Name : RS
Date : 20 Jan, 2026 (Forenoon)
Board : Anuradha Prasad Mam
DAF Keywords : Punjab, Badminton, Kickboxing, Cooking, NGO elderly, PSIR, Mechanica Engg., Energy Saving Project
Chairperson :
1. So you are a sportsperson and play badminton, are you aware about recent issue in the India Open ? What was the issue ?
2. Although you don't play cricket, how are we able to manage an international cricket tournament but face issues in conducting a badminton tournament ? (Some discussion on it and then discussion on Delhi Air Quality? ) . Then, i mentioned india bidding for 2036 olympics and how these incidents impact the credibility of India as a hosting nation ?
Mam nodded and smiled and passed on to the next member.
M1 : Jovial and Smiling
1. Tell me that i have been observing since this morning that everyone enters the room with their coat buttons closed and opens it before sitting ? Any specific reason for that (Witty reply and everyone burst into laughter)
2. Mechanical device for storing energy ( Mentioned battery first, then sir clarified that mechanical device something used in IC engines, then i corrected and said flywheel) ?
3. You worked in XYZ company and you mentioned about energy savings project (Some discussion around that) ? Asked about energy savings schemes of govt ?
4. Which bird feathers are used in badminton shuttle ? No. Of feathers in shuttle ? Any issue of animal rights there because of feathers ?
5. Why still feather shuttle more preferred in international tournaments ?
6.Then asked about cooking ? Why does food take less time in pressure cookers ?
M2 : Also very helpful and attentive
1. Started with some questions on Punjab being border state and its challenges
2. Some monologue on martial races and contribution in army and sikh army generals?Then randomly asked about Gen Zorawar Singh (No idea)
3. Difference between National Security and National Defence ?
4. Have you read about Pakistan and Saudi Defence Pact and similarly there is development of axis consisting of Turkey, saudi and pak ? Do you think it can be termed as Islamic NATO ? Is it a significant challenge for India ?
5. India's Foreign Policy options in West Asia considering such developments ? (Sir, gave hint about India- UAE relationship)
6. Strengths for each of Pak, Saudi and Turkey ?
7. Pakistan internal problems wrt to various provinces ? Mentioned Baluchistan, Pok protests. Then sir asked about reasons for the protest in Pok?
8. Heard about Sindhustan ? Factors for separate Sindh state ?
M3: Skeptical and poker faced
1. Difference between kickboxing and boxing ?
2. Status of Kickboxing internationally ? How is India doing ?
3. Any famous Indian origin kickboxer in news last year ?
4. Difference between listed and unlisted companies ? Pros and cons of being a listed company ?
5. Geriatric problems faced by elderly in India ? Health problems faced by old age people ?
M4 : Lady member , also happy soul
1. Difference between Militancy and Terrorism
2. Your district being an agricultural district. Asked about how MSP is computed ? Who does it and approval process ?
3. What are schedules and lists in Indian constitution ? Most imp schedule according to you ?
4. Subjects transferred from state list to concurrent list ? One subject which has resulted a tussle between centre and states ? (Said Labour but mam said no).
5. Some other factual ques on constitution, not able to recall.
Anuradha mam said thank you and wished all the best. Overall, a great experience and very different from mocks. All members were cordial and patiently listening.
Mocks and O2O :
1.Vishal Sir (Vision IAS). Very kind and helpful. Called him 2 days before the interview and had a long discussion (Around 1 hr) on PSIR related topics.
2.Akanksha Maam (Understand UPSC) - Regular CA discussions. These sessions helped a lot in forming opinions.
3. Mahesh Bhagwat Sir PT group. Sir, regularly posted imp articles.
4. Panel Mocks : Samkalp, Vision, Vajirao, ALS
Date : 20 Jan, 2026 (Forenoon)
Board : Anuradha Prasad Mam
DAF Keywords : Punjab, Badminton, Kickboxing, Cooking, NGO elderly, PSIR, Mechanica Engg., Energy Saving Project
Chairperson :
1. So you are a sportsperson and play badminton, are you aware about recent issue in the India Open ? What was the issue ?
2. Although you don't play cricket, how are we able to manage an international cricket tournament but face issues in conducting a badminton tournament ? (Some discussion on it and then discussion on Delhi Air Quality? ) . Then, i mentioned india bidding for 2036 olympics and how these incidents impact the credibility of India as a hosting nation ?
Mam nodded and smiled and passed on to the next member.
M1 : Jovial and Smiling
1. Tell me that i have been observing since this morning that everyone enters the room with their coat buttons closed and opens it before sitting ? Any specific reason for that (Witty reply and everyone burst into laughter)
2. Mechanical device for storing energy ( Mentioned battery first, then sir clarified that mechanical device something used in IC engines, then i corrected and said flywheel) ?
3. You worked in XYZ company and you mentioned about energy savings project (Some discussion around that) ? Asked about energy savings schemes of govt ?
4. Which bird feathers are used in badminton shuttle ? No. Of feathers in shuttle ? Any issue of animal rights there because of feathers ?
5. Why still feather shuttle more preferred in international tournaments ?
6.Then asked about cooking ? Why does food take less time in pressure cookers ?
M2 : Also very helpful and attentive
1. Started with some questions on Punjab being border state and its challenges
2. Some monologue on martial races and contribution in army and sikh army generals?Then randomly asked about Gen Zorawar Singh (No idea)
3. Difference between National Security and National Defence ?
4. Have you read about Pakistan and Saudi Defence Pact and similarly there is development of axis consisting of Turkey, saudi and pak ? Do you think it can be termed as Islamic NATO ? Is it a significant challenge for India ?
5. India's Foreign Policy options in West Asia considering such developments ? (Sir, gave hint about India- UAE relationship)
6. Strengths for each of Pak, Saudi and Turkey ?
7. Pakistan internal problems wrt to various provinces ? Mentioned Baluchistan, Pok protests. Then sir asked about reasons for the protest in Pok?
8. Heard about Sindhustan ? Factors for separate Sindh state ?
M3: Skeptical and poker faced
1. Difference between kickboxing and boxing ?
2. Status of Kickboxing internationally ? How is India doing ?
3. Any famous Indian origin kickboxer in news last year ?
4. Difference between listed and unlisted companies ? Pros and cons of being a listed company ?
5. Geriatric problems faced by elderly in India ? Health problems faced by old age people ?
M4 : Lady member , also happy soul
1. Difference between Militancy and Terrorism
2. Your district being an agricultural district. Asked about how MSP is computed ? Who does it and approval process ?
3. What are schedules and lists in Indian constitution ? Most imp schedule according to you ?
4. Subjects transferred from state list to concurrent list ? One subject which has resulted a tussle between centre and states ? (Said Labour but mam said no).
5. Some other factual ques on constitution, not able to recall.
Anuradha mam said thank you and wished all the best. Overall, a great experience and very different from mocks. All members were cordial and patiently listening.
Mocks and O2O :
1.Vishal Sir (Vision IAS). Very kind and helpful. Called him 2 days before the interview and had a long discussion (Around 1 hr) on PSIR related topics.
2.Akanksha Maam (Understand UPSC) - Regular CA discussions. These sessions helped a lot in forming opinions.
3. Mahesh Bhagwat Sir PT group. Sir, regularly posted imp articles.
4. Panel Mocks : Samkalp, Vision, Vajirao, ALS
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Date - 20/01/2026
Key DAF details-Optional-Zoology,Kerala,Thiruvananthapuram,Delhi University,Dance- indian classical and Folk forms,Health camp at Burari village(rest not asked),Reflective walking.
Board-Dinesh Dasa Sir
Chairperson
I started with a good afternoon when he replied the same and looked at the clock-it was 2 more minutes to 12 pm so that I replied 'Almost goodafternoon,Sir'.The board smiled and that helped lighten the mood.
1.Where are you currently residing at?
2.Your MP recently mentioned about RCEP.Do you think India should rejoin?
3.Reasons and solutions for human wildlife conflicts as the DM of Wayanad.
4.Current government initiatives against invasive species in forests
5.Which state in india has a money order economy?
6.Is it's situation changing?
M2
1.How does dance shape a civil servant?
2.Can you learn empathy through dance?
3.Is prisons a wastage of tax money?
M3
1.What is reflective walking?
Is it like philosophical walking?How is it different from normal walking?
Chairperson intervened and asked if it's a hobby unique to UPSC aspirants.I suggested that it's really helpful
2.You know MK Gandhi?
3.What is his idea of Satyagraha?
4.His autobiographys name?
M4
1.What do you prefer-military service or civil service?
2.But what will happen if everybody thinks like you?Our countries security will be challenged?
M4
1.5 points of comparison between a village in kerala and burari?
2.Suggest a developmental model for Burari
3.Why such high Zoonosis on kerala?
Chairman
1.Your biggest inspiration other than somebody from your personal life.
Thank you.
The interview board was really cordial, occasionally laughing with me.It took around 23 minutes.
I took around 12 mocks (online+offline) and constant one on one's with Nitin Sir and Shahad Sir from Fortune IAS academy.
Key DAF details-Optional-Zoology,Kerala,Thiruvananthapuram,Delhi University,Dance- indian classical and Folk forms,Health camp at Burari village(rest not asked),Reflective walking.
Board-Dinesh Dasa Sir
Chairperson
I started with a good afternoon when he replied the same and looked at the clock-it was 2 more minutes to 12 pm so that I replied 'Almost goodafternoon,Sir'.The board smiled and that helped lighten the mood.
1.Where are you currently residing at?
2.Your MP recently mentioned about RCEP.Do you think India should rejoin?
3.Reasons and solutions for human wildlife conflicts as the DM of Wayanad.
4.Current government initiatives against invasive species in forests
5.Which state in india has a money order economy?
6.Is it's situation changing?
M2
1.How does dance shape a civil servant?
2.Can you learn empathy through dance?
3.Is prisons a wastage of tax money?
M3
1.What is reflective walking?
Is it like philosophical walking?How is it different from normal walking?
Chairperson intervened and asked if it's a hobby unique to UPSC aspirants.I suggested that it's really helpful
2.You know MK Gandhi?
3.What is his idea of Satyagraha?
4.His autobiographys name?
M4
1.What do you prefer-military service or civil service?
2.But what will happen if everybody thinks like you?Our countries security will be challenged?
