UPSCprep (Ketan sir) (average, focused on factual component)
2. ADC of my District (good, specially related to my district issues and situation based questions on it)
3. Shubham Aggarwal sir (Vidhyapeeth IAS) ( very helpful, specially related to my English Literature optional and situation based questions)
4. Mahesh M Bhagwat Sir, (very comprehensive on my DAF related keywords)
(*Also, both ADC Sir of my District and Shubham sir helped me in refinintthe answer without beating around the busy)
Date: 17/12/2025
Key DAF Details: Disaster, JNU, Election, Sustainability, English Literature (rest not asked)
Board: Almighty Suman Sharma Ma'am
Duration: 11:09 to 11:38 (29 min.)
Questions asked:
Chairwomen -
So you have done graduation in English and then Disaster Studies. This is a Masters Degree (Rhetoric statement)
Q1 - Suppose you are made DM of a district which has hit earthquake. What would be your immediate steps for initial 2 days.
Q2 - Last year, Kerala has classified elephant killing as a disaster. What are the advantages of doing so.
M1 (Male)
Q1 - Have you heard of IMF and World Bank, what if the distinction between them.
Q2 - What are your views on One Nation One Election
(Can't remember what else he asked.)
M2 (Male)
Q1 - Have you travelled In India/abroad ?
Q2 - You travelled to Rajasthan, what are the governance challenges you saw during that visit. ?
Q3 - What would you do to solve them.
Q4 - You talked about governance gap what are some steps you would take to bridge it.
Q5 - Have you heard about Umang App ? What is it about ?
Q6 - How would you ensure its adoption and efficiency. ?
M3 (Male)
Q1 - What are your view of Students unions getting affiliated with the political parties.
Q2 - There are two things, fiscal deficit and current account deficit. As a finance minister of India, which one would you priorities.
Q3 - (I said Fiscal Deficit.) Why ?
Q4 - What is the current fiscal deficit ?
Q5 - What will you do for disabled person in your office and as a DM in general ?
Q6 - You have been involved something related to Sustainability also. How would you use AI in Urban management ?
M4 (Male)
Q1 - You talked about English Literature, any favourite poet ? (Follow-up questions) Why ? Any example of it ?
Q2 - It this poet in your graduation subject or in optional syllabus ?
Q3 - Suppose you are DM of a disaster hit area and you immediately need 5000 blanket, but the tendering is a time taking process. What will you do ?
Q4 - What are your views of special school ? Should we increase their strength ? Or should we reduce ? And follow-up questions
Q5 - What is CDRI ? Tell us something about it.
Q6 - What is ring if fire ? Where is it, name of that region ?
Your interview is over.
Panel Mocks - (total 4)
1. UPSCprep.com (Abhijeet sir)(Questions were practical and relevant to DAF, overall good),
2. Unacademy (below average)
3. Samkalp (good) (total 2 Mock here)
One to one (total 4)
1. UPSCprep (Ketan sir) (average, focused on factual component)
2. ADC of my District (good, specially related to my district issues and situation based questions on it)
3. Shubham Aggarwal sir (Vidhyapeeth IAS) ( very helpful, specially related to my English Literature optional and situation based questions)
4. Mahesh M Bhagwat Sir, (very comprehensive on my DAF related keywords)
(*Also, both ADC Sir of my District and Shubham sir helped me in refinintthe answer without beating around the busy)
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Name-AT
Date-18 Dec
Keywords -civil eng, siwan(bihar) ,geography optional, cricket, private college (rest not asked)
Chaired by - suman Sharma
Time- 20-25 min
Chairwomen
1) what is one china and China +1 policy
2) Does India get its benefit?
3) but other countries like vietnam get more benefit?
4) reason for the same
5) What is India doing ?
6) what is out of the Africa hypothesis?
M1
Why did a private college emerge in India ?
7)Tell 3 top private colleges of India
8)Why do you choose ?
9)Deepest point in ocean ?
10)Does life exist there ?
M2
11)Issue in your district?
12)What is a job less growth ?
13)Why is the job less growth happening?
14)What is the PLI scheme ? 2 issues and 2 benefits
M3
15)Does heartland and rimland theory still be relevant ?
16)Cross question on it
17)Issue with the ageing population in the world
18)What the world is doing
19 ) In future what is going to be more important geography or demography ?
20)Statement "India becomes older earlier than becoming rich "agree or disagree?
21)What is your basis for taking a stance
22)What is the meaning of viksit bharat for you
M4
23)Which record do you believe is difficult to break in cricket ?
24)What is the main issue with the recent MGNREGA amendment?
25) brics currency issue and should india need to support it or not
26) current account deficit and trade deficit
Chairwomen - your interview is over
Overall cordial board
Mocks - sankalp, vajirao and reddy both were good
Date-18 Dec
Keywords -civil eng, siwan(bihar) ,geography optional, cricket, private college (rest not asked)
Chaired by - suman Sharma
Time- 20-25 min
Chairwomen
1) what is one china and China +1 policy
2) Does India get its benefit?
3) but other countries like vietnam get more benefit?
4) reason for the same
5) What is India doing ?
6) what is out of the Africa hypothesis?
M1
Why did a private college emerge in India ?
7)Tell 3 top private colleges of India
8)Why do you choose ?
9)Deepest point in ocean ?
10)Does life exist there ?
M2
11)Issue in your district?
12)What is a job less growth ?
13)Why is the job less growth happening?
14)What is the PLI scheme ? 2 issues and 2 benefits
M3
15)Does heartland and rimland theory still be relevant ?
16)Cross question on it
17)Issue with the ageing population in the world
18)What the world is doing
19 ) In future what is going to be more important geography or demography ?
20)Statement "India becomes older earlier than becoming rich "agree or disagree?
21)What is your basis for taking a stance
22)What is the meaning of viksit bharat for you
M4
23)Which record do you believe is difficult to break in cricket ?
24)What is the main issue with the recent MGNREGA amendment?
25) brics currency issue and should india need to support it or not
26) current account deficit and trade deficit
Chairwomen - your interview is over
Overall cordial board
Mocks - sankalp, vajirao and reddy both were good
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Date of Interview - 18/12/2025
Name - SD
Board - Sheel Vardhan Sir
DAF Keywords - Doctor, PSIR, Geopolitics, Domestic politics
Interview Duration - 25 min
Chairman Sir
1.Have you ever been too rural India ?
2.What anxieties do you find in Rural youth ?
3.What 3 skills would you give'em to alleviate their anxiety ?
4. What's Demographic dividend ? Is it not turning into a burden ?
Member 1 : Only 1 question
What health problems do you feel farmers involved in intensive agriculture face ?
Member 2 :
1. Is not US a declining power ?
2. Can India become a superpower ?
3. What are India's potential ?
4. What India needs to do to become one ?
Member 3 :
1. Political parties in Andhra ?
2. What tussle is going on in the Congress party in Karnataka ? Should not Congress high command fulfill the promise which it gave to DK Shivkumar ?
3. What recent trends you observe in Indian Politics ? I said emergence of women as a vote bank, then the viva shifted towards women....
4. Should women be involved in development planing ?
5. Women can be corrupt as well ? Don't you think ?
6. Ethical situation - you are a head of a development project and some major mistake happens. What will you do ?
Member 4 :
1. Do you watch movies ?
2. Why South Indian movies are doing well than Bollywood movies ?
3. Why in India, the craze about govt jobs is more ?
Difference between Mocks and real interviews ? Mock interviews are like viva, real interview flows like intellectual conversation, in mocks you can predict questions and rehearse them, here the questions are highly unpredictable.......you sit on equal footing with the board members.......round table and six same size chairs are placed and you are seated on one of them implies that it's a conversation.
Mocks - Samkalp, Jamia Hamdard, online panel on Only ias, one on one Daf discussion by Vivek sir (helpful) Jice IAS and Raj Kumar IAS.
Name - SD
Board - Sheel Vardhan Sir
DAF Keywords - Doctor, PSIR, Geopolitics, Domestic politics
Interview Duration - 25 min
Chairman Sir
1.Have you ever been too rural India ?
2.What anxieties do you find in Rural youth ?
3.What 3 skills would you give'em to alleviate their anxiety ?
4. What's Demographic dividend ? Is it not turning into a burden ?
Member 1 : Only 1 question
What health problems do you feel farmers involved in intensive agriculture face ?
Member 2 :
1. Is not US a declining power ?
2. Can India become a superpower ?
3. What are India's potential ?
4. What India needs to do to become one ?
Member 3 :
1. Political parties in Andhra ?
2. What tussle is going on in the Congress party in Karnataka ? Should not Congress high command fulfill the promise which it gave to DK Shivkumar ?
3. What recent trends you observe in Indian Politics ? I said emergence of women as a vote bank, then the viva shifted towards women....
