Interview Transcript
Name: Hope
Interview Date: 7th January
Session: Forenoon
Position: Last person to go
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
Board: Sujata Chaturvedi Ma'am
DAF Keywords: Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, Visually Impaired, Osmania University, University of Hyderabad, Centre for Political Studies, JNU, Blind Cricket, Digital Democracy, Cybernetic Governance, Electoral Bonds, Assistive Technologies, Accessibility, Anthropology.
Not a Single question from hobbies/ position/leadership etc.
Interview Proceedings:
Ma'am: Please take your seat.
Me: Thank you Ma'am. Good afternoon Ma'am and very good afternoon to all.
Ma'am: (Started reading my DAF)
So when are you going to finish your PhD? It's supposed to be over by this month as per your likely completion date?
Me: Yes Ma'am, I am trying to finish by this June if everything goes well.
Ma'am: All the best. Let's talk about your PhD. Explain what you are doing and your findings.
Me: (Long narration - about 5 minutes)
Ma'am: (Some follow-up questions)
Me: (Answered everything regarding my thesis)
Ma'am: What is your opinion on One Nation, One Election?
Me: (Had a discussion, highlighted positives and negatives)
Ma'am: Give your stand.
Me: (Maintained balanced approach, highlighting the federal and constitutional design)
Ma'am: Do you know about Cambridge Analytica and how do you see platform governance influencing electoral decisions?
Me: It's part of my PhD thesis (explained in detail)
Ma'am: Threat to democracy? (Follow-up remarks by Ma'am)
M1: So you are from Visakhapatnam. Tell me about the naval base in Vizag.
Me: (Answered)
M1: Have you heard about Project Varsha?
Me: Yes.
M1: Explain about it.
Me: (Gave details about the project)
M1: How does it help strategically?
Me: (Answered)
M1: What is nuclear triad?
Me: (Gave answer)
M1: Nowadays South Indian movies are dominating the North side. What is your opinion?
Me: (Told few things)
M1: Why is violence in movies increasing and do you support it? And need of sensor Board?
M1: Do you aware of the 3-capital issue and what is your stand on that issue?
M1: When will Amaravati be going to be your capital? Or will there be no capital for AP in the very near future?
M2: You are a UGC research scholar.
M2: What are the perils of digital democracy?
M2: What is cybernetic governance?
M2: Why are 2024 elections called AI elections?
M2: What are echo chambers and filter bubbles?
M2: Who was Habermas?
M3: Global impact of AI on elections?
M3: Issues of regulations?
M3: Do you think globalization is eroding?
M3: What are the reasons?
M3: Deepfakes and their impact on elections?
M3: What are the causes of climate change?
M3: Suggest some measures to ensure democratic resilience in the AI era.
M4: What are private member bills?
M4: Difference between humanities and social sciences?
M4: Right to Disconnect Bill?
M4: Non-human activities that cause climate change?
Chairperson Ma'am: About nuclear submarines?
Ma'am: Thank you Mr., your interview is over.
Me: Thank you Ma'am and thank you all.
Ma'am: Have a good day. Just wait and the person will come and take you outside.
Overall Experience:
• Good experience overall
• Able to answer most of the questions
• No excessive grilling
• Very cordial board.
Acknowledgements:
I am deeply grateful to Nataraj Sir (Learn With Nataraj Institute), who has been my principal mentor throughout this entire Civil Services cycle. My preparation for Prelims, Mains, and the Personality Test was under his continuous guidance and mentorship. In the month leading up to the interview, I had regular, often daily, preparation and discussion sessions with him, which played a crucial role in shaping my clarity, confidence, and approach to board style questions.
Along with this, Nataraj Sir used to share daily articles and current affairs material with me, which I would read and then discuss with him in detail, and he would also quiz me regularly on these issues. This greatly improved my analytical thinking and interview readiness.
On his suggestion, I also took structured mock interviews at couple of other ins
Name: Hope
Interview Date: 7th January
Session: Forenoon
Position: Last person to go
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
Board: Sujata Chaturvedi Ma'am
DAF Keywords: Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, Visually Impaired, Osmania University, University of Hyderabad, Centre for Political Studies, JNU, Blind Cricket, Digital Democracy, Cybernetic Governance, Electoral Bonds, Assistive Technologies, Accessibility, Anthropology.
Not a Single question from hobbies/ position/leadership etc.
Interview Proceedings:
Ma'am: Please take your seat.
Me: Thank you Ma'am. Good afternoon Ma'am and very good afternoon to all.
Ma'am: (Started reading my DAF)
So when are you going to finish your PhD? It's supposed to be over by this month as per your likely completion date?
Me: Yes Ma'am, I am trying to finish by this June if everything goes well.
Ma'am: All the best. Let's talk about your PhD. Explain what you are doing and your findings.
Me: (Long narration - about 5 minutes)
Ma'am: (Some follow-up questions)
Me: (Answered everything regarding my thesis)
Ma'am: What is your opinion on One Nation, One Election?
Me: (Had a discussion, highlighted positives and negatives)
Ma'am: Give your stand.
Me: (Maintained balanced approach, highlighting the federal and constitutional design)
Ma'am: Do you know about Cambridge Analytica and how do you see platform governance influencing electoral decisions?
Me: It's part of my PhD thesis (explained in detail)
Ma'am: Threat to democracy? (Follow-up remarks by Ma'am)
M1: So you are from Visakhapatnam. Tell me about the naval base in Vizag.
Me: (Answered)
M1: Have you heard about Project Varsha?
Me: Yes.
M1: Explain about it.
Me: (Gave details about the project)
M1: How does it help strategically?
Me: (Answered)
M1: What is nuclear triad?
Me: (Gave answer)
M1: Nowadays South Indian movies are dominating the North side. What is your opinion?
Me: (Told few things)
M1: Why is violence in movies increasing and do you support it? And need of sensor Board?
M1: Do you aware of the 3-capital issue and what is your stand on that issue?
M1: When will Amaravati be going to be your capital? Or will there be no capital for AP in the very near future?
M2: You are a UGC research scholar.
M2: What are the perils of digital democracy?
M2: What is cybernetic governance?
M2: Why are 2024 elections called AI elections?
M2: What are echo chambers and filter bubbles?
M2: Who was Habermas?
M3: Global impact of AI on elections?
M3: Issues of regulations?
M3: Do you think globalization is eroding?
M3: What are the reasons?
M3: Deepfakes and their impact on elections?
M3: What are the causes of climate change?
M3: Suggest some measures to ensure democratic resilience in the AI era.
M4: What are private member bills?
M4: Difference between humanities and social sciences?
M4: Right to Disconnect Bill?
M4: Non-human activities that cause climate change?
Chairperson Ma'am: About nuclear submarines?
Ma'am: Thank you Mr., your interview is over.
Me: Thank you Ma'am and thank you all.
Ma'am: Have a good day. Just wait and the person will come and take you outside.
Overall Experience:
• Good experience overall
• Able to answer most of the questions
• No excessive grilling
• Very cordial board.
Acknowledgements:
I am deeply grateful to Nataraj Sir (Learn With Nataraj Institute), who has been my principal mentor throughout this entire Civil Services cycle. My preparation for Prelims, Mains, and the Personality Test was under his continuous guidance and mentorship. In the month leading up to the interview, I had regular, often daily, preparation and discussion sessions with him, which played a crucial role in shaping my clarity, confidence, and approach to board style questions.
Along with this, Nataraj Sir used to share daily articles and current affairs material with me, which I would read and then discuss with him in detail, and he would also quiz me regularly on these issues. This greatly improved my analytical thinking and interview readiness.
On his suggestion, I also took structured mock interviews at couple of other ins
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Acknowledgements:
I am deeply grateful to Nataraj Sir (Learn With Nataraj Institute), who has been my principal mentor throughout this entire Civil Services cycle. My preparation for Prelims, Mains, and the Personality Test was under his continuous guidance and mentorship. In the month leading up to the interview, I had regular, often daily, preparation and discussion sessions with him, which played a crucial role in shaping my clarity, confidence, and approach to board style questions.
Along with this, Nataraj Sir used to share daily articles and current affairs material with me, which I would read and then discuss with him in detail, and he would also quiz me regularly on these issues. This greatly improved my analytical thinking and interview readiness.
On his suggestion, I also took structured mock interviews at couple of other institutes, which helped me gain the right interview temperament and exposure. I completed my preparation with a final mock with Nataraj Sir a day or two before the actual interview, which gave me tremendous confidence and mental readiness for the D day.
I also indebted to Shri Mahesh Bhagwat Sir for his enriching DAF discussions, especially on Andhra Pradesh, Vizag, and strategic issues. and gratitude’s to Vidyapeeth Shubham Sir for his one on one mock and encouragement.
one-on-one mock at Sarrthi, Bureaucratic Mock at Vision..
I am deeply grateful to Nataraj Sir (Learn With Nataraj Institute), who has been my principal mentor throughout this entire Civil Services cycle. My preparation for Prelims, Mains, and the Personality Test was under his continuous guidance and mentorship. In the month leading up to the interview, I had regular, often daily, preparation and discussion sessions with him, which played a crucial role in shaping my clarity, confidence, and approach to board style questions.
Along with this, Nataraj Sir used to share daily articles and current affairs material with me, which I would read and then discuss with him in detail, and he would also quiz me regularly on these issues. This greatly improved my analytical thinking and interview readiness.
On his suggestion, I also took structured mock interviews at couple of other institutes, which helped me gain the right interview temperament and exposure. I completed my preparation with a final mock with Nataraj Sir a day or two before the actual interview, which gave me tremendous confidence and mental readiness for the D day.
I also indebted to Shri Mahesh Bhagwat Sir for his enriching DAF discussions, especially on Andhra Pradesh, Vizag, and strategic issues. and gratitude’s to Vidyapeeth Shubham Sir for his one on one mock and encouragement.
one-on-one mock at Sarrthi, Bureaucratic Mock at Vision..
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9 Jan, Forenoon Session (4th to go)
Name: Valar morghulis
Chair: B B Swain Sir
DAF: AI, Anthropology, Sheikhpura, Historical Places (others not asked)
Chairperson
- Last historical place visited; its features
- Museum in Humayun tomb (from previous answer)
Member 1
- How many PVTGs
- State with maximum PVTG population
- Sahariya tribe
- Why shifted to Anthropology after Mechanical Engineering
- AI vs ML
- Is AI a bane or boon in education
- Challenges with AI
- Which one is more subjective: human or AI
Member 2
- What is Aspirational District Program
- Who started, when started
- What is the approach or methodology
- What is 3C's (Competition, Collaboration, Convergence; picked from previous answer)
- How performance is measured; What changes you have observed in your district
- Difference between Terrorism, Extremism, Insurgency
- Target for LWE elimination; is it possible
- What are the end points of Red corridor region (picked from previous answer)
Chairperson sir interrupted the member and asked the next member to proceed ahead
Member 3
- What is intellidox project (my job/project in AI); its uses
- Tell me about Bhutan
- What is so special about BrahMos
- Situational question: Posted in a new area as IPS; what would be your steps
- Digital arrest (not a direct question; but in reference to above; Sir himself explained an ideal answer); Where is Jamtara
Member 4 (Mam)
- Article 15(3) enables special provision for children; What steps govt has taken in this regard
Thank you. Good Day. God bless you
Overall cordial board. Around 25-30 mins
Mocks (relevant; only bureaucratic): NextIAS, VisionIAS
Name: Valar morghulis
Chair: B B Swain Sir
DAF: AI, Anthropology, Sheikhpura, Historical Places (others not asked)
Chairperson
- Last historical place visited; its features
- Museum in Humayun tomb (from previous answer)
Member 1
- How many PVTGs
- State with maximum PVTG population
- Sahariya tribe
- Why shifted to Anthropology after Mechanical Engineering
- AI vs ML
- Is AI a bane or boon in education
- Challenges with AI
- Which one is more subjective: human or AI
Member 2
- What is Aspirational District Program
- Who started, when started
- What is the approach or methodology
- What is 3C's (Competition, Collaboration, Convergence; picked from previous answer)
- How performance is measured; What changes you have observed in your district
- Difference between Terrorism, Extremism, Insurgency
- Target for LWE elimination; is it possible
- What are the end points of Red corridor region (picked from previous answer)
Chairperson sir interrupted the member and asked the next member to proceed ahead
Member 3
- What is intellidox project (my job/project in AI); its uses
- Tell me about Bhutan
- What is so special about BrahMos
- Situational question: Posted in a new area as IPS; what would be your steps
- Digital arrest (not a direct question; but in reference to above; Sir himself explained an ideal answer); Where is Jamtara
Member 4 (Mam)
- Article 15(3) enables special provision for children; What steps govt has taken in this regard
Thank you. Good Day. God bless you
Overall cordial board. Around 25-30 mins
Mocks (relevant; only bureaucratic): NextIAS, VisionIAS
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Name- anonymous
Board- Anuradha Prasad ma’am
Session- Afternoon
DAF keywords- musical whistling, fiction writing, commerce, rajasthan,
Chairperson smiled at me while i entered
“Young boy , please be seated” Anuradha ma’am asked.