M4
1.5 points of comparison between a village in kerala and burari?
2.Suggest a developmental model for Burari
3.Why such high Zoonosis on kerala?
Chairman
1.Your biggest inspiration other than somebody from your personal life.
Thank you.
The interview board was really cordial, occasionally laughing with me.It took around 23 minutes.
I took around 12 mocks (online+offline) and constant one on one's with Nitin Sir and Shahad Sir from Fortune IAS academy.
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Name- flash
Date - 14 jan
Board- sheelvardhan sir
DAF keywords: IIT Roorkee, mechanical engineering, jaipur, circular economy, AI, divyang, animated movies, maths(optional)
Chairman:
What have you done in reasearch intern at Singapore
Explain limit tends to infinity to a child
Every subject has fiction books related to it...why not maths...said you should read a book by some murakami
Trump is attacking everyone...why?Should india do the same.
Why trump wants to attack Greenland?
why columbia?
why cuba?
why mexico?
why iran?
M1:
Trump can take you also...so be aware
Is America under a dictatorship
What is the procedure for removal of indian vs usa president
Can parliament do any change in constitution
What is basic structure doctrine...is it given in constitution...who defines it?
Section 17A of PoCA,1988. What's the recent verdict.. what's your opinion
Lokpal concept came from which country.
M2:
What is circular economy
Some govt initiative for the same
Ola and uber are doing cab pooling..does this also come under circular economy
You like online AI tools...tell some new ones
Why notion AI is used.
Difference between AI and Generative AI
GAI vs AGI
M3:
do you know grren india missions..said sorry...toh ma'am ne kaha guess karo kya kya hoga usme..i said afforestation, green hydrogen etc...she smiled
AI going rogue?
AI's role in military
Why animated movies with social and moral message...why not simple movies, are they heavy to watch ya animated movies kam time main khatam ho jaati hai isliye
did you watch terminator?...watch it...i think usme bhi AI hi hai
What have you done for Pwd?
Tell some govt. Schemes for Pwd
Did you connect them with some govt. Schemes
Where artificial limbs are made in india
do you know about jaipur foot
M4:
How to analyse fractured material...told some online tools such as solidworks, ansys
Said tell some methods
What is carbon fiber
Difference between carbon fiber and metal
Malleability is good for gold, why for carbon fibre
How to cast carbon fiber
Which is the most used metal...why?
Chairman:
Why are there protest in iran?
Isse pahle bhi hue the...told about 2022...then he asked aur?..i said not able to recall...kaha ki dekh lena 2019 main bhi hue the
Then he said thanks...i also said thanked all... ma'am se kaha ki jaipur foot ke baare main padh lunga and came out
Date - 14 jan
Board- sheelvardhan sir
DAF keywords: IIT Roorkee, mechanical engineering, jaipur, circular economy, AI, divyang, animated movies, maths(optional)
Chairman:
What have you done in reasearch intern at Singapore
Explain limit tends to infinity to a child
Every subject has fiction books related to it...why not maths...said you should read a book by some murakami
Trump is attacking everyone...why?Should india do the same.
Why trump wants to attack Greenland?
why columbia?
why cuba?
why mexico?
why iran?
M1:
Trump can take you also...so be aware
Is America under a dictatorship
What is the procedure for removal of indian vs usa president
Can parliament do any change in constitution
What is basic structure doctrine...is it given in constitution...who defines it?
Section 17A of PoCA,1988. What's the recent verdict.. what's your opinion
Lokpal concept came from which country.
M2:
What is circular economy
Some govt initiative for the same
Ola and uber are doing cab pooling..does this also come under circular economy
You like online AI tools...tell some new ones
Why notion AI is used.
Difference between AI and Generative AI
GAI vs AGI
M3:
do you know grren india missions..said sorry...toh ma'am ne kaha guess karo kya kya hoga usme..i said afforestation, green hydrogen etc...she smiled
AI going rogue?
AI's role in military
Why animated movies with social and moral message...why not simple movies, are they heavy to watch ya animated movies kam time main khatam ho jaati hai isliye
did you watch terminator?...watch it...i think usme bhi AI hi hai
What have you done for Pwd?
Tell some govt. Schemes for Pwd
Did you connect them with some govt. Schemes
Where artificial limbs are made in india
do you know about jaipur foot
M4:
How to analyse fractured material...told some online tools such as solidworks, ansys
Said tell some methods
What is carbon fiber
Difference between carbon fiber and metal
Malleability is good for gold, why for carbon fibre
How to cast carbon fiber
Which is the most used metal...why?
Chairman:
Why are there protest in iran?
Isse pahle bhi hue the...told about 2022...then he asked aur?..i said not able to recall...kaha ki dekh lena 2019 main bhi hue the
Then he said thanks...i also said thanked all... ma'am se kaha ki jaipur foot ke baare main padh lunga and came out
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Name : Schumii
Date ; 21/01/2026 FN
Board: Anuradha Prasad Mam
DAF Keywords : Information Technology, Tenkasi, Chennai, NSS Work in CMRL at St.Thomas Mount Metro and ODF, Cricket , Tamilnadu,TCS, United India Insurance , Geography Optional
Chairman
1. Your Name is mixed with 2 god names , Any reason behind it , do you think you have that personalities within you?
2. What work you did in CMRL during Nss days
3. Do you know the historical development of Railways and Government programmes any ?
4. Will AI Replace Humans at entry level jobs ?
Member 1
1. Do you know Bio methane plant ?
2. What is Gps
3. Do you know space policy 2023 ?
4. Tell me about mahabalipuram. Is there any special
Member 2
1. Which is important history or Geography?
2. Why both ?
3. Do you think current Geopolitics dictated by geography?
4. Why bangladesh Demanded Srilankan venue. Why hesitate to play in India?
Member 3 .
1. What is the solvency ratio?
2. What is the solvency ratio of United India insurance
3. Is Privatization fine ?. You will become a private employee. You will lose PSU Employee status . Is this okay for you ?
4. List me the PSU Insurance companies In india
5. Do you think insurance is mandatory for all by 2047
6. What are the adverse effects of Open Defecation Free
Member 4
1. You are from Tenkasi, tell me the matchstick industries in Tenkasi District
2. If you are an SDM what labours laws you will try to implement it.
3. Are child labours allowed ?
4. What programmes you will try to implement for boosting the match stick industry in Tenkasi ?
5. What is the use of labour in above programmes .
6. You worked in SEZ. What is SIPCOT ?
7. do you think 3 language policy necessary?
8. Who is Anna, tell me about him
9. Who is St. Thomas tell me about him
The board was very Cordial.
Constant O2O with Deepak Sir ( Republic IAS) , Mahesh Bhagwath Sir
Date ; 21/01/2026 FN
Board: Anuradha Prasad Mam
DAF Keywords : Information Technology, Tenkasi, Chennai, NSS Work in CMRL at St.Thomas Mount Metro and ODF, Cricket , Tamilnadu,TCS, United India Insurance , Geography Optional
Chairman
1. Your Name is mixed with 2 god names , Any reason behind it , do you think you have that personalities within you?
2. What work you did in CMRL during Nss days
3. Do you know the historical development of Railways and Government programmes any ?
4. Will AI Replace Humans at entry level jobs ?
Member 1
1. Do you know Bio methane plant ?
2. What is Gps
3. Do you know space policy 2023 ?
4. Tell me about mahabalipuram. Is there any special
Member 2
1. Which is important history or Geography?
2. Why both ?
3. Do you think current Geopolitics dictated by geography?
4. Why bangladesh Demanded Srilankan venue. Why hesitate to play in India?
Member 3 .
1. What is the solvency ratio?
2. What is the solvency ratio of United India insurance
3. Is Privatization fine ?. You will become a private employee. You will lose PSU Employee status . Is this okay for you ?
4. List me the PSU Insurance companies In india
5. Do you think insurance is mandatory for all by 2047
6. What are the adverse effects of Open Defecation Free
Member 4
1. You are from Tenkasi, tell me the matchstick industries in Tenkasi District
2. If you are an SDM what labours laws you will try to implement it.
3. Are child labours allowed ?
4. What programmes you will try to implement for boosting the match stick industry in Tenkasi ?
5. What is the use of labour in above programmes .
6. You worked in SEZ. What is SIPCOT ?
7. do you think 3 language policy necessary?
8. Who is Anna, tell me about him
9. Who is St. Thomas tell me about him
The board was very Cordial.
Constant O2O with Deepak Sir ( Republic IAS) , Mahesh Bhagwath Sir
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Name: D
Date: 21/01/2026
Key DAF Details: chartered accountant, chhattisgarh, sports (basketball), nothing else asked
Board: suman sharma mam
Questions asked:
Chair:
1. You are a CA, so how will you distribute 100₹ such that, we can reap demographic dividend.
2. something related to my job.
3. recent SC case on settlement of a tax. (Views)
M1:
1. Role of Independent director in a company.
2. If independent directors are appoined by the management, how are they Independent?
3. big 4 companies are under spotlight, why so ?
M2:
1. Why diago gracia is in news?
2. why trump went against the idea of UK moving away from it ?
3. what will be its effect on India ?
4. naxalism in Chhattisgarh + what is the status of areas in CG that is not open to civilian government ?
M3:
1. Justice , what is it ? How do current movies shape justice in society.
2. what is the target of viksit bharat ?
3. will we be able to achive it ?
4. what are the difficulties ?
5. Commercialisation of sports (with formation of leagues) what are the pros and cons.
M4:
1. Hasdeo aran ecological significance ? (Elephant corridor)
2. If you see a road accident, what will you do ? What number will you call ?
3. how can you increase tribal Income. Issue of land grab ?
4. should tribals be employed in the mines, in their area or the land taken from them for employment opportunity?
5. Energy conservation at home ? How can we ensure that ?
preferred language : English
One on one : smart labs ( Anupam sir and Ankit sir)
Mock Interview: vajirao and reddy , pw , samkalp
Date: 21/01/2026
Key DAF Details: chartered accountant, chhattisgarh, sports (basketball), nothing else asked
Board: suman sharma mam
Questions asked:
Chair:
1. You are a CA, so how will you distribute 100₹ such that, we can reap demographic dividend.
2. something related to my job.