4. Should women be involved in development planing ?
5. Women can be corrupt as well ? Don't you think ?
6. Ethical situation - you are a head of a development project and some major mistake happens. What will you do ?
Member 4 :
1. Do you watch movies ?
2. Why South Indian movies are doing well than Bollywood movies ?
3. Why in India, the craze about govt jobs is more ?
Difference between Mocks and real interviews ? Mock interviews are like viva, real interview flows like intellectual conversation, in mocks you can predict questions and rehearse them, here the questions are highly unpredictable.......you sit on equal footing with the board members.......round table and six same size chairs are placed and you are seated on one of them implies that it's a conversation.
Mocks - Samkalp, Jamia Hamdard, online panel on Only ias, one on one Daf discussion by Vivek sir (helpful) Jice IAS and Raj Kumar IAS.
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Interview Date - 10/12/25
(Sharing late due to my bad health in past week)
Board - Dinesh Dasa Sir
Name - let it be
Keywords - Allhabaad University, UP , Atmnirbhar bharat , women empowerment, hath yoga (nothing asked ) , blogging on social issues, economics as optional (half interview was on this ) , Raebareli (my district) rest not asked .
I was the 1st one to go
Chairman sir - how are you ?
Q1 - Oh Allahabad University also offers undergraduate courses ?
I replied yes sir .
Q2 - Then he asked why the recent pace of civil servants coming from University has reduced ?
Q3 - Ok tell me the significance of Raebareli (basically wanted to know political significance) then briefed about some more districts having political significance like Ballia .
Q4 - Next question was on labour reforms , why it has been bought , what impact it will have and what more suggestions can I give ( good question)
Q5 - Next question was on msme -aksed turnover and investment limit , its significance and my suggestions on it .
M1 - (lady member )
Q1 - tell me about swach bharat abhiyan . Whom do you give responsibility to clean india -young or old age people ( tricky question)
Q2 - suppose you are DC of a lesser known district having a historical significance, how will you promote tourism there ?
Q3 - How can india's economic growth can be sustained ?
M2 - (male member )
Q1 - compare Chinese economy and indian economy .
Q2 - what is centralised and decentralised economy?
Q3 - what economic system does india have ?
Q4 - can india achieve the economic growth like china and how ?
Q5 - (very tricky for me at that time ) - why india has lagged behind china although started early reforms almost same year ? (Follow up questions )
M3 - (male member)
Q1 - mention the historical significance of raebareli ? Where it was 1st mentioned ?
Q2 - Name the first PSU of raebareli .
Q3 - how Raebareli is related to Awadhi culture ? (He Siad me to read about it in more detail )
Q4 - tell me three things you would like to include while making economic policy of india .( i told equity, economic growth , self reliance )
Q5 - then he asked relate the last two and then tell . (OK sir )
M4 - (lady member)
Q1- U write about social issues , what kind of social issues bother you ?
Q2 - tell me about beti bachao and beti padhao , its achievements
Q3 - tell me one thing that you will do to remove poverty ?
Q4 - she asked in today's newspaper , odisha's gross enrolment ratio has come down , how beti bachao and beti padhao helpful there ? What could be the possible reasons for it ?
Twist plot - it was already above 30 mins ,chairman interrupted that time is up , but lady member said sir just two more questions, and then interview went for 38to 40 mins . (May be I was the 1st one to go that's why )
Final experience- the board was very cordial (especially female members , they were encouraging me to speak ) , male members were strict and had no expression , however they were satisfied by my answers , the board was overall cordial . However u never know what comes out as result , so fingers crossed 🤞.
All the best .
Mocks - pw only ias , vajirao and reddy ( good one ) , understand upsc ( very helpful ) , vajiram and ravi , vision ias ( good one ) , quantel (nice ) , samkalp ias ( good one ) , one to one with Satyam jain sir , and Satyendra Garg sir ( samkalp ias ) along with insightful classes of next ias - Vibhash Jha sir (economics optional ) and shivin sir (sarthi ias )
(Sharing late due to my bad health in past week)
Board - Dinesh Dasa Sir
Name - let it be
Keywords - Allhabaad University, UP , Atmnirbhar bharat , women empowerment, hath yoga (nothing asked ) , blogging on social issues, economics as optional (half interview was on this ) , Raebareli (my district) rest not asked .
I was the 1st one to go
Chairman sir - how are you ?
Q1 - Oh Allahabad University also offers undergraduate courses ?
I replied yes sir .
Q2 - Then he asked why the recent pace of civil servants coming from University has reduced ?
Q3 - Ok tell me the significance of Raebareli (basically wanted to know political significance) then briefed about some more districts having political significance like Ballia .
Q4 - Next question was on labour reforms , why it has been bought , what impact it will have and what more suggestions can I give ( good question)
Q5 - Next question was on msme -aksed turnover and investment limit , its significance and my suggestions on it .
M1 - (lady member )
Q1 - tell me about swach bharat abhiyan . Whom do you give responsibility to clean india -young or old age people ( tricky question)
Q2 - suppose you are DC of a lesser known district having a historical significance, how will you promote tourism there ?
Q3 - How can india's economic growth can be sustained ?
M2 - (male member )
Q1 - compare Chinese economy and indian economy .
Q2 - what is centralised and decentralised economy?
Q3 - what economic system does india have ?
Q4 - can india achieve the economic growth like china and how ?
Q5 - (very tricky for me at that time ) - why india has lagged behind china although started early reforms almost same year ? (Follow up questions )
M3 - (male member)
Q1 - mention the historical significance of raebareli ? Where it was 1st mentioned ?
Q2 - Name the first PSU of raebareli .
Q3 - how Raebareli is related to Awadhi culture ? (He Siad me to read about it in more detail )
Q4 - tell me three things you would like to include while making economic policy of india .( i told equity, economic growth , self reliance )
Q5 - then he asked relate the last two and then tell . (OK sir )
M4 - (lady member)
Q1- U write about social issues , what kind of social issues bother you ?
Q2 - tell me about beti bachao and beti padhao , its achievements
Q3 - tell me one thing that you will do to remove poverty ?
Q4 - she asked in today's newspaper , odisha's gross enrolment ratio has come down , how beti bachao and beti padhao helpful there ? What could be the possible reasons for it ?
Twist plot - it was already above 30 mins ,chairman interrupted that time is up , but lady member said sir just two more questions, and then interview went for 38to 40 mins . (May be I was the 1st one to go that's why )
Final experience- the board was very cordial (especially female members , they were encouraging me to speak ) , male members were strict and had no expression , however they were satisfied by my answers , the board was overall cordial . However u never know what comes out as result , so fingers crossed 🤞.
All the best .
Mocks - pw only ias , vajirao and reddy ( good one ) , understand upsc ( very helpful ) , vajiram and ravi , vision ias ( good one ) , quantel (nice ) , samkalp ias ( good one ) , one to one with Satyam jain sir , and Satyendra Garg sir ( samkalp ias ) along with insightful classes of next ias - Vibhash Jha sir (economics optional ) and shivin sir (sarthi ias )
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Name: EntropytoEthics (4th to go )
Date: 19/12/2025 ,AN
Key DAF Details: chess, mechanical optional, railways, movies , solar , disaster, MNiT, Rajasthan Jaipur Bengaluru
Board: Suman Sharma ma’am
Questions asked:
Chairman :
1. If you are railway minister how will you divide 100 rupees in railways , give breakup
2. When railway is planning for net zero?
3. How railway is planning to achieve that ?
4. How solar panel between the tracks work (I mentioned this in my answer )
5. What to be done for making them non vulnerable to theft ?
6. What is your opinion about DINk?( little discussion on this )
7. What do you infer from the statement “ people don’t cast their vote , they vote for the caste “
( I explained what I perceive from this , then asked examples , I refrained stating I can’t recall ma’am)
Member 1 :
1. What is the use of social media ? How to make it safe from mis utilisation ? What are the regulatory authorities?
2. How to improve sports infrastructure ?
One or two question more can’t recall
Member 2:
1. What is the disaster profile of Bengaluru ( posted there) ? Why it is so ?
2. What govt has done for improving the situation ? Or govt only supported real state and business in Bengaluru
3. If you are DM , which all departments would you have coordinated in this situation ?
Member 3:
1. What is tolerance ? Why it is given
2. How to decide sustainability of a material ? Is it necessary ?
3. What is asset monetisation of railways ?
4. Why railway still lacking on it ? ( isn’t minister involved in setting targets with Niti ayog - I kept quiet on this , the he said this is tough for you and all laughed )
5. What is fiscal deficit ?
6. Is it necessary or if yes up to what extent ?
7. Is there any act which prescribes the limit of it ? What is the limit ?
8 why we are far behind the targeted limit ?
Member 4:
1. Who was Madan mohan Malaviya ?
2. Explain, F= Gm1m2/r(square)
3. What is G and its value
4. What one work you have done in your 4 years of service for which you will be remembered for next 25 years ?(answered)
5. What you have done for staff (answered)
6. What you have done for your people beyond professional boundaries in personal capacity ( I said I restrained myself to professional level only )
Mock : samkalp , Pw, next IAS , study iq , vajirao
One to one with Shubham sir vidyapeeth IAS (good confidence booster )
Best wishes! ✨❤️
The board was cordial, and I did not feel any grilling during the interview. Overall, it was a good experience.
