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Name: (If you wish to reveal- Real/ Tg/Other)
Date:
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Name: KTC
Interview date: 24-02-26 (afternoon) fifth to go
DAF keywords: Kashmir, Srinagar, Woman, E&C, PSIR( nothing else asked from DAF)
Board: Dinesh Dasa Sir
Chairman( looked very curious and asked the most questions)
1 How are you? How far is your place from srinagar?( Can you speak in Hindi… We would love to listen you speaking in Hindi)
2 Why civil services and long discussion based on my answer.
3 How are the GenZ women of Kashmir?
4 Change in Inheritance rights of Kashmiri women post 370.
5 Three changes after the new government in JK.
6 If you are the chief secretary, three development priorities for your district.
7 Jk bank and its composition.
M1( female, very appreciating, kept nodding)
1 How do you pronounce your Name….its meaning……compliments on my name.
2 Highlight three points why UN is losing relevance.
3 UN peacekeeping forces and its future.
(Don’t remember few questions)
Chairman interrupted in between that you are doing very good.
M2
1 Changes post 370 as a kashmiri that you witnessed.
2 Will AI lead to loss of employment ?
3 What is chip technology and why countries are running after it?
4 Mark carney’s speech and what did he suggest in his speech?
M3
1 Do you think there were external factors into play post abrogation of Art 370( eg the galwan clash with china)?
2 Instability in pakistan on two fronts vis a vis Balochistan and Afghan border. What is the issue?
3 Who said you can’t keep snakes in your backyard and expect them to only bite your neighbour?
M4
1 Freebies lead to loss of tax payers money….should this money not instead be used for capital expenditure?
2 Why giving 40% people free ration under NFSA when only 10% below poverty line and discussion on that.
Chairman said your interview is over and all members gave best wishes.
Time period: Approx 40minutes
Overall a cordial board and more interested in my opinion on matters….seemed like more of a conversation
Mocks: HCI, HSC, jamia, SriRam IAS (Boosted my confidence) , Sankalp, Chanakya Mandal Pariwar
O2O: Khan Sir (KSG)( Sir’s audio one day before interview was very encouraging)
Actual Interview very close to Sankalp mock( questions asked on similar lines)
Everyday mocks with peer group were very helpful.
Extremely grateful and thankful for the opportunity and to my friends and family.
Interview date: 24-02-26 (afternoon) fifth to go
DAF keywords: Kashmir, Srinagar, Woman, E&C, PSIR( nothing else asked from DAF)
Board: Dinesh Dasa Sir
Chairman( looked very curious and asked the most questions)
1 How are you? How far is your place from srinagar?( Can you speak in Hindi… We would love to listen you speaking in Hindi)
2 Why civil services and long discussion based on my answer.
3 How are the GenZ women of Kashmir?
4 Change in Inheritance rights of Kashmiri women post 370.
5 Three changes after the new government in JK.
6 If you are the chief secretary, three development priorities for your district.
7 Jk bank and its composition.
M1( female, very appreciating, kept nodding)
1 How do you pronounce your Name….its meaning……compliments on my name.
2 Highlight three points why UN is losing relevance.
3 UN peacekeeping forces and its future.
(Don’t remember few questions)
Chairman interrupted in between that you are doing very good.
M2
1 Changes post 370 as a kashmiri that you witnessed.
2 Will AI lead to loss of employment ?
3 What is chip technology and why countries are running after it?
4 Mark carney’s speech and what did he suggest in his speech?
M3
1 Do you think there were external factors into play post abrogation of Art 370( eg the galwan clash with china)?
2 Instability in pakistan on two fronts vis a vis Balochistan and Afghan border. What is the issue?
3 Who said you can’t keep snakes in your backyard and expect them to only bite your neighbour?
M4
1 Freebies lead to loss of tax payers money….should this money not instead be used for capital expenditure?
2 Why giving 40% people free ration under NFSA when only 10% below poverty line and discussion on that.
Chairman said your interview is over and all members gave best wishes.
Time period: Approx 40minutes
Overall a cordial board and more interested in my opinion on matters….seemed like more of a conversation
Mocks: HCI, HSC, jamia, SriRam IAS (Boosted my confidence) , Sankalp, Chanakya Mandal Pariwar
O2O: Khan Sir (KSG)( Sir’s audio one day before interview was very encouraging)
Actual Interview very close to Sankalp mock( questions asked on similar lines)
Everyday mocks with peer group were very helpful.
Extremely grateful and thankful for the opportunity and to my friends and family.
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Transcript
Chairperson: Raj Shukla sir
Last to go forenoon session
Keywords: Rajkot, Business Administration, Public Administration, Tourism
Chairperson:
1. Where are you coming from?
2. Are innovation and entrepreneurship related to public administration?
3. What is public administration? And what is essential for administration?
4. How is entrepreneurship related to public administration?
5. What is the difference between management and public administration?
Member 1 (Lady Member – very supportive):
1. You are self-employed; what activity or business are you running?
2. What did you learn from your B.B.A. and M.B.A.?
3. What would you do if you were appointed as the District Magistrate (DM) of Rajkot?
4. What is the female labour force participation ratio of Rajkot district?
5. What is the sex ratio of Rajkot district, and how would you improve it?
6. Name two persons who have inspired you, excluding family and friends.
Member 2:
1. What is the digital divide?
2. What is the digital dividend?
3. What steps would you take to bridge the digital divide?
4. Your hobby is painting; what type of painting do you do? After returning home, what do you sketch?
(I replied: This chamber’s sketch.)
Member – 3:
1. What is the MPLADS scheme?
2. What is the full form of MPLADS?
3.How does the District Magistrate administer this scheme? And what type of development prioritised?
4. Who gives approval for the activities under this scheme?
5. If an MP announces funds from this scheme for a private club/organization, and it is not legally permissible, what steps will you take?
Member – 4:
1. What is CSR?
2. What schemes are available under CSR?
3. Name some welfare schemes for different sections of society.
4. What are your observations from visiting various countries?
(I told them many things. He wanted to hear about tourist safety, so I when mentioned that in the end & Then he moved forward.)
5. How do you gain knowledge of different tourists places for promotion of tourism business?
Mocks: PWonlyIAS(3), The CoreIAS, Vajirao &Reddy
O2O— K K jalan sir, Amit jain sir, Shubham aggarwal sir
Chairperson: Raj Shukla sir
Last to go forenoon session
Keywords: Rajkot, Business Administration, Public Administration, Tourism
Chairperson:
1. Where are you coming from?
2. Are innovation and entrepreneurship related to public administration?
3. What is public administration? And what is essential for administration?
4. How is entrepreneurship related to public administration?
5. What is the difference between management and public administration?
Member 1 (Lady Member – very supportive):
1. You are self-employed; what activity or business are you running?
2. What did you learn from your B.B.A. and M.B.A.?
3. What would you do if you were appointed as the District Magistrate (DM) of Rajkot?
4. What is the female labour force participation ratio of Rajkot district?
5. What is the sex ratio of Rajkot district, and how would you improve it?
6. Name two persons who have inspired you, excluding family and friends.
Member 2:
1. What is the digital divide?
2. What is the digital dividend?
3. What steps would you take to bridge the digital divide?
4. Your hobby is painting; what type of painting do you do? After returning home, what do you sketch?
(I replied: This chamber’s sketch.)
Member – 3:
1. What is the MPLADS scheme?
2. What is the full form of MPLADS?
3.How does the District Magistrate administer this scheme? And what type of development prioritised?
4. Who gives approval for the activities under this scheme?
5. If an MP announces funds from this scheme for a private club/organization, and it is not legally permissible, what steps will you take?
Member – 4:
1. What is CSR?
2. What schemes are available under CSR?
3. Name some welfare schemes for different sections of society.
4. What are your observations from visiting various countries?
(I told them many things. He wanted to hear about tourist safety, so I when mentioned that in the end & Then he moved forward.)
5. How do you gain knowledge of different tourists places for promotion of tourism business?
Mocks: PWonlyIAS(3), The CoreIAS, Vajirao &Reddy
O2O— K K jalan sir, Amit jain sir, Shubham aggarwal sir
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Hello please this transcript
NAME :
Board : Suman Sharma mam
Interview : Afternoon Session (5th to go)
Keywords : Engineering, Genetics, Reading, Kolhapur, Geography
Interview questions were completely different from mock interviews, expected line of questions. No question from Graduation, Optional, home town (though they mentioned my Hometown’s name multiple times). Nothing much about factual current events
Chairperson:
Earlier questions and monologue in Hindi, gradually shift to English
1. You are from Maharashtra, Are you aware of Police Welfare fund from donations from artists, bollywood?
2. Will this impact How Police treat such stars?
3. How will you ensure it won’t result in preferential treatment?
4. You know we spend a lot in welfare. I have an idea: Let’s link welfare to performance? What do you think? Tell me it’s benefits.
