Interview Transcript
Name:AJ
Date: 23/02/2026
DAF keywords:Horticulture,Natural Farming,Pola Utsav,Akola,Kerala,Trivandrum
Board:Sanjay Verma(1st to go-forenoon)
Chairman: Good morning,How are you?Tell me how do we pronounce your name in Spanish(Totally Random one)
2.You have geography optional Tell me one country that is having geographical advantage over others and a country facing disadvantage(I said India for advantage and Israel as disadvantaged)
3.Yes..India is advantaged but I think US is having most advantage..They're isolated too(I agreed)
4.Tell me the most expensive flower in the world
5.Tell me the most expensive fruit in the world.
6.Compare the per capita income of Trivandrum and Kerala
7.So TVM is having a high GSDP per capita income..How..What factors contributed to that
M1
1.Whats the difference between natural farming and organic farming
2.So why do people prefer organic products
3.Is there any side effects for chemical agriculture products.
4.Your state is performing well in tourism..What kind of tourism is there
5.IMR of Kerala was stagnant for sometime then reduced considerably,what contributed to that reduction.
6.Your state is doing so much community level programs..I see you are also interested in it.Tell me how can it help in governance
7.If given an opportunity to bring in a community level change among women,what would you do(I said I'll form SHGs,He asked me which sector will u focus-I said agri as there is a feminisation of agriculture issue that India face with 75% women in agri)
Chair intervened and asked-Which place did you had in mind when you said that answer(I answered Akola,Maharashtra the place where I studied)
M2:
1.Since you mentioned Akola in which part of Maharashtra is Akola located
2.The major agriculture products of Vidarbha
3.Any fruits or vegetables
4.How can they cultivate these many varieties of fruits
5.Gave me some specific places in Maharashtra like Solapur and Nashik and x,asked me which horti produce are they famous for(never heard of x-I said I dont know)
6.Ok!.Tell me about horticulture in Kerala
7.Whats the government doing to promote it
M3
1.What is Pola Utsav(DAF keyword)
2.You mentioned Kerala has migrants(a long monologue on issues they face).Many of them marry women from Kerala(monologue on how they face abuse).If appointed as Chief Secretary of Kerala ,how will you solve it.
3.What is the most important provision in the latest income tax rules,2026
M4
1.What are the 3 major macro nutrients
2.Tell me their ratio
3.Is natural farming scalable
4.If you are made as DM,what will you do to ensure that organic farming is promoted considering food security challenges.
5.How is nano urea and such fertilizers helping in agri production.
6.Have you heard of PM Pranam scheme.What is it
Chairman:
Oh we have time,lets talk
1.Whats your opinion on Indias sovereign credit rating over the last 15 years(I said sir I just know that this years economic survey mentions that there is improvement)
Does it take us anywhere!..Thats not even an outline
2.Ok tell me..Who brings out this credit rating(A tongue slip happened and I said international organisations like Moodys🤦♀️)
3.Is it an international organisation(I said sorry sir).
4.Whats the difference between a private firm and an international organisation
5.Have you read Kaplan's Revenge of geography..what does it say(I just had a vague idea)
6.In your opinion does people of Kerala or Delhi walk more(I said I think its Delhi-the footpaths and beautiful sidelines that I observed in Delhi and many people walking on Kartavya Path as reasoning)
7.So when did you come to Delhi(I said 2 days before).In two days have you studied the walking habits of people!?(I said sir this was based on my limited observations)
8.But the people you saw outside could also be tourists(I said yes sir..That is also a possibility)
Your interview is over..Thank you
PT MARKS -171
Name:AJ
Date: 23/02/2026
DAF keywords:Horticulture,Natural Farming,Pola Utsav,Akola,Kerala,Trivandrum
Board:Sanjay Verma(1st to go-forenoon)
Chairman: Good morning,How are you?Tell me how do we pronounce your name in Spanish(Totally Random one)
2.You have geography optional Tell me one country that is having geographical advantage over others and a country facing disadvantage(I said India for advantage and Israel as disadvantaged)
3.Yes..India is advantaged but I think US is having most advantage..They're isolated too(I agreed)
4.Tell me the most expensive flower in the world
5.Tell me the most expensive fruit in the world.
6.Compare the per capita income of Trivandrum and Kerala
7.So TVM is having a high GSDP per capita income..How..What factors contributed to that
M1
1.Whats the difference between natural farming and organic farming
2.So why do people prefer organic products
3.Is there any side effects for chemical agriculture products.
4.Your state is performing well in tourism..What kind of tourism is there
5.IMR of Kerala was stagnant for sometime then reduced considerably,what contributed to that reduction.
6.Your state is doing so much community level programs..I see you are also interested in it.Tell me how can it help in governance
7.If given an opportunity to bring in a community level change among women,what would you do(I said I'll form SHGs,He asked me which sector will u focus-I said agri as there is a feminisation of agriculture issue that India face with 75% women in agri)
Chair intervened and asked-Which place did you had in mind when you said that answer(I answered Akola,Maharashtra the place where I studied)
M2:
1.Since you mentioned Akola in which part of Maharashtra is Akola located
2.The major agriculture products of Vidarbha
3.Any fruits or vegetables
4.How can they cultivate these many varieties of fruits
5.Gave me some specific places in Maharashtra like Solapur and Nashik and x,asked me which horti produce are they famous for(never heard of x-I said I dont know)
6.Ok!.Tell me about horticulture in Kerala
7.Whats the government doing to promote it
M3
1.What is Pola Utsav(DAF keyword)
2.You mentioned Kerala has migrants(a long monologue on issues they face).Many of them marry women from Kerala(monologue on how they face abuse).If appointed as Chief Secretary of Kerala ,how will you solve it.
3.What is the most important provision in the latest income tax rules,2026
M4
1.What are the 3 major macro nutrients
2.Tell me their ratio
3.Is natural farming scalable
4.If you are made as DM,what will you do to ensure that organic farming is promoted considering food security challenges.
5.How is nano urea and such fertilizers helping in agri production.
6.Have you heard of PM Pranam scheme.What is it
Chairman:
Oh we have time,lets talk
1.Whats your opinion on Indias sovereign credit rating over the last 15 years(I said sir I just know that this years economic survey mentions that there is improvement)
Does it take us anywhere!..Thats not even an outline
2.Ok tell me..Who brings out this credit rating(A tongue slip happened and I said international organisations like Moodys🤦♀️)
3.Is it an international organisation(I said sorry sir).
4.Whats the difference between a private firm and an international organisation
5.Have you read Kaplan's Revenge of geography..what does it say(I just had a vague idea)
6.In your opinion does people of Kerala or Delhi walk more(I said I think its Delhi-the footpaths and beautiful sidelines that I observed in Delhi and many people walking on Kartavya Path as reasoning)
7.So when did you come to Delhi(I said 2 days before).In two days have you studied the walking habits of people!?(I said sir this was based on my limited observations)
8.But the people you saw outside could also be tourists(I said yes sir..That is also a possibility)
Your interview is over..Thank you
PT MARKS -171
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Board : shukla sir
Marks :195
Keywords: Indore, published a book , website ,French, indo france , travel Concierge work
Chairman
Q. You belong to Atal Bihari Vajpayee College. Tell me about the qualities of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Firstly, his consensual role where he was able to build consensus with the opposition themselves and was able to hold a coalition government. Secondly, his infrastructural work such as Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and his measures related to the National Highway Development Corporation showed his leadership.