PT MARKS-173
Date: 19/12/2025 ,AN
Key DAF Details: chess, mechanical optional, railways, movies , solar , disaster, MNiT, Rajasthan Jaipur Bengaluru
Board: Suman Sharma ma’am
Questions asked:
Chairman :
1. If you are railway minister how will you divide 100 rupees in railways , give breakup
2. When railway is planning for net zero?
3. How railway is planning to achieve that ?
4. How solar panel between the tracks work (I mentioned this in my answer )
5. What to be done for making them non vulnerable to theft ?
6. What is your opinion about DINk?( little discussion on this )
7. What do you infer from the statement “ people don’t cast their vote , they vote for the caste “
( I explained what I perceive from this , then asked examples , I refrained stating I can’t recall ma’am)
Member 1 :
1. What is the use of social media ? How to make it safe from mis utilisation ? What are the regulatory authorities?
2. How to improve sports infrastructure ?
One or two question more can’t recall
Member 2:
1. What is the disaster profile of Bengaluru ( posted there) ? Why it is so ?
2. What govt has done for improving the situation ? Or govt only supported real state and business in Bengaluru
3. If you are DM , which all departments would you have coordinated in this situation ?
Member 3:
1. What is tolerance ? Why it is given
2. How to decide sustainability of a material ? Is it necessary ?
3. What is asset monetisation of railways ?
4. Why railway still lacking on it ? ( isn’t minister involved in setting targets with Niti ayog - I kept quiet on this , the he said this is tough for you and all laughed )
5. What is fiscal deficit ?
6. Is it necessary or if yes up to what extent ?
7. Is there any act which prescribes the limit of it ? What is the limit ?
8 why we are far behind the targeted limit ?
Member 4:
1. Who was Madan mohan Malaviya ?
2. Explain, F= Gm1m2/r(square)
3. What is G and its value
4. What one work you have done in your 4 years of service for which you will be remembered for next 25 years ?(answered)
5. What you have done for staff (answered)
6. What you have done for your people beyond professional boundaries in personal capacity ( I said I restrained myself to professional level only )
Mock : samkalp , Pw, next IAS , study iq , vajirao
One to one with Shubham sir vidyapeeth IAS (good confidence booster )
Best wishes! ✨❤️
The board was cordial, and I did not feel any grilling during the interview. Overall, it was a good experience.
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Name - Bismil
Date - 19th Dec - Afternoon 1st to go
Board - Sujata Ma'am
Daf Details - Law, Cricket, Scleroderma, nothing else asked
Chair
1. What were you thinking while sitting outside
2. Then read my DAF aloud
3. Asked what did you read in the newspaper today
4. Why rupee is depreciating (I mentioned that I read about it in the NP) and follow up
5. India - US trade tariff and it's implication on economy
6. Asked for my view on Indian economy in short term and long term
7. Asked what is PPP & L1 in bidding (had mentioned PPP in previous answer)
8. Follow up - what will you prefer in PPP which has revenue sharing clause, L1 or some other method
9. Asked other methods of evaluating bids and awarding ppp projects
Member 2
1. Tell me about Advocates Act (wanted to hear that lawyers are not allowed to advertise and then follow up Qs)
2. Asked about restoration of conjugal rights in India
3. Difference order and decree
4. What is injunction and on what grounds you get it
5. Who was baba kharak singh
Member 3
1. What's happening in Bangladesh
2. What international law is violated by Bangladesh and what recourse should India have (follow up Qs)
3. Asked about SHANTI Bill and then about Delhi Gas Leak Case
4. What is Case Law
1-2 more Qs can't remember
Member 4
1. 2 Situation based Qs
2. Asked about UNNAT Scheme & Shikshan Sansthan
3. Challenges faced by India's IT sector and discussion on AI (Picked it from my answer to chair ma'am) and follow up Qs
Member 5
1. What is Grundnorm of India (Law related)
2. You play cricket - You hit a six and ball goes out of park, hits someone on the head and he dies -- Decide your liability
3. Another situation based Q on law
4. What is torts
5. What is Scleroderma and follow ups (DAF Se)
Time - No idea
Board was really cordial
Mocks - PW IAS (Grueling and nothing like actual interview) + Vajiram&Ravi + Vajirao & Reddy (Closest to actual interview) + Vision IAS ( Faculty & bureaucratic mock) + One on One with DD Sharma Sir (Very Helpful)
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Date - 19th Dec - Afternoon 1st to go
Board - Sujata Ma'am
Daf Details - Law, Cricket, Scleroderma, nothing else asked
Chair
1. What were you thinking while sitting outside
2. Then read my DAF aloud
3. Asked what did you read in the newspaper today
4. Why rupee is depreciating (I mentioned that I read about it in the NP) and follow up
5. India - US trade tariff and it's implication on economy
6. Asked for my view on Indian economy in short term and long term
7. Asked what is PPP & L1 in bidding (had mentioned PPP in previous answer)
8. Follow up - what will you prefer in PPP which has revenue sharing clause, L1 or some other method
9. Asked other methods of evaluating bids and awarding ppp projects
Member 2
1. Tell me about Advocates Act (wanted to hear that lawyers are not allowed to advertise and then follow up Qs)
2. Asked about restoration of conjugal rights in India
3. Difference order and decree
4. What is injunction and on what grounds you get it
5. Who was baba kharak singh
Member 3
1. What's happening in Bangladesh
2. What international law is violated by Bangladesh and what recourse should India have (follow up Qs)
3. Asked about SHANTI Bill and then about Delhi Gas Leak Case
4. What is Case Law
1-2 more Qs can't remember
Member 4
1. 2 Situation based Qs
2. Asked about UNNAT Scheme & Shikshan Sansthan
3. Challenges faced by India's IT sector and discussion on AI (Picked it from my answer to chair ma'am) and follow up Qs
Member 5
1. What is Grundnorm of India (Law related)
2. You play cricket - You hit a six and ball goes out of park, hits someone on the head and he dies -- Decide your liability
3. Another situation based Q on law
4. What is torts
5. What is Scleroderma and follow ups (DAF Se)
Time - No idea
Board was really cordial
Mocks - PW IAS (Grueling and nothing like actual interview) + Vajiram&Ravi + Vajirao & Reddy (Closest to actual interview) + Vision IAS ( Faculty & bureaucratic mock) + One on One with DD Sharma Sir (Very Helpful)
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Name:- Dekh lenge
Interview date:- 11th Dec , Forenoon; 2nd to go
DAF Keywords:- Jharkhand, Giridih, PSIR, and nothing else was asked
Board:- Sujata Chaturvedi Mam
Chairman
1. Giridih used to be better and suddenly city lost its charm....what was that factor...are you aware ...I said no mam.....she said mica mining is stopped and less demand due to synthetic mica
2. So you are from Jharkhand( I said yes). So you know tribal people follow some very bad* practices. Could you tell me some.
I started with witchbranding and witchhunting...and we have long discussion on the same issue
No further Q from mam
M1
1. Asked about judicial activism and examples
2. Asked about delegated legislation and examples
3. As a administrator, how would you balance people's right to protest and right to way/non damage
4. Asked which place in Delhi is designated as protest site.
5. Some ideals written in preamble which we have not yet achieved or have long way to achieve
6. Have you read today newspaper... I said I have gone briefly through it.....he asked which country is contemplating on banning citizenship by birth...
I Said ...not gone through that exact section of paper but going by the news it could be USA ....he smiled
M2.
1. Operation sindoor and learnings.
2. Media management and misinformation that they spread during Op Sindoor
3. If appointed as DM of Ranchi, how would you promote tourism therein
M3.
1. Why illegal abortion (sex selected) despite having a law in place.
How would you stop it.(I didn't mention Civil Society)
He asked is there any role of Civil society
M4 lady member
1. Follow up question from op sindoor. She asked I forgot to mention one domain (that was diplomacy she quickly mentioned and little talk on that).
2. Is socialism and capitalism can coexist. And discussion on same
...followup....discussion on inequality in india
Asked which Indian state has lowest inequality..i said I don't know but if allowed can take a guess......she said go ahead.(Guessing isn't prohibited in our board)...I said maybe Karnataka...she smiled...
Back to chairman...she said your interview is over you can go now
(I might have missed 1-2 questions but they were mostly follow ups)
Time:- 26 mins
Board was very cordial and was listening very carefully.
Mock given :- 2 in Samkalp, vajiram, vajirao, onlyias, vision, one online group mock interview samkalp, (many felt like waste of time wrt questions asked except samkalp ..gave them for fluency and pressure handling)
O2O :- Only ias , Shubham sir(vidyapeeth ias)
Mistakes i did :- not giving last mock in Samkalp...., less speaking practice and articulation
samkalp mock are more closer to actual one with simple setup and supporting board members ...
..