Chairperson:
1) Apart from your biological and academic information, tell me who you exactly are!
2) you had commerce in graduation, tell me whats CBDC, how it is different from cryptocurrency,
3) how cryptos are mined, tell me name of two methods of mining,
4) tell me , what is the thing that science can never explain.
5) what is the foremost thing that is required to fly a drone.
Member 1:
1) Tell me where exactly are you sitting right now, to which i replied “Dholpur house “
2) so tell me 5 things about Dholpur district of Rajasthan
3) is rajasthan still a BIMARU STATE on the ground.
4) justify that it is not a Bimaru state anymore
5) why underdevelopment in desert of rajasthan despite of the fact that gujrat is developed even though it also has Kutch.
6) what about solar panels…rahasthan has largest solar plant and still so much unemployment
7) why rajasthani people are more keen towards the government job and why not entrepreneurship.
Member 2:
1) have you heard of MLATs i said yes
2) tell me what it is, how many MLAT s india have and are they fruitful.
3) purple, orange, black notices….in news,,,,what are they related to?
4) if stampede in an area happens, being a DM …5 follow up actions that you will take, in such a manner that all the stakeholders, i repeat all the stakeholders are addressed thoroughly?
5) you had geography optional , so tell me , how geography is associated with human emotions.
Member 3
1) you do musical whistling…i said yes..
He named an English song and asked me to do a whistling that song…
I never heard this sing so i denied…
I said that I can do whistling on Bellwood songs , if you allow me to.
He allowed-and i did.
2) you write fiction too, so i am giving you a word “grief” . Now create a fiction around it.
3) suppose you are health secretary of rajasthan, and if you have to choose one single criterion on health that you really want to improve , what would it be and why.
I said “ child nourishment “. He countered “ why not life expectancy” . I justified myself by giving age-sex pyramid argument.
4) tell me the criteria and even the percentage as per which 15 th funance commission had done devolution of funds to state.
5) what changes would you prefer in these criteria, if you were the chairperson of finance commission.
6) your father is a retired teacher, so tell me why is it so that, we have high gross enrolment ratio in schools , but still we have very poor learning outcomes .
Member 4: she was constantly staring at me since the beginning of interview and thats what made me scared.(she had a Snake format Bindi on her forehead)
1) what is the greenest means of transport in india,
I replied Inland waterways
2) second greenest means…i replied GREEN TRAINS😂 ( there is no such thing in the world)
3) tell me the mode of transport through which largest freight transport happens in india …to which i replied Railway…i was wrong but she herself corrected me , its roadways.
4) why government is not adopting the accrual accounting system thoroughly in india
5) we have GST regime, then why cant we have DIRECT TAX CODE regime.
She passed it to chairperson.
Anuradha mam said “ your interview is over” . Still i be seated their for next 5 seconds
All five members looked at me curiously though smiling. I got into senses again…i almost laughed and said “oh….sorry..thank you ma’am , thank you sir to each of them”
All of them started laughing loudly.
I myself asked “may i leave now” …again all of them started laughing loudly and said “yes yes …please young boy”
Mocks : samkalp panel, vajirao and reddy (really helpful for giving reality check)
Pw (very poor experience) , drishti ias, next ias,
Board- Anuradha Prasad ma’am
Session- Afternoon
DAF keywords- musical whistling, fiction writing, commerce, rajasthan,
Chairperson smiled at me while i entered
“Young boy , please be seated” Anuradha ma’am asked.
Chairperson:
1) Apart from your biological and academic information, tell me who you exactly are!
2) you had commerce in graduation, tell me whats CBDC, how it is different from cryptocurrency,
3) how cryptos are mined, tell me name of two methods of mining,
4) tell me , what is the thing that science can never explain.
5) what is the foremost thing that is required to fly a drone.
Member 1:
1) Tell me where exactly are you sitting right now, to which i replied “Dholpur house “
2) so tell me 5 things about Dholpur district of Rajasthan
3) is rajasthan still a BIMARU STATE on the ground.
4) justify that it is not a Bimaru state anymore
5) why underdevelopment in desert of rajasthan despite of the fact that gujrat is developed even though it also has Kutch.
6) what about solar panels…rahasthan has largest solar plant and still so much unemployment
7) why rajasthani people are more keen towards the government job and why not entrepreneurship.
Member 2:
1) have you heard of MLATs i said yes
2) tell me what it is, how many MLAT s india have and are they fruitful.
3) purple, orange, black notices….in news,,,,what are they related to?
4) if stampede in an area happens, being a DM …5 follow up actions that you will take, in such a manner that all the stakeholders, i repeat all the stakeholders are addressed thoroughly?
5) you had geography optional , so tell me , how geography is associated with human emotions.
Member 3
1) you do musical whistling…i said yes..
He named an English song and asked me to do a whistling that song…
I never heard this sing so i denied…
I said that I can do whistling on Bellwood songs , if you allow me to.
He allowed-and i did.
2) you write fiction too, so i am giving you a word “grief” . Now create a fiction around it.
3) suppose you are health secretary of rajasthan, and if you have to choose one single criterion on health that you really want to improve , what would it be and why.
I said “ child nourishment “. He countered “ why not life expectancy” . I justified myself by giving age-sex pyramid argument.
4) tell me the criteria and even the percentage as per which 15 th funance commission had done devolution of funds to state.
5) what changes would you prefer in these criteria, if you were the chairperson of finance commission.
6) your father is a retired teacher, so tell me why is it so that, we have high gross enrolment ratio in schools , but still we have very poor learning outcomes .
Member 4: she was constantly staring at me since the beginning of interview and thats what made me scared.(she had a Snake format Bindi on her forehead)
1) what is the greenest means of transport in india,
I replied Inland waterways
2) second greenest means…i replied GREEN TRAINS😂 ( there is no such thing in the world)
3) tell me the mode of transport through which largest freight transport happens in india …to which i replied Railway…i was wrong but she herself corrected me , its roadways.
4) why government is not adopting the accrual accounting system thoroughly in india
5) we have GST regime, then why cant we have DIRECT TAX CODE regime.
She passed it to chairperson.
Anuradha mam said “ your interview is over” . Still i be seated their for next 5 seconds
All five members looked at me curiously though smiling. I got into senses again…i almost laughed and said “oh….sorry..thank you ma’am , thank you sir to each of them”
All of them started laughing loudly.
I myself asked “may i leave now” …again all of them started laughing loudly and said “yes yes …please young boy”
Mocks : samkalp panel, vajirao and reddy (really helpful for giving reality check)
Pw (very poor experience) , drishti ias, next ias,
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Name : Hritik
Board: Sujata mam
Date of interview : 8th Jan, Morning slot, last to go
Keywords- IIT, IRMS, crime thriller webseries, Maths, Entrepreneurship, indore
Chairperson ( Read keywords loudly )
1) You name is also name of a famous personality. How did you get this name ?
2) From where have you done your education ?
3) do u know name of building you are sitting in ?
4) Tell me history of Dholpur ? Wich state it is associated with ?
5) Which are other similiar buildings in delhi like this?
6) What is so unique about IITs ?
7) There is so much academic pressure at IITs. How do students cope up with it ?
8) Why CAQM was in news recently ?
M1
1) Which series you are watching currently ?
2) What is the differenxe in USA and India that Indians become ceo of google , microsoft there but unable to rise in India ?
3) You are smiling and looking happy, do u know which country uses Gross happiness index ? What are the parameters used in it ?
M2
1) Difference bw RAW, IB and CBI ?
2) How RAW functions ? Are the agents officially recognised ?
3) Your view on movie Dhurandar ?
4) A city was shown in a very negative light in that movie ? Do u think it is right ?
5) Should India russia china come together. Whats ur view ?
6) How u will promote entrepreneurship in Indore ? How will u bring funding for the startups ?
M3
1) Tell something about Bullet trains ? Which project is underway ?
2) Your are a student of Maths. Sometimes in life our calculation goes wrong. How do you handle it ?
3) Can crime be thrilling ?
4) Why it is so that civil servants are remembered only for wrong things , but we dont remember who did good work ?
M4
1) What is commodity trading?
2) Impact of Pakistan China closeness on India ?
3) Why despite of having IITs we import technology and does not have our own ?
4)Why IITs are not able to convince govt to fund them ?
?
5) Why despite of China agression , we are trying to improve relation and continue cooperation ?
6) Impact of trumps tariff on stock market ? Which companies will be affected and which not ?
Chairperson: You can go.
Board: Sujata mam
Date of interview : 8th Jan, Morning slot, last to go
Keywords- IIT, IRMS, crime thriller webseries, Maths, Entrepreneurship, indore
Chairperson ( Read keywords loudly )
1) You name is also name of a famous personality. How did you get this name ?
2) From where have you done your education ?
3) do u know name of building you are sitting in ?
4) Tell me history of Dholpur ? Wich state it is associated with ?
5) Which are other similiar buildings in delhi like this?
6) What is so unique about IITs ?
7) There is so much academic pressure at IITs. How do students cope up with it ?
8) Why CAQM was in news recently ?
M1
1) Which series you are watching currently ?
2) What is the differenxe in USA and India that Indians become ceo of google , microsoft there but unable to rise in India ?
3) You are smiling and looking happy, do u know which country uses Gross happiness index ? What are the parameters used in it ?
M2
1) Difference bw RAW, IB and CBI ?
2) How RAW functions ? Are the agents officially recognised ?
3) Your view on movie Dhurandar ?
4) A city was shown in a very negative light in that movie ? Do u think it is right ?
5) Should India russia china come together. Whats ur view ?
6) How u will promote entrepreneurship in Indore ? How will u bring funding for the startups ?
M3
1) Tell something about Bullet trains ? Which project is underway ?
2) Your are a student of Maths. Sometimes in life our calculation goes wrong. How do you handle it ?
3) Can crime be thrilling ?
4) Why it is so that civil servants are remembered only for wrong things , but we dont remember who did good work ?
M4
1) What is commodity trading?
2) Impact of Pakistan China closeness on India ?
3) Why despite of having IITs we import technology and does not have our own ?
4)Why IITs are not able to convince govt to fund them ?
?
5) Why despite of China agression , we are trying to improve relation and continue cooperation ?
6) Impact of trumps tariff on stock market ? Which companies will be affected and which not ?
Chairperson: You can go.
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Name : abhijai@1444
Date : 09/01/2026
Key details : Rajasthan, reading non-fiction, Travelling, NABARD, PSIR optional
Board : Suman Mam
Afternoon session : last one to go
Entered the room, greeted everyone by saying namaskar
Question asked
Chairperson
Ready my DAF loudly
1. So you from Rajasthan, if you had opportunity to tell CM regarding three sectors which ones you will choose and what will be your suggestions in those sectors to get some useful output within 2-3 years . Long discussion on this. Ma wanted to know about specific inputs
2. If all the children born are raised by state and know one knows who is who’s child than tell me three benefits and three disadvantage of such system. Mam focused more on disadvantage.