Q. Don’t you think the current right-wing politicians are going rabid and they are not able to hold consensus?
Sir, I believe that politics is no linear trajectory and we might see that another set of right-wing politicians might hold certain values which Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was familiar with. So politics changes. It is not consistent.
Q. Is there any right-wing politician who is able to hold consensus?
Mr. Nitin Gadkari is one such. He holds great consensus with the opposition candidates as well. Further, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits to churches in Christmas and the mosque in Ramzan is also reflective of those values.
(He cut me and moved to the next question.)
Q. But Nitin Gadkari is not a successor. Talk about Yogi Adityanath or other leaders who might be in the succession line. Don’t you think they are going rabid?
Sir, I believe that politics is no linear trajectory and we might see that another set of right-wing politicians might hold certain values which Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was familiar with. So politics changes. It is not consistent.
Q. New York is one of the most capitalist cities of the world. Don’t you feel that Zohran Mamdani winning there is a contradiction?
There are several reasons. Firstly, New York is a multi-ethnic state and Indians or South Asians hold greater relevance there as well. Secondly, the welfare stance of Mr. Zohran Mamdani also holds relevance with a lot of people.
(He cut me and started asking the next question.)
Q. Why are you learning French?
I wanted to learn about the movies such as La Haine and The Untouchables in their own language rather than going through translations. I was more inquisitive and thus I studied French so that I am able to understand those movies in a specific manner.
Q. You are a sociologist. Why are right-wing politicians rising globally?
Firstly, the clash of civilization and migration, which sociologist Samuel Huntington says causes clash of civilizations, is happening, leading to intermingling of cultures and tensions between different sets of peoples. Secondly, the emotional contact and the core is struck much more by the right-wing politicians in an emotive manner.
(He cut me.)
Q. Are opposition leaders in India going rabid?
Sir, I believe that politics is no linear trajectory and we might see that another set of politicians might hold certain values which Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was familiar with. So politics changes. It is not consistent.
Member 1 (M1)
Q. Your Indian Foreign Service is your preference?
Yes sir.
Q. Have you read The India Way? What are its contents?
Firstly, his book is about how India is shifting from non-alignment to multi-alignment in the future. Secondly, how India can navigate in a turbulent world where wars might be happening and that those lessons are still relevant after the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine war. Secondly, he mirrors the importance of Arthashastra in the current international relations.
Q. Do you think PM Nehru applied Arthashastra?
Sir, Mr. Nehru did apply Arthashastra indirectly. There is one component of Arthashastra called Yan, and other components such as the confidence-building measures are there. So he tried to do that with China in the Panchsheel agreement in the 1950s.
Marks :195
Keywords: Indore, published a book , website ,French, indo france , travel Concierge work
Chairman
Q. You belong to Atal Bihari Vajpayee College. Tell me about the qualities of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Firstly, his consensual role where he was able to build consensus with the opposition themselves and was able to hold a coalition government. Secondly, his infrastructural work such as Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and his measures related to the National Highway Development Corporation showed his leadership.
Q. Don’t you think the current right-wing politicians are going rabid and they are not able to hold consensus?
Sir, I believe that politics is no linear trajectory and we might see that another set of right-wing politicians might hold certain values which Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was familiar with. So politics changes. It is not consistent.
Q. Is there any right-wing politician who is able to hold consensus?
Mr. Nitin Gadkari is one such. He holds great consensus with the opposition candidates as well. Further, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits to churches in Christmas and the mosque in Ramzan is also reflective of those values.
(He cut me and moved to the next question.)
Q. But Nitin Gadkari is not a successor. Talk about Yogi Adityanath or other leaders who might be in the succession line. Don’t you think they are going rabid?
Sir, I believe that politics is no linear trajectory and we might see that another set of right-wing politicians might hold certain values which Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was familiar with. So politics changes. It is not consistent.
Q. New York is one of the most capitalist cities of the world. Don’t you feel that Zohran Mamdani winning there is a contradiction?
There are several reasons. Firstly, New York is a multi-ethnic state and Indians or South Asians hold greater relevance there as well. Secondly, the welfare stance of Mr. Zohran Mamdani also holds relevance with a lot of people.
(He cut me and started asking the next question.)
Q. Why are you learning French?
I wanted to learn about the movies such as La Haine and The Untouchables in their own language rather than going through translations. I was more inquisitive and thus I studied French so that I am able to understand those movies in a specific manner.
Q. You are a sociologist. Why are right-wing politicians rising globally?
Firstly, the clash of civilization and migration, which sociologist Samuel Huntington says causes clash of civilizations, is happening, leading to intermingling of cultures and tensions between different sets of peoples. Secondly, the emotional contact and the core is struck much more by the right-wing politicians in an emotive manner.
(He cut me.)
Q. Are opposition leaders in India going rabid?
Sir, I believe that politics is no linear trajectory and we might see that another set of politicians might hold certain values which Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was familiar with. So politics changes. It is not consistent.
Member 1 (M1)
Q. Your Indian Foreign Service is your preference?
Yes sir.
Q. Have you read The India Way? What are its contents?
Firstly, his book is about how India is shifting from non-alignment to multi-alignment in the future. Secondly, how India can navigate in a turbulent world where wars might be happening and that those lessons are still relevant after the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine war. Secondly, he mirrors the importance of Arthashastra in the current international relations.
Q. Do you think PM Nehru applied Arthashastra?
Sir, Mr. Nehru did apply Arthashastra indirectly. There is one component of Arthashastra called Yan, and other components such as the confidence-building measures are there. So he tried to do that with China in the Panchsheel agreement in the 1950s.
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Q. Was the failure of 1962 related to misunderstanding by Nehru or some other factors?
Sir, I believe that his motives and methods were good. However, the fact that the onus lies on China, that they detracted from the agreement.
Sir, I believe that his motives and methods were good. However, the fact that the onus lies on China, that they detracted from the agreement.
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As the Honorable CDS Anil Chauhan has also said recently that Panchsheel agreement for China was just a commercial agreement, but India thought that it sealed the boundaries as well. So there was difference in the understanding. So the onus lies on China and not on India as such. Also, the Air Force preparation was not up to the mark during that time.
Member 2 (M2)
Q. In the Third Battle of Panipat, was the Marathas’ fall related to leadership position or military position?
There were several factors. The first factor is that there was the military factor. There was lack of technical upgrade or the guns or artillerys which the other parties possessed such as Ahmad Shah Abdali. Secondly, the diplomatic factor was there as well. For example, the Marathas were not able to forge alliances with the Rajputs or other communities. Moreover, the lack of second-rung leadership during the battlefield. During that time when the leadership of Peshwa fell, there was no second-rung of leadership, leading to chaos in the battlefield, which ultimately led to the decline of Marathas in the Third Battle of Panipat.
Q. If you are posted as District Collector of Indore or as a general administrator, what would you do to promote tourism?
Safety and cleanliness would be the first perspective because tourism would thrive only if people are not mere spectators but are gracious hosts. Secondly, the end-to-end connectivity needs to be there. We have airports and bus depots, but the end-to-end connectivity with hinterlands remains an issue. Thirdly, the homestays or local businesses need to be promoted. I gave example of Mangal Jodi of Odisha and Gujarat. Finally, I mentioned leveraging the Incredible India campaign to promote places in Indore.