5. Now consider yourself on opposite side of this idea, and deny it with justification.
6. What are the non-monetary ways to promote tax-payers, how to reward them without using financial benefits?
Member 1:
1. You are from Maharashtra, have you aware of droughts in Marathwada and Vidarbha, resulting in agriculture distress?
2. What they do in Ralegan Siddhi? What measures can be utilized in drought prone areas?
3. Have you heard about PM SVANIDHI Yojana? Tell about it? Who pays? Any such work carried out in Kolhapur?
4. Suppose you are the collector of Kolhapur, a construction worker died in an accident? How will you provide relief to his wife and children? Consider they are illiterate and very poor.
Member 2:
1. Are you aware of MGNREGA Changes in recent times? What are the changes via Bill by Parliament?
2. Does the States share cause financial problem? Are they strong enough to absorb fund share?
3. Have you done any volunteer work?
Member 3:
1. Have you heard about NEET controversy ( Negative Marks)? What happened exactly? Are you fine with this?
2. What will be the outcome of this? What changes you will bring in this system to ensure fair evaluation?
3. Have you heard about Black Swan Events? What Happens? Any such event that may occur in future?
4. What is Technocratic Governance? How it is utilised in governance?
Member 4:
1. Suppose you are Collector of Kolhapur and there is a railway accident on Kolhapur-Pune Rail line, whose responsibility is this? What steps will you take?
2. You heard about EVM controversy? Suppose you are the Chief Election Commissioner of India. Take a press conference to defend EVM.
3. What measure you will propose? Was such challenge not given earlier? (Hacking) What happened to that?
Mock interviews : Sankalp, Maharashtra Sadan, PW only IAS, O2O – Shabbir sir, Dev sir, Shishir sir, Guidance - Mahesh Bhagwat Sir, Dharmadhikari sir, Mock – Unacademy, Study iq
NAME :
Board : Suman Sharma mam
Interview : Afternoon Session (5th to go)
Keywords : Engineering, Genetics, Reading, Kolhapur, Geography
Interview questions were completely different from mock interviews, expected line of questions. No question from Graduation, Optional, home town (though they mentioned my Hometown’s name multiple times). Nothing much about factual current events
Chairperson:
Earlier questions and monologue in Hindi, gradually shift to English
1. You are from Maharashtra, Are you aware of Police Welfare fund from donations from artists, bollywood?
2. Will this impact How Police treat such stars?
3. How will you ensure it won’t result in preferential treatment?
4. You know we spend a lot in welfare. I have an idea: Let’s link welfare to performance? What do you think? Tell me it’s benefits.
5. Now consider yourself on opposite side of this idea, and deny it with justification.
6. What are the non-monetary ways to promote tax-payers, how to reward them without using financial benefits?
Member 1:
1. You are from Maharashtra, have you aware of droughts in Marathwada and Vidarbha, resulting in agriculture distress?
2. What they do in Ralegan Siddhi? What measures can be utilized in drought prone areas?
3. Have you heard about PM SVANIDHI Yojana? Tell about it? Who pays? Any such work carried out in Kolhapur?
4. Suppose you are the collector of Kolhapur, a construction worker died in an accident? How will you provide relief to his wife and children? Consider they are illiterate and very poor.
Member 2:
1. Are you aware of MGNREGA Changes in recent times? What are the changes via Bill by Parliament?
2. Does the States share cause financial problem? Are they strong enough to absorb fund share?
3. Have you done any volunteer work?
Member 3:
1. Have you heard about NEET controversy ( Negative Marks)? What happened exactly? Are you fine with this?
2. What will be the outcome of this? What changes you will bring in this system to ensure fair evaluation?
3. Have you heard about Black Swan Events? What Happens? Any such event that may occur in future?
4. What is Technocratic Governance? How it is utilised in governance?
Member 4:
1. Suppose you are Collector of Kolhapur and there is a railway accident on Kolhapur-Pune Rail line, whose responsibility is this? What steps will you take?
2. You heard about EVM controversy? Suppose you are the Chief Election Commissioner of India. Take a press conference to defend EVM.
3. What measure you will propose? Was such challenge not given earlier? (Hacking) What happened to that?
Mock interviews : Sankalp, Maharashtra Sadan, PW only IAS, O2O – Shabbir sir, Dev sir, Shishir sir, Guidance - Mahesh Bhagwat Sir, Dharmadhikari sir, Mock – Unacademy, Study iq
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Date-26/02/26, keywords-contemporary history,karnataka and telangana , Chairman Dinesh Dasa- what is the period of contemporary history?
Chairman-How has the world evolved from 1945 to today,what has changed?
Chairman- what made china so dominant?
Me -visionary leadership..
DD-who was it?
DD-when did that happen?
Did US play a part?
Did US not play a part by allowing Chinese students entry into its universities and there was knowledge transfer ?
DD- if you have to develop mysore sandal soaps with no budget constraints ,what steps would you take?
DD-but you didn’t speak of hiring foreign superstars ,our thoughts are limited to india,why wouldn’t you hire someone like messi or Jennifer lopez?
DD-Which state would you want to serve in ,if you don’t get your home cadre and tell me the three schemes that are close to your heart being implemented in karnataka and would want to implement there?
Next Member-
What is détente in the context of cold war?
why did the iron curtain fall ,why did soviets fall?
Did the invasion lead to the fall or the humiliating end did that?
the conflict led to drain of resources and led to the humiliating end,what was the period of this conflict?
Next member-
do you know what command and control economy?
okay tell me what do can you think of the word?
who was key to this ,which institution ?
that doesn’t exist today?
Planning commission,how did it control economy?
Has that led to growth?
Have you heard of hindu rate of growth?
then did it lead to growth ?
how did they control the distribution?any specific tool?
you know centrally sponsored schemes?
Name some?
ayushman bharat isn’t ,but what is that big scheme that has been changed?
Me- Mnrega has made into vbgramj
what has changed?
Next member{Madam}
you see rise of linguistic chauvinism across india,especially Bengaluru and Mumbai ,and Hyderabad could be next,where does the problem lie,with state governments or does civil needs to do?
what do you have to say on Andhra Pradesh implementing English at primary level? China has grown without English?
Next member-
Which part of Telangana do you have your roots?
what is it know for?
and what else
supply of labour,now the judicial officers have been deployed for the SIR process what do you make of it?
don’t you think with so much of pendency of cases they should be doing it, say if I am receiving funds from abroad then what law applies?
no any recent law?
FCRA ,that requires me have a bank account…
Chairman-How has the world evolved from 1945 to today,what has changed?
Chairman- what made china so dominant?
Me -visionary leadership..
DD-who was it?
DD-when did that happen?
Did US play a part?
Did US not play a part by allowing Chinese students entry into its universities and there was knowledge transfer ?
DD- if you have to develop mysore sandal soaps with no budget constraints ,what steps would you take?
DD-but you didn’t speak of hiring foreign superstars ,our thoughts are limited to india,why wouldn’t you hire someone like messi or Jennifer lopez?
DD-Which state would you want to serve in ,if you don’t get your home cadre and tell me the three schemes that are close to your heart being implemented in karnataka and would want to implement there?
Next Member-
What is détente in the context of cold war?
why did the iron curtain fall ,why did soviets fall?
Did the invasion lead to the fall or the humiliating end did that?
the conflict led to drain of resources and led to the humiliating end,what was the period of this conflict?
Next member-
do you know what command and control economy?
okay tell me what do can you think of the word?
who was key to this ,which institution ?
that doesn’t exist today?
Planning commission,how did it control economy?
Has that led to growth?
Have you heard of hindu rate of growth?
then did it lead to growth ?
how did they control the distribution?any specific tool?
you know centrally sponsored schemes?
Name some?
ayushman bharat isn’t ,but what is that big scheme that has been changed?
Me- Mnrega has made into vbgramj
what has changed?
Next member{Madam}
you see rise of linguistic chauvinism across india,especially Bengaluru and Mumbai ,and Hyderabad could be next,where does the problem lie,with state governments or does civil needs to do?
what do you have to say on Andhra Pradesh implementing English at primary level? China has grown without English?
Next member-
Which part of Telangana do you have your roots?
what is it know for?
and what else
supply of labour,now the judicial officers have been deployed for the SIR process what do you make of it?
don’t you think with so much of pendency of cases they should be doing it, say if I am receiving funds from abroad then what law applies?
no any recent law?