M2 ( Lady Member)
1. Why you give more preference to non-fiction than fiction?
2. Why we are seeing protest against overflow of tourist at tourist sites
3. There is new trend of students disrespecting teachers.reasons behind it?
M3
1. Tell me areas where you will focus if you had to develop relations with developing countries
2. Same as above for developed countries
Others I am no able to recollect
M4
1. Positive and negative of one nation one election
2. How to implement this reform
3. Why farmers should take loan from NABARD than other banks in rural areas? ( question was not factually correct as NABARD does not offer direct financial assistance to farmers)
M5
1. What is maglev and hyperloop trains?
2. Which country is workings in both the technologies
3. What are the consideration which should be kept in mind while choosing location for projects like bullet train.
4. Is bullet train from Ahmadabad to Mumbai is right decision?
Board was cordial. No grilling. Counter questions were there but no grilling as such. They just want to listen to your thoughts.
Mocks : Sankalp, PW only IAS and Forum IAS
One to one : Sankalp, Vision IAS and Saarthi IAS
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Date : 09/01/2026
Key details : Rajasthan, reading non-fiction, Travelling, NABARD, PSIR optional
Board : Suman Mam
Afternoon session : last one to go
Entered the room, greeted everyone by saying namaskar
Question asked
Chairperson
Ready my DAF loudly
1. So you from Rajasthan, if you had opportunity to tell CM regarding three sectors which ones you will choose and what will be your suggestions in those sectors to get some useful output within 2-3 years . Long discussion on this. Ma wanted to know about specific inputs
2. If all the children born are raised by state and know one knows who is who’s child than tell me three benefits and three disadvantage of such system. Mam focused more on disadvantage.
M2 ( Lady Member)
1. Why you give more preference to non-fiction than fiction?
2. Why we are seeing protest against overflow of tourist at tourist sites
3. There is new trend of students disrespecting teachers.reasons behind it?
M3
1. Tell me areas where you will focus if you had to develop relations with developing countries
2. Same as above for developed countries
Others I am no able to recollect
M4
1. Positive and negative of one nation one election
2. How to implement this reform
3. Why farmers should take loan from NABARD than other banks in rural areas? ( question was not factually correct as NABARD does not offer direct financial assistance to farmers)
M5
1. What is maglev and hyperloop trains?
2. Which country is workings in both the technologies
3. What are the consideration which should be kept in mind while choosing location for projects like bullet train.
4. Is bullet train from Ahmadabad to Mumbai is right decision?
Board was cordial. No grilling. Counter questions were there but no grilling as such. They just want to listen to your thoughts.
Mocks : Sankalp, PW only IAS and Forum IAS
One to one : Sankalp, Vision IAS and Saarthi IAS
PT MARKS -201
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Name: AK
Date:12/01/2026
Key DAF Details: INTEGRATED FARM TO MARKET WAREHOUSING AND BRANDING MODEL , UP Prayagraj,Civil engineering, anthropology other not asked from DAF
Board:Anuradha Prasad ma’am
1.Ma’am
What is your idea on integrated farm to market ?
How is it different from existing models ?
What are steps taken by govt ?
Discussion on e-NAM and present status ?
Give two best models ?
Benefits?
Then discussion on sahyadri farm ?
M1
You are from sultanapur Prayagraj then discussion on tourism..
How you will promote religious tourism as secretary ? Give 3 steps ?
Discussion on maritime security? What are present setups?
Human security vs maritime security?is it separate thing or what ?
Recent changes in Australia’s visa policy regarding Indian citizens comparison with Nepal Bangladesh
Why strict rules now ?
Then unesco ‘intangible cultural heritage site follow up from my ans
Difference between tangible vs intangible status
M2
Continue discussion on integrated farm to market
Estimated cost ?
Any provision in 3 farm laws regarding procurement
Is there any food corporation of India ‘s procurement in your region ?
Steps taken by govt in food processing industry ?
Farmer receiving less amount than msp in present context?
Discussion on legalising MSP ?
M3
You have studied from NIT HAMIRPUR HP ?
Discussion on historical linkage of Sikh between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh ?
Difference between Pok and Azad Kashmir?
Monologue on recently defence minister given speech
regarding taking back pok and Indian army ‘ s take is not possible in present scenario what you think ?
In future how will we can take give your opinion?
M4
Time spend in college as (2018-2022) batch
Why anthropology over civil engineering ?
From response that means you are very strategic person?
why there are skill mismatch given data means over 60-70 percent unemployable ?
What steps you will take ?
Then given scenario why are skilled migrate abroad? How to overcome?
Should we open imported skilled labour in India?
Comparison between china and India over skill development centres why despite this huge gaps
What steps you will take as civil servant to overcome these( as assuming you as civil servant )?
All time he was smiling
Other 2-3 questions not able to recall
ma’am said you interview is over with smiling face
All time she was writing something. She is very interested in my idea of integrated farm to market.
Overall very cordial board
More like conversation not question answer format …
Time around -26 -27 minutes
O2O-Pw , Drishti IAS (Next IAS - RC SINHA , ISHAN ARYA MA’AM)
Shaarthi IAS -SAJAL SIR ,Satyam Jain SIR
ANTHRO-Sudhir sir
5 Mocks- Pw only IAS >Next IAS faculty mock >Drishti IAS >Vajirao and Reddy >Next IAS
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Date:12/01/2026
Key DAF Details: INTEGRATED FARM TO MARKET WAREHOUSING AND BRANDING MODEL , UP Prayagraj,Civil engineering, anthropology other not asked from DAF
Board:Anuradha Prasad ma’am
1.Ma’am
What is your idea on integrated farm to market ?
How is it different from existing models ?
What are steps taken by govt ?
Discussion on e-NAM and present status ?
Give two best models ?
Benefits?
Then discussion on sahyadri farm ?
M1
You are from sultanapur Prayagraj then discussion on tourism..
How you will promote religious tourism as secretary ? Give 3 steps ?
Discussion on maritime security? What are present setups?
Human security vs maritime security?is it separate thing or what ?
Recent changes in Australia’s visa policy regarding Indian citizens comparison with Nepal Bangladesh
Why strict rules now ?
Then unesco ‘intangible cultural heritage site follow up from my ans
Difference between tangible vs intangible status
M2
Continue discussion on integrated farm to market
Estimated cost ?
Any provision in 3 farm laws regarding procurement
Is there any food corporation of India ‘s procurement in your region ?
Steps taken by govt in food processing industry ?
Farmer receiving less amount than msp in present context?
Discussion on legalising MSP ?
M3
You have studied from NIT HAMIRPUR HP ?
Discussion on historical linkage of Sikh between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh ?
Difference between Pok and Azad Kashmir?
Monologue on recently defence minister given speech
regarding taking back pok and Indian army ‘ s take is not possible in present scenario what you think ?
In future how will we can take give your opinion?
M4
Time spend in college as (2018-2022) batch
Why anthropology over civil engineering ?
From response that means you are very strategic person?
why there are skill mismatch given data means over 60-70 percent unemployable ?
What steps you will take ?
Then given scenario why are skilled migrate abroad? How to overcome?
Should we open imported skilled labour in India?
Comparison between china and India over skill development centres why despite this huge gaps
What steps you will take as civil servant to overcome these( as assuming you as civil servant )?
All time he was smiling
Other 2-3 questions not able to recall
ma’am said you interview is over with smiling face
All time she was writing something. She is very interested in my idea of integrated farm to market.
Overall very cordial board
More like conversation not question answer format …
Time around -26 -27 minutes
O2O-Pw , Drishti IAS (Next IAS - RC SINHA , ISHAN ARYA MA’AM)
Shaarthi IAS -SAJAL SIR ,Satyam Jain SIR
ANTHRO-Sudhir sir
5 Mocks- Pw only IAS >Next IAS faculty mock >Drishti IAS >Vajirao and Reddy >Next IAS
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Name - Jason Bourne
DATE - 12/01/2026
Board - Honourable B.B.Swain sir
DAF KEYWORDS- GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING,GUJARATI LITERATURE, CRICKET.
MEDIUM - HINDI
CHAIRMEN SIR-
You have graduated from G.T.U. GTU has merged many engineering colleges, what was its impact of it ?
Only one question sir has asked.
Member 1 (Female )
What is the relation between Literature and Engineering?
What are the similarities and differences between Gujarati Literature and Engineering?
Suppose we select you and You are posted as SDM, There is students protest was ongoing. Your sister is also there in the front line. Someone has also thrown stones on the University' s building. How will you solve it ?
But, you are a very young SDM , there is very less age gap between you and the student protestor. How will you approach situations?
But they are not convincing . Even your sister shouted slogans very proactively. How will you solve it ?
Have you read today's newspaper?
What are some important news ?
Member 2 ( Encouraging Person)
Why does the government need source code ?
What are the concerns in it?
But we do have laws and regulations, then why do we specifically source code from companies ?
What would be the mechanism to maintain balance between privacy and security?
If you are appointed as SDM , being an engineer how will you use AI in administration?
Member 3
Since you have an interest in cricket, IPL is a big event in india. But recently one player from another country was dropped from the franchise , what is your opinion on it ?
How does cricket influence soft power ?
How does it help India ?
Member 4( Smiling face )
Give information about 3 international events which affect the whole world ?
How does Russia - Ukraine affect India ?
Trump's policy is protecting the USA' S national Interest, every nation is protecting their National Interest, so what is wrong with it ? How is India affected ?
For your interview preparation, how are you prepared for it ?
In which medium you have studied Engineering?
Then why have you opted for the Hindi medium for Interview?
Another 2-3 questions,not able to recall it
CHAIRMEN sir
Other members - Ok.. Thank you..All the best
O2O - UTKARSH SHUKLA SIR( MENTOR AID)
SHUBHAM AGRAWAL SIR( VIDHYAPEETH IAS)
MAHESH BHAGVAT SIR
MANAV SIR ( VISIONIAS AHMEDABAD)
AMIT SIR ( ERA CLASSES GANDHINAGAR GJ)
Panel Mock - SPIPA ( AHMEDABAD) MAHARASHTRA SADAN, SANKLAP IAS, NEXTIAS,QUANTEL, VISIONIAS (AHMEDABAD)
ERA CLASSES( GANDHINAGAR,GJ)
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DATE - 12/01/2026
Board - Honourable B.B.Swain sir
DAF KEYWORDS- GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING,GUJARATI LITERATURE, CRICKET.
MEDIUM - HINDI
CHAIRMEN SIR-
You have graduated from G.T.U. GTU has merged many engineering colleges, what was its impact of it ?
Only one question sir has asked.
Member 1 (Female )
What is the relation between Literature and Engineering?
What are the similarities and differences between Gujarati Literature and Engineering?
Suppose we select you and You are posted as SDM, There is students protest was ongoing. Your sister is also there in the front line. Someone has also thrown stones on the University' s building. How will you solve it ?
But, you are a very young SDM , there is very less age gap between you and the student protestor. How will you approach situations?
But they are not convincing . Even your sister shouted slogans very proactively. How will you solve it ?
Have you read today's newspaper?
What are some important news ?
Member 2 ( Encouraging Person)
Why does the government need source code ?
What are the concerns in it?
But we do have laws and regulations, then why do we specifically source code from companies ?
What would be the mechanism to maintain balance between privacy and security?
If you are appointed as SDM , being an engineer how will you use AI in administration?
Member 3
Since you have an interest in cricket, IPL is a big event in india. But recently one player from another country was dropped from the franchise , what is your opinion on it ?
How does cricket influence soft power ?
How does it help India ?
Member 4( Smiling face )
Give information about 3 international events which affect the whole world ?