During this question there was constant grilling and counter-questioning because earlier I had worked as a Travel Concierge Officer in the tourism sector.
Member 3 (M3)
Q. (Asked a term which I had not heard of.)
I am not able to recall.
Q. How are 12 months, 24 hours and 365 days decided?
From cultural perspective and geographical perspective. I told him about agricultural seasons, flora and fauna and people’s observation related to the moon cycle, lunar cycle. The discussion shifted slightly to Islamic calendar. I said yes sir, it is related to Prophet Muhammad’s movement from Mecca to Medina and etc.
After this, he kept discussing and discussing. The discussion became vague and there was no clear question, yet he was still continuing the discussion.
Q. Should civil services draw talent from all over the world and make them directly district collectors?
Sir, it won’t be good for our country because the administrative power should rely in the citizens of India only. Secondly, internal security threats could emerge due to conflict of interest if foreign nationals are posted as administrative rulers. However, they could be posted in advisory roles and their recommendations could be strengthened so that their world best practices are reflected, as it happens in Singapore.
Member 4 (Lady Member)
Q. Why were you not able to get the NSS C certificate?
The final step which is the NSSC certificate was happening during my college years and since during COVID certain restrictions were there, I was not able to comply with all the directions. The activities were limited and hence I was not able to get the C certificate. However, in future if I pursue my masters, then I would surely look up for it and would try to get the NSSC certificate.
Q. Tell me about the book you have written — The Council of the Beast.
The book is about animals who try to displace the zookeeper because the zookeeper was trying to replace them through metaverse, AI and synthetic animals. Thus the animals form a council and displace the zookeeper. However, as soon as they emerge winner, the internal differences soon start apart, leading to conflicts and disruptions. My book mirrors the real-life scenario in the United Nations and WTO, which start on a good premise but struggle from certain deficiencies.
Member 2 (M2)
Q. In the Third Battle of Panipat, was the Marathas’ fall related to leadership position or military position?
There were several factors. The first factor is that there was the military factor. There was lack of technical upgrade or the guns or artillerys which the other parties possessed such as Ahmad Shah Abdali. Secondly, the diplomatic factor was there as well. For example, the Marathas were not able to forge alliances with the Rajputs or other communities. Moreover, the lack of second-rung leadership during the battlefield. During that time when the leadership of Peshwa fell, there was no second-rung of leadership, leading to chaos in the battlefield, which ultimately led to the decline of Marathas in the Third Battle of Panipat.
Q. If you are posted as District Collector of Indore or as a general administrator, what would you do to promote tourism?
Safety and cleanliness would be the first perspective because tourism would thrive only if people are not mere spectators but are gracious hosts. Secondly, the end-to-end connectivity needs to be there. We have airports and bus depots, but the end-to-end connectivity with hinterlands remains an issue. Thirdly, the homestays or local businesses need to be promoted. I gave example of Mangal Jodi of Odisha and Gujarat. Finally, I mentioned leveraging the Incredible India campaign to promote places in Indore.
During this question there was constant grilling and counter-questioning because earlier I had worked as a Travel Concierge Officer in the tourism sector.
Member 3 (M3)
Q. (Asked a term which I had not heard of.)
I am not able to recall.
Q. How are 12 months, 24 hours and 365 days decided?
From cultural perspective and geographical perspective. I told him about agricultural seasons, flora and fauna and people’s observation related to the moon cycle, lunar cycle. The discussion shifted slightly to Islamic calendar. I said yes sir, it is related to Prophet Muhammad’s movement from Mecca to Medina and etc.
After this, he kept discussing and discussing. The discussion became vague and there was no clear question, yet he was still continuing the discussion.
Q. Should civil services draw talent from all over the world and make them directly district collectors?
Sir, it won’t be good for our country because the administrative power should rely in the citizens of India only. Secondly, internal security threats could emerge due to conflict of interest if foreign nationals are posted as administrative rulers. However, they could be posted in advisory roles and their recommendations could be strengthened so that their world best practices are reflected, as it happens in Singapore.
Member 4 (Lady Member)
Q. Why were you not able to get the NSS C certificate?
The final step which is the NSSC certificate was happening during my college years and since during COVID certain restrictions were there, I was not able to comply with all the directions. The activities were limited and hence I was not able to get the C certificate. However, in future if I pursue my masters, then I would surely look up for it and would try to get the NSSC certificate.
Q. Tell me about the book you have written — The Council of the Beast.
The book is about animals who try to displace the zookeeper because the zookeeper was trying to replace them through metaverse, AI and synthetic animals. Thus the animals form a council and displace the zookeeper. However, as soon as they emerge winner, the internal differences soon start apart, leading to conflicts and disruptions. My book mirrors the real-life scenario in the United Nations and WTO, which start on a good premise but struggle from certain deficiencies.
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Q. Tell me about the website you have created related to active ageing. What is the primary law related to elderly people?
Maintenance of Parents and Senior Citizens Welfare Act 2007. Firstly, maintenance money has to be provided to the elderly people. Secondly, not only the son and daughter but also the son-in-law and daughter-in-law are responsible for providing the maintenance and taking care of the elderly. Thirdly, the provisions related to enforcement are the six months fine as well as ten thousand rupees fine. The maintenance tribunal can also order eviction. If the elderly people’s properties were transferred and after the property transfer they are not taken care of properly, then the property transfer stands null and void.
Maintenance of Parents and Senior Citizens Welfare Act 2007. Firstly, maintenance money has to be provided to the elderly people. Secondly, not only the son and daughter but also the son-in-law and daughter-in-law are responsible for providing the maintenance and taking care of the elderly. Thirdly, the provisions related to enforcement are the six months fine as well as ten thousand rupees fine. The maintenance tribunal can also order eviction. If the elderly people’s properties were transferred and after the property transfer they are not taken care of properly, then the property transfer stands null and void.
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Interview transcript-
Board - Anuradha Prasad
My Background-
Hometown- barmer
Btech mechanical
Msc offer from university of Birmingham and university of leeds
Hobbies- naam jap and spiritual chanting, squash, kho kho, karate.
Chairman-
Which will lead to more job loss - AI or automation? But AI can code what 20 people can together?
Religion is opium of masses. Who said this and meaning?
So is it for weak people?
Member 1-
Where kishor kumar born?
Is this his original name?
What was his original name?
India EU FTA - 3 advantage and 3 disadvantage?
What is one word for sanitary and phytosanitary restrictions?
This is our problem if we have trade deficit in FTA.
Member 2
Did you go to MSc?
What is BADP - full form, purpose, how different from other state and central schemes?
What is vibrant village program?
What is inter linking of rivers? Name few. Reasons. Advantage and disadvantage.
Cost benefit analysis is done.
Member 3
What is naam japa? Is that we can japa any name? Significance of name? Why we do it?
2 issues of Assam apart from politics and border.
2 issue of west bengal apart from politics and border. Water issue in bengal.
Issue with china apart from border.
Neighbouring countries political turmoil so opposition must be engaged.
For critical minerals should govt go or private sector? Who is stopping private sector to go?
Member 4
Full form of SAU?
Why central Asia relation are so weak? Trade weak, connectivity weak? Why so?