3. recent SC case on settlement of a tax. (Views)
M1:
1. Role of Independent director in a company.
2. If independent directors are appoined by the management, how are they Independent?
3. big 4 companies are under spotlight, why so ?
M2:
1. Why diago gracia is in news?
2. why trump went against the idea of UK moving away from it ?
3. what will be its effect on India ?
4. naxalism in Chhattisgarh + what is the status of areas in CG that is not open to civilian government ?
M3:
1. Justice , what is it ? How do current movies shape justice in society.
2. what is the target of viksit bharat ?
3. will we be able to achive it ?
4. what are the difficulties ?
5. Commercialisation of sports (with formation of leagues) what are the pros and cons.
M4:
1. Hasdeo aran ecological significance ? (Elephant corridor)
2. If you see a road accident, what will you do ? What number will you call ?
3. how can you increase tribal Income. Issue of land grab ?
4. should tribals be employed in the mines, in their area or the land taken from them for employment opportunity?
5. Energy conservation at home ? How can we ensure that ?
preferred language : English
One on one : smart labs ( Anupam sir and Ankit sir)
Mock Interview: vajirao and reddy , pw , samkalp
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Name - ...
Date - 21/01/2026
Board - Sujata ma'am
DAF keywords - Aerospace, Bikaner, Rajasthan, Squash, Anthropology, Mythology, Devotional songs
There was plane flying noise in the background for republic day practice, so ma'am asked what is this sound.
Chairperson :
1. Does this air show happens every year ?
2. What else happen on republic day ?
3. What is the difference between flag hoisting and flag unfurling
4. Something special on this republic day ?
5. What have you prepared for this interview?
6. Lets discuss some economics, what is Hindu rate of growth?
7. Who coined this term ? 3 years back RBI former governor warned that india is going to have a Hindu rate of growth, is it coming true?
8. What are the reasons for high growth ?
M1
1. How many points in the game of squash?
2. Recent achievements of India ?
3. Historically which countries dominated squash in last 20-25 years ?
4. You have a very fascinating subject in graduation, who do you want to do job of a civil servant, which can be boring at times ?
5. Your favorite part about Anthropology ? When did it began in India ?
6. Jugaad is very common in India, what are we doing to promote it ? Do you know about National Innovation Foundation ?
M2
1. In 1962, USA landed on moon, what significant event happened after that in USA space sector ?
2. Why Trump want to acquire Greenland and Canada ?
3. Do you know about Golden Dome ? Why US is focusing on that?
M3
1. Do you know about IVF ? Why it is getting popular now ?
2. You come from a place not many women come into services, what are the changes taking place there ? Shift in people's mindset ?
3. What is Home Schooling? Do you think it is good ?
4. Education in mother tongue, good or bad ? How will you give education on advanced technology in mother tongue ?
5. Favorite women character of Mahabharat?
M4
1. What was the reason for Air India crash ?
2. Why India is doing good on IT and software side but not in Deep Technology?
3. Why are the solutions ?
4. Who is your favorite devotional song singer ?
5. Do you sing also ?
Sujata ma'am - Thank you, your interview is over.
Date - 21/01/2026
Board - Sujata ma'am
DAF keywords - Aerospace, Bikaner, Rajasthan, Squash, Anthropology, Mythology, Devotional songs
There was plane flying noise in the background for republic day practice, so ma'am asked what is this sound.
Chairperson :
1. Does this air show happens every year ?
2. What else happen on republic day ?
3. What is the difference between flag hoisting and flag unfurling
4. Something special on this republic day ?
5. What have you prepared for this interview?
6. Lets discuss some economics, what is Hindu rate of growth?
7. Who coined this term ? 3 years back RBI former governor warned that india is going to have a Hindu rate of growth, is it coming true?
8. What are the reasons for high growth ?
M1
1. How many points in the game of squash?
2. Recent achievements of India ?
3. Historically which countries dominated squash in last 20-25 years ?
4. You have a very fascinating subject in graduation, who do you want to do job of a civil servant, which can be boring at times ?
5. Your favorite part about Anthropology ? When did it began in India ?
6. Jugaad is very common in India, what are we doing to promote it ? Do you know about National Innovation Foundation ?
M2
1. In 1962, USA landed on moon, what significant event happened after that in USA space sector ?
2. Why Trump want to acquire Greenland and Canada ?
3. Do you know about Golden Dome ? Why US is focusing on that?
M3
1. Do you know about IVF ? Why it is getting popular now ?
2. You come from a place not many women come into services, what are the changes taking place there ? Shift in people's mindset ?
3. What is Home Schooling? Do you think it is good ?
4. Education in mother tongue, good or bad ? How will you give education on advanced technology in mother tongue ?
5. Favorite women character of Mahabharat?
M4
1. What was the reason for Air India crash ?
2. Why India is doing good on IT and software side but not in Deep Technology?
3. Why are the solutions ?
4. Who is your favorite devotional song singer ?
5. Do you sing also ?
Sujata ma'am - Thank you, your interview is over.
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Name: Don’t wish to reveal
Date: 21-01-26
Key DAF Details: Gujarat, Morbi, IIT Bombay, Aerospace Engineering, McKinsey & Company, Sociology, Sports, Students Council, Trekking
Board: Anuradha Prasad Ma’am
Questions asked:
Chairman:
1. Why bridge failures occurring recently?
2. Identify gaps as engineer
3. How to protect Western Ghats?
4. Any initiatives currently?
M1 (Female):
1. Why leave high paying job.
2. Career ladder for IAS.
3. How could you have improved rescue efforts in Morbi bridge failure as a DC.
4. What is the role of a DM in general?
5. Why is silk soft?
M3:
1. Where did you invest job savings?
2. Mutual Fund benefits over stocks
3. Mutual fund vs ETFs difference
4. Issues in AI 171 crash and which aircraft was involved?
5. Boeing report on the aircraft anomalies
6. Which is the investigation authority in India for such accidents?
M4:
1. Civil military fusion model of India vs China vs America
2. Differences between India vs Pakistan fame in cricket, pole vault (must have meant javelin)
3. How can Sports authority of India design project Olympics?
4. How can India improve private sector participation in defence given their reluctance for long period investments in R&D?
5. IIT-military collaboration
M5:
1. What is GPS?
2. How it works?
3. What is indian equivalent of GPS?
4. What is Russian equivalent?
5. How many satellites required?
6. What is triangulation? (Set theory)
7. Should I invest in silver right now? Yes or No.
Mocks: Vajirao & Reddy, Next, PW Only, Drishti, Samkalp
Date: 21-01-26
Key DAF Details: Gujarat, Morbi, IIT Bombay, Aerospace Engineering, McKinsey & Company, Sociology, Sports, Students Council, Trekking
Board: Anuradha Prasad Ma’am
Questions asked:
Chairman:
1. Why bridge failures occurring recently?
2. Identify gaps as engineer
3. How to protect Western Ghats?
4. Any initiatives currently?
M1 (Female):
1. Why leave high paying job.
2. Career ladder for IAS.
3. How could you have improved rescue efforts in Morbi bridge failure as a DC.
4. What is the role of a DM in general?
5. Why is silk soft?
M3:
1. Where did you invest job savings?
2. Mutual Fund benefits over stocks
3. Mutual fund vs ETFs difference
4. Issues in AI 171 crash and which aircraft was involved?
5. Boeing report on the aircraft anomalies
6. Which is the investigation authority in India for such accidents?
M4:
1. Civil military fusion model of India vs China vs America
2. Differences between India vs Pakistan fame in cricket, pole vault (must have meant javelin)
3. How can Sports authority of India design project Olympics?
4. How can India improve private sector participation in defence given their reluctance for long period investments in R&D?
5. IIT-military collaboration
M5:
1. What is GPS?
2. How it works?
3. What is indian equivalent of GPS?
4. What is Russian equivalent?
5. How many satellites required?
6. What is triangulation? (Set theory)
7. Should I invest in silver right now? Yes or No.
Mocks: Vajirao & Reddy, Next, PW Only, Drishti, Samkalp
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Board : Dasa sir
Date : 21 jan 2026
Keywords: jalgaon, maharashtra, women, classical singing, IT engineering, environment day, Anthropology....others not asked about
Chairman:
How did you feel when u walked through the entry gate till here?
You are an IT engineer so tell me how do you see in 10 years IT develops
Are you a genz?
What are the issues of especially genz girls?
I spoke about digital divide and then sir expressed like, is it?
Don't u think marriage is another kinda compulsion for women along with career development they have the burden of marriage? as well
What is that scheme for women something 1500 rs given per month?
I said ladki bahin yojana
Sir asked would you think of expanding that scheme further?
I spoke something about political leadership of women in previous answer and he caught it and asked
Would you consider joining politics in your career?
I said will stay in service, so he said u say promote political leadership but u don't want to go there, if u see u having experience of 20-22 yrs in services and going into politics would be very good u can do a lot of good work in society won't u ever consider?
What do you think about it right now?
M1:
What would you say if I said that anthropology as a discipline is no longer relevant?
Gave some answer and he asked me to elaborate with an example
You are from Maharashtra so what policy of Maharashtra do you like for women?
U have written singing, so what form of music do you sing?
Which type in that? Like hindustani or classical
Then said what is the importance of guru shishya parampara?
Did you take formal training for music like did u have any guru?
M2:
He started with a huge monologue something about how long back u can map history because it was not written....i dont know i did not understand what he wanted to say
He asked anthropologically how long ago do you map history?
Then again gave monologue about geobiological mapping to be brought in for exploring history long back and asked do you not know about this?
I said no then asked when did homo sapiens appear..
I said don't remember exact timeline
He said roughly tell me
I said 10k yrs ago
He said no they came long log back and spoke something more
What are the pressing environmental issues?
then chairman interrupted and said okk sir next.
M3: (mam)
What is the philosophy behind self help groups?
U r from Jalgaon, so why is drip irrigation so famous there?
I spoke about bhavarlal jain and chairman interrupted asking is he from Jalgaon? I said yes then he said is he from Jalgaon or Rajasthan? I said native don't know exactly then he googled it and told that he is from jamner something..
Is jamner a tehsil in jalgaon?
M4: (mam)
If u are secretary of dept of women and child development in maharashtra, what steps would you take for women?
Main industry in jalgaon?
What is the ratio of men and women in banana processing?
What steps should be there for including more women?