FCRA ,that requires me have a bank account…
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Name: Katerina Petrova
Date: 26/02
Key DAF Details: EEE - Marketing head innovation and entrepreneurship club - global cuisine - sociology - kerala
Board: Sheelvardhan Sir
Questions asked:
Chairman
1. Which electrical device you like ... Why ?
2. What is in today's newspaper about solar panel ?
3. Why aren't engineers able to repair things etc ?
4. Why are there technicians and engineers ?
5. Any sociological angle to this DOL?
6. Do you think the status perception is also a reason for us missing the manufacturing bus ?
7. Is it determental our engineers not knowing the tech knowledge how ?
Member 1
1. Kerala became Keralam .... What did you use to call ?
2. Your MP is confused about what to call people coming from Kerala , what is the confusion ?
3. Delhi also wants to change ... You know the name ?
4. What about West Bengal ?
5. TFR is very low only 1.7 .... Should state intervene to increase the TFR in south ? Or wait for it to happen by self will
6. But population will fall ... Nothing should be done ? .... What systemic support you want to give
Member 2
1. What is our media houses doing ? Are the reporting facts ... Whats your opinion
2. Aren't our news channels very noisy
3. Have you watched CNN can you find any difference
4. Kerala has good Health indicator - can you tell me some ?
5. Why do you have better health indicators ?
Member 3
1. What is global cuisine ?
2. What do you think can be done to improve closeness btw govt and people
3. What do you mean by inclusiveness
4. Do you know Happiness index ... What's it
5. Can you recollect parameters
6. Whats India's position
7. It's not 150 ... Do we all look that sad
8. What should be done to empower the 3rd tier of govt
Member 4
1. You were the cmo of innovation hub ... What innovations did your college make
2. Even after being in innovation hub why didnt you innovate and be a entrepreneur... Why came to boring govt job ?
3. What do you think are problems faced by startups in India
Mostly DAF based - cordial and encouraging board - more like a conversation than interview
Mocks: nearly 20 mocks - most beneficial was daily Peer Mocks + discussion
Vision -Vajiram -Vajirao -Sriram - Shankar- Amrita- Fortune - Xylem - SPM - onlyias - classic ias - KCSA - Samkalp ( most relatable ) etc + Quantel ( spcl mention for arranging mocks in Delhi )
O2O:
Achyuth Sir ( Fortune ) - many overlap with sessions in actual interview, Shinas sir ( iLearn ), Kylasnath, Anuroop Sir - Jithin Sir ( Lead ), Ajay R Raj IRMS, Ajmal Shahzad IRS, Ravi Kapoor Sir
Date: 26/02
Key DAF Details: EEE - Marketing head innovation and entrepreneurship club - global cuisine - sociology - kerala
Board: Sheelvardhan Sir
Questions asked:
Chairman
1. Which electrical device you like ... Why ?
2. What is in today's newspaper about solar panel ?
3. Why aren't engineers able to repair things etc ?
4. Why are there technicians and engineers ?
5. Any sociological angle to this DOL?
6. Do you think the status perception is also a reason for us missing the manufacturing bus ?
7. Is it determental our engineers not knowing the tech knowledge how ?
Member 1
1. Kerala became Keralam .... What did you use to call ?
2. Your MP is confused about what to call people coming from Kerala , what is the confusion ?
3. Delhi also wants to change ... You know the name ?
4. What about West Bengal ?
5. TFR is very low only 1.7 .... Should state intervene to increase the TFR in south ? Or wait for it to happen by self will
6. But population will fall ... Nothing should be done ? .... What systemic support you want to give
Member 2
1. What is our media houses doing ? Are the reporting facts ... Whats your opinion
2. Aren't our news channels very noisy
3. Have you watched CNN can you find any difference
4. Kerala has good Health indicator - can you tell me some ?
5. Why do you have better health indicators ?
Member 3
1. What is global cuisine ?
2. What do you think can be done to improve closeness btw govt and people
3. What do you mean by inclusiveness
4. Do you know Happiness index ... What's it
5. Can you recollect parameters
6. Whats India's position
7. It's not 150 ... Do we all look that sad
8. What should be done to empower the 3rd tier of govt
Member 4
1. You were the cmo of innovation hub ... What innovations did your college make
2. Even after being in innovation hub why didnt you innovate and be a entrepreneur... Why came to boring govt job ?
3. What do you think are problems faced by startups in India
Mostly DAF based - cordial and encouraging board - more like a conversation than interview
Mocks: nearly 20 mocks - most beneficial was daily Peer Mocks + discussion
Vision -Vajiram -Vajirao -Sriram - Shankar- Amrita- Fortune - Xylem - SPM - onlyias - classic ias - KCSA - Samkalp ( most relatable ) etc + Quantel ( spcl mention for arranging mocks in Delhi )
O2O:
Achyuth Sir ( Fortune ) - many overlap with sessions in actual interview, Shinas sir ( iLearn ), Kylasnath, Anuroop Sir - Jithin Sir ( Lead ), Ajay R Raj IRMS, Ajmal Shahzad IRS, Ravi Kapoor Sir
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Interview Transcript :
Name : Har Har Mahadev !!
Shift : 8th Dec - Afternoon session.
(2nd one to go @2:38-3 PM.
Duration : 22 mins.
*One on One and Group Discussions with Ankit Sir of Smartworks Labs helped a lot !
1. Home district/state: Jhajjar /Haryana.
2. Graduation stream/college: B.A in History and Pol Sci -(DU).
3. Optional subject: PSIR.
4. Hobbies/passions/medals:
Cricket/ Podcasts/ Taking care of stray Animals .
5. CSE Attempt no: 4th Attempt -1st Mains -1st Interview.
Interview Board Name : Dr. Dinesh Dasa Sir .
Chairman : Dinesh Sir .
1. Just after greetings , and where do you come from , your edu qualifications only he asked not full intro. He was quite crisp in his questions.
2. Sir , Asked I see you have Pol sci in your graduation and Post Grad. Asked me about yesterday a bill was presented (proposal) to Remove Whip from Anti defection law (something like that) , so should whip based voting be there or not ?
I said a balanced answer . And he was like ki in interruption, yeh coaching vale methods mat batao please aap, vahan sikhate hai yeh balance and all, aap stand lo .
Fir maine balanced stance hi rakha and vahi practical tha.
3. One nation one election : good for politicians or not ? Personal level why will they support unka loss hai . Tell me. Convince me.
4. Podcasts and Interview mein difference.
5. Aap kiska future mein popular culture spread dekhte ho interview ya podcasts ?
* A couple of more questions i am not exactly remembering.
Member 2 : Sir (Looked like Military Background ).
1. Sir, Gave me a long monologue on First WW , Second WW, Cold war and asked ab kya chal raha hai reasons and etc.
2. Which two or three poles in world do you see ?
3. Do you see economic nationalism good for Globalisation ?
I started about india slighlty. He said in world general you speak .
Member 3 :
1. Difference between Polity and Political Science.
2. Can USA president appooint Cab secy there ? Or any other procedure is there and if yes what?
3. What is US Congress ?
Member 4 : Lady Member .
1. What is culture ?
2. It’s impact on Tech .
3. ”What is in the Name ? “ complete this phrase. (Maybe she got confused that i had Eng as a major subject ).
4. Mam, Gave me a quote of Bernard Shaw "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself”.
Now explain it.
And some same counter questions.
Member 5 :
1. Ethics related questions basic one or two was asked.
That’s it.
I am unable to recollect few ques , if will remember, will add more to it.
Thankyou !
Regards !!🧿😇
Name : Har Har Mahadev !!
Shift : 8th Dec - Afternoon session.
(2nd one to go @2:38-3 PM.
Duration : 22 mins.
*One on One and Group Discussions with Ankit Sir of Smartworks Labs helped a lot !
1. Home district/state: Jhajjar /Haryana.
2. Graduation stream/college: B.A in History and Pol Sci -(DU).
3. Optional subject: PSIR.
4. Hobbies/passions/medals:
Cricket/ Podcasts/ Taking care of stray Animals .
5. CSE Attempt no: 4th Attempt -1st Mains -1st Interview.
Interview Board Name : Dr. Dinesh Dasa Sir .
Chairman : Dinesh Sir .
1. Just after greetings , and where do you come from , your edu qualifications only he asked not full intro. He was quite crisp in his questions.
2. Sir , Asked I see you have Pol sci in your graduation and Post Grad. Asked me about yesterday a bill was presented (proposal) to Remove Whip from Anti defection law (something like that) , so should whip based voting be there or not ?
I said a balanced answer . And he was like ki in interruption, yeh coaching vale methods mat batao please aap, vahan sikhate hai yeh balance and all, aap stand lo .
Fir maine balanced stance hi rakha and vahi practical tha.
3. One nation one election : good for politicians or not ? Personal level why will they support unka loss hai . Tell me. Convince me.
4. Podcasts and Interview mein difference.
5. Aap kiska future mein popular culture spread dekhte ho interview ya podcasts ?
* A couple of more questions i am not exactly remembering.
Member 2 : Sir (Looked like Military Background ).
1. Sir, Gave me a long monologue on First WW , Second WW, Cold war and asked ab kya chal raha hai reasons and etc.
2. Which two or three poles in world do you see ?
3. Do you see economic nationalism good for Globalisation ?
I started about india slighlty. He said in world general you speak .
Member 3 :
1. Difference between Polity and Political Science.
2. Can USA president appooint Cab secy there ? Or any other procedure is there and if yes what?
3. What is US Congress ?
Member 4 : Lady Member .