Best wishes to those who are set to appear in coming days....(It will be the easiest mock that you'll give ...(imo))
Good luck
Baki bholenath sambhal lenge...har har mahadev
Interview date:- 11th Dec , Forenoon; 2nd to go
DAF Keywords:- Jharkhand, Giridih, PSIR, and nothing else was asked
Board:- Sujata Chaturvedi Mam
Chairman
1. Giridih used to be better and suddenly city lost its charm....what was that factor...are you aware ...I said no mam.....she said mica mining is stopped and less demand due to synthetic mica
2. So you are from Jharkhand( I said yes). So you know tribal people follow some very bad* practices. Could you tell me some.
I started with witchbranding and witchhunting...and we have long discussion on the same issue
No further Q from mam
M1
1. Asked about judicial activism and examples
2. Asked about delegated legislation and examples
3. As a administrator, how would you balance people's right to protest and right to way/non damage
4. Asked which place in Delhi is designated as protest site.
5. Some ideals written in preamble which we have not yet achieved or have long way to achieve
6. Have you read today newspaper... I said I have gone briefly through it.....he asked which country is contemplating on banning citizenship by birth...
I Said ...not gone through that exact section of paper but going by the news it could be USA ....he smiled
M2.
1. Operation sindoor and learnings.
2. Media management and misinformation that they spread during Op Sindoor
3. If appointed as DM of Ranchi, how would you promote tourism therein
M3.
1. Why illegal abortion (sex selected) despite having a law in place.
How would you stop it.(I didn't mention Civil Society)
He asked is there any role of Civil society
M4 lady member
1. Follow up question from op sindoor. She asked I forgot to mention one domain (that was diplomacy she quickly mentioned and little talk on that).
2. Is socialism and capitalism can coexist. And discussion on same
...followup....discussion on inequality in india
Asked which Indian state has lowest inequality..i said I don't know but if allowed can take a guess......she said go ahead.(Guessing isn't prohibited in our board)...I said maybe Karnataka...she smiled...
Back to chairman...she said your interview is over you can go now
(I might have missed 1-2 questions but they were mostly follow ups)
Time:- 26 mins
Board was very cordial and was listening very carefully.
Mock given :- 2 in Samkalp, vajiram, vajirao, onlyias, vision, one online group mock interview samkalp, (many felt like waste of time wrt questions asked except samkalp ..gave them for fluency and pressure handling)
O2O :- Only ias , Shubham sir(vidyapeeth ias)
Mistakes i did :- not giving last mock in Samkalp...., less speaking practice and articulation
samkalp mock are more closer to actual one with simple setup and supporting board members ...
..
Best wishes to those who are set to appear in coming days....(It will be the easiest mock that you'll give ...(imo))
Good luck
Baki bholenath sambhal lenge...har har mahadev
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Name : X
Date : 15/12/2025 , Afternoon, Last person of the Day
Board : Sheelvardhan Sir
DAF Keywords : Bharatpur ,Dual Degree- Mining Engineer, ISM Dhanbad, MA Economics, Economics Optional , Tehsildar- Rajasthan, IES , Tennis, Vipassana , Public space Tidiness
Chair :
1. You have mentioned Public space tidiness in your interests , What is your opinion on Swaccha Bharat - Is it successful ?
2. you are happy but not satisfied with the performance , what measures do you think should be taken to make this mission a full success?
3. Since you are an economist, tell me why rupee is falling?
4. Why FIIs are running away despite India being 4th largest and fastest growing ?
5. Do you think RBI should intervene?
6. Discussion on Tennis and its lack of wide adoption in india
Member 1 :
1. What is the current per capita income of india ?
2. How do you see rising when India be a developed India ?
Then discussion on that . I said for me Viksit bharat is beyond economics, it also includes Inclusive growth, Happiness , human development , sustainabilityetc
3, Rank of Indian in human development index ?
4. Rank of india in hunger index ?
5. We are giving ration to 80 crore people , still we are one of the lowest why ??
Member 2
1. You worked as tehsildar , what are your learnings?
Why is there corruption?
2. Do you think digital mission wrt land record is working on the ground ?
What are the lacunas ? And discussion on digital literacy and general literacy
3. How would you transform the work culture based on your learnings of 3 and half years ?
4. How your hobbies can help in administration?
5. How to navigate current global uncertainties ?
Member 3
1. Do you practice vipasaana meditation?
Who invented it? How it was reintroduced in India ?
Why the chasnala disaster happened ?
2. How will you try to resolve Jharia Fire if posted as DM Dhanbad?
3. Bharatpur is famous for?
4. Why Siberian crane visit Bharatpur not AGra , not Mathura?
5. Ways to improve Economic perspective of bharatpur?
Member 4 _ Lady
1. Where were you posted last? What are the challenges and prospects there ?
I said …illegal Mining was challenge there and it was a border district .
2. If you have to rate Bharatpur amongst all the districts of rajasthan. What rank will you give ?
3. SWOT analysis of Bharatpur, questions and counter questions on that.
Chair : Your interview is over.You can leave.
Mocks : Apti plus (good), Vajirao and reddy ( not so good), Vajiram (bad experience), Vision (good), Forum (good), Only Ias ( good), Next IAS ( good) , Samkalp (good)
One on one : Shrikant Baldi sir (IAS retired), Khan sir (KSG)
Date : 15/12/2025 , Afternoon, Last person of the Day
Board : Sheelvardhan Sir
DAF Keywords : Bharatpur ,Dual Degree- Mining Engineer, ISM Dhanbad, MA Economics, Economics Optional , Tehsildar- Rajasthan, IES , Tennis, Vipassana , Public space Tidiness
Chair :
1. You have mentioned Public space tidiness in your interests , What is your opinion on Swaccha Bharat - Is it successful ?
2. you are happy but not satisfied with the performance , what measures do you think should be taken to make this mission a full success?
3. Since you are an economist, tell me why rupee is falling?
4. Why FIIs are running away despite India being 4th largest and fastest growing ?
5. Do you think RBI should intervene?
6. Discussion on Tennis and its lack of wide adoption in india
Member 1 :
1. What is the current per capita income of india ?
2. How do you see rising when India be a developed India ?
Then discussion on that . I said for me Viksit bharat is beyond economics, it also includes Inclusive growth, Happiness , human development , sustainabilityetc
3, Rank of Indian in human development index ?
4. Rank of india in hunger index ?
5. We are giving ration to 80 crore people , still we are one of the lowest why ??
Member 2
1. You worked as tehsildar , what are your learnings?
Why is there corruption?
2. Do you think digital mission wrt land record is working on the ground ?
What are the lacunas ? And discussion on digital literacy and general literacy
3. How would you transform the work culture based on your learnings of 3 and half years ?
4. How your hobbies can help in administration?
5. How to navigate current global uncertainties ?
Member 3
1. Do you practice vipasaana meditation?
Who invented it? How it was reintroduced in India ?
Why the chasnala disaster happened ?
2. How will you try to resolve Jharia Fire if posted as DM Dhanbad?
3. Bharatpur is famous for?
4. Why Siberian crane visit Bharatpur not AGra , not Mathura?
5. Ways to improve Economic perspective of bharatpur?
Member 4 _ Lady
1. Where were you posted last? What are the challenges and prospects there ?
I said …illegal Mining was challenge there and it was a border district .
2. If you have to rate Bharatpur amongst all the districts of rajasthan. What rank will you give ?
3. SWOT analysis of Bharatpur, questions and counter questions on that.
Chair : Your interview is over.You can leave.
Mocks : Apti plus (good), Vajirao and reddy ( not so good), Vajiram (bad experience), Vision (good), Forum (good), Only Ias ( good), Next IAS ( good) , Samkalp (good)
One on one : Shrikant Baldi sir (IAS retired), Khan sir (KSG)
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Date : 19/12/25 , Afternoon(4th to Go)
Chair : Sujata Chaturvedi Ma'am
DAF : U. P., Lko(Nothing Else Relevant)
Chair :
1. Tell me today's headlines(said about MGNREGA to VBGRAM G)
2. Your Opinion on Rights based approach to Governance
3. Do Freebies have some merit or create Lazy People?
4. Your Answers are theoretical, do you have some practical experience.
5. Tell me some Gen Z words about Social Media and Mobile.
6. Tell me devices that have come into our lives because of mobile
7. As a DM which sector you want to work ? (Said Education)
8. Which Primary or Higher and Why?
M1:
1.If you travel from Lko to Delhi by road which districts you will pass?
2. How you can make U. P. 6 trillion economy by 2047?
3.What is JE? How it spreads? Containment Strategy by UP Govt.?
4. Tell me 5 Bharat Ratna of U. P.
5. What are protection given to Civil Servant under Constitution? What are exceptions and give examples of same?
M2
1. What has India done to eliminate extreme poverty?
2. What are barriers to Primary Education Enrollment?
3. What is UNNAT Bharat Abhiyan?
4.What is Jan Shiksha Abhiyan?
M3
1.(Has said Venezuela in 1st answer) Which continent Venezuela is in?