I told one and then mam said tell me immediate steps that could be taken.
What one ethical dilemma did u face in your life and how did u solve it?
Do you know about spic macay? Tell me what is it? what does it do? Do you know it's full form?
I said I don't know the full form but she did not listen to the answers to other questions.
Chairman sir said thank you.
Might have left a few questions, not able to recall
Board was kinda casual chairman sir was yawning bich bich me.
Mocks- sankalp(good), next ias(good), vajiram, only ias, upwise arranged ones gave online, vajirao, Chanakya mandal(good reviews), maharashtra sadan(good reviews)
Guidance from: Shyamsundar Patil sir (retd. IAS), Ketan Patil sir (IPS), Yuvraj Patil sir (OSD, Lokpal), Mahesh Bhagwat Sir,
Date : 21 jan 2026
Keywords: jalgaon, maharashtra, women, classical singing, IT engineering, environment day, Anthropology....others not asked about
Chairman:
How did you feel when u walked through the entry gate till here?
You are an IT engineer so tell me how do you see in 10 years IT develops
Are you a genz?
What are the issues of especially genz girls?
I spoke about digital divide and then sir expressed like, is it?
Don't u think marriage is another kinda compulsion for women along with career development they have the burden of marriage? as well
What is that scheme for women something 1500 rs given per month?
I said ladki bahin yojana
Sir asked would you think of expanding that scheme further?
I spoke something about political leadership of women in previous answer and he caught it and asked
Would you consider joining politics in your career?
I said will stay in service, so he said u say promote political leadership but u don't want to go there, if u see u having experience of 20-22 yrs in services and going into politics would be very good u can do a lot of good work in society won't u ever consider?
What do you think about it right now?
M1:
What would you say if I said that anthropology as a discipline is no longer relevant?
Gave some answer and he asked me to elaborate with an example
You are from Maharashtra so what policy of Maharashtra do you like for women?
U have written singing, so what form of music do you sing?
Which type in that? Like hindustani or classical
Then said what is the importance of guru shishya parampara?
Did you take formal training for music like did u have any guru?
M2:
He started with a huge monologue something about how long back u can map history because it was not written....i dont know i did not understand what he wanted to say
He asked anthropologically how long ago do you map history?
Then again gave monologue about geobiological mapping to be brought in for exploring history long back and asked do you not know about this?
I said no then asked when did homo sapiens appear..
I said don't remember exact timeline
He said roughly tell me
I said 10k yrs ago
He said no they came long log back and spoke something more
What are the pressing environmental issues?
then chairman interrupted and said okk sir next.
M3: (mam)
What is the philosophy behind self help groups?
U r from Jalgaon, so why is drip irrigation so famous there?
I spoke about bhavarlal jain and chairman interrupted asking is he from Jalgaon? I said yes then he said is he from Jalgaon or Rajasthan? I said native don't know exactly then he googled it and told that he is from jamner something..
Is jamner a tehsil in jalgaon?
M4: (mam)
If u are secretary of dept of women and child development in maharashtra, what steps would you take for women?
Main industry in jalgaon?
What is the ratio of men and women in banana processing?
What steps should be there for including more women?
I told one and then mam said tell me immediate steps that could be taken.
What one ethical dilemma did u face in your life and how did u solve it?
Do you know about spic macay? Tell me what is it? what does it do? Do you know it's full form?
I said I don't know the full form but she did not listen to the answers to other questions.
Chairman sir said thank you.
Might have left a few questions, not able to recall
Board was kinda casual chairman sir was yawning bich bich me.
Mocks- sankalp(good), next ias(good), vajiram, only ias, upwise arranged ones gave online, vajirao, Chanakya mandal(good reviews), maharashtra sadan(good reviews)
Guidance from: Shyamsundar Patil sir (retd. IAS), Ketan Patil sir (IPS), Yuvraj Patil sir (OSD, Lokpal), Mahesh Bhagwat Sir,
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Name - Rehmaan Dakait
90% non daf based
Only keywords asked from daf - Uttar Pradesh, Petroleum Engineering, Table tennis.
Board - Hon’ble Sujata Chaturvedi maam
Date - 14 January
As soon as I entered
Maam - ur height must be 6.2/6.3 right?
Your name is so special. What’s the meaning? Maam explained one more aspect of my name
Maam - college mai toh aapke ache ache nick names rkhe honge…i couldn’t hold my shyness and became red…everyone laughed.
Maam - bethiye
Aap bataye aapse kya puche?
Based on my answer (I mentioned one of the topics about gig workers)
Negatives of quick commerce
Impact of quick commerce on small shop owners
What changes do you see in society because of the arrival of quick commerce
How relationship (p2p) with shop owners changed due to quick commerce
Showed me one painting in the room, and asked me to identify from which region it was
M1.
Whom you wanna talk amitabh bachan ji or elon musk or one name more..i can’t remember
Why? And what would you talk about?
Tourist places in your area
Name any sector which has tourism potential in up but is untapped.
M2
What is UNPKF?
Any country where it is present?
Which industries will you promote as DM in UP? And at which place? (Long discussion…basically he wanted to hear food processing industries which I spoke in the end)
Why not at Kanpur?
M3
Any popular name of player for ur sports?
How to decarbonise and how we are shifting from petroleum sector?
What are strategic petroleum reserves? I mentioned this in earlier answer
M4
Why manufacturing lacks in India?
What steps govt has taken?
What are SMRs? And some follow ups
Maam said…your interview is over
I said - thank you to everyone
Board was very cordial and was listening to my answers very carefully.
90% non daf based
Only keywords asked from daf - Uttar Pradesh, Petroleum Engineering, Table tennis.
Board - Hon’ble Sujata Chaturvedi maam
Date - 14 January
As soon as I entered
Maam - ur height must be 6.2/6.3 right?
Your name is so special. What’s the meaning? Maam explained one more aspect of my name
Maam - college mai toh aapke ache ache nick names rkhe honge…i couldn’t hold my shyness and became red…everyone laughed.
Maam - bethiye
Aap bataye aapse kya puche?
Based on my answer (I mentioned one of the topics about gig workers)
Negatives of quick commerce
Impact of quick commerce on small shop owners
What changes do you see in society because of the arrival of quick commerce
How relationship (p2p) with shop owners changed due to quick commerce
Showed me one painting in the room, and asked me to identify from which region it was
M1.
Whom you wanna talk amitabh bachan ji or elon musk or one name more..i can’t remember
Why? And what would you talk about?
Tourist places in your area
Name any sector which has tourism potential in up but is untapped.
M2
What is UNPKF?
Any country where it is present?
Which industries will you promote as DM in UP? And at which place? (Long discussion…basically he wanted to hear food processing industries which I spoke in the end)
Why not at Kanpur?
M3
Any popular name of player for ur sports?
How to decarbonise and how we are shifting from petroleum sector?
What are strategic petroleum reserves? I mentioned this in earlier answer
M4
Why manufacturing lacks in India?
What steps govt has taken?
What are SMRs? And some follow ups
Maam said…your interview is over
I said - thank you to everyone
Board was very cordial and was listening to my answers very carefully.
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Date:21.01.2026
Name Jessie pinkman
Board: sujatha mam
Daf: LAW,PSIR, cricket, classical cult movies,
Chairman:
1. I didn't understand the question even now..what she was asking, the question was about Something un convention, conference of parties , treaty, agreement (I said I don't understand) she again said the same.(This time I gave up- sorry mam I don't know)
2.what is the procedure of enacting law
3.is act became law after it was published in gazette
4.what is delegated legislation
5.mention some delegated legislation
6.what is the difference between rules and regulations
7.recently one very famous ocean convention happened...do you know that
Member 1:
1.what is the unique feature of the constitution
2.what about the sop
3.what is classical cult movies
4.give 3 movie names
5.can I ask you some constitutional articles(i said yes)
6.article 142 and 51A
Member 2:
1.one country terrorist is another country freedom fighter (what you think about that)
2.on 14.08.1947 one country anounced independence along with Pakistan (i said don't know - he said nagaland)
3.why nagaland announced that
4.whats the role of ai in the judiciary
Member 3: (she is the only one smiled in that board)
1.do you play cricket - what quality a cricketer need a lot
2.do you know ratan tata
3.hoe you connect any one quality of ratan tata with cricket player
4.There is always an issue in one temple in the south in January do you know that(i thought it was thiruparangundram)- she said sabarimala
5.what was the issue( i mentioned the recent issue)
6. She ask about the sabarimala case on women equality
7.we always talking about gender equality -then why there is women reservation
7.is it implemented..what happened to that act?
8.role of AI in judiciary
Member 4:
1.countries are not obey the orders of icj ...do you think it is relevant?(I said lack of enforcement agency)
2.no intl org has an enforcement agency so we can abolish all?
3.what you think about UCC for the country..does a country need ucc( not on india perspective)
Name Jessie pinkman
Board: sujatha mam
Daf: LAW,PSIR, cricket, classical cult movies,
Chairman:
1. I didn't understand the question even now..what she was asking, the question was about Something un convention, conference of parties , treaty, agreement (I said I don't understand) she again said the same.(This time I gave up- sorry mam I don't know)
2.what is the procedure of enacting law
3.is act became law after it was published in gazette
4.what is delegated legislation
5.mention some delegated legislation
6.what is the difference between rules and regulations
7.recently one very famous ocean convention happened...do you know that
Member 1:
1.what is the unique feature of the constitution
2.what about the sop
3.what is classical cult movies
4.give 3 movie names
5.can I ask you some constitutional articles(i said yes)
6.article 142 and 51A
Member 2:
1.one country terrorist is another country freedom fighter (what you think about that)
2.on 14.08.1947 one country anounced independence along with Pakistan (i said don't know - he said nagaland)
3.why nagaland announced that
4.whats the role of ai in the judiciary
Member 3: (she is the only one smiled in that board)
1.do you play cricket - what quality a cricketer need a lot
2.do you know ratan tata
3.hoe you connect any one quality of ratan tata with cricket player
4.There is always an issue in one temple in the south in January do you know that(i thought it was thiruparangundram)- she said sabarimala
5.what was the issue( i mentioned the recent issue)
6. She ask about the sabarimala case on women equality
7.we always talking about gender equality -then why there is women reservation
7.is it implemented..what happened to that act?