1. What is culture ?
2. It’s impact on Tech .
3. ”What is in the Name ? “ complete this phrase. (Maybe she got confused that i had Eng as a major subject ).
4. Mam, Gave me a quote of Bernard Shaw "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself”.
Now explain it.
And some same counter questions.
Member 5 :
1. Ethics related questions basic one or two was asked.
That’s it.
I am unable to recollect few ques , if will remember, will add more to it.
Thankyou !
Regards !!🧿😇
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Date: 24/2/2026
Board: B B Swain sir
Name: Kurt Kobain
Daf details: IIT, Ajmer, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Geology optional, Chemical Engineering, Basketball, air pistol shooting, serving IFS officer
Chairman:
1 Tell me about the import of exotic pets and how to control their imports?
2 Should we ban the pet shops across the country?
3 What about the import of dogs in this country?
M1:
1 In the US, people have large private forests which are felled for revenue and a new crop is planted in its place, should we replicate such a model in India?
2 Discussion on the aspects of private forest management and its concerns.
3 Challenges faced in IIT.
4 How to improve the quality of internship in this country?
M2:
1 About resource sharing between new and old IITs and between IITs and other institutions.
2 The decision to open new IITs is it good or bad?
3 Asked my views on Internationalisation of IITs.
4 About Chemical engineering and my project work during internship.
5 What’s the concern with making old institutions as IITs. For instance, ISM-Dhanbad/IIT Dhanbad.
M3:
1 Status of Human Wildlife conflict in your state.
2 How to restore the integrity of corridors?
3 Should we remove all people from the wildlife habitat and corridors
4 Should India consider culling of Wild animals that are now causing a problem?
M5:
1 How can India balance development and environment, in context of Great Nicobar Project?
2 Can India really replicate the Andaman ecosystem in Haryana through Compensatory afforestation?
3 How to improve the habitat quality? Tools available?
In person mocks: Only one mock at Samkalp; One to one Mentorship session by Shubham Aggarwal sir at Vidyapeeth IAS.
Board: B B Swain sir
Name: Kurt Kobain
Daf details: IIT, Ajmer, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Geology optional, Chemical Engineering, Basketball, air pistol shooting, serving IFS officer
Chairman:
1 Tell me about the import of exotic pets and how to control their imports?
2 Should we ban the pet shops across the country?
3 What about the import of dogs in this country?
M1:
1 In the US, people have large private forests which are felled for revenue and a new crop is planted in its place, should we replicate such a model in India?
2 Discussion on the aspects of private forest management and its concerns.
3 Challenges faced in IIT.
4 How to improve the quality of internship in this country?
M2:
1 About resource sharing between new and old IITs and between IITs and other institutions.
2 The decision to open new IITs is it good or bad?
3 Asked my views on Internationalisation of IITs.
4 About Chemical engineering and my project work during internship.
5 What’s the concern with making old institutions as IITs. For instance, ISM-Dhanbad/IIT Dhanbad.
M3:
1 Status of Human Wildlife conflict in your state.
2 How to restore the integrity of corridors?
3 Should we remove all people from the wildlife habitat and corridors
4 Should India consider culling of Wild animals that are now causing a problem?
M5:
1 How can India balance development and environment, in context of Great Nicobar Project?
2 Can India really replicate the Andaman ecosystem in Haryana through Compensatory afforestation?
3 How to improve the habitat quality? Tools available?
In person mocks: Only one mock at Samkalp; One to one Mentorship session by Shubham Aggarwal sir at Vidyapeeth IAS.
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Name: Harry
BB SWAIN sir panel
11/02/2026
Chairman sir:
1. Confirmed name. Tell tribes from South India statewise.
2. Explain Toda culture
3. Nayar
Member1:
1. Mechanical engineering so why anthro what are linkages.
2. Need of mechanical engineering now?
3. Role of mechanical engineering in Robotics,additive manufacturing??
4. What is ergonomics?
5. Has India missed the bus in mfg field?
6. Why China and USA is ahead?
7. Can India be factory of the world?
8. Schemes for mfg push
9. Issues in it
10. Way forward tell me something new.
11. Is international institutions like UN WTO relevant?
12. Is BoP plurilateral or unilateral
Member 2:
1. Both USA and China are presidential why not India we can develop our economy as per needs
2. How federalism of India will help in mfg development.
3. Role of decentralisation in global value chain
4. You came to UPSC CSE why not startup? Said never thought about it
5. Any friend?
6. What are reasons for not thinking about startup
7. If given chance and every restricting factor is taken care of then what can be your startup in mechanical field?
8. Rap culture in India how and why?
9. Gully boy movie - then panel members discussed Divine and Naezy. Message from movie?
10. Which kind of genre you like and favourite rappers? Any mainstream??
11. American rappers recently Grammy awarded?
Member 3:
1. Do we need engines
2. Green Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle- then why ethanol economy
2. What is price of green Hydrogen
3. Guess the price
4. Price of solar ,wind energy.
5. Favourite subject in mechanical
6. Asked concepts one by one
7. Use of these in administration
8. Missed just in time
9. How much inventory would you keep in case of startup that you mentioned earlier.
10. Mentioned factors - he said none because just in time mfg
11. Types of maintenance
12. Use of AI in it
13. Give example
Member 4:
1. AI impact summit- india is spending how much?? China-$200billion USA $500bn then where does india stands
2. Then is India missing the bus like in mfg?
3. What is sarvamAi doing
4. RnD in India vs world - what should be way ahead - catch the bus in legacy area and global leader in sunrise sectors.
5. What is reverse engineering ( member 1 china question I mentioned it)
6. Can India follow it?? Why not??
7. What is patenting regime in India?
8. Your college must have some patents??
9. Renewable energy - what should be India's energy mix?
10. What are issues then
11. Solar wafer formation
11. Is word federalism mentioned in our constitution
12. Then what is difference between USA and India federal model?
13. How to promote green Hydrogen?
Chairman sir said thank you if anything you want us to discuss we have 2 more minutes. I said rap culture can be further discussed. Sir pointed to member 2 saying he is expert. Member 2 asked just listen or tried singing?? I said not tried but in future will try. Then try it now.
Then done with the song.
Explained the song a little bit.( Don't know if it was necessary) Chairman sir liked last 2 lines.
Said thank you your interview is over.
Thank you so much.
Experience: always a new unexpected set of questions which make you thought logically. Enjoyed my bit there.
Mocks- for the sake of feeling. O2O is more focused - thank you Pravin Chavan sir of Unique academy Pune, Khan sir KSG academy, JICE academy, Understand UPSC, IPS Mahesh Bhagwat sir, Shubham sir vidyapeeth ias.
BB SWAIN sir panel
11/02/2026
Chairman sir:
1. Confirmed name. Tell tribes from South India statewise.
2. Explain Toda culture
3. Nayar
Member1:
1. Mechanical engineering so why anthro what are linkages.
2. Need of mechanical engineering now?
3. Role of mechanical engineering in Robotics,additive manufacturing??
4. What is ergonomics?
5. Has India missed the bus in mfg field?
6. Why China and USA is ahead?
7. Can India be factory of the world?
8. Schemes for mfg push
9. Issues in it
10. Way forward tell me something new.
11. Is international institutions like UN WTO relevant?
12. Is BoP plurilateral or unilateral
Member 2:
1. Both USA and China are presidential why not India we can develop our economy as per needs
2. How federalism of India will help in mfg development.
3. Role of decentralisation in global value chain
4. You came to UPSC CSE why not startup? Said never thought about it
5. Any friend?
6. What are reasons for not thinking about startup
7. If given chance and every restricting factor is taken care of then what can be your startup in mechanical field?
8. Rap culture in India how and why?
9. Gully boy movie - then panel members discussed Divine and Naezy. Message from movie?
10. Which kind of genre you like and favourite rappers? Any mainstream??
11. American rappers recently Grammy awarded?
Member 3:
1. Do we need engines
2. Green Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle- then why ethanol economy
2. What is price of green Hydrogen
3. Guess the price
4. Price of solar ,wind energy.
5. Favourite subject in mechanical
6. Asked concepts one by one
7. Use of these in administration
8. Missed just in time
9. How much inventory would you keep in case of startup that you mentioned earlier.
10. Mentioned factors - he said none because just in time mfg
11. Types of maintenance
12. Use of AI in it
13. Give example
Member 4:
1. AI impact summit- india is spending how much?? China-$200billion USA $500bn then where does india stands
2. Then is India missing the bus like in mfg?
3. What is sarvamAi doing
4. RnD in India vs world - what should be way ahead - catch the bus in legacy area and global leader in sunrise sectors.
5. What is reverse engineering ( member 1 china question I mentioned it)
6. Can India follow it?? Why not??
7. What is patenting regime in India?
8. Your college must have some patents??
9. Renewable energy - what should be India's energy mix?
10. What are issues then
11. Solar wafer formation
11. Is word federalism mentioned in our constitution
12. Then what is difference between USA and India federal model?
13. How to promote green Hydrogen?
Chairman sir said thank you if anything you want us to discuss we have 2 more minutes. I said rap culture can be further discussed. Sir pointed to member 2 saying he is expert. Member 2 asked just listen or tried singing?? I said not tried but in future will try. Then try it now.