2. Tell me one more country in Latin. America which emerged as point of conflict between Russia and US? (Said Cuba)
3. How has world changes since Cuban Missile Crisis?
4.How approach of US differs from Cuban Crisis?
5. If you are given opportunity to go and learn Civil Services from other country, which country will you choose and why?
6. Why have you not opted for IFS?
7. "You are giving attempts again and again", Said a quote about trying again and asked which personality comes to mind?
M4
1. What is contempt of court + 1 follow-up
2. Who is Vijay Mallya?
3.What is DOB of Vijay Mallya?
I said IDK, He said you told you have read newspaper, then I recalled the news and told him.
4.What is Apartheid?
5.What is Parallel Cinema?
This was my 3rd interview and very unconventional and different from my previous 2 experiences and mock interviews. Board was very cordial and were very expressive about answers. Key is to be natural and confident.
All the Best Everyone!!
Chair : Sujata Chaturvedi Ma'am
DAF : U. P., Lko(Nothing Else Relevant)
Chair :
1. Tell me today's headlines(said about MGNREGA to VBGRAM G)
2. Your Opinion on Rights based approach to Governance
3. Do Freebies have some merit or create Lazy People?
4. Your Answers are theoretical, do you have some practical experience.
5. Tell me some Gen Z words about Social Media and Mobile.
6. Tell me devices that have come into our lives because of mobile
7. As a DM which sector you want to work ? (Said Education)
8. Which Primary or Higher and Why?
M1:
1.If you travel from Lko to Delhi by road which districts you will pass?
2. How you can make U. P. 6 trillion economy by 2047?
3.What is JE? How it spreads? Containment Strategy by UP Govt.?
4. Tell me 5 Bharat Ratna of U. P.
5. What are protection given to Civil Servant under Constitution? What are exceptions and give examples of same?
M2
1. What has India done to eliminate extreme poverty?
2. What are barriers to Primary Education Enrollment?
3. What is UNNAT Bharat Abhiyan?
4.What is Jan Shiksha Abhiyan?
M3
1.(Has said Venezuela in 1st answer) Which continent Venezuela is in?
2. Tell me one more country in Latin. America which emerged as point of conflict between Russia and US? (Said Cuba)
3. How has world changes since Cuban Missile Crisis?
4.How approach of US differs from Cuban Crisis?
5. If you are given opportunity to go and learn Civil Services from other country, which country will you choose and why?
6. Why have you not opted for IFS?
7. "You are giving attempts again and again", Said a quote about trying again and asked which personality comes to mind?
M4
1. What is contempt of court + 1 follow-up
2. Who is Vijay Mallya?
3.What is DOB of Vijay Mallya?
I said IDK, He said you told you have read newspaper, then I recalled the news and told him.
4.What is Apartheid?
5.What is Parallel Cinema?
This was my 3rd interview and very unconventional and different from my previous 2 experiences and mock interviews. Board was very cordial and were very expressive about answers. Key is to be natural and confident.
All the Best Everyone!!
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Name- Truly Stubborn
Board: Hon’ble Dinesh Dasa Sir
Afternoon, First to Go
DAF Keywords- Zoology, Botany, History, Sociology, Solo Travelling, Weight Training, Rajasthan University, Jaipur.
Entered, Wished Good Afternoon only to chair, took seat.
Chairperson Sir (Reading from some page and speaking Hindi)- Aapne Zoology – Botany se Graduation kiya, fir History se MA kiya ha aur aapka Optional Sociology ha. Abhi aap XYZ mein work kar rahe ho, Jaipur se ho (I was nodding)
Chairperson
1. Pehle ye rule tha ki aapko same subject mein PG karni padegi jisse aapne graduation ki ha. (I was not sure if it was a question but I added flexibility offered by NEP and increasing interdisciplinarity).
2. UGC ke naye rules ke according, teaching ke liye sirf PG subject matter karta ha, baaki qualifications matter nhi karti. Ispe kya opinion ha aapka? (I said PG offers a lot of depth but gave somewhat inconclusive reply)
3. Tell me about Maratha empire, kisne establish kiya tha? (He was probably checking the depth I mentioned above but I couldn’t answer
4. Inke major leaders kon thei? I couldn’t recall much except Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj)
5. Mainly Marathas Maharashtra mein thei. Fir unmein se kuchh Indore, Gwalior aur baaki jagah kaise chale gye? (Couldn’t Answer)
6. Let me give you a statement- The downfall of Mughal empire led to the downfall of Maratha Empire. Can you explain? (I said- Unable to connect the dots)
7. He repeated the same question… (I said- As far as I could understand, initially the Britishers were able to subjugate the Mughals and later on they were able to subdue Marathas. Sir added- Pehle Britishers ke saamne 2 groups thei, Mughals and Britishers. Ek baar Mughals ko hara diya fir sirf Marathas bache. I acknowledged.
8. Which three events from Indian history were watershed events according to you? (I mentioned 1857 Revolt, Formation of INC and Arrival of Gandhi Ji to the national movement. Sir added- Battle of Plassey, he further said, Jab unka jhanda neeche aaya aur apna Tiranga upar gaya uski bhi importance hogi? I acknowledged both the additions.
Sir asked the next member to continue.
M1 (Female)
1. These days, drugs are readily available in India. Even children are easily able to access it. Have you seen this? Why do you think this is happening? (Peer group and supply side but since confined to particular pockets, easy to tackle)
2. Do you think, this "Chalta ha" attitude is one of the reasons behind it? (Yes, it could be, in fact, it is one major reason behind many other issues like traffic problem)
3. Picking form my answer- Why do you think people are always in a hurry? They don’t follow rules, try to get ahead of others, they occupy the other side also despite knowing that this will cause unnecessary delays? (Ma’am I travel a lot and I have seen examples where one lane was completely empty but people were patiently waiting in queue, so this could be mainly a cultural phenomenon. But with sustained efforts, this can be tackled as we have been able to do with Swachh Bharat Mission)
M2 (Male)
1. You have mentioned Weight Training as your hobby. Should we make it mandatory in Schools? (Not necessarily Weight Training but main goal should be fitness be it through Yoga, Weight Traning or any other form of exercise. NEP already makes provision wrt to physical fitness.)
2. You had Zoology and Botany in Graduation. How can we ensure protection of natural biodiversity while promoting tourism? (JFM, Involving local communities like Nagas in case of Hornbill, Green Mobility and sustainable infra)
3. Are you aware of any such initiative being implemented on Delhi-Uttarakhand highway? (No).
4. Did Gandhi Ji establish any educational institution? (Probably picked because I mentioned Gandhi Ji to Dasa Sir -I mentioned Nai Taleem and Wardah Scheme of education but not aware about any institution as such).
Continued 👇🏻
Board: Hon’ble Dinesh Dasa Sir
Afternoon, First to Go
DAF Keywords- Zoology, Botany, History, Sociology, Solo Travelling, Weight Training, Rajasthan University, Jaipur.
Entered, Wished Good Afternoon only to chair, took seat.
Chairperson Sir (Reading from some page and speaking Hindi)- Aapne Zoology – Botany se Graduation kiya, fir History se MA kiya ha aur aapka Optional Sociology ha. Abhi aap XYZ mein work kar rahe ho, Jaipur se ho (I was nodding)
Chairperson
1. Pehle ye rule tha ki aapko same subject mein PG karni padegi jisse aapne graduation ki ha. (I was not sure if it was a question but I added flexibility offered by NEP and increasing interdisciplinarity).
2. UGC ke naye rules ke according, teaching ke liye sirf PG subject matter karta ha, baaki qualifications matter nhi karti. Ispe kya opinion ha aapka? (I said PG offers a lot of depth but gave somewhat inconclusive reply)
3. Tell me about Maratha empire, kisne establish kiya tha? (He was probably checking the depth I mentioned above but I couldn’t answer
4. Inke major leaders kon thei? I couldn’t recall much except Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj)
5. Mainly Marathas Maharashtra mein thei. Fir unmein se kuchh Indore, Gwalior aur baaki jagah kaise chale gye? (Couldn’t Answer)
6. Let me give you a statement- The downfall of Mughal empire led to the downfall of Maratha Empire. Can you explain? (I said- Unable to connect the dots)
7. He repeated the same question… (I said- As far as I could understand, initially the Britishers were able to subjugate the Mughals and later on they were able to subdue Marathas. Sir added- Pehle Britishers ke saamne 2 groups thei, Mughals and Britishers. Ek baar Mughals ko hara diya fir sirf Marathas bache. I acknowledged.
8. Which three events from Indian history were watershed events according to you? (I mentioned 1857 Revolt, Formation of INC and Arrival of Gandhi Ji to the national movement. Sir added- Battle of Plassey, he further said, Jab unka jhanda neeche aaya aur apna Tiranga upar gaya uski bhi importance hogi? I acknowledged both the additions.
Sir asked the next member to continue.