8.role of AI in judiciary
Member 4:
1.countries are not obey the orders of icj ...do you think it is relevant?(I said lack of enforcement agency)
2.no intl org has an enforcement agency so we can abolish all?
3.what you think about UCC for the country..does a country need ucc( not on india perspective)
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Date:21.01.2026
Name Jessie pinkman
Board: sujatha mam
Daf: LAW,PSIR, cricket, classical cult movies,
Chairman:
1. I didn't understand the question even now..what she was asking, the question was about Something un convention, conference of parties , treaty, agreement (I said I don't understand) she again said the same.(This time I gave up- sorry mam I don't know)
2.what is the procedure of enacting law
3.is act became law after it was published in gazette
4.what is delegated legislation
5.mention some delegated legislation
6.what is the difference between rules and regulations
7.recently one very famous ocean convention happened...do you know that
Member 1:
1.what is the unique feature of the constitution
2.what about the sop
3.what is classical cult movies
4.give 3 movie names
5.can I ask you some constitutional articles(i said yes)
6.article 142 and 51A
Member 2:
1.one country terrorist is another country freedom fighter (what you think about that)
2.on 14.08.1947 one country anounced independence along with Pakistan (i said don't know - he said nagaland)
3.why nagaland announced that
4.whats the role of ai in the judiciary
Member 3: (she is the only one smiled in that board)
1.do you play cricket - what quality a cricketer need a lot
2.do you know ratan tata
3.hoe you connect any one quality of ratan tata with cricket player
4.There is always an issue in one temple in the south in January do you know that(i thought it was thiruparangundram)- she said sabarimala
5.what was the issue( i mentioned the recent issue)
6. She ask about the sabarimala case on women equality
7.we always talking about gender equality -then why there is women reservation
7.is it implemented..what happened to that act?
8.role of AI in judiciary
Member 4:
1.countries are not obey the orders of icj ...do you think it is relevant?(I said lack of enforcement agency)
2.no intl org has an enforcement agency so we can abolish all?
3.what you think about UCC for the country..does a country need ucc( not on india perspective)
Name Jessie pinkman
Board: sujatha mam
Daf: LAW,PSIR, cricket, classical cult movies,
Chairman:
1. I didn't understand the question even now..what she was asking, the question was about Something un convention, conference of parties , treaty, agreement (I said I don't understand) she again said the same.(This time I gave up- sorry mam I don't know)
2.what is the procedure of enacting law
3.is act became law after it was published in gazette
4.what is delegated legislation
5.mention some delegated legislation
6.what is the difference between rules and regulations
7.recently one very famous ocean convention happened...do you know that
Member 1:
1.what is the unique feature of the constitution
2.what about the sop
3.what is classical cult movies
4.give 3 movie names
5.can I ask you some constitutional articles(i said yes)
6.article 142 and 51A
Member 2:
1.one country terrorist is another country freedom fighter (what you think about that)
2.on 14.08.1947 one country anounced independence along with Pakistan (i said don't know - he said nagaland)
3.why nagaland announced that
4.whats the role of ai in the judiciary
Member 3: (she is the only one smiled in that board)
1.do you play cricket - what quality a cricketer need a lot
2.do you know ratan tata
3.hoe you connect any one quality of ratan tata with cricket player
4.There is always an issue in one temple in the south in January do you know that(i thought it was thiruparangundram)- she said sabarimala
5.what was the issue( i mentioned the recent issue)
6. She ask about the sabarimala case on women equality
7.we always talking about gender equality -then why there is women reservation
7.is it implemented..what happened to that act?
8.role of AI in judiciary
Member 4:
1.countries are not obey the orders of icj ...do you think it is relevant?(I said lack of enforcement agency)
2.no intl org has an enforcement agency so we can abolish all?
3.what you think about UCC for the country..does a country need ucc( not on india perspective)
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Name: kannadada kuvara
Board: Sujata Chaturvedi
Date: 7th Jan; Afternoon; 2nd to go
Key words: Karnataka, Bengaluru, IPL, Engineering, Project on Android App
Chairman Questions:
1. Is this your first interview?
2. What do you expect from this interview?
3. What is the recent news you’ve come across or read? ( I said USA-Venezuela; ma’am said I know you’ve read this and switched to different)
4. Where else did USA change the regime ( I was not aware, Ma’am gave hint “which country was responsible for 26/11 attack)
5. What is this Piphraha Buddhist relics? Why in news?
6. Which countries follow Buddhism?
7. Which is the major religious place of Buddhism in India?
Member 1:
1. How is IPL dominating domestic cricket?
2. Why is test cricket lagging while IPL is dominating?
3. Why are BHEL, BEL and Air force etc are mostly located in Bengaluru?
4. What are the major works done by Visweswariah beyond India?
5. What is the importance of Shravanabelagola?
Member 2:
1. Major difference between North Indian and South Indian movies?
2. Favourite actor in kannada? ( said Dr. Rajkumar)
3. Why is Rajkumar so famous?
4. Who is the son of Dr. Rajkumar( said Punith raj)
5. Why is Punith Raj kumar treated as God in Karnataka? (Said family movies and charity works)
6. Do you know Alamatti Dam? (which river)
7. Contribution of Wind Energy to Karnataka’s energy?
8. Which regions for Wind energy?
Member 3 (Lady member):
1. How will you solve issues of Bengaluru using AI?
2. AI in solving issues beyond Bengaluru?
3. How do you use your android mobile application in Governance?
Member 4:
1. One district one product of your district?
2. Does Karnataka grow coffee?
3. Different types of Coffee? ( said arebica and robusta)
4. Difference between those two? ( said not aware)
5. Any other types of coffee beyond this?
6. Do you drink filter coffee? ( I said I don’t drink coffee, I drink tea)
Chair: thank you your interview is over
Overall cordial experience.
Utility of Mock:
La excellence Ias mock interview, Sankalp, India4Ias,, GS Score( most repeated questions)
One to one with Vinayak sir( la excellence), Dhananjaya sir, Sanket reddy sir, Manjunath sir.
Special thanks La excellence for daily discussion lead by Vinayak Sir
Board: Sujata Chaturvedi
Date: 7th Jan; Afternoon; 2nd to go
Key words: Karnataka, Bengaluru, IPL, Engineering, Project on Android App
Chairman Questions:
1. Is this your first interview?
2. What do you expect from this interview?
3. What is the recent news you’ve come across or read? ( I said USA-Venezuela; ma’am said I know you’ve read this and switched to different)
4. Where else did USA change the regime ( I was not aware, Ma’am gave hint “which country was responsible for 26/11 attack)
5. What is this Piphraha Buddhist relics? Why in news?
6. Which countries follow Buddhism?
7. Which is the major religious place of Buddhism in India?
Member 1:
1. How is IPL dominating domestic cricket?
2. Why is test cricket lagging while IPL is dominating?
3. Why are BHEL, BEL and Air force etc are mostly located in Bengaluru?
4. What are the major works done by Visweswariah beyond India?
5. What is the importance of Shravanabelagola?
Member 2:
1. Major difference between North Indian and South Indian movies?
2. Favourite actor in kannada? ( said Dr. Rajkumar)
3. Why is Rajkumar so famous?
4. Who is the son of Dr. Rajkumar( said Punith raj)
5. Why is Punith Raj kumar treated as God in Karnataka? (Said family movies and charity works)
6. Do you know Alamatti Dam? (which river)
7. Contribution of Wind Energy to Karnataka’s energy?
8. Which regions for Wind energy?
Member 3 (Lady member):
1. How will you solve issues of Bengaluru using AI?
2. AI in solving issues beyond Bengaluru?
3. How do you use your android mobile application in Governance?
Member 4:
1. One district one product of your district?
2. Does Karnataka grow coffee?
3. Different types of Coffee? ( said arebica and robusta)
4. Difference between those two? ( said not aware)
5. Any other types of coffee beyond this?
6. Do you drink filter coffee? ( I said I don’t drink coffee, I drink tea)
Chair: thank you your interview is over
Overall cordial experience.
Utility of Mock:
La excellence Ias mock interview, Sankalp, India4Ias,, GS Score( most repeated questions)
One to one with Vinayak sir( la excellence), Dhananjaya sir, Sanket reddy sir, Manjunath sir.
Special thanks La excellence for daily discussion lead by Vinayak Sir
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Name: RS
Date: 20/01/2026 Forenoon (Last to go)
Panel: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla sir
DAF keywords: Microsoft, NCC Guard of Honor, Govind, ECE, Jogging, Marathon(Rest not asked)
Duration: 35 minutes
Chairperson
1. What is meant by Amrit Kaal and Viksit Bharat? (some counter questions based on my response)
2. We say that birth rate was high during 1980s but now we want higher birth rate today. Why? (Discussion on TFR and sustainable growth rate)
3. High female foeticide in Haryana but it also leads in number of female sports persons. Why this dichotomy?
M1 (female)
1. What is neuroplasticity?
2. How will you reduce distrust between two communities?
3. What are Citizen Service Centres? How will you design a software for Citizen service centres?
M2 (male)
1. When is the national anthem played during guard of honor?
2. What were the contributions of Govind Ballabh Pant?
M3 (male)
1. Why did you leave Microsoft?
2. What is PMLA? It's enforcing authority? What is the unique thing about the act? What are the current issues with the enforcing authority?
3. How often do you jog?
4. Recommended diet for Marathon runners?
M4 (male)
1. Should electronic evidences be allowed in courts? (some follow up discussion)
2. Difference between economic infrastructure and social infrastructure?
I remember only about 50-60% of the questions. Many other questions were also asked that I will add as I recall them.
The questions were very different from those in mocks. Also, the members did not interact with each other at all and consecutively directed their questions at me just like in mocks.
O2O: Utkarsh sir (MentorAID), Dharmadhikari sir(CMP), M K Yadav sir
Mocks: SriramIAS, Samkalp (2), NextIAS
Best of luck.