Then done with the song.
Explained the song a little bit.( Don't know if it was necessary) Chairman sir liked last 2 lines.
Said thank you your interview is over.
Thank you so much.
Experience: always a new unexpected set of questions which make you thought logically. Enjoyed my bit there.
Mocks- for the sake of feeling. O2O is more focused - thank you Pravin Chavan sir of Unique academy Pune, Khan sir KSG academy, JICE academy, Understand UPSC, IPS Mahesh Bhagwat sir, Shubham sir vidyapeeth ias.
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Name: ABC
Optional: PSIR
Date: 12 Feb 2026 (Afternoon session)
Board: Sanjay Verma sir
DAF Keywords: Debating, Shayari, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Rest not asked)
Chairman:
1] Are there any good debates happening in India? (I said recent debate about “Does God exist?”)
2] What were the arguments on both the sides; tell me in brief.
3] What is Saurabh Dwivedi doing now?
4] On what other topics can debate happen?
5] Tell me 3 materials that can become more relevant in the future?
6] Don’t you think debates don’t really influence people’s choices?
M1
1] What is graphene, its characteristics, and where is it used?
2] Why are there tasks that AI can perform which the human brain can’t?
3] Can AI become a threat to humanity?
4] Does evil exist?
5] How does a person know that he is happy?
6] Can a person feel happiness without feeling sorrow?
7] So is a normal person happier than a person having cancer?
8] How do you know the rasgulla is sweet?
M2
1] What is Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav?
2] Are we still celebrating it?
3] The government spends so much money on such events, what is your opinion?
4] Do you believe in God?
5] But you are from a science background, still you believe in God?
6] Have you ever experienced any divine experience?
7] Do you feel that you are blessed?
8] WFH: Good or bad?
9] Positives and negatives of WFH.
10] How do you learn new things?
11] Can a more intelligent person learn things from a less intelligent person?
12] What we can learn from Kooli?
13] What we can learn from Driver?
M3
1] Why do people in India say “Sab bhagwan bharose”?
2] Why do we put everything on God?
3] Can we sit idle and think God will take care of everything?
4] You are doing WFH and you can do ambient watching also during work, still your manager is not having any problem?
5] Consider yourself as a boss, will you be okay if your subordinate does the same?
6] What if you are DM and your subordinate is doing this?
7] Can there be shayari without a Urdu word?
8] Recite one.
M4 (Female member)
1] What are the good things about your district?
2] Tell me the context of the issues:
a) Rohingyas issue
b) Army in Rakhine Valley
c) Ethiopia–Eritrea
d) Thailand–Cambodia
3] Do you know about the Progressive Writers’ Society?
My view: 80% of the interview was on God, divine power, happiness, and philosophical topics which were not related to DAF at all.
But the board was very cordial, there were moments of laughter. Overall, it was a good experience.
Credit: Special credit to Mahesh Bhagwat sir for guidance.
Mocks given: VisionIAS (Faculty, bureaucratic), Next IAS, Sriram IAS, Maharashtra Sadan (Thanks to Lakhe sir), GS Score, PWOnlyIAS.
Optional: PSIR
Date: 12 Feb 2026 (Afternoon session)
Board: Sanjay Verma sir
DAF Keywords: Debating, Shayari, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (Rest not asked)
Chairman:
1] Are there any good debates happening in India? (I said recent debate about “Does God exist?”)
2] What were the arguments on both the sides; tell me in brief.
3] What is Saurabh Dwivedi doing now?
4] On what other topics can debate happen?
5] Tell me 3 materials that can become more relevant in the future?
6] Don’t you think debates don’t really influence people’s choices?
M1
1] What is graphene, its characteristics, and where is it used?
2] Why are there tasks that AI can perform which the human brain can’t?
3] Can AI become a threat to humanity?
4] Does evil exist?
5] How does a person know that he is happy?
6] Can a person feel happiness without feeling sorrow?
7] So is a normal person happier than a person having cancer?
8] How do you know the rasgulla is sweet?
M2
1] What is Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav?
2] Are we still celebrating it?
3] The government spends so much money on such events, what is your opinion?
4] Do you believe in God?
5] But you are from a science background, still you believe in God?
6] Have you ever experienced any divine experience?
7] Do you feel that you are blessed?
8] WFH: Good or bad?
9] Positives and negatives of WFH.
10] How do you learn new things?
11] Can a more intelligent person learn things from a less intelligent person?
12] What we can learn from Kooli?
13] What we can learn from Driver?
M3
1] Why do people in India say “Sab bhagwan bharose”?
2] Why do we put everything on God?
3] Can we sit idle and think God will take care of everything?
4] You are doing WFH and you can do ambient watching also during work, still your manager is not having any problem?
5] Consider yourself as a boss, will you be okay if your subordinate does the same?
6] What if you are DM and your subordinate is doing this?
7] Can there be shayari without a Urdu word?
8] Recite one.
M4 (Female member)
1] What are the good things about your district?
2] Tell me the context of the issues:
a) Rohingyas issue
b) Army in Rakhine Valley
c) Ethiopia–Eritrea
d) Thailand–Cambodia
3] Do you know about the Progressive Writers’ Society?
My view: 80% of the interview was on God, divine power, happiness, and philosophical topics which were not related to DAF at all.
But the board was very cordial, there were moments of laughter. Overall, it was a good experience.
Credit: Special credit to Mahesh Bhagwat sir for guidance.
Mocks given: VisionIAS (Faculty, bureaucratic), Next IAS, Sriram IAS, Maharashtra Sadan (Thanks to Lakhe sir), GS Score, PWOnlyIAS.
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Chairman Sir - Dr Dasa sir
Date :19 feb, 2026
Daf keywords: from Maharashtra, medical officer at PHC in Gadchiroli district, NGO, Anthropology, in service, ...other keywords not asked
Chairman sir:
1. Welcome, how are you today?
1. Have you joined training?
2. Naxalism in Gadchiroli, one of the cause is social alienation of people, so what are the step taken by govt to address this issue of social alienation.
3. FRA act...full name of it?
4. What are challenges in implementation of FRA act?
5. Even after 100 yrs , will we recognise the contribution of tribal society in conservation etc,... what is your opinion?
6. Recent (2019) supreme court judgement regarding the eviction of forest dwellers those not having documents, from forest....some follow up question regarding it.
M.1:
1. What Race classification in India?
2. Is it okay to classify society into races?
3. Some argue that some forest dwelling societies are anti- development, what is your opinion?
4. What strategies used by Chhatrapati Shivaji maharaj that helped him success against his enemies and what are it's current coorelation today?
5. Steps taken by Maharashtra govt to address issues of naxalism.
M.2:
1. Sir gave scenario of road construction in forest area...asked which rules and laws needed to follow ?
2. Sir gave a hypothetical scenario that India become self sufficient in energy and then asked about its impact on India's foreign relations, especially on India -USA relationship.
M.3:
1. TB / leprosy patient monitoring system
2. How was Your experience in Gadchiroli.
3. Work of NGO that you worked for?
4. Should we abolish income tax?
5. Modifications or improvements on it?
M.4:
1. Sir mentioned one Tribe in Gujarat –asked its some particular culture etc....(I was unaware of)
2.where was Naxalism issue origin in India?...How it spread at global level?....what is their ideology?
Chairman sir:
1. During COVID-19 period some argue that there were opportunities open for India,in crisis ... what were opportunities for India?
2. COVID-19 impacted work culture, what are benefits for India?
3. What are benefits of work from home to companies?
4. Givem a chance , what type of Health policy would you suggest for India? ...
Chairman sir: Thank you, you interview is over, you may go now.
Date :19 feb, 2026
Daf keywords: from Maharashtra, medical officer at PHC in Gadchiroli district, NGO, Anthropology, in service, ...other keywords not asked
Chairman sir:
1. Welcome, how are you today?
1. Have you joined training?
2. Naxalism in Gadchiroli, one of the cause is social alienation of people, so what are the step taken by govt to address this issue of social alienation.
3. FRA act...full name of it?
4. What are challenges in implementation of FRA act?
5. Even after 100 yrs , will we recognise the contribution of tribal society in conservation etc,... what is your opinion?
6. Recent (2019) supreme court judgement regarding the eviction of forest dwellers those not having documents, from forest....some follow up question regarding it.
M.1:
1. What Race classification in India?
2. Is it okay to classify society into races?
3. Some argue that some forest dwelling societies are anti- development, what is your opinion?
4. What strategies used by Chhatrapati Shivaji maharaj that helped him success against his enemies and what are it's current coorelation today?