M1 (Female)
1. These days, drugs are readily available in India. Even children are easily able to access it. Have you seen this? Why do you think this is happening? (Peer group and supply side but since confined to particular pockets, easy to tackle)
2. Do you think, this "Chalta ha" attitude is one of the reasons behind it? (Yes, it could be, in fact, it is one major reason behind many other issues like traffic problem)
3. Picking form my answer- Why do you think people are always in a hurry? They don’t follow rules, try to get ahead of others, they occupy the other side also despite knowing that this will cause unnecessary delays? (Ma’am I travel a lot and I have seen examples where one lane was completely empty but people were patiently waiting in queue, so this could be mainly a cultural phenomenon. But with sustained efforts, this can be tackled as we have been able to do with Swachh Bharat Mission)
M2 (Male)
1. You have mentioned Weight Training as your hobby. Should we make it mandatory in Schools? (Not necessarily Weight Training but main goal should be fitness be it through Yoga, Weight Traning or any other form of exercise. NEP already makes provision wrt to physical fitness.)
2. You had Zoology and Botany in Graduation. How can we ensure protection of natural biodiversity while promoting tourism? (JFM, Involving local communities like Nagas in case of Hornbill, Green Mobility and sustainable infra)
3. Are you aware of any such initiative being implemented on Delhi-Uttarakhand highway? (No).
4. Did Gandhi Ji establish any educational institution? (Probably picked because I mentioned Gandhi Ji to Dasa Sir -I mentioned Nai Taleem and Wardah Scheme of education but not aware about any institution as such).
Continued 👇🏻
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M3 (Male)
1. The Covid pandemic lasted for around 2 years. What social changes did you observe because of it? (In migration and consequent increased solidarity, adoption of digital media, increased interactions through virtual means due to distancing and better awareness related to health and hygiene)
2. Are these behavioral changes or Social changes? (We can put them in both categories)
3. Providing piped water connection and building toilet in every household has been priority of the government. What social changes have you observed because of this? (This was picked as I dropped SBM earlier- I said, Dignity of Women, Basic human rights, increasing acceptance and adoption of toilets in rural areas)
4. But what major social change it brought? (I mentioned elimination of manual scavenging from household level though still prevalent in at the institutional level- He nodded).
M4 (Male)
1. Jab Gandhi Ji Britain se aaye to western clothing chhorke Dhoti adopt ki. Aisa kyun kiya? (Picked Gandhi Ji from previous answers: I said- Swadeshi, Dignity of Labour, Emphasis on Minimalism, Means of Mass Mobilization through Charkha and I also mentioned Salt as a symbol).
2. Since you are from Jaipur and studied in Rajasthan University (RU), are you aware of any or any congress session associated with it? (No). Sir explained- Jab Jaipur ke Maharaja se Rajasthan University ko land transfer hui tab ye session hua tha. (That’s very interesting sir, this is the first thing I will read after getting out. Thank you for mentioning this)
3. National development ke liye youth bahut hi important lekin ab tak youth ka potential tap karne ke liye kuchh khaas nhi kiya gaya ha. What’s your opinion on it? (65% population below 35 years, Acknowledgment of Youth as priority by PM, Draft National Youth Policy released a week ago, Creation of MY Bharat as dedicated organization for youth).
Chaiperson Sir- Your interview is over (He didn’t say you can leave but I said thank you and left).
Experience-
1. It lasted around 25-30 minutes. It was more like a two-sided conversation.
2. Chairperson and M4 were speaking in Hindi. I tried to answer their questions in Hindi only but I had to resort to English in some questions where I was struggling with Hindi.
3. The members were supportive and adding details where I lacked. Very cordial experience. I hope it translates into better marks.
Panel Mocks- PW, Samkalp, Vision, Next IAS (All were helpful)
One on One Mocks
1. Utkarsh Sir (Mentor AID)- Identified some issues with my answers and gave actionable suggestions.
2. Shubham Sir (Vidyapeeth IAS)- Motivating and Confidence Boosting.
3. Khan Sir (KSG)- I shared my previous interview experience (Detailed experience) with him and he pointed out what went wrong and explained how I could have navigated better. He asked me similar questions to teach the navigation skills.
4. Prof. Vinay Nangia Sir (LevelUp IAS)- Okay okay… Basically sir was asking if I had any specific doubts.
I feel, Disciplined peer group discussion over long run is much more helpful than any mock.
All the best everyone :-)
PT MARKS -165
1. The Covid pandemic lasted for around 2 years. What social changes did you observe because of it? (In migration and consequent increased solidarity, adoption of digital media, increased interactions through virtual means due to distancing and better awareness related to health and hygiene)
2. Are these behavioral changes or Social changes? (We can put them in both categories)
3. Providing piped water connection and building toilet in every household has been priority of the government. What social changes have you observed because of this? (This was picked as I dropped SBM earlier- I said, Dignity of Women, Basic human rights, increasing acceptance and adoption of toilets in rural areas)
4. But what major social change it brought? (I mentioned elimination of manual scavenging from household level though still prevalent in at the institutional level- He nodded).
M4 (Male)
1. Jab Gandhi Ji Britain se aaye to western clothing chhorke Dhoti adopt ki. Aisa kyun kiya? (Picked Gandhi Ji from previous answers: I said- Swadeshi, Dignity of Labour, Emphasis on Minimalism, Means of Mass Mobilization through Charkha and I also mentioned Salt as a symbol).
2. Since you are from Jaipur and studied in Rajasthan University (RU), are you aware of any or any congress session associated with it? (No). Sir explained- Jab Jaipur ke Maharaja se Rajasthan University ko land transfer hui tab ye session hua tha. (That’s very interesting sir, this is the first thing I will read after getting out. Thank you for mentioning this)
3. National development ke liye youth bahut hi important lekin ab tak youth ka potential tap karne ke liye kuchh khaas nhi kiya gaya ha. What’s your opinion on it? (65% population below 35 years, Acknowledgment of Youth as priority by PM, Draft National Youth Policy released a week ago, Creation of MY Bharat as dedicated organization for youth).
Chaiperson Sir- Your interview is over (He didn’t say you can leave but I said thank you and left).
Experience-
1. It lasted around 25-30 minutes. It was more like a two-sided conversation.
2. Chairperson and M4 were speaking in Hindi. I tried to answer their questions in Hindi only but I had to resort to English in some questions where I was struggling with Hindi.
3. The members were supportive and adding details where I lacked. Very cordial experience. I hope it translates into better marks.
Panel Mocks- PW, Samkalp, Vision, Next IAS (All were helpful)
One on One Mocks
1. Utkarsh Sir (Mentor AID)- Identified some issues with my answers and gave actionable suggestions.
2. Shubham Sir (Vidyapeeth IAS)- Motivating and Confidence Boosting.
3. Khan Sir (KSG)- I shared my previous interview experience (Detailed experience) with him and he pointed out what went wrong and explained how I could have navigated better. He asked me similar questions to teach the navigation skills.
4. Prof. Vinay Nangia Sir (LevelUp IAS)- Okay okay… Basically sir was asking if I had any specific doubts.
I feel, Disciplined peer group discussion over long run is much more helpful than any mock.
All the best everyone :-)
PT MARKS -165
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Name- dhoniji
Afternoon- 4th to go (~4:00pm)
Board- DD Sir
Daf- sociology, Defence, lucknow, engineering (nothing else asked)
Chairman
- how are you feeling ( i said a bit nervous), he offered me water.
1. Why india export weapon when we are called country of budhha and non violence (some cross questions).
2. Problem of pollution in Delhi , is it political or geography ( took anti government stand on this, may be penalised).
1-2 more questions which i dont remember.
Member 1 (male)-
1.what is social structure and how is it different from social system (cannot give a clear definition but defined them in simple terms)
2. Is marriage declining as a social institution? ( i tried to give a balanced answer but he forced me to take a side and then i said yes and gave factors).
3. Tell me the 3 most important social institutions.
M2. (Lady reading from premade questions in her diary)..
1. What is food forest.
2. what is miyawaki technique.
3. What is organic farming.
4. Why natural farming is still not adopted in india (some cross questions).
(I have no connection to agriculture anywhere in my daf).
M3. (Male)
1. Talked about operation sindoor nd asked why drones were fired at night and not day (some discussion on it).
2. If i was Defence secretary what weapons would i buy for our armed forces.
M4.
1. Why so many engineering colleges are getting closed in UP.
2. What steps i would take to help the situation.
3. Why chikankari art is declining in lucknow.
4. What steps i would take (some cross questions here.)
Sir said thank you dhoniji your interview is over.
Overall it was very different from mocks, we were sitting on an oval table like a family dinner and every family member trying to ask questions. 😅
Dassa sir went outside just 5 minutes after the interview started. And said thank you after coming, before being reminded by other members that they are still to ask questions. ( he was in hurry to wrap up for the day before 5pm)
Total time - 20-25 minutes
O2o- utkarsh sir(mentor aid) , kaptan. ( both were very good and gave a lot of confidence)
Mocks- chanakya>next ias> samkalp>vajirao> pw.