Date: 20/01/2026 Forenoon (Last to go)
Panel: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla sir
DAF keywords: Microsoft, NCC Guard of Honor, Govind, ECE, Jogging, Marathon(Rest not asked)
Duration: 35 minutes
Chairperson
1. What is meant by Amrit Kaal and Viksit Bharat? (some counter questions based on my response)
2. We say that birth rate was high during 1980s but now we want higher birth rate today. Why? (Discussion on TFR and sustainable growth rate)
3. High female foeticide in Haryana but it also leads in number of female sports persons. Why this dichotomy?
M1 (female)
1. What is neuroplasticity?
2. How will you reduce distrust between two communities?
3. What are Citizen Service Centres? How will you design a software for Citizen service centres?
M2 (male)
1. When is the national anthem played during guard of honor?
2. What were the contributions of Govind Ballabh Pant?
M3 (male)
1. Why did you leave Microsoft?
2. What is PMLA? It's enforcing authority? What is the unique thing about the act? What are the current issues with the enforcing authority?
3. How often do you jog?
4. Recommended diet for Marathon runners?
M4 (male)
1. Should electronic evidences be allowed in courts? (some follow up discussion)
2. Difference between economic infrastructure and social infrastructure?
I remember only about 50-60% of the questions. Many other questions were also asked that I will add as I recall them.
The questions were very different from those in mocks. Also, the members did not interact with each other at all and consecutively directed their questions at me just like in mocks.
O2O: Utkarsh sir (MentorAID), Dharmadhikari sir(CMP), M K Yadav sir
Mocks: SriramIAS, Samkalp (2), NextIAS
Best of luck.
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Name: kannadada kuvara
Board: Sujata Chaturvedi
Date: 7th Jan; Afternoon; 2nd to go
Key words: Karnataka, Bengaluru, IPL, Engineering, Project on Android App
Chairman Questions:
1. Is this your first interview?
2. What do you expect from this interview?
3. What is the recent news you’ve come across or read? ( I said USA-Venezuela; ma’am said I know you’ve read this and switched to different)
4. Where else did USA change the regime ( I was not aware, Ma’am gave hint “which country was responsible for 26/11 attack)
5. What is this Piphraha Buddhist relics? Why in news?
6. Which countries follow Buddhism?
7. Which is the major religious place of Buddhism in India?
Member 1:
1. How is IPL dominating domestic cricket?
2. Why is test cricket lagging while IPL is dominating?
3. Why are BHEL, BEL and Air force etc are mostly located in Bengaluru?
4. What are the major works done by Visweswariah beyond India?
5. What is the importance of Shravanabelagola?
Member 2:
1. Major difference between North Indian and South Indian movies?
2. Favourite actor in kannada? ( said Dr. Rajkumar)
3. Why is Rajkumar so famous?
4. Who is the son of Dr. Rajkumar( said Punith raj)
5. Why is Punith Raj kumar treated as God in Karnataka? (Said family movies and charity works)
6. Do you know Alamatti Dam? (which river)
7. Contribution of Wind Energy to Karnataka’s energy?
8. Which regions for Wind energy?
Member 3 (Lady member):
1. How will you solve issues of Bengaluru using AI?
2. AI in solving issues beyond Bengaluru?
3. How do you use your android mobile application in Governance?
Member 4:
1. One district one product of your district?
2. Does Karnataka grow coffee?
3. Different types of Coffee? ( said arebica and robusta)
4. Difference between those two? ( said not aware)
5. Any other types of coffee beyond this?
6. Do you drink filter coffee? ( I said I don’t drink coffee, I drink tea)
Chair: thank you your interview is over
Overall cordial experience.
Utility of Mock:
La excellence Ias mock interview, Sankalp, India4Ias,, GS Score( most repeated questions)
One to one with Vinayak sir( la excellence), Dhananjaya sir, Sanket reddy sir, Manjunath sir.
Special thanks La excellence for daily discussion lead by Vinayak Sir
Board: Sujata Chaturvedi
Date: 7th Jan; Afternoon; 2nd to go
Key words: Karnataka, Bengaluru, IPL, Engineering, Project on Android App
Chairman Questions:
1. Is this your first interview?
2. What do you expect from this interview?
3. What is the recent news you’ve come across or read? ( I said USA-Venezuela; ma’am said I know you’ve read this and switched to different)
4. Where else did USA change the regime ( I was not aware, Ma’am gave hint “which country was responsible for 26/11 attack)
5. What is this Piphraha Buddhist relics? Why in news?
6. Which countries follow Buddhism?
7. Which is the major religious place of Buddhism in India?
Member 1:
1. How is IPL dominating domestic cricket?
2. Why is test cricket lagging while IPL is dominating?
3. Why are BHEL, BEL and Air force etc are mostly located in Bengaluru?
4. What are the major works done by Visweswariah beyond India?
5. What is the importance of Shravanabelagola?
Member 2:
1. Major difference between North Indian and South Indian movies?
2. Favourite actor in kannada? ( said Dr. Rajkumar)
3. Why is Rajkumar so famous?
4. Who is the son of Dr. Rajkumar( said Punith raj)
5. Why is Punith Raj kumar treated as God in Karnataka? (Said family movies and charity works)
6. Do you know Alamatti Dam? (which river)
7. Contribution of Wind Energy to Karnataka’s energy?
8. Which regions for Wind energy?
Member 3 (Lady member):
1. How will you solve issues of Bengaluru using AI?
2. AI in solving issues beyond Bengaluru?
3. How do you use your android mobile application in Governance?
Member 4:
1. One district one product of your district?
2. Does Karnataka grow coffee?
3. Different types of Coffee? ( said arebica and robusta)
4. Difference between those two? ( said not aware)
5. Any other types of coffee beyond this?
6. Do you drink filter coffee? ( I said I don’t drink coffee, I drink tea)
Chair: thank you your interview is over
Overall cordial experience.
Utility of Mock:
La excellence Ias mock interview, Sankalp, India4Ias,, GS Score( most repeated questions)
One to one with Vinayak sir( la excellence), Dhananjaya sir, Sanket reddy sir, Manjunath sir.
Special thanks La excellence for daily discussion lead by Vinayak Sir
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Name : ヴィラット・コーリ
Board : sujata mam
Keywords from daf asked: Bengaluru, karnataka ,logistics , water
Chairman mam
1. Is this your first time in delhi ?
2. When did you come here ?
3 . Bengaluru is important for nation as well as karnataka ( on similar lines ) what has been the govt doing to solve this issues of Bengaluru? (Told policy level answers )
4. Tell any ground level works( i said about traffic management- used astram word in my answer) .
5. What is astram
6. How is it used ?
7. Google maps - how does it work and how can it show the approx time also including red for traffic jams.
8. Driverless cars - how does it work ? Is it there in india ?
Member 1 (women - was smiling throughout )
1. What crops do you grow ?
2. Why did you choose agriculture as your graduation subject ?
3. How does NSS in environment help in your role in civil services ?
4. How can technology be used to increase agricultural production?
5. Give an example about precison agriculture
6. What shud we do to curb cyber attcks or digital arrests ?
Member 2
1. Are you comfortable with economics and trade ?
2. What is logistics ?
3. How is india promoting logistics ?
4.what is gatishakti ?
5. Any govt scheme which focuses on water ? Said jal jeevan mission
6. What is jal jeevan mission?
7. What is its status
Member 3 ( full strict ) full on grilling :(
1. Do you know bhatkal ?
2. What are its links with terrorism ?
3. Major terror attacks in karnataka ?
4. Why is Bengaluru a prime target of terrorists ?
5. Terrorist attacks in Bengaluru
6. Indias neighbourhood hood policy - how is india doing it ?
7. Pahalgam terror attack - reasons for it ?
8. What are the reasons for kashmir issue ?
Member4
1. So tell me any national or global event that has impacted the common mans life in the past 25 years ? Said a national issue
Chairman mam intervened and said a global event was asked
Then i said a global event and mam asked me to explain it
2. A question on UNSC reforms and other organisation reforms , why is it needed or why is india wanting it ( the question was very complex and till now i have not been able to understand the question )
3. Why did india loose to newzealand both in test series and the odi series?
Chairman mam : said your interview is over :)
PT MARKS -194
Board : sujata mam
Keywords from daf asked: Bengaluru, karnataka ,logistics , water
Chairman mam
1. Is this your first time in delhi ?
2. When did you come here ?
3 . Bengaluru is important for nation as well as karnataka ( on similar lines ) what has been the govt doing to solve this issues of Bengaluru? (Told policy level answers )
4. Tell any ground level works( i said about traffic management- used astram word in my answer) .
5. What is astram
6. How is it used ?
7. Google maps - how does it work and how can it show the approx time also including red for traffic jams.
8. Driverless cars - how does it work ? Is it there in india ?
Member 1 (women - was smiling throughout )
1. What crops do you grow ?
2. Why did you choose agriculture as your graduation subject ?
3. How does NSS in environment help in your role in civil services ?
4. How can technology be used to increase agricultural production?
5. Give an example about precison agriculture
6. What shud we do to curb cyber attcks or digital arrests ?
Member 2
1. Are you comfortable with economics and trade ?
2. What is logistics ?
3. How is india promoting logistics ?
4.what is gatishakti ?