States taking sub national issues to foreign. Isn’t it wrong ? Why they do this? What is sub national issues?
PT marks - 154
Board - Anuradha Prasad
My Background-
Hometown- barmer
Btech mechanical
Msc offer from university of Birmingham and university of leeds
Hobbies- naam jap and spiritual chanting, squash, kho kho, karate.
Chairman-
Which will lead to more job loss - AI or automation? But AI can code what 20 people can together?
Religion is opium of masses. Who said this and meaning?
So is it for weak people?
Member 1-
Where kishor kumar born?
Is this his original name?
What was his original name?
India EU FTA - 3 advantage and 3 disadvantage?
What is one word for sanitary and phytosanitary restrictions?
This is our problem if we have trade deficit in FTA.
Member 2
Did you go to MSc?
What is BADP - full form, purpose, how different from other state and central schemes?
What is vibrant village program?
What is inter linking of rivers? Name few. Reasons. Advantage and disadvantage.
Cost benefit analysis is done.
Member 3
What is naam japa? Is that we can japa any name? Significance of name? Why we do it?
2 issues of Assam apart from politics and border.
2 issue of west bengal apart from politics and border. Water issue in bengal.
Issue with china apart from border.
Neighbouring countries political turmoil so opposition must be engaged.
For critical minerals should govt go or private sector? Who is stopping private sector to go?
Member 4
Full form of SAU?
Why central Asia relation are so weak? Trade weak, connectivity weak? Why so?
States taking sub national issues to foreign. Isn’t it wrong ? Why they do this? What is sub national issues?
PT marks - 154
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Interview date : 09/12/25
Key daf details: journalling, emotional intelligence, teaching in Delhi slums , English literature , cooking .
Board : Anuradha Prasad ma'am
Questions :
Chairman Ma'am
1. What is emotional intelligence, how do you develop it through journalling.
2. What is the difference between diary and journalling
3. Don't you think meditation also helps in emotional regulation, then why only journalling.
4. why English literature from science ( school)
5. What did you observe while teaching in slums
6. What difference do you see in slums and villages, what will be your different approaches to solve the problem of lack of education.
7. What different measures will you take in villages and slums to pursue parents to send their children to school.
8. You like cooking , what is the price of potatoes these days , potato kharif / rabi
Member 1 :
1. You have done graduation in english literature, what have you read .
2. Which novels , which poems
3. Favorite book
4. What European poem you've read ? Name and who wrote
5. Suppose you're posted in an alienated place , you and your staff suffer from homesickness, how would address this , without sending them to homes
5. What according to you is a good day , bad day , why ?
Member 2
1. What is the diff between EQ and EI
2. Sovereignty disturbed by Russia , how do you explain
3. Weaponisation of dollar ?
Member 3
1. You are very calm and composed , it doesn't look like that you get nervous anytime .
I said sir I do get nervous sometime , asked what do you do to deal with that .
2. Give 2 -2 positives of City Life and village life .
Member 4 :
1. Can you explain the evolution of English literature
2. Something related to EI
Chairperson : why Russia does not want Ukraine to join NATO , what threats ?
Your interview is over . Thankyou.
*PT marks : 157*
Key daf details: journalling, emotional intelligence, teaching in Delhi slums , English literature , cooking .
Board : Anuradha Prasad ma'am
Questions :
Chairman Ma'am
1. What is emotional intelligence, how do you develop it through journalling.
2. What is the difference between diary and journalling
3. Don't you think meditation also helps in emotional regulation, then why only journalling.
4. why English literature from science ( school)
5. What did you observe while teaching in slums
6. What difference do you see in slums and villages, what will be your different approaches to solve the problem of lack of education.
7. What different measures will you take in villages and slums to pursue parents to send their children to school.
8. You like cooking , what is the price of potatoes these days , potato kharif / rabi
Member 1 :
1. You have done graduation in english literature, what have you read .
2. Which novels , which poems
3. Favorite book
4. What European poem you've read ? Name and who wrote
5. Suppose you're posted in an alienated place , you and your staff suffer from homesickness, how would address this , without sending them to homes
5. What according to you is a good day , bad day , why ?
Member 2
1. What is the diff between EQ and EI
2. Sovereignty disturbed by Russia , how do you explain
3. Weaponisation of dollar ?
Member 3
1. You are very calm and composed , it doesn't look like that you get nervous anytime .
I said sir I do get nervous sometime , asked what do you do to deal with that .
2. Give 2 -2 positives of City Life and village life .
Member 4 :
1. Can you explain the evolution of English literature
2. Something related to EI
Chairperson : why Russia does not want Ukraine to join NATO , what threats ?
Your interview is over . Thankyou.
*PT marks : 157*
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ford:
Name: ZOSO
Date: 16/12/2025 FORENOON, 4th to go
Panel:Dinesh Dasa Sir
Daf: Electrical Eng., Kota, Railways, Mathematics
Chairperson:
What were the major power reforms in country post independence
Do you believe Electricity Act 2003 was a watershed moment in Power sector?
Free farm electricity and how do you see it?
Privatisation of Indian Trains on Tracks and what is your opinion
Voltage levels of Locomotives
M1
Criticisms of Coaching and should they be banned
Necessity of Coaching
But if they have both what should we do
M2
How to eliminate corruption levels in India(the most important step according to you)
Electoral debates in parliament
Electoral reforms needed
M3
Design me a matrix to solve governance problems in India
Do not focus on specifics but talk about broad governance parameters
Do you know that deterrence has been decreased in PCA 1988, tell me provisions (Dasa Sir at this point told him to move on)
M4
How to increase electrification of mobility in India(Asked him politely to repeat the question)?
Tell me apart from EVs
Experience: Poker face overall, Dasa sir went out for 5 mins in between
Prep: Saket Sir Civilsdaily(Excellent grasp on your faults, practical inputs, excellent state sessions classes), Utkarsh Shukla Sir MentorAID(a big confidence booster, blunt facts that you need to face)
Mocks: Civilsdaily, Forum, NextIAS,PW, Vision(Faculty and Panel both are good), Samkalp(Last one)
1-1: Saket sir, Utkarsh Sir, Ayush Sir Forum IAS, Bassi Sir (NEXT IAS)
PT MARKS -185
Name: ZOSO
Date: 16/12/2025 FORENOON, 4th to go
Panel:Dinesh Dasa Sir
Daf: Electrical Eng., Kota, Railways, Mathematics
Chairperson:
What were the major power reforms in country post independence
Do you believe Electricity Act 2003 was a watershed moment in Power sector?
Free farm electricity and how do you see it?
Privatisation of Indian Trains on Tracks and what is your opinion
Voltage levels of Locomotives
M1
Criticisms of Coaching and should they be banned
Necessity of Coaching
But if they have both what should we do
M2
How to eliminate corruption levels in India(the most important step according to you)
Electoral debates in parliament
Electoral reforms needed
M3
Design me a matrix to solve governance problems in India
Do not focus on specifics but talk about broad governance parameters
Do you know that deterrence has been decreased in PCA 1988, tell me provisions (Dasa Sir at this point told him to move on)
M4
How to increase electrification of mobility in India(Asked him politely to repeat the question)?