5. Steps taken by Maharashtra govt to address issues of naxalism.
M.2:
1. Sir gave scenario of road construction in forest area...asked which rules and laws needed to follow ?
2. Sir gave a hypothetical scenario that India become self sufficient in energy and then asked about its impact on India's foreign relations, especially on India -USA relationship.
M.3:
1. TB / leprosy patient monitoring system
2. How was Your experience in Gadchiroli.
3. Work of NGO that you worked for?
4. Should we abolish income tax?
5. Modifications or improvements on it?
M.4:
1. Sir mentioned one Tribe in Gujarat –asked its some particular culture etc....(I was unaware of)
2.where was Naxalism issue origin in India?...How it spread at global level?....what is their ideology?
Chairman sir:
1. During COVID-19 period some argue that there were opportunities open for India,in crisis ... what were opportunities for India?
2. COVID-19 impacted work culture, what are benefits for India?
3. What are benefits of work from home to companies?
4. Givem a chance , what type of Health policy would you suggest for India? ...
Chairman sir: Thank you, you interview is over, you may go now.
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Chairman Sir - Dr Dasa sir
Date :19 feb, 2026
Daf keywords: from Maharashtra, medical officer at PHC in Gadchiroli district, NGO, Anthropology, in service, ...other keywords not asked
Chairman sir:
1. Welcome, how are you today?
1. Have you joined training?
2. Naxalism in Gadchiroli, one of the cause is social alienation of people, so what are the step taken by govt to address this issue of social alienation.
3. FRA act...full name of it?
4. What are challenges in implementation of FRA act?
5. Even after 100 yrs , will we recognise the contribution of tribal society in conservation etc,... what is your opinion?
6. Recent (2019) supreme court judgement regarding the eviction of forest dwellers those not having documents, from forest....some follow up question regarding it.
M.1:
1. What Race classification in India?
2. Is it okay to classify society into races?
3. Some argue that some forest dwelling societies are anti- development, what is your opinion?
4. What strategies used by Chhatrapati Shivaji maharaj that helped him success against his enemies and what are it's current coorelation today?
5. Steps taken by Maharashtra govt to address issues of naxalism.
M.2:
1. Sir gave scenario of road construction in forest area...asked which rules and laws needed to follow ?
2. Sir gave a hypothetical scenario that India become self sufficient in energy and then asked about its impact on India's foreign relations, especially on India -USA relationship.
M.3:
1. TB / leprosy patient monitoring system
2. How was Your experience in Gadchiroli.
3. Work of NGO that you worked for?
4. Should we abolish income tax?
5. Modifications or improvements on it?
M.4:
1. Sir mentioned one Tribe in Gujarat –asked its some particular culture etc....(I was unaware of)
2.where was Naxalism issue origin in India?...How it spread at global level?....what is their ideology?
Chairman sir:
1. During COVID-19 period some argue that there were opportunities open for India,in crisis ... what were opportunities for India?
2. COVID-19 impacted work culture, what are benefits for India?
3. What are benefits of work from home to companies?
4. Givem a chance , what type of Health policy would you suggest for India? ...
Chairman sir: Thank you, you interview is over, you may go now.
Date :19 feb, 2026
Daf keywords: from Maharashtra, medical officer at PHC in Gadchiroli district, NGO, Anthropology, in service, ...other keywords not asked
Chairman sir:
1. Welcome, how are you today?
1. Have you joined training?
2. Naxalism in Gadchiroli, one of the cause is social alienation of people, so what are the step taken by govt to address this issue of social alienation.
3. FRA act...full name of it?
4. What are challenges in implementation of FRA act?
5. Even after 100 yrs , will we recognise the contribution of tribal society in conservation etc,... what is your opinion?
6. Recent (2019) supreme court judgement regarding the eviction of forest dwellers those not having documents, from forest....some follow up question regarding it.
M.1:
1. What Race classification in India?
2. Is it okay to classify society into races?
3. Some argue that some forest dwelling societies are anti- development, what is your opinion?
4. What strategies used by Chhatrapati Shivaji maharaj that helped him success against his enemies and what are it's current coorelation today?
5. Steps taken by Maharashtra govt to address issues of naxalism.
M.2:
1. Sir gave scenario of road construction in forest area...asked which rules and laws needed to follow ?
2. Sir gave a hypothetical scenario that India become self sufficient in energy and then asked about its impact on India's foreign relations, especially on India -USA relationship.
M.3:
1. TB / leprosy patient monitoring system
2. How was Your experience in Gadchiroli.
3. Work of NGO that you worked for?
4. Should we abolish income tax?
5. Modifications or improvements on it?
M.4:
1. Sir mentioned one Tribe in Gujarat –asked its some particular culture etc....(I was unaware of)
2.where was Naxalism issue origin in India?...How it spread at global level?....what is their ideology?
Chairman sir:
1. During COVID-19 period some argue that there were opportunities open for India,in crisis ... what were opportunities for India?
2. COVID-19 impacted work culture, what are benefits for India?
3. What are benefits of work from home to companies?
4. Givem a chance , what type of Health policy would you suggest for India? ...
Chairman sir: Thank you, you interview is over, you may go now.
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CSE2025 FR not ready yet. Most likely on 2nd evening or 3rd afternoon.
Confirmation on 2nd March.
Confirmation on 2nd March.
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Transcript cse interview.(23 feb 2026 FN)
Relevant details- Bsc(H) chemistry, reading contemporary fiction, reflective journaling, ex- Banker(Sbi), working in MoSPi(Aso)
Board chairman- BB swain sir.
Chairman-
Q1- XYZ you read contemporary fiction, am very curious to know who is your fav author?
A- sir chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Q2- ohh have u read her latest one?
A- I said no. Sir.
He replied you must, but it's quite a thick one. Everyone smiled.
Member 1-
Q1- so XYZ you also do reflective journaling what is it?
Q2- so you post it at the end of the day?
Q3- so govt is talking about viksit bharat these day, what is VB for you?
Q4- do you only see it in economic terms or as a whole- i.e social, political, economic.
Member2
Q1- XYZ you have worked in the banking sector for 9 years--
A- I said no sir, other member corrected him that she has worked for around 1.5 yrs.
Q2- okay suppose you have worked for 6 years, answer why the MSME sector faces issue in getting credit, suppose you are a branch manager in SBI, why would you hesitate to give loan to an MSME- and what measure can be taken by the govt as well as the industries to improve it.?
Q2- counter q- he gave a suggestion for a govt backed fund - I agreed with it and said govt is already implementing it eg- MUDRA.
MEMber 3-
Q1- so XYZ as mentioned you have worked in the banking sector- have you heard of Liquidity coverage Ration and ---(can't remember).
Q2- you are currently in MoSPi and there is rev in the CPI index, what are the major changes in it?
Q3- why do you think there is a need for this revision?
Q4- you talked about global supply chain can you tell us about apple and India's role in its supply chain.
Member 4
Q1- XYZ you talked about GDP growth rate and the changes introduced in it, but there is a criticism in India's gdp growth rate, why do you think it is?
Q2- you have worked in the govt. Administration, tell us what are issues that you have faced and what are the issues you would like to address?
Q3- do you think the experience of people visiting the govt offices is nice, and how can you improve it.
Q4-he gave a monologue on cleanliness than asked do you think we keep our govt offices clean?
Q5- (monoloy)he talked of the issue of cleanliness and said I feel very sincerely about it and suggested that when i become a DC I should work on it at the school level and teach it to school children. I said yes sir definitely
Chairman- okay XYZ anything else you would like to talk about. A- I said sir whatever you feel. He said- any subject you you want we can have a discussion
A- I said sir. I was thinking may be you would ask about my saree and the paintings on it.
Everyone laughed chairman said - we need a lady member in the panel.
Everyone smiled and talked of the paintings style. Chairman said ok thankyou XYZ. We wish you all the best.
Experience - everyone was very cordial and curious to have a conversation with me. All were smiling and no poker face.
Panel Mocks- vajirao reddy, khan global studies, samkalp(2), vision, vajiram, next ias, online- upwise
One 2 one- dr. Khan, satyender garg(ips- retd.), shubham Aggarwal sir(10 min phone call - a day prior to interview), ajay sir vajiram.
Relevant details- Bsc(H) chemistry, reading contemporary fiction, reflective journaling, ex- Banker(Sbi), working in MoSPi(Aso)
Board chairman- BB swain sir.
Chairman-
Q1- XYZ you read contemporary fiction, am very curious to know who is your fav author?
A- sir chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Q2- ohh have u read her latest one?
A- I said no. Sir.
He replied you must, but it's quite a thick one. Everyone smiled.
Member 1-
Q1- so XYZ you also do reflective journaling what is it?
Q2- so you post it at the end of the day?
Q3- so govt is talking about viksit bharat these day, what is VB for you?
Q4- do you only see it in economic terms or as a whole- i.e social, political, economic.