Daily discussion with umesh reddy sir(game changer for my articulation skills).
All the best 👍
PT MARKS -168
Afternoon- 4th to go (~4:00pm)
Board- DD Sir
Daf- sociology, Defence, lucknow, engineering (nothing else asked)
Chairman
- how are you feeling ( i said a bit nervous), he offered me water.
1. Why india export weapon when we are called country of budhha and non violence (some cross questions).
2. Problem of pollution in Delhi , is it political or geography ( took anti government stand on this, may be penalised).
1-2 more questions which i dont remember.
Member 1 (male)-
1.what is social structure and how is it different from social system (cannot give a clear definition but defined them in simple terms)
2. Is marriage declining as a social institution? ( i tried to give a balanced answer but he forced me to take a side and then i said yes and gave factors).
3. Tell me the 3 most important social institutions.
M2. (Lady reading from premade questions in her diary)..
1. What is food forest.
2. what is miyawaki technique.
3. What is organic farming.
4. Why natural farming is still not adopted in india (some cross questions).
(I have no connection to agriculture anywhere in my daf).
M3. (Male)
1. Talked about operation sindoor nd asked why drones were fired at night and not day (some discussion on it).
2. If i was Defence secretary what weapons would i buy for our armed forces.
M4.
1. Why so many engineering colleges are getting closed in UP.
2. What steps i would take to help the situation.
3. Why chikankari art is declining in lucknow.
4. What steps i would take (some cross questions here.)
Sir said thank you dhoniji your interview is over.
Overall it was very different from mocks, we were sitting on an oval table like a family dinner and every family member trying to ask questions. 😅
Dassa sir went outside just 5 minutes after the interview started. And said thank you after coming, before being reminded by other members that they are still to ask questions. ( he was in hurry to wrap up for the day before 5pm)
Total time - 20-25 minutes
O2o- utkarsh sir(mentor aid) , kaptan. ( both were very good and gave a lot of confidence)
Mocks- chanakya>next ias> samkalp>vajirao> pw.
Daily discussion with umesh reddy sir(game changer for my articulation skills).
All the best 👍
PT MARKS -168
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Name: ABC
Date: 11/12
Board: Shri bb swain sir
Daf pointers: ngo, volleyball, chess- nothing else asked ( only 3 single line questions from these headings)
Chair: only 1 ques
Hello ABC how are you
So u have worked with NGOs dealing with education- shouldn’t govt take care of this
M1
What is asian brown cloud (not heard)
Do you follow EU-India FTA( i know its in process, dont know the exact details)
Civil servants fail badly in people to people connect why
How to deal with this
1-2 more ques
M2
There is a meeting happening in new delhi of unesco - what is it , whats the outcome
Do you know more about it ( sorry sir)
Giving u a statement - tell me what do you understand by this - if there are good values, valuables will follow
M3
Why cripps mission failed
Who sent cripps from england (dont know)
Who said it as post dated cheque
Redcliffe came to India for what
How do you assess his work
Who said do or die
M4
What is ladhakh issue and what will u suggest lt governor of ladakh if i make u his advisor
All members said done sir
Chairman- arey abhi to uske minimum time ke 5 min bache hai ask something
M4 - u have been so active physically what has this taught u about life
Chairman m3 ask something
M3 sir i have already asked
Chair - ask more questions
M3 - u watch chess , tell me what u watched the latest
M3 - since u have gold medal in volleyball we all know u r good at it - tell me something u understood about urself why u r not good for volleyball.
M1 - sir i want to ask something
Chair - go ahead mam
M1 - many experts are in support of giving ladakh 6th schedule- explain why
Then why are you against it
Chair - ok ur interview is over
All the best
Thank u sir
Time - 15 16 min
3rd interview- very very short
other 2 interviews went for 40 min
This was a shocker
O2O - only umesh reddy sir
Daily discussions - umesh reddy sir ( really helpful for articulation )
Mock - pw(very good), vajirao(decent) , levelup (pathetic)
Date: 11/12
Board: Shri bb swain sir
Daf pointers: ngo, volleyball, chess- nothing else asked ( only 3 single line questions from these headings)
Chair: only 1 ques
Hello ABC how are you
So u have worked with NGOs dealing with education- shouldn’t govt take care of this
M1
What is asian brown cloud (not heard)
Do you follow EU-India FTA( i know its in process, dont know the exact details)
Civil servants fail badly in people to people connect why
How to deal with this
1-2 more ques
M2
There is a meeting happening in new delhi of unesco - what is it , whats the outcome
Do you know more about it ( sorry sir)
Giving u a statement - tell me what do you understand by this - if there are good values, valuables will follow
M3
Why cripps mission failed
Who sent cripps from england (dont know)
Who said it as post dated cheque
Redcliffe came to India for what
How do you assess his work
Who said do or die
M4
What is ladhakh issue and what will u suggest lt governor of ladakh if i make u his advisor
All members said done sir
Chairman- arey abhi to uske minimum time ke 5 min bache hai ask something
M4 - u have been so active physically what has this taught u about life
Chairman m3 ask something
M3 sir i have already asked
Chair - ask more questions
M3 - u watch chess , tell me what u watched the latest
M3 - since u have gold medal in volleyball we all know u r good at it - tell me something u understood about urself why u r not good for volleyball.
M1 - sir i want to ask something
Chair - go ahead mam
M1 - many experts are in support of giving ladakh 6th schedule- explain why
Then why are you against it
Chair - ok ur interview is over
All the best
Thank u sir
Time - 15 16 min
3rd interview- very very short
other 2 interviews went for 40 min
This was a shocker
O2O - only umesh reddy sir
Daily discussions - umesh reddy sir ( really helpful for articulation )
Mock - pw(very good), vajirao(decent) , levelup (pathetic)
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Name: imperfectionist
Date: 18/12/25, afternoon, first to go
Key DAF Details: Lucknow, Electrical engg, history optional, railfanning, marsiya poetry, edtech work exp.
Board: Mrs Suman Sharma!
(Entered the glorious circular gallery - was made to sit outside by the person accompanying me - ma'am entered first - after a minute i was called inside)
(Ma'am was sitting that day in the room opposite to sheelvardhan sir, rather than her own - four male members were present)
(entered inside with poise - greeted ma'am and then the members - asked me to have a seat - and started with her volley of questions as soon as I had thanked her)
Questions asked:
Chair:
1. So you have a unique name, tell me the meaning. (I explained in brief)
2. And I see, you have worked at xyz company for 3+ yrs, how do you see its spectacular failure and what are the reasons for the same? (explained in detail pointwise)
3. Do we need edtech in india or should it be restricted (gave a balanced answer)
4. Issues with power sector in India, with reference to PPAs and PSAs (gave technical answers, got confused in between regarding payments made to generators by discoms, she interrupted in between)
(Passed to M1)
1. challenges with education sector in India - general points
2. issues regarding the same in rural India - critical gaps
3. case study - how will you tackle such issues as the DM
4. how will you ensure digital integration in rural education sector, curbing teacher absenteeism etc
5. partnerships between govt and private sector in ensuring effective educational outcomes as the DM
(Passed to M2)
1. Governance challenges in rural areas
2. 1st and 2nd ARC
3. their recommendations (I used keywords like citizen centric governance, modernising and optimising legacy workflows, streamlining processes, e governance etc)
4. asked me a body with deals with exclusive administrative grievances (I answered DARPG)
5. full form of darpg - (i mentioned governance instead of grievance - he corrected me)
(Passed to M3)
1. tell me about solar energy and associated challenges - went too technical and deep (managed to give satisfactory answer - forgot general challenges like land avblty etc)
2. floating solar and issues (mentioned O&M challenges)
3. renewable energy landscape in India - gave data points (had prepared them well)
4. challenges in RE integration as the power secy - which deptts will you coordinate with (I mentioned MNRE, POSOCO/GCIL, Power Ministry, grid operators like PGCIL, etc.)
5. you forgot to mention one critical agency (dropped hint regarding SECI - of which Ma'am was the MD) - (full sycophancy mode) - then asked about the mandate of which I responded with a generalistic answer (dev of solar power sector in India)
6. hypothetical situation - if the entire grid is shifted to RE esp solar and we have sufficient BESS - we should do away with thermal generation due to green energy commitments and NDCs - (i replied sir too difficult - we need to ensure predictable baseload power at all times for critical infra operation, also grid stability can be jeopardised) - started arguing that this is certainly possible etc (i mentioned sir we can reduce carbon intensity by other means such as SMRs etc) - (wanted to give him pakistan case study where off grid systems have collapsed the grid - but restricted myself) - again started reiterating his point (to which i said sir as per my limited understanding - i have learnt that predictable baseload generation is sin qua non for power system stability) - on which ma'am looked at him to signal something
7. went briefly to my hobby - railfanning - asked about it (replied in single line)
8. jumped to challenges in operationalisation of National Monetization pipeline in IR (I was dumbstruck - managed to carve an okayish answer like bureaucratic hurdles and delays in land acquisition - replied I need to dig deeper into this issue as I have not read much about it)
9. jumped to geopolitics and trade deals/FTAs (oman signed was being signed that day) - is the wto dead?