Tell me apart from EVs
Experience: Poker face overall, Dasa sir went out for 5 mins in between
Prep: Saket Sir Civilsdaily(Excellent grasp on your faults, practical inputs, excellent state sessions classes), Utkarsh Shukla Sir MentorAID(a big confidence booster, blunt facts that you need to face)
Mocks: Civilsdaily, Forum, NextIAS,PW, Vision(Faculty and Panel both are good), Samkalp(Last one)
1-1: Saket sir, Utkarsh Sir, Ayush Sir Forum IAS, Bassi Sir (NEXT IAS)
PT MARKS -185
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Name- VSR
Board President- BB Swain Sir(All Male Board, which I never wanted)
Date- 26 Feb 2026, last to go(6th)/Morning Shift. Medium- English.
DAF Keywords- Stock Market, Olympics, Memeber of Executive Council at college, Mechanical Engineering.
Asked for permission, entered without fastening my Blazer button intentionally. Greeted all with smile by proper eye contact. They were all smiling and welcoming.
President- BB Swain Sir
1. You take interest in stock market, so tell me some major stock market scams.
2. Wait ye 1992 Harshad mehata scam ke phale kuch scam hue ya nahi ? I said I don't know sir, Sir said even we don't know, and all of them started laughing.
3. Asked to list down post 1992.
Swain sir said, VSR, the sir right to you is expert in Stock market, sir please you carry on now. Swain sir went to washroom for 5-6 min, andar hi hota hai wo.
Advisor 1
1. Tell me more About satyam scam 2007...?( I mentioned 3 scams earlier)
2. What is offer for sale? - He said it seems like you are guessing, I said partially yess, sir said no issues.
3. What is insider trading?
4. What sebi is doing so to curb it.
5. Sebi come up with report saying 90% people loose money in trading, why is it so?
6. You did mechanical engineering, tell me about EV adoption in India?
7. Which State is leading in EV adoption?
8. Tell me about ethanol Blending in India?
9. Does ethanol Blending reduce the efficiency of Engine?
Advisor 2
1. Do know about Green Hydrogen, tell me something about it.
2. Why Green Hydrogen called in first place as green.
3. Making Green hydrogen by Renewable sources like Wind et al but for that also, raw material needed which again use fossil fuel to Extract, so don't you think it is zero sum game?
3. What are major defence Initiatives taken by India?
4. Do you know more about iDEX
5. Tell me the issues facing by MSMEs in India?
Advisor 3
1. Tell me, why in Maharashtra in recent years, Panchayats not working efficiently?
2. What steps can be taken to make them more efficient?
3. You served as member of Executive Council in college, tell me why in India students are not Protesting? ( Not satisfied with answer, went on to give monologue)
4.In our neighborhood, students protest led various changes, why not in India?
5. Should we straight away ban students protest instead of allowing them to protest at so and so places on so and so Time?
Advisor 4
1. What is the debate around Bharat vs India. You heard about S Jaishankar book why bharat matter. Your take on it.
2. In foreign affairs, it is said that we are on one side and sometimes we are neutral, sometimes on other side, so where does India really stand?
3. Can LNG used as fuel in Automobile?
4. Why Stock Market is rising in India?
5. Does stock market replicating the macro trend of our economy or is it just boom?
6. Why so many IPOs are coming, what are the rationale behind going for ipo?
7. Why FPI going out from Indian Stock market?
President Swain Sir- Do yo want us to ask something more from your DAF?
Me- No sir, Thank you!
President- No No, I am asking you because you have some time left, tell us?
Me- You can ask me about Olympics?
Advisor 4- Winter olympics?
President Swain sir, no he specifically mentioned summer Olympics.
Advisor 1-
1. Tell me is why India should host Olympics and are we ready infrastructure wise for it? (Criticised Cricket here)
2. RCB-Benguluru stampede led 13 people death, we can't manage this much crowd how could we able to manage Big event like olympics?
(Here I critised Admintration for not anticipating the crowd and the felicitation ceremony was not on the card)
Advisor 3- last question of PT
As I criticised Cricket....!
1. Do you know in upcoming Olympics cricket is included, as you said we are cricket centric, now what will you say?
Here I given average answer, said at least people get to know more about Olympics because of Cricket.
Board President- BB Swain Sir(All Male Board, which I never wanted)
Date- 26 Feb 2026, last to go(6th)/Morning Shift. Medium- English.
DAF Keywords- Stock Market, Olympics, Memeber of Executive Council at college, Mechanical Engineering.
Asked for permission, entered without fastening my Blazer button intentionally. Greeted all with smile by proper eye contact. They were all smiling and welcoming.
President- BB Swain Sir
1. You take interest in stock market, so tell me some major stock market scams.
2. Wait ye 1992 Harshad mehata scam ke phale kuch scam hue ya nahi ? I said I don't know sir, Sir said even we don't know, and all of them started laughing.
3. Asked to list down post 1992.
Swain sir said, VSR, the sir right to you is expert in Stock market, sir please you carry on now. Swain sir went to washroom for 5-6 min, andar hi hota hai wo.
Advisor 1
1. Tell me more About satyam scam 2007...?( I mentioned 3 scams earlier)
2. What is offer for sale? - He said it seems like you are guessing, I said partially yess, sir said no issues.
3. What is insider trading?
4. What sebi is doing so to curb it.
5. Sebi come up with report saying 90% people loose money in trading, why is it so?
6. You did mechanical engineering, tell me about EV adoption in India?
7. Which State is leading in EV adoption?
8. Tell me about ethanol Blending in India?
9. Does ethanol Blending reduce the efficiency of Engine?
Advisor 2
1. Do know about Green Hydrogen, tell me something about it.
2. Why Green Hydrogen called in first place as green.
3. Making Green hydrogen by Renewable sources like Wind et al but for that also, raw material needed which again use fossil fuel to Extract, so don't you think it is zero sum game?
3. What are major defence Initiatives taken by India?
4. Do you know more about iDEX
5. Tell me the issues facing by MSMEs in India?
Advisor 3
1. Tell me, why in Maharashtra in recent years, Panchayats not working efficiently?
2. What steps can be taken to make them more efficient?
3. You served as member of Executive Council in college, tell me why in India students are not Protesting? ( Not satisfied with answer, went on to give monologue)
4.In our neighborhood, students protest led various changes, why not in India?
5. Should we straight away ban students protest instead of allowing them to protest at so and so places on so and so Time?
Advisor 4
1. What is the debate around Bharat vs India. You heard about S Jaishankar book why bharat matter. Your take on it.
2. In foreign affairs, it is said that we are on one side and sometimes we are neutral, sometimes on other side, so where does India really stand?
3. Can LNG used as fuel in Automobile?
4. Why Stock Market is rising in India?
5. Does stock market replicating the macro trend of our economy or is it just boom?
6. Why so many IPOs are coming, what are the rationale behind going for ipo?
7. Why FPI going out from Indian Stock market?
President Swain Sir- Do yo want us to ask something more from your DAF?
Me- No sir, Thank you!
President- No No, I am asking you because you have some time left, tell us?
Me- You can ask me about Olympics?
Advisor 4- Winter olympics?
President Swain sir, no he specifically mentioned summer Olympics.
Advisor 1-
1. Tell me is why India should host Olympics and are we ready infrastructure wise for it? (Criticised Cricket here)
2. RCB-Benguluru stampede led 13 people death, we can't manage this much crowd how could we able to manage Big event like olympics?