Member2
Q1- XYZ you have worked in the banking sector for 9 years--
A- I said no sir, other member corrected him that she has worked for around 1.5 yrs.
Q2- okay suppose you have worked for 6 years, answer why the MSME sector faces issue in getting credit, suppose you are a branch manager in SBI, why would you hesitate to give loan to an MSME- and what measure can be taken by the govt as well as the industries to improve it.?
Q2- counter q- he gave a suggestion for a govt backed fund - I agreed with it and said govt is already implementing it eg- MUDRA.
MEMber 3-
Q1- so XYZ as mentioned you have worked in the banking sector- have you heard of Liquidity coverage Ration and ---(can't remember).
Q2- you are currently in MoSPi and there is rev in the CPI index, what are the major changes in it?
Q3- why do you think there is a need for this revision?
Q4- you talked about global supply chain can you tell us about apple and India's role in its supply chain.
Member 4
Q1- XYZ you talked about GDP growth rate and the changes introduced in it, but there is a criticism in India's gdp growth rate, why do you think it is?
Q2- you have worked in the govt. Administration, tell us what are issues that you have faced and what are the issues you would like to address?
Q3- do you think the experience of people visiting the govt offices is nice, and how can you improve it.
Q4-he gave a monologue on cleanliness than asked do you think we keep our govt offices clean?
Q5- (monoloy)he talked of the issue of cleanliness and said I feel very sincerely about it and suggested that when i become a DC I should work on it at the school level and teach it to school children. I said yes sir definitely
Chairman- okay XYZ anything else you would like to talk about. A- I said sir whatever you feel. He said- any subject you you want we can have a discussion
A- I said sir. I was thinking may be you would ask about my saree and the paintings on it.
Everyone laughed chairman said - we need a lady member in the panel.
Everyone smiled and talked of the paintings style. Chairman said ok thankyou XYZ. We wish you all the best.
Experience - everyone was very cordial and curious to have a conversation with me. All were smiling and no poker face.
Panel Mocks- vajirao reddy, khan global studies, samkalp(2), vision, vajiram, next ias, online- upwise
One 2 one- dr. Khan, satyender garg(ips- retd.), shubham Aggarwal sir(10 min phone call - a day prior to interview), ajay sir vajiram.
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27th February
DAF Keywords: Spy Thriller TV Shows, Strength Training, Tata Projects, Planning manager, Civil Engineering, Sociology, Aurangabad, Mumbai ****
- Chairperson - BB Swain Sir: (Only 2 questions)
1. How real are stories shown in spy thriller TV shows? → Said I am not sure as I have not interacted with any real life spy
2. Which shows have you watched till now? (They knew the shows, Member 2 said Fauda is not a spy thriller - I said the protagonists are Shin Bet operatives, Swain sir said Bard of Blood is very old, He even remarked about Night Manager being in Hindi, I told him that it is an adaptation from British Show) - He then went out for 5-7 minutes and came back
- Member 1 (Male):
1. Were you in Tata Administrative Services (I wasn’t)
2. How was your experience for working with the Tatas as we hear a lot about their good work culture?
3. What is prisoner’s dilemma?
4. How would you apply it in real world scenario → Corruption at workplace and also in literal sense (Terrorism, organized crime)
5. What is Viksit Bharat? What steps India has been
6. Is it only about Infrastructure, Human Capital and 30 trillion $? Does it also entail governance, poverty alleviation, inequality etc.? (Based on my answer) → I agreed with him that there is more to it
7. Why Indian government in recent years has been signing agreements with other countries for critical minerals?
8. What are the benefits of signing these agreements?
- Member 2 (Male): (Longest Conversation)
1. Do you go to gym for Strength Training? Do you also do clean and jerk (from weightlifting)
2. What is the maximum weight of Dumb bell you generally lift?
3. There is one disease for which we suggest strength training as a treatment, take a guess (Took Obesity, he said Diabetes, I said I will read about it, he laughed and said no need)
4. The site on which you worked, was it a slum redevelopment project? (It wasn’t)
5. What was the project exactly? In Which part of Mumbai?
6. Benefits of these type of projects?
7. Why there is an opposition to Dharavi Redevelopment project?
8. You talked about vertical development being beneficial (Related to Site in which I worked) but don’t you think it increases the burden on infrastructure (Utilities) → I Said the number of people from the redevelopment are the same but he brought in Sale component of the project and said it will increase the burden (I agreed and said Sorry I missed it) → He then said what can be done then? (To ease burden on utilities of the cities) → I mentioned easing water burden through recycling, focusing on renewable energy → He said you are a planner give me broader elements which can be brought in and don’t limit yourself to Mumbai lets consider Aurangabad instead → I said I am only able to think of granular elements not the broad ones → He then gave hints → Talked about Developing satellite towns instead, from there I identified Robust Public Transport, then I said we can also go for elements like captive solar power plants, he said energy is not an issue rather issue is infrastructure like transmission lines
9. Don’t you think these satellite towns will then face burden? → I said infrastructure development will bring migration as we need workers for creation of infrastructure and utilities but if all cities are well developed migrants will go back to their cities and that will ease the burden
DAF Keywords: Spy Thriller TV Shows, Strength Training, Tata Projects, Planning manager, Civil Engineering, Sociology, Aurangabad, Mumbai ****
- Chairperson - BB Swain Sir: (Only 2 questions)
1. How real are stories shown in spy thriller TV shows? → Said I am not sure as I have not interacted with any real life spy
2. Which shows have you watched till now? (They knew the shows, Member 2 said Fauda is not a spy thriller - I said the protagonists are Shin Bet operatives, Swain sir said Bard of Blood is very old, He even remarked about Night Manager being in Hindi, I told him that it is an adaptation from British Show) - He then went out for 5-7 minutes and came back
- Member 1 (Male):
1. Were you in Tata Administrative Services (I wasn’t)
2. How was your experience for working with the Tatas as we hear a lot about their good work culture?
3. What is prisoner’s dilemma?
4. How would you apply it in real world scenario → Corruption at workplace and also in literal sense (Terrorism, organized crime)
5. What is Viksit Bharat? What steps India has been
6. Is it only about Infrastructure, Human Capital and 30 trillion $? Does it also entail governance, poverty alleviation, inequality etc.? (Based on my answer) → I agreed with him that there is more to it
7. Why Indian government in recent years has been signing agreements with other countries for critical minerals?
8. What are the benefits of signing these agreements?
- Member 2 (Male): (Longest Conversation)
1. Do you go to gym for Strength Training? Do you also do clean and jerk (from weightlifting)
2. What is the maximum weight of Dumb bell you generally lift?
3. There is one disease for which we suggest strength training as a treatment, take a guess (Took Obesity, he said Diabetes, I said I will read about it, he laughed and said no need)
4. The site on which you worked, was it a slum redevelopment project? (It wasn’t)
5. What was the project exactly? In Which part of Mumbai?
6. Benefits of these type of projects?
7. Why there is an opposition to Dharavi Redevelopment project?
8. You talked about vertical development being beneficial (Related to Site in which I worked) but don’t you think it increases the burden on infrastructure (Utilities) → I Said the number of people from the redevelopment are the same but he brought in Sale component of the project and said it will increase the burden (I agreed and said Sorry I missed it) → He then said what can be done then? (To ease burden on utilities of the cities) → I mentioned easing water burden through recycling, focusing on renewable energy → He said you are a planner give me broader elements which can be brought in and don’t limit yourself to Mumbai lets consider Aurangabad instead → I said I am only able to think of granular elements not the broad ones → He then gave hints → Talked about Developing satellite towns instead, from there I identified Robust Public Transport, then I said we can also go for elements like captive solar power plants, he said energy is not an issue rather issue is infrastructure like transmission lines
9. Don’t you think these satellite towns will then face burden? → I said infrastructure development will bring migration as we need workers for creation of infrastructure and utilities but if all cities are well developed migrants will go back to their cities and that will ease the burden
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Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025)
27th February DAF Keywords: Spy Thriller TV Shows, Strength Training, Tata Projects, Planning manager, Civil Engineering, Sociology, Aurangabad, Mumbai **** - Chairperson - BB Swain Sir: (Only 2 questions) 1. How real are stories shown in spy thriller…
- Member 3 (Male)
1. You worked for Tatas, what are the recent issues → Talked about earlier Mehli Mistry issue and recent Chandrashekharan Issue
2. It is said that Indian Labour code was heavily influence from Labour code of Tatas, do you know elements of Tata Labour Code from 1850s → I said I am not aware of exact provisions but I am aware of things like better working conditions, creche facility, he then explained even the fixed working hours comes from there
3. What is Sanskritization → Was not happy with my definition said there is more to it
4. Is it good or bad for the society → I said bad because dysfunctional upper caste practices creep into the lower castes as well, and we also think that there is an inherent hierarchy of castes where some groups are above and some are below → Again was not happy he wanted positives but I could not tell
5. What are structural positive externalities of infrastructure → It adds to GDP, private sector crowding in → He Said private sector crowding in is not structural → He said, GDP, employment generation are structural positive externalities
- Member 4 (Male): (Explained whatever I did not know - Ultimately spoke more than me in our conversation)
1. What are the current uses of 3D printing? → Manufacturing, Civil Engineering
2. What are the benefits 3D printing?
3. Are we using it in Healthcare → Did not know so he explained
4. Are we using it in Defence → I Said I am only aware about the bunkers being constructed, he said that is a civil engineering application, he then explained that even guns are now being made using 3D printing
5. What are the problems that tier 2 cities like Aurangabad face? → I started with basic infrastructural problem like burden on utilities, stopped me there itself and gave a hint, I could not understand and asked him to repeat, then he said funding is also an issue which needs to come from various sources like Smart cities fund etc.