How does Russia - Ukraine affect India ?
Trump's policy is protecting the USA' S national Interest, every nation is protecting their National Interest, so what is wrong with it ? How is India affected ?
For your interview preparation, how are you prepared for it ?
In which medium you have studied Engineering?
Then why have you opted for the Hindi medium for Interview?
Another 2-3 questions,not able to recall it
CHAIRMEN sir
Other members - Ok.. Thank you..All the best
O2O - UTKARSH SHUKLA SIR( MENTOR AID)
SHUBHAM AGRAWAL SIR( VIDHYAPEETH IAS)
MAHESH BHAGVAT SIR
MANAV SIR ( VISIONIAS AHMEDABAD)
AMIT SIR ( ERA CLASSES GANDHINAGAR GJ)
Panel Mock - SPIPA ( AHMEDABAD) MAHARASHTRA SADAN, SANKLAP IAS, NEXTIAS,QUANTEL, VISIONIAS (AHMEDABAD)
ERA CLASSES( GANDHINAGAR,GJ)
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Name: ABC
Board: sheel vardhan sir
Date:12 th January
Slot: forenoon, 3rd to go
DAF keywords:movies on coming of age genre and social themes, PSIR OPTIONAL , delhi
Chairperson:
1. Coming of age क्या है ? ( ज्यादातर मोक मे भी पूछा गया )
2 सोशल थीम्स पर कुछ फिल्में बताओ ?
3 कोई ऐसी फिल्म बताओ जिसे आप सजेस्ट करो कि हमें देखनी चाहिए ।
4 foreign policy का बेस क्या है?
5 पड़ोसी देशों को छोड़कर भारत के तीन मित्र तीन शत्रु बताओ ।
6 जब आपने मित्र की बात की तो अपने अफ्रीकी देशों का क्यों नाम नहीं लिया ?
M1 Male member
1 अंतरराष्ट्रीय राजनीति में ना कोई शत्रु होता है ना कोई मित्र होता हैआप इसको कैसे देखते हो ।
2 भारतीय राजनीति में गवर्नर का क्या रोल होता है ?
3 राज्य में निर्वाचित सरकार के बिल रोकना कहां तक उचित है
M2: Mam
1 भारत की जीडीपी ग्रोथ रेट क्या है ?
2 यह ग्रोथ रेट किन सेक्टरकी वजह से आ रही है ?
3 जो बच्चे बाहर से ( other state ) पढ़कर आते हैं और जो यहां पढ़ते हैं उनमें आप अंतर को कैसे देखते हो ?
4 भारत में वाहनों की सेलकुछ ज्यादा बढ़ रही है - क्या कारण है ?
M3: Mam
1 आपने फिल्में देखना कैसे स्टार्ट किया ? ( मैंनेअपने कॉलेजटाइम वाला एक्सपीरियंस बतायाक्लास की डिस्कशन बताइ - फिर डिस्कशन 1960 के टाईम की मूवी पर गई जहाँ मैंने उस समय की कुछ फिल्में बताई …. डिस्कशन थोड़ी लंबी गई )
2 आपको शिक्षा विभाग का प्रमुख बना दिया जाए तो आप शिक्षा व्यवस्था को कैसे सुधारोगे ?
M4 : male member
1 आपने कहा - युवाओं पर समाज का दबाव ज्यादा है ।जो परंपरा प्रथाएं और संस्कृति हजारों वर्षों से चली आ रही है,वह कैसे गलत हो सकती है ?
2 गाजा में international peacekeeping force तैनाती की बात की जा रही है । क्या इससे वहाँ शांति आ पाएगी ?
2-3 Que ठीक से याद नहीं आ रहे है।
overall Experience - अच्छा रहा 😇 + Board members ने comfortable feel करवाया + इंटरव्यू उस दिशा में ले जा पाया जिसमें मै सहज था ।
Mistakes -
-PG degree ही ले जाना भूल गया 😐+ पता नहीं था कि DAF में mention सभी डोक्यूमेंट जाएंगे हॉलाकि बाद में जमा करने की छूट मिल गई ।
- 3 शत्रु बताने थे मुझे - तुर्की याद आया + दूसरा मैंने नॉर्थ कोरिया का नाम लिया ( चेयरमैन सरको थोड़ा अजीब लगा हालांकि मैंठीक से एक्सप्लेन नहीं कर पायालेकिन कौटिल्य के मंडल सिद्धांत से जोड़कर उसे शत्रु साबित कर सकता था लेकिन याद नहीं आया ) + तीसरा देश मुझे याद नहीं आया क्योंकि नेबर्स (चीन + पाक ) को हटा देने से शत्रु कम हो जाते है ।
Mocks : -
1 vidyapeeth ( shubham sir- helped me to boost my confidence and i thank him for guiding us every time in whats up group, always answering our doubts. This really helps us in framing balanced ans. Mere liye yhi content ka achha source tha specially for IR. Thank you sir🙏)
2 Only ias ( one to one and 5 panel mock - achha experience tha, achhi opportunity mili mock ki. Thank you🙏)
3. Next ias , quantel mocks, rajmalhotra institutes, sri ram Ias institutes, study iq ( vijendra chauhan sir ne bhi motivate kiya), IAS mentorship ( Riyasat ali sir ne bhi mocks ki achhi opportunity provide ki🙏)
4 drishti ias - shiva sir and Nilesh sir ko bohot dhanyawad jinhone mere bohot mocks liye meri help ki🙏
5 Saraswati Ias( rajesh mishra sir - guide kiye thank you sir🙏)
6 vision Ias - panel mock ( thank you to Vivekananda sir for posting imp contents in group 🙏🙏 )
7. Agar kuchh galti se mein kisi ko yaad nhi kar paya hu, sorry for my ignorance🙏🙏
Overall thank you 🙏
Board: sheel vardhan sir
Date:12 th January
Slot: forenoon, 3rd to go
DAF keywords:movies on coming of age genre and social themes, PSIR OPTIONAL , delhi
Chairperson:
1. Coming of age क्या है ? ( ज्यादातर मोक मे भी पूछा गया )
2 सोशल थीम्स पर कुछ फिल्में बताओ ?
3 कोई ऐसी फिल्म बताओ जिसे आप सजेस्ट करो कि हमें देखनी चाहिए ।
4 foreign policy का बेस क्या है?
5 पड़ोसी देशों को छोड़कर भारत के तीन मित्र तीन शत्रु बताओ ।
6 जब आपने मित्र की बात की तो अपने अफ्रीकी देशों का क्यों नाम नहीं लिया ?
M1 Male member
1 अंतरराष्ट्रीय राजनीति में ना कोई शत्रु होता है ना कोई मित्र होता हैआप इसको कैसे देखते हो ।
2 भारतीय राजनीति में गवर्नर का क्या रोल होता है ?
3 राज्य में निर्वाचित सरकार के बिल रोकना कहां तक उचित है
M2: Mam
1 भारत की जीडीपी ग्रोथ रेट क्या है ?
2 यह ग्रोथ रेट किन सेक्टरकी वजह से आ रही है ?
3 जो बच्चे बाहर से ( other state ) पढ़कर आते हैं और जो यहां पढ़ते हैं उनमें आप अंतर को कैसे देखते हो ?
4 भारत में वाहनों की सेलकुछ ज्यादा बढ़ रही है - क्या कारण है ?
M3: Mam
1 आपने फिल्में देखना कैसे स्टार्ट किया ? ( मैंनेअपने कॉलेजटाइम वाला एक्सपीरियंस बतायाक्लास की डिस्कशन बताइ - फिर डिस्कशन 1960 के टाईम की मूवी पर गई जहाँ मैंने उस समय की कुछ फिल्में बताई …. डिस्कशन थोड़ी लंबी गई )
2 आपको शिक्षा विभाग का प्रमुख बना दिया जाए तो आप शिक्षा व्यवस्था को कैसे सुधारोगे ?
M4 : male member
1 आपने कहा - युवाओं पर समाज का दबाव ज्यादा है ।जो परंपरा प्रथाएं और संस्कृति हजारों वर्षों से चली आ रही है,वह कैसे गलत हो सकती है ?
2 गाजा में international peacekeeping force तैनाती की बात की जा रही है । क्या इससे वहाँ शांति आ पाएगी ?
2-3 Que ठीक से याद नहीं आ रहे है।
overall Experience - अच्छा रहा 😇 + Board members ने comfortable feel करवाया + इंटरव्यू उस दिशा में ले जा पाया जिसमें मै सहज था ।
Mistakes -
-PG degree ही ले जाना भूल गया 😐+ पता नहीं था कि DAF में mention सभी डोक्यूमेंट जाएंगे हॉलाकि बाद में जमा करने की छूट मिल गई ।
- 3 शत्रु बताने थे मुझे - तुर्की याद आया + दूसरा मैंने नॉर्थ कोरिया का नाम लिया ( चेयरमैन सरको थोड़ा अजीब लगा हालांकि मैंठीक से एक्सप्लेन नहीं कर पायालेकिन कौटिल्य के मंडल सिद्धांत से जोड़कर उसे शत्रु साबित कर सकता था लेकिन याद नहीं आया ) + तीसरा देश मुझे याद नहीं आया क्योंकि नेबर्स (चीन + पाक ) को हटा देने से शत्रु कम हो जाते है ।
Mocks : -
1 vidyapeeth ( shubham sir- helped me to boost my confidence and i thank him for guiding us every time in whats up group, always answering our doubts. This really helps us in framing balanced ans. Mere liye yhi content ka achha source tha specially for IR. Thank you sir🙏)
2 Only ias ( one to one and 5 panel mock - achha experience tha, achhi opportunity mili mock ki. Thank you🙏)
3. Next ias , quantel mocks, rajmalhotra institutes, sri ram Ias institutes, study iq ( vijendra chauhan sir ne bhi motivate kiya), IAS mentorship ( Riyasat ali sir ne bhi mocks ki achhi opportunity provide ki🙏)
4 drishti ias - shiva sir and Nilesh sir ko bohot dhanyawad jinhone mere bohot mocks liye meri help ki🙏
5 Saraswati Ias( rajesh mishra sir - guide kiye thank you sir🙏)
6 vision Ias - panel mock ( thank you to Vivekananda sir for posting imp contents in group 🙏🙏 )
7. Agar kuchh galti se mein kisi ko yaad nhi kar paya hu, sorry for my ignorance🙏🙏
Overall thank you 🙏
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Name : Leo
Board : Sanjay Verma Sir
12 tha jan morning (1st to go)
DAF keywords : Fitness, Podcast of changemakers, Personal Development Books , Gujarat , NGO
Chairman : Greeted me with smile
1.How are you (you are opening batsman...I said Yes sir)
2. Tell me your favourite women batsman ( random)
3. What 3 qualities you look in your life partner or Begum ? ( Everyone was smiling)
4.Why ambitious?
5. Agar aap se bhi jyada ambitious hui to?
6. Who are top 5 changemakers at global stage in January 2026(Daf keyword)some counter questions
7.who are top status quiest ( not able to answer.... Chairman skip questions)
8.Now tell me if we remove Navsari district from map what can be it impact on India ? ( Parsi community contribution)
M1 ( Asked too broad questions with 4-5 sub part on AI)
9.Compare current development in AI with next decade scenario
10. What are its challenges
11. How it will help in governance
12. Its impact across the spectrum ( For students , engineers , etc.)
13. How it will help to someone who dont have mobile or internet ( Kisan help desk in Village : farmer can talk in local language - customized ans in his language)
14. Indian approach to fitness like yoga etc. vs western approach like Gym.. its Advantages, Disadvantages ( counter by chairman sir in last)
M2 ( Books, Leadership: DAF keywords)
15. Why personal development books?
16. Which books you have read last,uske bare mein kuch bataye
17. Infrastructure committee ki leadership se kya seekha?
18. 3 qualities required in leader ( from your experience)
M3(NGO: DAF)
19. NGOs role in viksit bharat ?
20. Current relations between NGOs and Government
21. Why government is not reaching to last mile ( que from my previous ans)
22. What will you do as DM if you are posted in interior backward area
M4 ( lets talk about Gujarat)
23.tell me something about Lothal
24. Have you visited statue of unity ( unfortunately not yet )
25. What is GIFT city, why , what is current status , what roforms will you suggest ( all questions in one sentence)
2-3 questions not able to recall
**In last Chairman gave counter argument of one of my ans. I explained my context behind argument but also agreed with sir...