(Here I critised Admintration for not anticipating the crowd and the felicitation ceremony was not on the card)
Advisor 3- last question of PT
As I criticised Cricket....!
1. Do you know in upcoming Olympics cricket is included, as you said we are cricket centric, now what will you say?
Here I given average answer, said at least people get to know more about Olympics because of Cricket.
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Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025)
Name- VSR Board President- BB Swain Sir(All Male Board, which I never wanted) Date- 26 Feb 2026, last to go(6th)/Morning Shift. Medium- English. DAF Keywords- Stock Market, Olympics, Memeber of Executive Council at college, Mechanical Engineering. Asked…
I feel post introspection, would have said- Good sir, at least we can expect two gold medals in single edition of olympics (Never happen before) and made everyone laugh ( Mental alertness )
Takeaways-
1. Board was really cordial, which I heard from so many, it is absolutely true. They rarely cut us short, will listen us carefully until we complete our answer.
2. We don't realise the time inside, it seems like abhi to gaya tha andar. It was my personal experience.
3. It's doesn't match to Mocks but Mocks are equally important. Give sus fodder of questions.
4. Seating arrangement is round table with six chairs, five esteemed people waiting for us to have cordial conversations, again personal take. Seating arrangement of Mocks is content making driven.
5. They are looking for depth and variety for sure, I can take guarantee of it. If you could able to mention at least three reasons in your answer by saying firstly, secondly and thirdly even if they are not asking explicitly, will get good Mark's( See the mocks for this )
6. Finally, it's all about mains Mark's, rather than PT. If your Mains went well, PT most probably going to go well.
Congratulations to all those who are selected and going to become active participant of India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. God bless you.
All the best to those who could not made it including me for future endeavours😊
Believe and Stay Strong
PT Marks- 162
Not Selected
(4th Attempt, 1st Mains, 1st Interview, Self study except CSAT, from quality free resources)
Takeaways-
1. Board was really cordial, which I heard from so many, it is absolutely true. They rarely cut us short, will listen us carefully until we complete our answer.
2. We don't realise the time inside, it seems like abhi to gaya tha andar. It was my personal experience.
3. It's doesn't match to Mocks but Mocks are equally important. Give sus fodder of questions.
4. Seating arrangement is round table with six chairs, five esteemed people waiting for us to have cordial conversations, again personal take. Seating arrangement of Mocks is content making driven.
5. They are looking for depth and variety for sure, I can take guarantee of it. If you could able to mention at least three reasons in your answer by saying firstly, secondly and thirdly even if they are not asking explicitly, will get good Mark's( See the mocks for this )
6. Finally, it's all about mains Mark's, rather than PT. If your Mains went well, PT most probably going to go well.
Congratulations to all those who are selected and going to become active participant of India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. God bless you.
All the best to those who could not made it including me for future endeavours😊
Believe and Stay Strong
PT Marks- 162
Not Selected
(4th Attempt, 1st Mains, 1st Interview, Self study except CSAT, from quality free resources)
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Name: Luttappi
Date: 3rd Feb 2026, Afternoon
DAF: Kozhikode, Kerala, Work Experience, Fantasy Football, Cricket Fast Bowler
Board: B B Swain Sir
Entered the hall wished everyone good afternoon with a smile.
Initially they were curious about my name and they were discussing within themselves and M2 asked me the meaning?
Chairman
What were the socio-economic conditions while Vasco da Gama landed in Kozhikode? I fumbled a bit here, chairman told the point he wanted was mentioned last.
Chairman asked no further questions.
M1
What skills from private sector can you bring into administration?
How would you use data in administration? Sir told my answer to this question was what he expected in previous question.
Who had the most impact on Indian cricket - Kapil Dev, Dhoni or Rohit Sharma. (I answered even though I haven't watched Kapil Dev he laid the foundations and turned a team of nonbelievers to believers.) Sir told I have a fast bowler bias. But seemed to be happy I mentioned Kapil Dev.
M2
What is Fantasy Football?
Why no Messi from Indian football?
Is it because youth are lazy nowadays due to smartphones. Maybe that is also why you are also playing fantasy football and not real football?
Why are you preparing along with work? Everyone takes a sabbatical, isnt it hectic?
Why Kerala lags behind economic development despite good literacy?
M3
What is Orange Economy?
What was added in the budget for Orange economy?
Do you think its a good thing for youth to get this earning opportunity?
What are the copyright infringements that happens due to AI?
What about AI? Will AI lead to job loss from your experience?
What is AI washing?
M4
So Mammootty recently got Padma Bhushan? What was his collaboration with Adoor Gopalakrishnan? (I told sorry sir I have not watched Adoor movies. Chairman commented that youth these days are not interested in Vidheyan and Elipathayam. Was surprised 2 members and Chairman himself knows Malayalam literature and movies in depth.)
Why youth these days are not interested in such movies?
What was the movie where Mammotty acted a work of Vaikom Mohammed Basheer?
What was the movie where Mammooty worked as a hangman?
What is your opinion about capital punishment? (I told sir I think it needs to be abolished as it is not an effective deterrent)
Sir asked, “If my daughter is gangraped, won’t I feel satisfied if the culprit is given justice?) (I agreed with his statement from victims point of view, but I stressed to stop it from happening in the future we have to ensure surety of conviction rather than severity of punishment. We need to move towards reformative justice over retributive justice.)
Chairman asked me if I have anything to ask. I told no sir, I am good sir, thank you. He mentioned ok so you are good. Interview is over you can leave now.
Mocks: Amrita IAS, Kerala Civil Service Academy, Absolute IAS, Next IAS, Samkalp, Vajiram (was the most uncomfortable and most crucial-shot my confidence which taught me how to recover from it)
O2O: Anuroop Sir, Ajay R Raj IRMS and Jithin Sir(Lead IAS), Shinas Sir(iLearn IAS), Nitin Sir(Fortune IAS)
PT Marks: 182
Date: 3rd Feb 2026, Afternoon
DAF: Kozhikode, Kerala, Work Experience, Fantasy Football, Cricket Fast Bowler
Board: B B Swain Sir
Entered the hall wished everyone good afternoon with a smile.
Initially they were curious about my name and they were discussing within themselves and M2 asked me the meaning?
Chairman
What were the socio-economic conditions while Vasco da Gama landed in Kozhikode? I fumbled a bit here, chairman told the point he wanted was mentioned last.
Chairman asked no further questions.
M1
What skills from private sector can you bring into administration?
How would you use data in administration? Sir told my answer to this question was what he expected in previous question.
Who had the most impact on Indian cricket - Kapil Dev, Dhoni or Rohit Sharma. (I answered even though I haven't watched Kapil Dev he laid the foundations and turned a team of nonbelievers to believers.) Sir told I have a fast bowler bias. But seemed to be happy I mentioned Kapil Dev.
M2
What is Fantasy Football?
Why no Messi from Indian football?
Is it because youth are lazy nowadays due to smartphones. Maybe that is also why you are also playing fantasy football and not real football?
Why are you preparing along with work? Everyone takes a sabbatical, isnt it hectic?
Why Kerala lags behind economic development despite good literacy?
M3
What is Orange Economy?
What was added in the budget for Orange economy?
Do you think its a good thing for youth to get this earning opportunity?
What are the copyright infringements that happens due to AI?