6. What are funding sources for these tier 2 cities? → Mentioned Finance commission grants, Multilateral Development Banks and Budgetary allocations like Smart cities mission
7. Do you think Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities will come into the prominence? → I said Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are our future → He said yes we might even see tier 1 to tier 3 migration in future
1. You worked for Tatas, what are the recent issues → Talked about earlier Mehli Mistry issue and recent Chandrashekharan Issue
2. It is said that Indian Labour code was heavily influence from Labour code of Tatas, do you know elements of Tata Labour Code from 1850s → I said I am not aware of exact provisions but I am aware of things like better working conditions, creche facility, he then explained even the fixed working hours comes from there
3. What is Sanskritization → Was not happy with my definition said there is more to it
4. Is it good or bad for the society → I said bad because dysfunctional upper caste practices creep into the lower castes as well, and we also think that there is an inherent hierarchy of castes where some groups are above and some are below → Again was not happy he wanted positives but I could not tell
5. What are structural positive externalities of infrastructure → It adds to GDP, private sector crowding in → He Said private sector crowding in is not structural → He said, GDP, employment generation are structural positive externalities
- Member 4 (Male): (Explained whatever I did not know - Ultimately spoke more than me in our conversation)
1. What are the current uses of 3D printing? → Manufacturing, Civil Engineering
2. What are the benefits 3D printing?
3. Are we using it in Healthcare → Did not know so he explained
4. Are we using it in Defence → I Said I am only aware about the bunkers being constructed, he said that is a civil engineering application, he then explained that even guns are now being made using 3D printing
5. What are the problems that tier 2 cities like Aurangabad face? → I started with basic infrastructural problem like burden on utilities, stopped me there itself and gave a hint, I could not understand and asked him to repeat, then he said funding is also an issue which needs to come from various sources like Smart cities fund etc.
6. What are funding sources for these tier 2 cities? → Mentioned Finance commission grants, Multilateral Development Banks and Budgetary allocations like Smart cities mission
7. Do you think Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities will come into the prominence? → I said Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are our future → He said yes we might even see tier 1 to tier 3 migration in future
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Name: Yashvi
Date: 26 feb 2026, afternoon, 2nd to go.
Key DAF Details: delhi, asan yoga, gond painting,khushbu project NSS, marketing, taxation, accountancy, (nothing else asked)
Board: B B swain sir (all male board)
Questions asked:
Chairman-
How are you?
You are into gond painting, I also like it. Tell methe themes and features of it
Contemporary artist. (I told a name, he wrote that in his diary)
M1
What is this khushbu project?
( I gave a monologue)
Why are civil servants risk averse. Why do they even follow rules. They are hindernace in the development process.
We should not follow rules, society is changing
Difference between US model of bureaucracy and Indian . Generalist vs specialist
What is view on lateral entry. Shall we have it?
M2
Shall I ask questions from accountancy or taxation. I said yes sir but could not answer any of the question.
1. What is the definition of current assets according to companies act 2013
2. Difference between operating cycle and cash cycle
3. Asked me about a marketing book which I have never heard of.
M3
Is it asan yog or aasana(easy) yoga
Why do you only do asan, why not pranayam..
But Pranayam and meditation is more important for UPSC
Then I said yes sir that's why I was doing the meditation while was waiting outside then they laughed.
Trump have changed the way India deal with other country what is your view
What is the role of WTO.
Why WTO has become defunct. Whole I was thinking, He answered it himself.
M4
What is the aqi of Delhi (I said 270)
What is its severity ( poor, he asked are you sure maybe ya v.poor. i said it's poor.
If you had to design a new capital for India what will you put the parameter. Delhi has so much air pollution. Why. What to do.
Coming to transport sector. How can na we achieve it.
Did you hear of brts. What are the advantages of it. Then all of them were talking of it. Chairman sir said ki it was a 15 day experiment. Failed miserably. Other sir said it was from gk to moolchand.
Chairman
Is there anything else you would want us to talk about.
I said you can talk about my college
1 sir said you are so lucky your college is so near to your jangpura. I said yes sir 10 mins from my home by car. Chairman sir gave him a side eye
Your interview was over
While I was going they were taking. I thought mujhe bulaya. I turned back.
They said no no, you go.
Very cordial board. Members were smiling, laughed once. I was smiling most of the time. No grilling. Less cross questions. Chairman sir took his phone, was walking for a minute or so in room. I didn't look at anyone except the person I was talking to. Have fluent answer for questions i had already prepared. Tried my best to control my hand gestures. Frowned and hesitated a bit when not able to answer accountancy answer.
Mocks/O20 (If any):
30-50 mins daily practise with my friend was the best.
Felt like it was combination of both the mocks I gave at samkalp. Most of the daf/delhi questions were repeated.
Saket sir of civilsdaily was really helpful throughout. Gave 2 mocks at civilsdaily
Utkarsh sir of mentor aid was also good especially the group sessions
Mahesh bhagwat sir daf analysis was good
Shubham vidyapeeth sir group have many perspectives on current affairs
Gave around 10 mocks. Next, pw, quantel, shubhra, ekam, gs score etc.
Date: 26 feb 2026, afternoon, 2nd to go.
Key DAF Details: delhi, asan yoga, gond painting,khushbu project NSS, marketing, taxation, accountancy, (nothing else asked)
Board: B B swain sir (all male board)
Questions asked:
Chairman-
How are you?
You are into gond painting, I also like it. Tell methe themes and features of it
Contemporary artist. (I told a name, he wrote that in his diary)
M1
What is this khushbu project?
( I gave a monologue)
Why are civil servants risk averse. Why do they even follow rules. They are hindernace in the development process.
We should not follow rules, society is changing
Difference between US model of bureaucracy and Indian . Generalist vs specialist
What is view on lateral entry. Shall we have it?
M2
Shall I ask questions from accountancy or taxation. I said yes sir but could not answer any of the question.
1. What is the definition of current assets according to companies act 2013
2. Difference between operating cycle and cash cycle
3. Asked me about a marketing book which I have never heard of.
M3
Is it asan yog or aasana(easy) yoga
Why do you only do asan, why not pranayam..
But Pranayam and meditation is more important for UPSC
Then I said yes sir that's why I was doing the meditation while was waiting outside then they laughed.
Trump have changed the way India deal with other country what is your view
What is the role of WTO.
Why WTO has become defunct. Whole I was thinking, He answered it himself.
M4
What is the aqi of Delhi (I said 270)
What is its severity ( poor, he asked are you sure maybe ya v.poor. i said it's poor.
If you had to design a new capital for India what will you put the parameter. Delhi has so much air pollution. Why. What to do.
Coming to transport sector. How can na we achieve it.
Did you hear of brts. What are the advantages of it. Then all of them were talking of it. Chairman sir said ki it was a 15 day experiment. Failed miserably. Other sir said it was from gk to moolchand.
Chairman
Is there anything else you would want us to talk about.
I said you can talk about my college
1 sir said you are so lucky your college is so near to your jangpura. I said yes sir 10 mins from my home by car. Chairman sir gave him a side eye
Your interview was over
While I was going they were taking. I thought mujhe bulaya. I turned back.
They said no no, you go.
Very cordial board. Members were smiling, laughed once. I was smiling most of the time. No grilling. Less cross questions. Chairman sir took his phone, was walking for a minute or so in room. I didn't look at anyone except the person I was talking to. Have fluent answer for questions i had already prepared. Tried my best to control my hand gestures. Frowned and hesitated a bit when not able to answer accountancy answer.
Mocks/O20 (If any):
30-50 mins daily practise with my friend was the best.
Felt like it was combination of both the mocks I gave at samkalp. Most of the daf/delhi questions were repeated.
Saket sir of civilsdaily was really helpful throughout. Gave 2 mocks at civilsdaily
Utkarsh sir of mentor aid was also good especially the group sessions
Mahesh bhagwat sir daf analysis was good
Shubham vidyapeeth sir group have many perspectives on current affairs
Gave around 10 mocks. Next, pw, quantel, shubhra, ekam, gs score etc.
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Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025)
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Not today or tomorrow by any chance!
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