Okk....your interview is over
Overall observation: Board was very cordial, everyone was smiling, asked too broad questions, all opinions no factual questions, Only from DAF
O2O : Utkarsh Dwivedi Sir (good), Mahesh Bhagwat Sir (great), Sujjal Sir Saarthi ( one of the best) , Ayush Sir Forum ( thik hai) , Bassi sir ( seedhi baat), PWONLYIAS Rohit sir ( very helpful)
Full Panel Mocks (11-12): Samkalp ( near upsc experience) , SPIPA Ahmedabad(1st mock confidence booster), Vajiram , vajirao(good), forum , Quental ( confidence boosting) , Pwonlyias ( Grilling), Sriramias ( Encouraging) , King academy (online).. all were helpful some questions got repeated...
Special thanks to my mentor Vivek Thakar Sir from Symbiosis IAS Ahmedabad..
Thank you everyone 🙏
All the best 👍
Board : Sanjay Verma Sir
12 tha jan morning (1st to go)
DAF keywords : Fitness, Podcast of changemakers, Personal Development Books , Gujarat , NGO
Chairman : Greeted me with smile
1.How are you (you are opening batsman...I said Yes sir)
2. Tell me your favourite women batsman ( random)
3. What 3 qualities you look in your life partner or Begum ? ( Everyone was smiling)
4.Why ambitious?
5. Agar aap se bhi jyada ambitious hui to?
6. Who are top 5 changemakers at global stage in January 2026(Daf keyword)some counter questions
7.who are top status quiest ( not able to answer.... Chairman skip questions)
8.Now tell me if we remove Navsari district from map what can be it impact on India ? ( Parsi community contribution)
M1 ( Asked too broad questions with 4-5 sub part on AI)
9.Compare current development in AI with next decade scenario
10. What are its challenges
11. How it will help in governance
12. Its impact across the spectrum ( For students , engineers , etc.)
13. How it will help to someone who dont have mobile or internet ( Kisan help desk in Village : farmer can talk in local language - customized ans in his language)
14. Indian approach to fitness like yoga etc. vs western approach like Gym.. its Advantages, Disadvantages ( counter by chairman sir in last)
M2 ( Books, Leadership: DAF keywords)
15. Why personal development books?
16. Which books you have read last,uske bare mein kuch bataye
17. Infrastructure committee ki leadership se kya seekha?
18. 3 qualities required in leader ( from your experience)
M3(NGO: DAF)
19. NGOs role in viksit bharat ?
20. Current relations between NGOs and Government
21. Why government is not reaching to last mile ( que from my previous ans)
22. What will you do as DM if you are posted in interior backward area
M4 ( lets talk about Gujarat)
23.tell me something about Lothal
24. Have you visited statue of unity ( unfortunately not yet )
25. What is GIFT city, why , what is current status , what roforms will you suggest ( all questions in one sentence)
2-3 questions not able to recall
**In last Chairman gave counter argument of one of my ans. I explained my context behind argument but also agreed with sir...
Okk....your interview is over
Overall observation: Board was very cordial, everyone was smiling, asked too broad questions, all opinions no factual questions, Only from DAF
O2O : Utkarsh Dwivedi Sir (good), Mahesh Bhagwat Sir (great), Sujjal Sir Saarthi ( one of the best) , Ayush Sir Forum ( thik hai) , Bassi sir ( seedhi baat), PWONLYIAS Rohit sir ( very helpful)
Full Panel Mocks (11-12): Samkalp ( near upsc experience) , SPIPA Ahmedabad(1st mock confidence booster), Vajiram , vajirao(good), forum , Quental ( confidence boosting) , Pwonlyias ( Grilling), Sriramias ( Encouraging) , King academy (online).. all were helpful some questions got repeated...
Special thanks to my mentor Vivek Thakar Sir from Symbiosis IAS Ahmedabad..
Thank you everyone 🙏
All the best 👍
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Name:- HR
Date: 13/01/2026
Board:- Sujata Chaturvedi Mam
Daf keywords:- Churu(Rajasthan), Graduation in Sanskrit lit.& English lit.),
Optional-Hindi lit., Hobbies- Movies and web series on social issues
Time: 30min
Chairwoman
1.Mam ने DAF के keywords पढ़कर other members को बताए
2.संस्कृत के लिए कौनसी लिपि प्रयुक्त होती है
3.हिंदी के लिए प्रयुक्त देवनागरी लिपि में लिखी जाने वाली अन्य भाषाएँ
4.भारत-चीन के बीच संबंध कैसे है
5.तिब्बत की क्या status है
6.दलाईलामा संबंधी क्या विवाद है और अभी वो किस स्थान विशेष पर रह रहे हैं
7.भारत के प्रधानमंत्री के रूप में आपको चीन को दलाईलामा लौटाने की शर्त पर चीन से संबंध सुधारने का मौका मिले तो आप क्या करोगे
8.भारत में अमेरिका के नए राजदूत ने क्या महत्वपूर्ण बात कही है
9."पैक्स सिलिका" क्या है और इससे संबंधित दो-तीन अन्य प्रश्न
10.आप अभी सिर्फ तैयारी कर रहे हो या साथ में जॉब भी कर रहे हो।
Member1
1.हिंदी की संवैधानिक स्थिति क्या है
2.राजभाषा से क्या अभिप्राय है
3.यूरोपीय देशों की तरह क्या पूरे देश के लिए एक राष्ट्रभाषा होनी चाहिए।
4.आपके सामने पेन और कॉपी रखी है वो उठाइये और मैं पांच देशों के नाम बोलूं वो नोट कीजिये
5.अब इन नामों को वर्ल्ड मैप पर लॉकेट कीजिये
6.आप जैसलमेर के DM है, आपके जिले में एक Foreigner delegation आता है, आपको राजस्थान के मैप में clockwise पांच ऐसे स्थान चिन्हित करने है जहां आप उनको घुमाना चाहोगे।
Member2
1.आपने अभी जो पांच देशों के नाम लिखें है उनमें एक चीज़ क्या कॉमन है( मैंने कहा कि सर सभी देशों का नाम N से ही स्टार्ट होता है तो सभी member हंसने लग गए)
2.आपने हाल ही में social issue पर कौनसी मूवी देखी है (Ans. Homebound)
3.इस मूवी की स्टोरी हमें शॉर्ट में बताना चाहोगे?
4.हाल ही में इसे किस award के लिए नामांकित किया गया है
5.Data क्या है, इसे आज का New Oil क्यों कहा जा रहा है, इसकी क्या उपयोगिता है।
Member 3
1.संस्कृत में आपको सबसे अच्छी रचना कौनसी लगी
2.इसकी स्टोरी क्या है और रचनाकाल क्या था
3.Ease of doing business क्या होता है
4.भारत में EODB के सामने क्या चुनौतियां है और इसके लिए क्या कदम उठाये गए हैं
5.राजस्थान में ग्रेट इंडियन बस्टर्ड(GIB) के सरंक्षण के क्या प्रयास किये जा रहे हैं (मैंने 3 point बताये फिर एक पॉइंट जो वो सुनना चाह रहे थे वो खुद से बताया)
Member 4
1.जगद्गुरु रामानंदाचार्य के बारे में और उनके दर्शन के बारे में कुछ बताओ ( मेरी university के नाम से प्रश्न)
2.आजकल हम जिस colonial mindset की बात कर रहे हैं, वास्तव में वो क्या है (मैंने 2-3 examples के साथ पॉइंट्स बताये)
3.फिर उन्होंने मेरे उत्तर को काउंटर किया तो मैंने अपने उत्तर को थोड़ा और explain किया
4.मेरे उत्तर को फिर से काउंटर करते हुए कहा कि अंग्रेजों ने तो हमें बहुत सारी अच्छी चीजें सिखाई, आज यहां आप और हम उन्हीं की स्टाइल के कपड़े पहनकर बैठे है,कोई धोती कुर्ता नहीं पहनकर आया, हम सभी हर वाक्य में English के words use करते हैं तो क्या ये भी colonial mindset है
मैंने कहा कि sir ये सब भारत की लचीलेपन की विशिष्टता को दर्शाता है और colonial mindset वहां आता है जब कोई धोती कुर्ता पहनने वाले या फिर स्थानीय भाषा का use करने वाले लोगों के प्रति हीन भावना रखने लगता है।
Note:
Mam काफी supportive थी, बीच बीच में other members के प्रश्नों को भी explain कर रही थी
Mocks:- Sanskriti, Vajirao&Readdy, Sri Ram Ias ( सभी effective रहे)
Date: 13/01/2026
Board:- Sujata Chaturvedi Mam
Daf keywords:- Churu(Rajasthan), Graduation in Sanskrit lit.& English lit.),
Optional-Hindi lit., Hobbies- Movies and web series on social issues
Time: 30min
Chairwoman
1.Mam ने DAF के keywords पढ़कर other members को बताए
2.संस्कृत के लिए कौनसी लिपि प्रयुक्त होती है
3.हिंदी के लिए प्रयुक्त देवनागरी लिपि में लिखी जाने वाली अन्य भाषाएँ
4.भारत-चीन के बीच संबंध कैसे है
5.तिब्बत की क्या status है
6.दलाईलामा संबंधी क्या विवाद है और अभी वो किस स्थान विशेष पर रह रहे हैं
7.भारत के प्रधानमंत्री के रूप में आपको चीन को दलाईलामा लौटाने की शर्त पर चीन से संबंध सुधारने का मौका मिले तो आप क्या करोगे
8.भारत में अमेरिका के नए राजदूत ने क्या महत्वपूर्ण बात कही है
9."पैक्स सिलिका" क्या है और इससे संबंधित दो-तीन अन्य प्रश्न
10.आप अभी सिर्फ तैयारी कर रहे हो या साथ में जॉब भी कर रहे हो।
Member1
1.हिंदी की संवैधानिक स्थिति क्या है
2.राजभाषा से क्या अभिप्राय है
3.यूरोपीय देशों की तरह क्या पूरे देश के लिए एक राष्ट्रभाषा होनी चाहिए।
4.आपके सामने पेन और कॉपी रखी है वो उठाइये और मैं पांच देशों के नाम बोलूं वो नोट कीजिये
5.अब इन नामों को वर्ल्ड मैप पर लॉकेट कीजिये
6.आप जैसलमेर के DM है, आपके जिले में एक Foreigner delegation आता है, आपको राजस्थान के मैप में clockwise पांच ऐसे स्थान चिन्हित करने है जहां आप उनको घुमाना चाहोगे।
Member2
1.आपने अभी जो पांच देशों के नाम लिखें है उनमें एक चीज़ क्या कॉमन है( मैंने कहा कि सर सभी देशों का नाम N से ही स्टार्ट होता है तो सभी member हंसने लग गए)
2.आपने हाल ही में social issue पर कौनसी मूवी देखी है (Ans. Homebound)
3.इस मूवी की स्टोरी हमें शॉर्ट में बताना चाहोगे?