What about AI? Will AI lead to job loss from your experience?
What is AI washing?
M4
So Mammootty recently got Padma Bhushan? What was his collaboration with Adoor Gopalakrishnan? (I told sorry sir I have not watched Adoor movies. Chairman commented that youth these days are not interested in Vidheyan and Elipathayam. Was surprised 2 members and Chairman himself knows Malayalam literature and movies in depth.)
Why youth these days are not interested in such movies?
What was the movie where Mammotty acted a work of Vaikom Mohammed Basheer?
What was the movie where Mammooty worked as a hangman?
What is your opinion about capital punishment? (I told sir I think it needs to be abolished as it is not an effective deterrent)
Sir asked, “If my daughter is gangraped, won’t I feel satisfied if the culprit is given justice?) (I agreed with his statement from victims point of view, but I stressed to stop it from happening in the future we have to ensure surety of conviction rather than severity of punishment. We need to move towards reformative justice over retributive justice.)
Chairman asked me if I have anything to ask. I told no sir, I am good sir, thank you. He mentioned ok so you are good. Interview is over you can leave now.
Mocks: Amrita IAS, Kerala Civil Service Academy, Absolute IAS, Next IAS, Samkalp, Vajiram (was the most uncomfortable and most crucial-shot my confidence which taught me how to recover from it)
O2O: Anuroop Sir, Ajay R Raj IRMS and Jithin Sir(Lead IAS), Shinas Sir(iLearn IAS), Nitin Sir(Fortune IAS)
PT Marks: 182
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Sanjay Verma Sir
Name :- जय ज्योग्राफी 4
DAF Keywords - cricket, semiconductor, ghats, varanasi, bengaluru, 5g, geography etc
Chairperson
1.How are you?
2. Are you working right now? No sir. Ok so last was in Noida. It was work from home sir. Quite a luxury for corporate fellows isn't it. We don't have work from home in govt sector. Is it?
3. You have spent 5-7 years in IIT, worked in corporate and still choosing hindi as medium for interview. Why? Not that anything is wrong with it but want to understand your reasoning. Answered. Acha to you are experimenting.
4. You think bcci is 6th pillar?
5. What is ASML?
Member 1/2/3/4 - (random order)
6. So you worked on 5g. What did you do? What happened later to that project? What is current the status of that project? Any patents etc?
7. What do you learn from Ganga ghats? Told - relaxes, de-stress etc; got interrupted; does even burning bodies help you in destressing? What are higher order goals (follow up from answer)
8. What all cities' ghat have you visited till now? What changes have you observed in ghats in recent times? Destruction ho raha heritage ka development ke naam par?
9. India Pakistan conflict is going on since independence. Give one solution jisse ki permanent samasya solve ho jae.
10. US tarriff kyu laga raha? What are implications on the world because of that?
11. Geography optional. Tell me countries surrounding Caspian sea. 1-2 me halka confused. Acha tell me since it is a landlocked sea how is shipping happening over there. (Couldn't understand this question at that instant).
12. Have you heard about instc? Tell us how the ships from West coast of India will go. (Said chabahar but it is bandar Abbas). Told Caspian sea route. Then asked about land route also.
13. Do you know about maritime development something? Told not exactly but something. Asked about the mandate. What is India's shipbuilding industry size and ranking? Tell about some 1-2 shipyards. Ok now tell some private shipyards. (Didn't know private ones)
14. You are from electrical. How do you increase efficiency of motors in industry to reduce power bill/loss? So you know about XYZ technique? Not heard.
15. Compare bengaluru with Varanasi. Tell 3 positive and negative things. Aren't you contradicting yourself by saying good public transport and traffic issues at the same time?
16. There are so many colleges in south India and not much density in northern India. Why do you think so? After answering. Chairperson - So you clubbed whole north india into one entity? I accepted the mistake.
17. What is the status of semiconductor in India? Are we doing fabrication? Said not now but will start this year. Then sir said what about mohali laboratory?
18. Have you read the choke point book?
Okay your interview is over.
Me :- sir, agar aapki anumati ho to kuch suggestion de sakte ?
Chairperson:- nahi nahi
Okay, thank you sir😅
PT Marks :- 175
Name :- जय ज्योग्राफी 4
DAF Keywords - cricket, semiconductor, ghats, varanasi, bengaluru, 5g, geography etc
Chairperson
1.How are you?
2. Are you working right now? No sir. Ok so last was in Noida. It was work from home sir. Quite a luxury for corporate fellows isn't it. We don't have work from home in govt sector. Is it?
3. You have spent 5-7 years in IIT, worked in corporate and still choosing hindi as medium for interview. Why? Not that anything is wrong with it but want to understand your reasoning. Answered. Acha to you are experimenting.
4. You think bcci is 6th pillar?
5. What is ASML?
Member 1/2/3/4 - (random order)
6. So you worked on 5g. What did you do? What happened later to that project? What is current the status of that project? Any patents etc?
7. What do you learn from Ganga ghats? Told - relaxes, de-stress etc; got interrupted; does even burning bodies help you in destressing? What are higher order goals (follow up from answer)
8. What all cities' ghat have you visited till now? What changes have you observed in ghats in recent times? Destruction ho raha heritage ka development ke naam par?
9. India Pakistan conflict is going on since independence. Give one solution jisse ki permanent samasya solve ho jae.
10. US tarriff kyu laga raha? What are implications on the world because of that?
11. Geography optional. Tell me countries surrounding Caspian sea. 1-2 me halka confused. Acha tell me since it is a landlocked sea how is shipping happening over there. (Couldn't understand this question at that instant).
12. Have you heard about instc? Tell us how the ships from West coast of India will go. (Said chabahar but it is bandar Abbas). Told Caspian sea route. Then asked about land route also.
13. Do you know about maritime development something? Told not exactly but something. Asked about the mandate. What is India's shipbuilding industry size and ranking? Tell about some 1-2 shipyards. Ok now tell some private shipyards. (Didn't know private ones)
14. You are from electrical. How do you increase efficiency of motors in industry to reduce power bill/loss? So you know about XYZ technique? Not heard.
15. Compare bengaluru with Varanasi. Tell 3 positive and negative things. Aren't you contradicting yourself by saying good public transport and traffic issues at the same time?
16. There are so many colleges in south India and not much density in northern India. Why do you think so? After answering. Chairperson - So you clubbed whole north india into one entity? I accepted the mistake.
17. What is the status of semiconductor in India? Are we doing fabrication? Said not now but will start this year. Then sir said what about mohali laboratory?
18. Have you read the choke point book?
Okay your interview is over.
Me :- sir, agar aapki anumati ho to kuch suggestion de sakte ?
Chairperson:- nahi nahi
Okay, thank you sir😅
PT Marks :- 175
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AIR 723
Name: AJ
Date: 24/02/2026 – Afternoon (4th)
Duration: 22–25 minutes
Board: Dr. Ajay Kumar Sir
DAF Keywords: Tamil Literature (Optional), Civil Engineering (Graduation – just referred in questions)
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Chairman:
1. You studied Civil Engineering. Why did you choose Tamil as your optional subject?
2. Tamil is one of the oldest languages. What is the significance of Tamil literature?
3. Both Sanskrit and Tamil are considered among the oldest languages. With respect to their origins, why did two separate languages develop instead of just one?