5. Any govt scheme which focuses on water ? Said jal jeevan mission
6. What is jal jeevan mission?
7. What is its status
Member 3 ( full strict ) full on grilling :(
1. Do you know bhatkal ?
2. What are its links with terrorism ?
3. Major terror attacks in karnataka ?
4. Why is Bengaluru a prime target of terrorists ?
5. Terrorist attacks in Bengaluru
6. Indias neighbourhood hood policy - how is india doing it ?
7. Pahalgam terror attack - reasons for it ?
8. What are the reasons for kashmir issue ?
Member4
1. So tell me any national or global event that has impacted the common mans life in the past 25 years ? Said a national issue
Chairman mam intervened and said a global event was asked
Then i said a global event and mam asked me to explain it
2. A question on UNSC reforms and other organisation reforms , why is it needed or why is india wanting it ( the question was very complex and till now i have not been able to understand the question )
3. Why did india loose to newzealand both in test series and the odi series?
Chairman mam : said your interview is over :)
PT MARKS -194
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Board: Sujata Chaturvedi ma'am
DAF: Many keywords but only Economics was asked, rest all were random
Chairperson
Started reading DAF immediately after i entered
1. You play so many sports, how do you get time (More of an observation, shifted to next question without waiting for answer)
2. Is this your first interview
3. Do you feel nervous?
4. What are the 3 main qualities necessary for a leader?
5. You did not include integrity?
6. What do you mean by integrity?
7. Would you change your answer now?
8. Do you think it is okay to lie?
9. Example when it is okay to lie?
10. Can you recall from Indian mythology?
11. It is from Mahabharata, take a guess?
M1
12. Recent IMF growth projections?
13. Why is rupee declining despite strong growth and macroeconomic situation?
14. How much FPO outflows in recent times?
15. What is Maha Sagar initiative
16. Full form of SAGAR
17. Heard about IORA? what is it?
18. Recent developments in space sector?
M2
19. What was Chandrababu Naidus statement in Davos?
20. Key areas India needs to focus for becoming most developed economy?
21. How do you boost manufacturing sector
M3
22. What is Bounded rationality?
23. Applicable only to consumers or policy makers as well?
24. Do you think present geo political conflicts are impacting India? How?
25. World is multilateral, India is currently following interest based approach, do you think it is appropriate?
M4
26. Tell us about the book vision 2020
27. Are we a developed country?
28. What do you understand by learning to learn, don't we know how to do that?
29. Difference between Learn, unlearn, relearn?
30. Difference between person wwish to do, want to do, makes it happen
31. What kind of person are you from the 3?
Chair - Thank you, your interview is over
DAF: Many keywords but only Economics was asked, rest all were random
Chairperson
Started reading DAF immediately after i entered
1. You play so many sports, how do you get time (More of an observation, shifted to next question without waiting for answer)
2. Is this your first interview
3. Do you feel nervous?
4. What are the 3 main qualities necessary for a leader?
5. You did not include integrity?
6. What do you mean by integrity?
7. Would you change your answer now?
8. Do you think it is okay to lie?
9. Example when it is okay to lie?
10. Can you recall from Indian mythology?
11. It is from Mahabharata, take a guess?
M1
12. Recent IMF growth projections?
13. Why is rupee declining despite strong growth and macroeconomic situation?
14. How much FPO outflows in recent times?
15. What is Maha Sagar initiative
16. Full form of SAGAR
17. Heard about IORA? what is it?
18. Recent developments in space sector?
M2
19. What was Chandrababu Naidus statement in Davos?
20. Key areas India needs to focus for becoming most developed economy?
21. How do you boost manufacturing sector
M3
22. What is Bounded rationality?
23. Applicable only to consumers or policy makers as well?
24. Do you think present geo political conflicts are impacting India? How?
25. World is multilateral, India is currently following interest based approach, do you think it is appropriate?
M4
26. Tell us about the book vision 2020
27. Are we a developed country?
28. What do you understand by learning to learn, don't we know how to do that?
29. Difference between Learn, unlearn, relearn?
30. Difference between person wwish to do, want to do, makes it happen
31. What kind of person are you from the 3?
Chair - Thank you, your interview is over
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Name : L
Date : 21st January 2026, Afternoon
Key DAF Details : Law, Mumbai, Moot Court Competiton (Rest not asked)
Board : Suman Sharma Mam
Chairperson
1. Tell me few judgements which changed Indian landscape
2. Why was electoral bond declared unconstitutional?
3. Should judges be hired on contract?
4. Democracy affects economy negatively. Argue for and against
M1
1. BNSS - has it improved judicial pendency?
2. BNSS issues - specifically forensic
3. What is One Nation One Subscription?
4. Vadhavan port significance?
5. You are at railway station and find a girl weeping. What will be your response?
M2
1. Free legal aid - which provision in Constitution?
2. Why has free legal aid not reached the public?
3. As a DM how will you solve this?
4. Do movies influence administration and judges?
5. What is technocratic governance? How different from normal governance?
M3
1. It is opined that South Asia has huge military presence. Views?
2. Long monologue on Trump's actions recently. Two schools of thought regarding the actions. Which is right from Indian point of view?
3. How should India tackle this?
4. You are in Ministry of External Affairs. What will be your response?
M4
1. Difference between MoU and Agreement?
2. You mentioned manufacturing. India is import dependent. China is giving subsidies whereas India is not giving. We cannot just be dependent on exports. Your view?
Mocks : Next IAS, Vajiram and Ravi, Samkalp, Chanakya Mandal, OnlyIAS (no question repeated in real interview)
PT MARKS -165
Date : 21st January 2026, Afternoon
Key DAF Details : Law, Mumbai, Moot Court Competiton (Rest not asked)
Board : Suman Sharma Mam
Chairperson
1. Tell me few judgements which changed Indian landscape
2. Why was electoral bond declared unconstitutional?
3. Should judges be hired on contract?
4. Democracy affects economy negatively. Argue for and against
M1
1. BNSS - has it improved judicial pendency?
2. BNSS issues - specifically forensic
3. What is One Nation One Subscription?
4. Vadhavan port significance?
5. You are at railway station and find a girl weeping. What will be your response?
M2
1. Free legal aid - which provision in Constitution?
2. Why has free legal aid not reached the public?
3. As a DM how will you solve this?
4. Do movies influence administration and judges?
5. What is technocratic governance? How different from normal governance?
M3
1. It is opined that South Asia has huge military presence. Views?
2. Long monologue on Trump's actions recently. Two schools of thought regarding the actions. Which is right from Indian point of view?
3. How should India tackle this?
4. You are in Ministry of External Affairs. What will be your response?
M4
1. Difference between MoU and Agreement?
2. You mentioned manufacturing. India is import dependent. China is giving subsidies whereas India is not giving. We cannot just be dependent on exports. Your view?
Mocks : Next IAS, Vajiram and Ravi, Samkalp, Chanakya Mandal, OnlyIAS (no question repeated in real interview)
PT MARKS -165
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Suman Sharma ma'am, 2nd to go, forenoon 20/1/26
Name: ***
DAF Keywords - Only Hyderabad/Telangana and Aerospace engineering were relevant. Nothing else was asked, at all lol.
Chair:
Q) Hi **, come in. (Reading out my DAF), so aerospace engineering is an interesting field, didn't want to pursue it? After my answer - it's alright, it's a personal choice
Q) Why IIT Bombay, not IIT Mumbai? (I said legal issues, Bombay HC as the name, Mam asked any other reason, I declined).
Q) Commercialization and weaponisation of space.
Q) Quick commerce and 10 minute delivery has ended. But 10 minute ambulance is starting, what are practical issues that you can think might arise?
M1:
Q) 2 situational questions - Communal riots and Backward district development.
M2:
Q) Many cases of Chinese intrusions in South China Sea. What is its significance? What is the basis of International rules of shipping? Why should we enforce the same?
Q) Has India failed in its Neighbourhood diplomacy recently? And a few follow ups on the same.
M3:
Q) Power corrupts all. Is it true?
Q) CBAM - What is it? Is it problematic for India?
Q) Greenland issue - Possible implications for India if USA goes through with the same?
M4:
Q) Telangana-AP bifurcation and subsequent economic growth for each state?
Q) So is further division of states good for the economy?
Q) What are Basic Requirements for living? (Told Education, Healthcare and Housing, Sir asked is not food and clothing important? I apologized and corrected and said yes sir, they are also important for humans).
Chairwoman: Thank you, you may leave now. Your interview is over.
I'm sure I missed a few questions, I'll update as soon as I recollect the same.
Credits:
Firstly I would like to thank Dr. G. Vivekananda from Hyderabad, he was a constant support all throughout my journey, from prelims to interview including the earlier attempt, and had constantly motivated me and helped me all throughout.
Secondly, Utkarsh shukla sir from MentorAID also took gave very personal attention and very practical advice for the interview. He was a huge help all throughout the interview prep.
O2O's Shubham Agarwal sir also was a huge motivation booster, given his hectic schedule I'm grateful for the personal attention he provided.
Other panel mocks - Samkalp, MACS (Hyderabad), Vajirao and Reddy, NextIAS.
Name: ***
DAF Keywords - Only Hyderabad/Telangana and Aerospace engineering were relevant. Nothing else was asked, at all lol.
Chair:
Q) Hi **, come in. (Reading out my DAF), so aerospace engineering is an interesting field, didn't want to pursue it? After my answer - it's alright, it's a personal choice
Q) Why IIT Bombay, not IIT Mumbai? (I said legal issues, Bombay HC as the name, Mam asked any other reason, I declined).
Q) Commercialization and weaponisation of space.
Q) Quick commerce and 10 minute delivery has ended. But 10 minute ambulance is starting, what are practical issues that you can think might arise?
M1:
Q) 2 situational questions - Communal riots and Backward district development.
M2:
Q) Many cases of Chinese intrusions in South China Sea. What is its significance? What is the basis of International rules of shipping? Why should we enforce the same?
Q) Has India failed in its Neighbourhood diplomacy recently? And a few follow ups on the same.
M3:
Q) Power corrupts all. Is it true?
Q) CBAM - What is it? Is it problematic for India?
Q) Greenland issue - Possible implications for India if USA goes through with the same?
M4:
Q) Telangana-AP bifurcation and subsequent economic growth for each state?
Q) So is further division of states good for the economy?
Q) What are Basic Requirements for living? (Told Education, Healthcare and Housing, Sir asked is not food and clothing important? I apologized and corrected and said yes sir, they are also important for humans).
Chairwoman: Thank you, you may leave now. Your interview is over.
I'm sure I missed a few questions, I'll update as soon as I recollect the same.
Credits:
Firstly I would like to thank Dr. G. Vivekananda from Hyderabad, he was a constant support all throughout my journey, from prelims to interview including the earlier attempt, and had constantly motivated me and helped me all throughout.
Secondly, Utkarsh shukla sir from MentorAID also took gave very personal attention and very practical advice for the interview. He was a huge help all throughout the interview prep.
O2O's Shubham Agarwal sir also was a huge motivation booster, given his hectic schedule I'm grateful for the personal attention he provided.
Other panel mocks - Samkalp, MACS (Hyderabad), Vajirao and Reddy, NextIAS.