4.हाल ही में इसे किस award के लिए नामांकित किया गया है
5.Data क्या है, इसे आज का New Oil क्यों कहा जा रहा है, इसकी क्या उपयोगिता है।
Member 3
1.संस्कृत में आपको सबसे अच्छी रचना कौनसी लगी
2.इसकी स्टोरी क्या है और रचनाकाल क्या था
3.Ease of doing business क्या होता है
4.भारत में EODB के सामने क्या चुनौतियां है और इसके लिए क्या कदम उठाये गए हैं
5.राजस्थान में ग्रेट इंडियन बस्टर्ड(GIB) के सरंक्षण के क्या प्रयास किये जा रहे हैं (मैंने 3 point बताये फिर एक पॉइंट जो वो सुनना चाह रहे थे वो खुद से बताया)
Member 4
1.जगद्गुरु रामानंदाचार्य के बारे में और उनके दर्शन के बारे में कुछ बताओ ( मेरी university के नाम से प्रश्न)
2.आजकल हम जिस colonial mindset की बात कर रहे हैं, वास्तव में वो क्या है (मैंने 2-3 examples के साथ पॉइंट्स बताये)
3.फिर उन्होंने मेरे उत्तर को काउंटर किया तो मैंने अपने उत्तर को थोड़ा और explain किया
4.मेरे उत्तर को फिर से काउंटर करते हुए कहा कि अंग्रेजों ने तो हमें बहुत सारी अच्छी चीजें सिखाई, आज यहां आप और हम उन्हीं की स्टाइल के कपड़े पहनकर बैठे है,कोई धोती कुर्ता नहीं पहनकर आया, हम सभी हर वाक्य में English के words use करते हैं तो क्या ये भी colonial mindset है
मैंने कहा कि sir ये सब भारत की लचीलेपन की विशिष्टता को दर्शाता है और colonial mindset वहां आता है जब कोई धोती कुर्ता पहनने वाले या फिर स्थानीय भाषा का use करने वाले लोगों के प्रति हीन भावना रखने लगता है।
Note:
Mam काफी supportive थी, बीच बीच में other members के प्रश्नों को भी explain कर रही थी
Mocks:- Sanskriti, Vajirao&Readdy, Sri Ram Ias ( सभी effective रहे)
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Name - DK Choudhary.
Date - 13th January
Board - Sheelvardhan sir.
Shift - forenoon,3rd to go .
Duration - approx 25 minutes.
DAF keywords - Barmer , Rajasthan, Punjabi Literature, Marwari folk music ,Prime Minister and Sports Minister in school ministry, Captained school Kho-Kho team, BSC( zoology, botany, chemistry)
My medium was Hindi ,so all members talked in Hindi and whole conversation went in Hindi only.
I entered and greeted.
Member1 - Chairmen sir
Q1- what is folk music ?
I explained.
Then he asked - Can it be called music for the people,by the people,to the people ? I said Yes .
Q2- Instruments used in Punjabi folk dance Bhangra ?
I took three names , he intruped and added 4th one ( saap ) I corrected it's sapp
Then I added one more.
He took one more name which I never heard of and asked what is it ?
I said sorry sir.
Q3- Why is lohri celebrated ?
Q4 - Spiritual significance of Uttrayana?
I said sorry 😔
Q5 - Have you watched Udta Punjab movie ?
I said no
Then he said there is a song in the movie " Ik kudi jidda naa muhabbat ghum hai "
Do you know it's inspired by poetry of which famous Punjabi poet ?
I said Shiv Kumar Batalvi.
Q6 - Famous literary works of Batalvi ?
Member2 - MALE
Q1- You are from Rajasthan, never read Punjabi in school or college,Then why is it your optional.
I explained.He said good .It brought positive impact for me.
Q2 - Why President is nominal head only ?
Q3- What if President doesn't follow the aid and advice of CoM ?
Q4- Difference between Cabinet and CoM ?
Q5- Duties of PM towards President ?
Q6 - Procedure of removing a Minister from the office?
I explained.
What if they don't vacate the office? I said it's a violation of constitution.
Then he said resignation of PM would automatically remove them all. I said yes sir .
He proudly laughed at his humour and turned towards Chairmen sir ,who didn't look impressed,nor other members.
It gave me relief 🫣
Q7 - Why Parliamentry govt become Prime ministerial govt ?
Member3 - FEMALE
Q1 - Aravalli issue?
Q2- Two steps you would take as CM of Rajasthan for Viksit Rajasthan ?
Q3 - Two socio-economic indicator where Rajasthan lack ?( Picked up from my answer)
Q4 - IMR and Literacy rate of Rajasthan and national average ?
Q5 - Connection between Tourism and Folk artists in Rajasthan ?
Member4 - FEMALE
Q1- Why did you learn Punjabi ?
Q2- 2 features of Barmer ?
Q3- In Rajasthan earlier the definition of Aravalli was same , then why people protested now only ?
Q4 - Long term impact on Aravalli if current definition is accepted ?
Q5- Some of the major minerals of Rajasthan and their location ?
Q6 - Their Extraction risks Aravalli's existence.What to do then ?
I tried to convince her but failed twice .
Then suddenly convinced her by saying Green Mining will be a good option .
Q5 - What green mining exactly is ? I said sorry mam , l would read about it.
Member5- MALE
Q1 - Steps taken to boost nuclear energy in india ?
Q2- What is SHANTI Act ?
Q3- Is nuclear energy considered cheaper to be produced in comparison of other sources?( I initially thought I would not be able to give a decent answer but my chemistry knowledge hit and I believe I managed it well)
Q4- What steps should India take to promote nuclear energy production ? ( Again for some seconds I felt helpless but ultimately managed to give a decent answer)
Chairman sir - Your interview is over , You can leave.
I thanked them all and left the room .
Overall Experience - the board was cordial.
I answered almost all questions except two.
Almost all the questions were from my DAF .
I faced most of these questions in mock interviews.
So it felt like another mock interview.
I tried to mention almost everything I personally search in transcripts.
Mock interviews
O2O - No O20 as I am an introvert. Instead preferred mirror practice.
DAF discussion with My Mentor of Punjabi Literature.
Panel mocks
4 online. Through UPWISE 3 (Kingmakers academy, Maluka IAS, Geno Ias)
1 Unique Ias.
7 offline
Vajirao & Reddy
2 at Samkalp
Drishti Ias
PW OnlyIas
SPM IAS
Study IQ.
Date - 13th January
Board - Sheelvardhan sir.
Shift - forenoon,3rd to go .
Duration - approx 25 minutes.
DAF keywords - Barmer , Rajasthan, Punjabi Literature, Marwari folk music ,Prime Minister and Sports Minister in school ministry, Captained school Kho-Kho team, BSC( zoology, botany, chemistry)
My medium was Hindi ,so all members talked in Hindi and whole conversation went in Hindi only.
I entered and greeted.
Member1 - Chairmen sir
Q1- what is folk music ?
I explained.
Then he asked - Can it be called music for the people,by the people,to the people ? I said Yes .
Q2- Instruments used in Punjabi folk dance Bhangra ?
I took three names , he intruped and added 4th one ( saap ) I corrected it's sapp
Then I added one more.
He took one more name which I never heard of and asked what is it ?
I said sorry sir.
Q3- Why is lohri celebrated ?
Q4 - Spiritual significance of Uttrayana?
I said sorry 😔
Q5 - Have you watched Udta Punjab movie ?
I said no
Then he said there is a song in the movie " Ik kudi jidda naa muhabbat ghum hai "
Do you know it's inspired by poetry of which famous Punjabi poet ?
I said Shiv Kumar Batalvi.
Q6 - Famous literary works of Batalvi ?
Member2 - MALE
Q1- You are from Rajasthan, never read Punjabi in school or college,Then why is it your optional.
I explained.He said good .It brought positive impact for me.
Q2 - Why President is nominal head only ?
Q3- What if President doesn't follow the aid and advice of CoM ?
Q4- Difference between Cabinet and CoM ?
Q5- Duties of PM towards President ?
Q6 - Procedure of removing a Minister from the office?
I explained.
What if they don't vacate the office? I said it's a violation of constitution.
Then he said resignation of PM would automatically remove them all. I said yes sir .
He proudly laughed at his humour and turned towards Chairmen sir ,who didn't look impressed,nor other members.
It gave me relief 🫣
Q7 - Why Parliamentry govt become Prime ministerial govt ?
Member3 - FEMALE
Q1 - Aravalli issue?
Q2- Two steps you would take as CM of Rajasthan for Viksit Rajasthan ?
Q3 - Two socio-economic indicator where Rajasthan lack ?( Picked up from my answer)
Q4 - IMR and Literacy rate of Rajasthan and national average ?
Q5 - Connection between Tourism and Folk artists in Rajasthan ?
Member4 - FEMALE
Q1- Why did you learn Punjabi ?
Q2- 2 features of Barmer ?
Q3- In Rajasthan earlier the definition of Aravalli was same , then why people protested now only ?
Q4 - Long term impact on Aravalli if current definition is accepted ?
Q5- Some of the major minerals of Rajasthan and their location ?
Q6 - Their Extraction risks Aravalli's existence.What to do then ?
I tried to convince her but failed twice .
Then suddenly convinced her by saying Green Mining will be a good option .
Q5 - What green mining exactly is ? I said sorry mam , l would read about it.
Member5- MALE
Q1 - Steps taken to boost nuclear energy in india ?
Q2- What is SHANTI Act ?
Q3- Is nuclear energy considered cheaper to be produced in comparison of other sources?( I initially thought I would not be able to give a decent answer but my chemistry knowledge hit and I believe I managed it well)
Q4- What steps should India take to promote nuclear energy production ? ( Again for some seconds I felt helpless but ultimately managed to give a decent answer)
Chairman sir - Your interview is over , You can leave.
I thanked them all and left the room .
Overall Experience - the board was cordial.
I answered almost all questions except two.
Almost all the questions were from my DAF .
I faced most of these questions in mock interviews.
So it felt like another mock interview.
I tried to mention almost everything I personally search in transcripts.
Mock interviews
O2O - No O20 as I am an introvert. Instead preferred mirror practice.
DAF discussion with My Mentor of Punjabi Literature.
Panel mocks
4 online. Through UPWISE 3 (Kingmakers academy, Maluka IAS, Geno Ias)
1 Unique Ias.
7 offline
Vajirao & Reddy
2 at Samkalp
Drishti Ias
PW OnlyIas
SPM IAS
Study IQ.
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Name: Har Har Mahadev
Date: 13 January 2026
Key Words: Police Service, Gujarat, PSIR, Pickel Ball and Indian Cinema
Board: BB Swain Sir
First to enter after launch ..
1. Asked me about are in training or not ? I said took EOL.
2. As I was working as copy evaluator in Karol Bagh: asked me about Waha ka mahol kya hai ? Bache kaise prepare karte hai ? Samasya kya hai ? Tumhe waha rehkar kuch benefit hua: fir sir khud hi keh rhe hai IPS mila to hua hi benefit
Member 1
1: so you are in police service then why to fight for IAS. Then he said have you been in LBASNAA, I explained those who are appearing in Exam are not allowed to go to LBASNAA and I took EOL ? He don’t know what’s it ! I explained simply. He is like aree kya kya badlav aa gaye hai abhi 😅
2. Your optional is PSIR and you belonged to Gujarat: tell me why many Gujarati are coming to Civil Services ?
--> mentioned above rising higher education in Gujarat, Many Role Models and role of SPIPA
--> asked about what's SPIPA
3. Where Gujarati are living outside India: said k USA, UK and Eastern Africa.
4. Gujarati Diaspora and USA
5. Gujarati linkage with UK: Gandhiji studied and Shyamji Krishna Verma was there- asked me about have you visit Sabarmati Ashram as yesterday PM Modi was there
6. Impacts of Trump on Gujarat: Mixed impacts on Diamonds, Textile and Petrochemical industries
M2
1) Pickle Ball was my hobby so asked me where it was started, why it is called pickle ball ? Why recently risen ? Difference between Tenis and Pickle ball
2) Second hobby was Watching Movies so asked me recently what have you watched and summery
3) tell me about impacts of Commercial Cinema on Nation Building: told 3 ways- Economically ' Soft power and Social Impacts
4) compare Dhurandhar and Pathan
* Role of CBFC
* Superstar Vijayji movie controversy
5) today’s newspaper: Book published today by XYZ related to Nehruvian Non Alignment is same as Multi Alignment, then I said yes I read it and explained how both are same in principles but different in techniques
M3
1) Venezuela me india ka kya response tha ? I said strategic restraint and maturity shown by Indian diplomats.