(Passed to M4)
Date: 18/12/25, afternoon, first to go
Key DAF Details: Lucknow, Electrical engg, history optional, railfanning, marsiya poetry, edtech work exp.
Board: Mrs Suman Sharma!
(Entered the glorious circular gallery - was made to sit outside by the person accompanying me - ma'am entered first - after a minute i was called inside)
(Ma'am was sitting that day in the room opposite to sheelvardhan sir, rather than her own - four male members were present)
(entered inside with poise - greeted ma'am and then the members - asked me to have a seat - and started with her volley of questions as soon as I had thanked her)
Questions asked:
Chair:
1. So you have a unique name, tell me the meaning. (I explained in brief)
2. And I see, you have worked at xyz company for 3+ yrs, how do you see its spectacular failure and what are the reasons for the same? (explained in detail pointwise)
3. Do we need edtech in india or should it be restricted (gave a balanced answer)
4. Issues with power sector in India, with reference to PPAs and PSAs (gave technical answers, got confused in between regarding payments made to generators by discoms, she interrupted in between)
(Passed to M1)
1. challenges with education sector in India - general points
2. issues regarding the same in rural India - critical gaps
3. case study - how will you tackle such issues as the DM
4. how will you ensure digital integration in rural education sector, curbing teacher absenteeism etc
5. partnerships between govt and private sector in ensuring effective educational outcomes as the DM
(Passed to M2)
1. Governance challenges in rural areas
2. 1st and 2nd ARC
3. their recommendations (I used keywords like citizen centric governance, modernising and optimising legacy workflows, streamlining processes, e governance etc)
4. asked me a body with deals with exclusive administrative grievances (I answered DARPG)
5. full form of darpg - (i mentioned governance instead of grievance - he corrected me)
(Passed to M3)
1. tell me about solar energy and associated challenges - went too technical and deep (managed to give satisfactory answer - forgot general challenges like land avblty etc)
2. floating solar and issues (mentioned O&M challenges)
3. renewable energy landscape in India - gave data points (had prepared them well)
4. challenges in RE integration as the power secy - which deptts will you coordinate with (I mentioned MNRE, POSOCO/GCIL, Power Ministry, grid operators like PGCIL, etc.)
5. you forgot to mention one critical agency (dropped hint regarding SECI - of which Ma'am was the MD) - (full sycophancy mode) - then asked about the mandate of which I responded with a generalistic answer (dev of solar power sector in India)
6. hypothetical situation - if the entire grid is shifted to RE esp solar and we have sufficient BESS - we should do away with thermal generation due to green energy commitments and NDCs - (i replied sir too difficult - we need to ensure predictable baseload power at all times for critical infra operation, also grid stability can be jeopardised) - started arguing that this is certainly possible etc (i mentioned sir we can reduce carbon intensity by other means such as SMRs etc) - (wanted to give him pakistan case study where off grid systems have collapsed the grid - but restricted myself) - again started reiterating his point (to which i said sir as per my limited understanding - i have learnt that predictable baseload generation is sin qua non for power system stability) - on which ma'am looked at him to signal something
7. went briefly to my hobby - railfanning - asked about it (replied in single line)
8. jumped to challenges in operationalisation of National Monetization pipeline in IR (I was dumbstruck - managed to carve an okayish answer like bureaucratic hurdles and delays in land acquisition - replied I need to dig deeper into this issue as I have not read much about it)
9. jumped to geopolitics and trade deals/FTAs (oman signed was being signed that day) - is the wto dead?
(Passed to M4)
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1. asked me about marsiya poetry - (replied in a single line with emphasis on elements and poets - looked like he wasn't much interested)
2. jumped to tourism question - should we build new monuments or conserve existing ones (i was blank for 2 secs and asked him to repeat since his voice was feeble - took a balanced stance - gave example of dubai/uae - glass and steel towers plus old arabian fort heritage
3. moved to challenges in tourism - mentioned about lucknow and its identity of Bada Imambada, but the city has innumerable imambadas, palaces, old gates, havelis etc
4. asked me for solutions - (i mentioned urban tourism - UP policy)
5. follow up on urban tourism - (same dubai example, malls, etc)
6. why will ppl come to see urban tourism - (i mentioned ppl frm rural areas thronging to see lulu mall, palassio, gomtinagar in lucknow)
7. if i come to lucknow, what places will you show me (i was delighted - tried to frame a long itinerary - morning at kudiya ghat, riverfront, breakfast at hazratganj/maulviganj/bilochpura/chowk) - interrupted me there - (i wanted to give him deeper insights and he chickened out lol)
8. again a question on wind power and challenges - (replied technically - lack of sustained wind speeds, limited geographical viability in west and south india, tower erection challenges above certain heights, power evacuation infra needs high capex - forgot to mention basic challenges of land, env issues such as GIB etc)
8. as i was mentioning wind challenges - i said sir i can think of only these points at the moment
Ma'am looked at M4 and said - "okay thank you, your interview is over."
I responded back with a thank you to ma'am and then the members.
felt so much relieved afterwards, stood up, took 2 steps back, again said a thank you, and came outside.
my own assessment - very cordial board - ma'am+members kept poker face all the time, I tried to smile everytime and keep cool when they tried to grill me. used hand gestures too while explaining. interestingly, they didnt touch hobbies in detail despite them being very unique, nor did they even mention about history optional lol.
Mocks given - Vajirao and reddy (good panel - ashok mangotra sir ias - spoke refined and chaste urdu), Pwonlyias (good panel Rajagopalan sir ias), and 1:1 mock with Dharmadhikari sir @CMP
Online mocks - 1:1 with PW (samir goel sir IRS), 1:1 with Lead IAS (KK Sarangal sir IPS)
Regular discussion with Umesh Reddy sir helped a lot - articulation and structuring improved, plus sir always encouraged me to speak in the run-up to the interview.
Grateful to - Sheikh Samiur Rahman Sir IRTS (grooming and personality improvement), Qasim Abidi Sir IPS, Divyansh sir (all time mentor), Atyab Ali Zaidi sir for detailed DAF Analysis and moral support. Nausheen ma'am IAS also spared time for prep strategy.
Grateful to God for having come this far. Fingers crossed for the future.
2. jumped to tourism question - should we build new monuments or conserve existing ones (i was blank for 2 secs and asked him to repeat since his voice was feeble - took a balanced stance - gave example of dubai/uae - glass and steel towers plus old arabian fort heritage
3. moved to challenges in tourism - mentioned about lucknow and its identity of Bada Imambada, but the city has innumerable imambadas, palaces, old gates, havelis etc
4. asked me for solutions - (i mentioned urban tourism - UP policy)
5. follow up on urban tourism - (same dubai example, malls, etc)
6. why will ppl come to see urban tourism - (i mentioned ppl frm rural areas thronging to see lulu mall, palassio, gomtinagar in lucknow)
7. if i come to lucknow, what places will you show me (i was delighted - tried to frame a long itinerary - morning at kudiya ghat, riverfront, breakfast at hazratganj/maulviganj/bilochpura/chowk) - interrupted me there - (i wanted to give him deeper insights and he chickened out lol)
8. again a question on wind power and challenges - (replied technically - lack of sustained wind speeds, limited geographical viability in west and south india, tower erection challenges above certain heights, power evacuation infra needs high capex - forgot to mention basic challenges of land, env issues such as GIB etc)
8. as i was mentioning wind challenges - i said sir i can think of only these points at the moment
Ma'am looked at M4 and said - "okay thank you, your interview is over."
I responded back with a thank you to ma'am and then the members.
felt so much relieved afterwards, stood up, took 2 steps back, again said a thank you, and came outside.
my own assessment - very cordial board - ma'am+members kept poker face all the time, I tried to smile everytime and keep cool when they tried to grill me. used hand gestures too while explaining. interestingly, they didnt touch hobbies in detail despite them being very unique, nor did they even mention about history optional lol.
Mocks given - Vajirao and reddy (good panel - ashok mangotra sir ias - spoke refined and chaste urdu), Pwonlyias (good panel Rajagopalan sir ias), and 1:1 mock with Dharmadhikari sir @CMP
Online mocks - 1:1 with PW (samir goel sir IRS), 1:1 with Lead IAS (KK Sarangal sir IPS)
Regular discussion with Umesh Reddy sir helped a lot - articulation and structuring improved, plus sir always encouraged me to speak in the run-up to the interview.
Grateful to - Sheikh Samiur Rahman Sir IRTS (grooming and personality improvement), Qasim Abidi Sir IPS, Divyansh sir (all time mentor), Atyab Ali Zaidi sir for detailed DAF Analysis and moral support. Nausheen ma'am IAS also spared time for prep strategy.
Grateful to God for having come this far. Fingers crossed for the future.
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