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Name-rockstar
19 jan
Bb swain board
Daf-keyword
Sports(Cricket), movies, Pr
Socio
Q1- you have played cricket so why gujrat gives so many cricketer why not other athlete
(Bouncer for me)
later got to know the he was gujrat cadre ias so
Q2- what's steps have been taking
Q3- regarding test loss of india
Q4-us claims on Greenland impact on india
Q5 asked about change in some lake dur to climate change in greenland
Q6 initiaves by IIT roorkee to tackle
climate change
Q7-Race vs ethnicity
How it determine nationality
Q8-One district one product of my city
Q9 why daal baati is not in GI TAG
Q10 new avaiation act
Q11 graduation in computer science why didnt join private sector
Q12 which movie you recently watched then asked about larger then life films nd their impact
Q13 best movies on sports
Some ques not able to remember
Mock- next, gs score,vision
19 jan
Bb swain board
Daf-keyword
Sports(Cricket), movies, Pr
Socio
Q1- you have played cricket so why gujrat gives so many cricketer why not other athlete
(Bouncer for me)
later got to know the he was gujrat cadre ias so
Q2- what's steps have been taking
Q3- regarding test loss of india
Q4-us claims on Greenland impact on india
Q5 asked about change in some lake dur to climate change in greenland
Q6 initiaves by IIT roorkee to tackle
climate change
Q7-Race vs ethnicity
How it determine nationality
Q8-One district one product of my city
Q9 why daal baati is not in GI TAG
Q10 new avaiation act
Q11 graduation in computer science why didnt join private sector
Q12 which movie you recently watched then asked about larger then life films nd their impact
Q13 best movies on sports
Some ques not able to remember
Mock- next, gs score,vision
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Name: ASG
Board: Raj Shukla Sir
Keywords: Debating Society President at DU; won best delegate award at a Youth Parliament on the Transgender Persons Act, 2019; Meditative mandala doodling; Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, PSIR
Chairman Sir
1. So, ASG, you are a political science graduate, are you working currently?
2. You were a college debating society president. What makes a person a good debater?
3. I agree about being a good listener and other points, but what else?
4. Do you know Mr. Sachin Pilot? (I said yes. He then explained Mr. Pilot’s family background, especially about his father and how he was not a very fluent speaker.) Despite that, what made his father win people’s support?
5. Whose speeches do you enjoy in Parliament? Anyone else? What about PM Modi and Priyanka Gandhi? Compare them.
6. So who is the better speaker PM Modi or Priyanka Gandhi?
7. What is better in public speaking using the heart or the mind? (He talked a bit about Ram Jethmalani and recited a beautiful Urdu shayari, I smiled, I nodded… and I understood almost nothing🥲 and then asked me to translate it. I kept staring at him. He said, “You don’t understand Urdu?” I replied, “No, sir.” Everyone laughed at my misery. The Chairman himself then translated it.)
7. What does this shayari mean to you?
M2(female)
1. I want to put you in a situations. Let’s say you are a Gram Pradhan with 100 households and ₹10 crore in funds. How will you function?
2. But one day, the money will get exhausted. (I said, “That’s where I was about to come, ma’am.” She said, “okay, I interrupted please continue.” I then presented a model of a circular village economy. She concluded my entire monologue.)
3. Let’s talk about statistics. How do you think data can be made more acceptable?
4. But what if the intention is to misguide people how do we tackle that?
5. So how should data be collected?
M3
1. You were part of Bharat Scouts and Guides. How was that experience?
2. You won Best Delegate at a Youth Parliament on transgender issues. What is your opinion on same-sex marriage?
3. What is the legal and constitutional status of the issue?
4. Have you heard of GNSS spoofing? What was the main issue? (I was not confident here, so I humbly declined to go into further discussion.)
5. Is there any National Waterway in your hometown? What routes does it cover, and what is its current status?
6. Should martial arts be made compulsory for female students in schools?
M4
1. Gave a compliment. And asked tell me what made me me say that?
2. So does being a calm person automatically make someone a better civil servant?
3. Tell us about your other qualities. (This led to the longest debate I’ve ever had on “risk-taking.” He was adamant that bureaucrats are risk-averse people. Others kept laughing.)
4. Innovation and bureaucracy how do they go together? (Many counter questions)
5. The UP government has made reading newspapers compulsory in schools. What are your views on that? (He said what if kids is reading 3-4 newspapers already on phone, I was like come on sir!😶
M5
1. You are a public speaker, but I struggle to communicate. How do I break the ice in communication?
2. Your DAF mentions a seminar on “Break the Silence.” (A long discussion followed.)
3. You mentioned a National Waterway in your hometown. Why is it comparatively less used than roads and other means of transport?
4. What is meditative mandala doodling?
Chairman Sir again
1. You had a long discussion on risk-taking. Do you know about the PSLV failure?
2. He asked some technical jargon. I humbly asked him to exlain. It meant 'to fail in a row in short term'. Is it okay to fail repeatedly, or should we wait longer between attempts?
3. Suppose you are the Defence Secretary what suggestions would you submit in this PSLV situation? (He himself answered this.)
Mocks: Samkalp (good), PW, Sriram IAS, Vision (both faculty-led and bureaucrat-led mocks were good), Vajirao
O2O: Shubham Sir, Vidyapeeth IAS (helped navigate controversial questions), Understand UPSC.
PT marks- 215
Board: Raj Shukla Sir
Keywords: Debating Society President at DU; won best delegate award at a Youth Parliament on the Transgender Persons Act, 2019; Meditative mandala doodling; Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, PSIR
Chairman Sir
1. So, ASG, you are a political science graduate, are you working currently?
2. You were a college debating society president. What makes a person a good debater?
3. I agree about being a good listener and other points, but what else?
4. Do you know Mr. Sachin Pilot? (I said yes. He then explained Mr. Pilot’s family background, especially about his father and how he was not a very fluent speaker.) Despite that, what made his father win people’s support?
5. Whose speeches do you enjoy in Parliament? Anyone else? What about PM Modi and Priyanka Gandhi? Compare them.
6. So who is the better speaker PM Modi or Priyanka Gandhi?
7. What is better in public speaking using the heart or the mind? (He talked a bit about Ram Jethmalani and recited a beautiful Urdu shayari, I smiled, I nodded… and I understood almost nothing🥲 and then asked me to translate it. I kept staring at him. He said, “You don’t understand Urdu?” I replied, “No, sir.” Everyone laughed at my misery. The Chairman himself then translated it.)
7. What does this shayari mean to you?
M2(female)
1. I want to put you in a situations. Let’s say you are a Gram Pradhan with 100 households and ₹10 crore in funds. How will you function?
2. But one day, the money will get exhausted. (I said, “That’s where I was about to come, ma’am.” She said, “okay, I interrupted please continue.” I then presented a model of a circular village economy. She concluded my entire monologue.)
3. Let’s talk about statistics. How do you think data can be made more acceptable?
4. But what if the intention is to misguide people how do we tackle that?
5. So how should data be collected?
M3
1. You were part of Bharat Scouts and Guides. How was that experience?
2. You won Best Delegate at a Youth Parliament on transgender issues. What is your opinion on same-sex marriage?
3. What is the legal and constitutional status of the issue?
4. Have you heard of GNSS spoofing? What was the main issue? (I was not confident here, so I humbly declined to go into further discussion.)
5. Is there any National Waterway in your hometown? What routes does it cover, and what is its current status?
6. Should martial arts be made compulsory for female students in schools?
M4
1. Gave a compliment. And asked tell me what made me me say that?
2. So does being a calm person automatically make someone a better civil servant?
3. Tell us about your other qualities. (This led to the longest debate I’ve ever had on “risk-taking.” He was adamant that bureaucrats are risk-averse people. Others kept laughing.)
4. Innovation and bureaucracy how do they go together? (Many counter questions)
5. The UP government has made reading newspapers compulsory in schools. What are your views on that? (He said what if kids is reading 3-4 newspapers already on phone, I was like come on sir!😶
M5
1. You are a public speaker, but I struggle to communicate. How do I break the ice in communication?
2. Your DAF mentions a seminar on “Break the Silence.” (A long discussion followed.)
3. You mentioned a National Waterway in your hometown. Why is it comparatively less used than roads and other means of transport?
4. What is meditative mandala doodling?
Chairman Sir again
1. You had a long discussion on risk-taking. Do you know about the PSLV failure?
2. He asked some technical jargon. I humbly asked him to exlain. It meant 'to fail in a row in short term'. Is it okay to fail repeatedly, or should we wait longer between attempts?
3. Suppose you are the Defence Secretary what suggestions would you submit in this PSLV situation? (He himself answered this.)
Mocks: Samkalp (good), PW, Sriram IAS, Vision (both faculty-led and bureaucrat-led mocks were good), Vajirao
O2O: Shubham Sir, Vidyapeeth IAS (helped navigate controversial questions), Understand UPSC.
PT marks- 215
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Date-22.1.2026
Name- V
Board- Suman Sharma mam
Keywords- engineering, Chennai, information service
Questions
.how is the nature of your service
How information is crucial in this era
Other than misinformation, what is done
PIB fact check unit, what is the case..
Shouldn't india join board of peace by trump..
Bharatmala, sagarmala, gayi shakti..what hurdles present in Chennai
Geostationary satellite
Cbfc..is it needed..how it should be reformed.. little discussion..how will you tell your secretary
Split judgement in Prevention of corruption act..what is your view.. discussion
CPEC..what are implications
Abeyance of Indus water treaty.. implications
Doesn't it damage our reputation as preserver of global order
Australia banning of social media..should india do it.. discussion on it
Last week one advt about gati shakti.list out the points mentioned
More than question and answer..it was more of discussion..
Mocks- samkalp, pwonlyias, vision ias, one on one with chanakya mandal,rakshan ias- dr.mamtha mam,JICE academy
Shri Mahesh Bhagvat sir
Name- V
Board- Suman Sharma mam
Keywords- engineering, Chennai, information service
Questions
.how is the nature of your service
How information is crucial in this era
Other than misinformation, what is done
PIB fact check unit, what is the case..
Shouldn't india join board of peace by trump..
Bharatmala, sagarmala, gayi shakti..what hurdles present in Chennai
Geostationary satellite
Cbfc..is it needed..how it should be reformed.. little discussion..how will you tell your secretary
Split judgement in Prevention of corruption act..what is your view.. discussion
CPEC..what are implications
Abeyance of Indus water treaty.. implications
Doesn't it damage our reputation as preserver of global order
Australia banning of social media..should india do it.. discussion on it
Last week one advt about gati shakti.list out the points mentioned
More than question and answer..it was more of discussion..
Mocks- samkalp, pwonlyias, vision ias, one on one with chanakya mandal,rakshan ias- dr.mamtha mam,JICE academy
Shri Mahesh Bhagvat sir
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