2) as you mentioned that Remittances come in Gujarat, how’s status of FDI and FPI in India, exact status ..
3) Operation Sindoor : How India could deter, to how much ? Specifically detailing to which sectors in defence, weapons used in Ops Sindoor !
4) Tell me specifically about what India is doing wrt Defence, Space, Manufacturing etc
M4 (Mam)
1. What’s PLI ? What’s impacts as of now and problems ?
2. Don’t you think we have missed the bus by neglecting Manufacturing sector ? What’s are impacts on overall economy ?
3. What would you suggest ?
4. What’s Gujarat Model ?
5. Who is Your role model in your life to whom you look up to ? I said my father and she asked why
6. Do you know there is one village called Anand in Anand which have multiple banks in village ? Actually she was not sure what she is asking then said Anand in Kheda district etc.. I said I am aware about Madhavpur village in Kutch which is one of the richest village in the India .
Then sir started to explain why Madhavpur famous.. 2 mnts sir explained all members and then he said now you can go..
Date: 13 January 2026
Key Words: Police Service, Gujarat, PSIR, Pickel Ball and Indian Cinema
Board: BB Swain Sir
First to enter after launch ..
1. Asked me about are in training or not ? I said took EOL.
2. As I was working as copy evaluator in Karol Bagh: asked me about Waha ka mahol kya hai ? Bache kaise prepare karte hai ? Samasya kya hai ? Tumhe waha rehkar kuch benefit hua: fir sir khud hi keh rhe hai IPS mila to hua hi benefit
Member 1
1: so you are in police service then why to fight for IAS. Then he said have you been in LBASNAA, I explained those who are appearing in Exam are not allowed to go to LBASNAA and I took EOL ? He don’t know what’s it ! I explained simply. He is like aree kya kya badlav aa gaye hai abhi 😅
2. Your optional is PSIR and you belonged to Gujarat: tell me why many Gujarati are coming to Civil Services ?
--> mentioned above rising higher education in Gujarat, Many Role Models and role of SPIPA
--> asked about what's SPIPA
3. Where Gujarati are living outside India: said k USA, UK and Eastern Africa.
4. Gujarati Diaspora and USA
5. Gujarati linkage with UK: Gandhiji studied and Shyamji Krishna Verma was there- asked me about have you visit Sabarmati Ashram as yesterday PM Modi was there
6. Impacts of Trump on Gujarat: Mixed impacts on Diamonds, Textile and Petrochemical industries
M2
1) Pickle Ball was my hobby so asked me where it was started, why it is called pickle ball ? Why recently risen ? Difference between Tenis and Pickle ball
2) Second hobby was Watching Movies so asked me recently what have you watched and summery
3) tell me about impacts of Commercial Cinema on Nation Building: told 3 ways- Economically ' Soft power and Social Impacts
4) compare Dhurandhar and Pathan
* Role of CBFC
* Superstar Vijayji movie controversy
5) today’s newspaper: Book published today by XYZ related to Nehruvian Non Alignment is same as Multi Alignment, then I said yes I read it and explained how both are same in principles but different in techniques
M3
1) Venezuela me india ka kya response tha ? I said strategic restraint and maturity shown by Indian diplomats.
2) as you mentioned that Remittances come in Gujarat, how’s status of FDI and FPI in India, exact status ..
3) Operation Sindoor : How India could deter, to how much ? Specifically detailing to which sectors in defence, weapons used in Ops Sindoor !
4) Tell me specifically about what India is doing wrt Defence, Space, Manufacturing etc
M4 (Mam)
1. What’s PLI ? What’s impacts as of now and problems ?
2. Don’t you think we have missed the bus by neglecting Manufacturing sector ? What’s are impacts on overall economy ?
3. What would you suggest ?
4. What’s Gujarat Model ?
5. Who is Your role model in your life to whom you look up to ? I said my father and she asked why
6. Do you know there is one village called Anand in Anand which have multiple banks in village ? Actually she was not sure what she is asking then said Anand in Kheda district etc.. I said I am aware about Madhavpur village in Kutch which is one of the richest village in the India .
Then sir started to explain why Madhavpur famous.. 2 mnts sir explained all members and then he said now you can go..
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Name: MAHAKAL
Date: 09/01/2026
Board: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla
DAF Keywords: Diu, Sociology, Dance, Cricket
Time:35-40 min
Chairperson:
Are you from Diu? Let’s talk about the Venezuela issue.
Is Venezuela moving towards dictatorship or democracy?
Why did the USA attack Venezuela?
Long monologue on the Venezuela issue in depth.
Member 1
Hi, how are you?
How is Diu different from other regions?
You are doing hip-hop dance—what are you learning from dance?
How has it helped you in civil services?
You studied Sociology, right? And with Sociology, you also have knowledge of Economics—I said yes.
What is oligopoly?
What is monopoly?
What is surplus value? (I didn’t understand the question, so I said, “Sorry, sir.”)
What is micro and macroeconomics?
As a civil servant, one has many roles to play—how can one work effectively upon them?
Member 2
(He said he has travelled to both Diu and Daman)
Why is there less tourism?
What steps would you take as a DM to increase tourism in Diu?
How has cricket helped you?
Social cohesion? I said Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and Unity in Diversity.
Is Swachh Bharat Mission a success or a failure?
(Many counter-questions)
Member 3
What is Viksit Bharat? I said inclusivity, self-reliance, and high per capita income.
What is self-reliance?
Issues related to women?
Long monologue on women empowerment and the ageing population.
(Many more questions, but I don’t remember them.)
Lady Member (Member 4)
Women-related issues in Diu?
Should liquor be banned in Diu?
Should the legal age of marriage for women be increased to match that of men?
Questions related to women empowerment.
(There were many questions that I don’t remember.)
O2O (One-to-One)
Mahesh Bhagwat Sir
Shubham Sir (Vidyapeeth IAS)
Mock Interviews Attended
Civilsdaily,Sankalp IAS (2 mocks),Vajirao & Reddy,Only IAS,Sriram IAS,Quantel
NEXT IAS
Date: 09/01/2026
Board: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla
DAF Keywords: Diu, Sociology, Dance, Cricket
Time:35-40 min
Chairperson:
Are you from Diu? Let’s talk about the Venezuela issue.
Is Venezuela moving towards dictatorship or democracy?
Why did the USA attack Venezuela?
Long monologue on the Venezuela issue in depth.
Member 1
Hi, how are you?
How is Diu different from other regions?
You are doing hip-hop dance—what are you learning from dance?
How has it helped you in civil services?
You studied Sociology, right? And with Sociology, you also have knowledge of Economics—I said yes.
What is oligopoly?
What is monopoly?
What is surplus value? (I didn’t understand the question, so I said, “Sorry, sir.”)
What is micro and macroeconomics?
As a civil servant, one has many roles to play—how can one work effectively upon them?
Member 2
(He said he has travelled to both Diu and Daman)
Why is there less tourism?
What steps would you take as a DM to increase tourism in Diu?
How has cricket helped you?
Social cohesion? I said Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and Unity in Diversity.
Is Swachh Bharat Mission a success or a failure?
(Many counter-questions)
Member 3
What is Viksit Bharat? I said inclusivity, self-reliance, and high per capita income.
What is self-reliance?
Issues related to women?
Long monologue on women empowerment and the ageing population.
(Many more questions, but I don’t remember them.)
Lady Member (Member 4)
Women-related issues in Diu?
Should liquor be banned in Diu?
Should the legal age of marriage for women be increased to match that of men?
Questions related to women empowerment.
(There were many questions that I don’t remember.)
O2O (One-to-One)
Mahesh Bhagwat Sir
Shubham Sir (Vidyapeeth IAS)
Mock Interviews Attended
Civilsdaily,Sankalp IAS (2 mocks),Vajirao & Reddy,Only IAS,Sriram IAS,Quantel
NEXT IAS
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Name - Kohli
Date-18/12
Daf-UP, cyber security, cricket, psir, podcast
Board- sujatha mam
Question asked:
M1(chairperson) : Read the daf
1. Discuss Israel issue.
2.where is Doha?
3. Why it is called as mediation capital?
4. What happened recently in Doha?
5. Tell me major players in Israel Gaza conflict.
6. Why is usa supporting Israel?
7. Usa mediation plan.
M2(lady) :
1. Tell me 5 points you are going to talk on cyber security.
2. What are the tourism related issues in Agra?
3. How will you address them as tourism secretary?
M3:
Putin was not arrested by India as per ICC protocol. Why?
Is usa member of ICC?
Major outcomes of Putin's visit.
M4:
1. What is the difference between police and judicial custody?
2. Why police arrest? (Vague question)
M5:
1. Difference between podcast and interview.
2. Recent podcast watched.
3. As a guide take me through Agra.
O2O- Sajal sir, Shubham sir, Pwonlyias.
Mocks- Vajiram, vision ias, sankalp, vajirao.
Date-18/12
Daf-UP, cyber security, cricket, psir, podcast
Board- sujatha mam
Question asked:
M1(chairperson) : Read the daf
1. Discuss Israel issue.
2.where is Doha?
3. Why it is called as mediation capital?
4. What happened recently in Doha?
5. Tell me major players in Israel Gaza conflict.
6. Why is usa supporting Israel?
7. Usa mediation plan.
M2(lady) :
1. Tell me 5 points you are going to talk on cyber security.
2. What are the tourism related issues in Agra?
3. How will you address them as tourism secretary?
M3:
Putin was not arrested by India as per ICC protocol. Why?
Is usa member of ICC?
Major outcomes of Putin's visit.
M4:
1. What is the difference between police and judicial custody?
2. Why police arrest? (Vague question)
M5:
1. Difference between podcast and interview.
2. Recent podcast watched.
3. As a guide take me through Agra.
O2O- Sajal sir, Shubham sir, Pwonlyias.
Mocks- Vajiram, vision ias, sankalp, vajirao.
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Name - Sheldon cooper
Date - 07/01/26
Keyword - Malegaon, nashik, cricket, civil engineering.
Chairman sir-
1 ) Have you watched super boys of malegaon.( I said no … chairman sir said are yaar app bhi dekhiye aur humme bhi kuch batayein)
2 )Tell me the last time riots happened in malegaon and exact reasons.( He smiled and said sheldonji app to rehman daikait jaise batte karte hon 😂)
3 ) How has ahirani songs evolved through time.( He insisted are they now played on DJ)
4 ) Tell me one song of ajay atul.
5 ) why are cricket pitches made batting friendly.
Member 1
1) what is the scholarship that you got.
2) what is cocopeat?
3) How are you doing your business.
4) what was the hardest phase of your life.
Member 2
1) How much loan is there on US?
2 ) How will they manage this loan?
3 ) Are they deviating from gold standards.
4) why prices of gold and silver are rising?
5)issues in Uttarakhand?
6 ) how will you manage as you have studied environmental engineering?
Member 3
1) Commercialisation of cricket.
2) India and neighbours relations.
3) why is china pressuring india.( I said it in poetic way- chairman sir said… wow what a poetic way to say that)
4) should we diplomatically engage with pakistan? Said no … but if they want to engage with us then we will engaged with Rawalpindi and not civilian government .
5) Are you aware of rawalpindi?
Member 4
1) WPI vs CPI
2) Deviation between them.
3) Do you know we can identify criminals by their handwriting?( said sorry sir)
4 ) nepal Bangladesh and pak nexus. What is common between them?
5) difference between ind pak and us Venezuela relation.
6) How many cats do you have at home.
7) Tell me something about them.
8 ) what is diplomacy.
Chairman sir said best luck Sheldon.
Mocks- vajirao reddy, Shubham sir , sankalp.
Very much thanks to bhagvat sirji ( Helped me a lot)
Date - 07/01/26
Keyword - Malegaon, nashik, cricket, civil engineering.
Chairman sir-
1 ) Have you watched super boys of malegaon.( I said no … chairman sir said are yaar app bhi dekhiye aur humme bhi kuch batayein)
2 )Tell me the last time riots happened in malegaon and exact reasons.( He smiled and said sheldonji app to rehman daikait jaise batte karte hon 😂)
3 ) How has ahirani songs evolved through time.( He insisted are they now played on DJ)
4 ) Tell me one song of ajay atul.
5 ) why are cricket pitches made batting friendly.
Member 1
1) what is the scholarship that you got.
2) what is cocopeat?
3) How are you doing your business.
4) what was the hardest phase of your life.
Member 2
1) How much loan is there on US?
2 ) How will they manage this loan?
3 ) Are they deviating from gold standards.
4) why prices of gold and silver are rising?
5)issues in Uttarakhand?
6 ) how will you manage as you have studied environmental engineering?
Member 3
1) Commercialisation of cricket.
2) India and neighbours relations.
3) why is china pressuring india.( I said it in poetic way- chairman sir said… wow what a poetic way to say that)
4) should we diplomatically engage with pakistan? Said no … but if they want to engage with us then we will engaged with Rawalpindi and not civilian government .
5) Are you aware of rawalpindi?
Member 4
1) WPI vs CPI
2) Deviation between them.
3) Do you know we can identify criminals by their handwriting?( said sorry sir)
4 ) nepal Bangladesh and pak nexus. What is common between them?
5) difference between ind pak and us Venezuela relation.
6) How many cats do you have at home.
7) Tell me something about them.
8 ) what is diplomacy.
Chairman sir said best luck Sheldon.
Mocks- vajirao reddy, Shubham sir , sankalp.
Very much thanks to bhagvat sirji ( Helped me a lot)
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Name:- Resident of 3I/ATLAS
Board:- Dinesh Dasa sir
Session:- Forenoon
Date:- 7th January 2026
Keywords:- Bank(Profession), RSP(Road Safety Patrol), Leadership, PSIR, Space (Hobby)
Chairman sir:-
1. How are you?
2. Addressed me as ambassador of my bank,asked to convey the same to MD and ED
3. Told about his personal experience with my bank.
4. Asked about UPSC and my Bank's historical collaboration. (I didn't know)
5. Asked about progression of my bank since inception.
6. Asked to order in descending order about impact of Bank Nationalisation (1969), Privatization(1991), Demonetisation(2016) and GST Act(2017) on Indian economy. (Got confused in comprehending the question correctly, other honourable member helped me to correctly understand it, then answered)
7. In previous question, I kept demonetisation at last, so follow up question on why it's last?
8. Asked about Digital RMB and SWIFT difference and why countries preferring the prior?
Lady Member 1:-
1. Where does maximum road accidents and deaths happen?
2. How much in India?
3. What are the reasons ?
4. Why so much despite large infrastructure development in India?
5. Asked me about incident of road accident in Pune (Porche car rammed into bike that killed 2 persons) ?
6. Follow up question-did the court's verdict was right?
Member 2:-
1. What is NPA? Which bank has most NPA? Your bank's NPA?
2. What will you do to reduce NPA?
3. What is CRR? Repo Rate?
4. Asked about some investment bank of USA ( I couldn't hear properly the name of the bank, didn't asked to repeat, instead said sorry sir, I don't know as I was not very much aware of investment banking)
5. Recent banking reforms? ( I said digital banking and cyber fraud)
6. What would you do to prevent cyber fraud using digital banking? ( One of the opinion was to study the novel technological interventions used by fraudster and create barriers and also learn from them)
7. 1-2 more questions, couldn't remember exactly now.
Member 3:-
1. As your optional is PSIR, do you follow global conflicts?
2. Which conflicts do you follow?( I didn't tell Israel-Palestine, he asked about this particularly, then I said yes sir)
3. Militarization or diplomacy/dialogue which is proper way to address this conflict?
4. How is ISRO doing in space sector? ( Told them accolades and some challenges)
Member 4:-
1. I was monitor for 5 years in school, why do you think foe long?
2. Is intellectual capability enough for selecting you as leader? ( told them about other characteristics)
3. Were you bully for some students? How did you manage the leadership?
4. Which are of space do you like most?
5. Do you also follow space developments for economic development?
He was about to ask next question upon which Chairman sir asked him to stop questioning and conveyed me that interview is over.
One to One:- PWonlyIAS(very useful), Samkalp IAS(Very useful for gathering questions), UPwise, discussion with peers.
Mocks:- PWonlyIAS, Hamdard, Samkalp IAS, Unique academy(Useful to boost confidence and logical direction to think and stick to basics), SIAC Mumbai(Useful), Drishti IAS, Chanakya Mandal Parivar(Useful)
Board:- Dinesh Dasa sir
Session:- Forenoon
Date:- 7th January 2026
Keywords:- Bank(Profession), RSP(Road Safety Patrol), Leadership, PSIR, Space (Hobby)
Chairman sir:-
1. How are you?
2. Addressed me as ambassador of my bank,asked to convey the same to MD and ED
3. Told about his personal experience with my bank.
4. Asked about UPSC and my Bank's historical collaboration. (I didn't know)
5. Asked about progression of my bank since inception.
6. Asked to order in descending order about impact of Bank Nationalisation (1969), Privatization(1991), Demonetisation(2016) and GST Act(2017) on Indian economy. (Got confused in comprehending the question correctly, other honourable member helped me to correctly understand it, then answered)
7. In previous question, I kept demonetisation at last, so follow up question on why it's last?
8. Asked about Digital RMB and SWIFT difference and why countries preferring the prior?
Lady Member 1:-
1. Where does maximum road accidents and deaths happen?
2. How much in India?
3. What are the reasons ?
4. Why so much despite large infrastructure development in India?
5. Asked me about incident of road accident in Pune (Porche car rammed into bike that killed 2 persons) ?
6. Follow up question-did the court's verdict was right?
Member 2:-
1. What is NPA? Which bank has most NPA? Your bank's NPA?
2. What will you do to reduce NPA?
3. What is CRR? Repo Rate?
4. Asked about some investment bank of USA ( I couldn't hear properly the name of the bank, didn't asked to repeat, instead said sorry sir, I don't know as I was not very much aware of investment banking)
5. Recent banking reforms? ( I said digital banking and cyber fraud)
6. What would you do to prevent cyber fraud using digital banking? ( One of the opinion was to study the novel technological interventions used by fraudster and create barriers and also learn from them)
7. 1-2 more questions, couldn't remember exactly now.
Member 3:-
1. As your optional is PSIR, do you follow global conflicts?
2. Which conflicts do you follow?( I didn't tell Israel-Palestine, he asked about this particularly, then I said yes sir)
3. Militarization or diplomacy/dialogue which is proper way to address this conflict?
4. How is ISRO doing in space sector? ( Told them accolades and some challenges)
Member 4:-
1. I was monitor for 5 years in school, why do you think foe long?
2. Is intellectual capability enough for selecting you as leader? ( told them about other characteristics)
3. Were you bully for some students? How did you manage the leadership?
4. Which are of space do you like most?
5. Do you also follow space developments for economic development?
He was about to ask next question upon which Chairman sir asked him to stop questioning and conveyed me that interview is over.
One to One:- PWonlyIAS(very useful), Samkalp IAS(Very useful for gathering questions), UPwise, discussion with peers.
Mocks:- PWonlyIAS, Hamdard, Samkalp IAS, Unique academy(Useful to boost confidence and logical direction to think and stick to basics), SIAC Mumbai(Useful), Drishti IAS, Chanakya Mandal Parivar(Useful)
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Name: Alisson Burgers
Date: 05/01/2026
Session: Forenoon
Board: Sujata Chaturvedi Ma'am
Keywords: Physics with Applied Electronics, Panchayat, Geopolitics, Kerala
CHAIR
"Introduces me to other members and asked me how long I have been working"
Q1. You are working as Secretary of a grama panchayat, what is the population of your panchayat?
Q2. What are the main features of your panchayat?
Q3. What are the main activities that people engage in your panchayat?
Q4. As per Kerala standards, is it a developed, semi-developed or lower-developed panchayat?
Q5. What are the reasons for its lower development?
Q6. Is it your first time in Delhi. Which place did you visit here in Delhi?
Q7. What is the history of India Gate?
Q8. What is the name of the road there?
Q9. What was its previous name and why was it changed?
Q10. What do you mean by kartavya?
Q11. Do you know India's pledge?
MEMBER 1
Q1. You have studied applied electronics. Which material is used for manufacturing touchscreens in smartphones?
Q2. What is the difference between Gen AI and other forms of AI?
Q3. What is the difference between batteries used in EVs and those in smartphones?
Q4. Explain 'Curse of resources'. Tell me one example.
MEMBER 2
Q1. Tell me 3 good things about Kerala and one thing where it needs to improve?
Q2. Explain blue economy?
Q3. What are we doing to achieve it?
Member 3
Q1. What is the difference between patriarchy and matriarchy?
Q2. Give me an example of a matriarchy community?
Q3. Does matriarchy lead to better women empowerment?
Q4. Which do you think is better?
MEMBER 5
Q1. Have you heard about a country using an AI system for ministerial purposes?
Q2. What are the news that you read recently?
Q3. Did you hear about an incident that happened in one of our cities?
Q4. What is the cause for it?
Q5. Do you see the irony in it?
Q6. Who said 'of the people, by the people, for the people'?
Q7. Why is the price of gold and silver rising?
Q8. What is the price of silver today?
Panel mocks: Fortune IAS, Amrita IAS
One-on-one: Nitin sir(Fortune IAS- very helpful),Sunil George IP&TAFS, T.P Seetharam IFS.
Date: 05/01/2026
Session: Forenoon
Board: Sujata Chaturvedi Ma'am
Keywords: Physics with Applied Electronics, Panchayat, Geopolitics, Kerala
CHAIR
"Introduces me to other members and asked me how long I have been working"
Q1. You are working as Secretary of a grama panchayat, what is the population of your panchayat?
Q2. What are the main features of your panchayat?
Q3. What are the main activities that people engage in your panchayat?
Q4. As per Kerala standards, is it a developed, semi-developed or lower-developed panchayat?
Q5. What are the reasons for its lower development?
Q6. Is it your first time in Delhi. Which place did you visit here in Delhi?
Q7. What is the history of India Gate?
Q8. What is the name of the road there?
Q9. What was its previous name and why was it changed?
Q10. What do you mean by kartavya?
Q11. Do you know India's pledge?
MEMBER 1
Q1. You have studied applied electronics. Which material is used for manufacturing touchscreens in smartphones?
Q2. What is the difference between Gen AI and other forms of AI?
Q3. What is the difference between batteries used in EVs and those in smartphones?
Q4. Explain 'Curse of resources'. Tell me one example.
MEMBER 2
Q1. Tell me 3 good things about Kerala and one thing where it needs to improve?
Q2. Explain blue economy?
Q3. What are we doing to achieve it?
Member 3
Q1. What is the difference between patriarchy and matriarchy?
Q2. Give me an example of a matriarchy community?
Q3. Does matriarchy lead to better women empowerment?
Q4. Which do you think is better?
MEMBER 5
Q1. Have you heard about a country using an AI system for ministerial purposes?
Q2. What are the news that you read recently?
Q3. Did you hear about an incident that happened in one of our cities?
Q4. What is the cause for it?
Q5. Do you see the irony in it?
Q6. Who said 'of the people, by the people, for the people'?
Q7. Why is the price of gold and silver rising?
Q8. What is the price of silver today?
Panel mocks: Fortune IAS, Amrita IAS
One-on-one: Nitin sir(Fortune IAS- very helpful),Sunil George IP&TAFS, T.P Seetharam IFS.
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