4. Other South Indian languages show greater Sanskrit influence. Why has Tamil retained comparatively less Sanskrit influence?
5. What has been the influence of Sanskrit on Tamil literature?
---
Member 1:
1. You are a Civil Engineer. There was a news article about Rajaji in today’s newspaper. Are you aware of it?
(Asked for my opinion and initiated a discussion on that news - Architect Edwin Lutyens’s bust removed from Indian president's house as government reshapes nation’s image.)
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Member 2:
1. How does the pendency of cases in courts affect economic development? (Asked after a detailed monologue.)
2. What are the solutions to reduce judicial pendency in India?
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Member 3
1. What is the time period of the Sangam Age?
2. Where were the Sangam literary works composed and preserved?
3. Has Tamil changed over time, or is it still the same as ancient Tamil?
4. You mentioned reading historical fiction. Which historical period does it focus on?
5. What is meant by “Civilisation” in the context of your college symposium?
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Member 4
1. Have you done any comparative study of Tamil literature with the literature of the Gangetic region? Are there similar themes?
(I discussed Bhakti literature.)
2. Do you know about the Kambaramayanam? Have you read it? What is the relationship between the Kambaramayanam and the Valmiki Ramayana?
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Chairman concluded by saying, “Thank you.”
PT MARKS -185 Marks
Name: AJ
Date: 24/02/2026 – Afternoon (4th)
Duration: 22–25 minutes
Board: Dr. Ajay Kumar Sir
DAF Keywords: Tamil Literature (Optional), Civil Engineering (Graduation – just referred in questions)
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Chairman:
1. You studied Civil Engineering. Why did you choose Tamil as your optional subject?
2. Tamil is one of the oldest languages. What is the significance of Tamil literature?
3. Both Sanskrit and Tamil are considered among the oldest languages. With respect to their origins, why did two separate languages develop instead of just one?
4. Other South Indian languages show greater Sanskrit influence. Why has Tamil retained comparatively less Sanskrit influence?
5. What has been the influence of Sanskrit on Tamil literature?
---
Member 1:
1. You are a Civil Engineer. There was a news article about Rajaji in today’s newspaper. Are you aware of it?
(Asked for my opinion and initiated a discussion on that news - Architect Edwin Lutyens’s bust removed from Indian president's house as government reshapes nation’s image.)
---
Member 2:
1. How does the pendency of cases in courts affect economic development? (Asked after a detailed monologue.)
2. What are the solutions to reduce judicial pendency in India?
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Member 3
1. What is the time period of the Sangam Age?
2. Where were the Sangam literary works composed and preserved?
3. Has Tamil changed over time, or is it still the same as ancient Tamil?
4. You mentioned reading historical fiction. Which historical period does it focus on?
5. What is meant by “Civilisation” in the context of your college symposium?
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Member 4
1. Have you done any comparative study of Tamil literature with the literature of the Gangetic region? Are there similar themes?
(I discussed Bhakti literature.)
2. Do you know about the Kambaramayanam? Have you read it? What is the relationship between the Kambaramayanam and the Valmiki Ramayana?
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Chairman concluded by saying, “Thank you.”
PT MARKS -185 Marks
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Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025):
Name - shr0ud
Date-24/2/2025
Board - Ajey Kumar sir ,
DAF- Odisha , Odisha Revenue Service, Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency, Vedanta-Balco, Bhubaneswar, Mayurbhanj, Electrical Engineering
Chairman sir :
Brief Monologue on my DAF about jobs, education
1. You have studied Electrical Engineering and worked in Electrical Engineering sector for so long. Why the sudden change to Revenue Administration
2. What is the issue with solar energy in terms of grid stability.
3. What are steps taken to address such issues
4. Why do you transmit electricity at High Voltage and how is HVDC lines so important and in news now.
5. Do you know any HVDC projects being done?
6. Tell me about the role of transmission utilities? What is the role of PowerGrid Corporation of India and State utilities?
7. What is smart grid? How does it help deal with new age issues in transmission
2nd member- Couldn't answer that convincingly for what he was looking for. Monologue King
1. You work as a Revenue officer. Tell me how can AI help in Revenue admin. ( Some to and fro on this . I spoke digitisation and Naksha project but he wanted something hardcore AI. Fuck AI)
2. How do you remove corruption from revenue administration (Spoke from Odisha's experience)
3. Don't you think that the people involved in revenue administration themselves don't want transparency?
4. How can we make it faceless like IT regime?(Spoke with Ajey sir that I got a TDS claim for 250 rupees yesterday only and laughed)(Gave a generic answer and said with time as the digital interventions pickup it has potential to become faceless
5. As a Collector how do you approach land acquisition issues.
Sudden shift to Vedanta and Balco - Aluminium
6. What was your role in Vedanta?
7. How is processing of bauxite done?
8. Has anyone tried exploring refining indian bauxite in Middle East and getting refined alumina from there? ( BC y. I tried convincing him ki it can be cost prohibitive considering shipping costs, import duties etc but he doubled down on it so declined i am not aware of such measures but had it been viable it would surely have been explored)
9. Why is welding of aluminium not done? I can get steel chair welded at Lajpat Nagar but I never see aluminium getting welded and i have to repurchase entire structure.
(Tried convincing him that welding temp is much higher than melting point of aluminium but usko welding karwana hi hai)
10. Why is someone not developing technology to weld aluminium?(answered someone surely has made the technology but it is not prevalent due to cost
effectiveness)
3rd Member (Lady)
1. What is the work role of OREDA and your role in OREDA
2. So OREDA deals only with Rooftop Systems? Why so much focus on RTS
3. What is the share of renewable in Odisha's power sector?(Made a blunder of saying 1GW in 130 GW instead of 13 GW)
4. Why such low penetration?
5. What all is OREDA doing to increase share if renewables in Odisha? (Said it's moving away from solarization of government buildings to making solar parks in unused lands for MW scale projects but issues exist as evacuation infrastructures are not enough to justify building such projects)
6. What is the current situation of Odisha and what sectors do you want to work on immediately if sent on ground ( Health and Tribal upliftment)
7. You suggested differences in tribes of North and South Odisha. Elaborate ( North - much more mainstreamed and better access to govt schemes.
South - KBK, geographically isolated, hilly terrain, trust deficit with government, more pvtgs)
8. Why is there a trust deficit? ( Suggested my own experience of working in Rayagada- Mining projects and people oppose it vehemently and see any govt measures with suspicion- lied through the skin of my teeth 🤣)
Name - shr0ud
Date-24/2/2025
Board - Ajey Kumar sir ,
DAF- Odisha , Odisha Revenue Service, Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency, Vedanta-Balco, Bhubaneswar, Mayurbhanj, Electrical Engineering
Chairman sir :
Brief Monologue on my DAF about jobs, education
1. You have studied Electrical Engineering and worked in Electrical Engineering sector for so long. Why the sudden change to Revenue Administration
2. What is the issue with solar energy in terms of grid stability.
3. What are steps taken to address such issues
4. Why do you transmit electricity at High Voltage and how is HVDC lines so important and in news now.
5. Do you know any HVDC projects being done?
6. Tell me about the role of transmission utilities? What is the role of PowerGrid Corporation of India and State utilities?
7. What is smart grid? How does it help deal with new age issues in transmission
2nd member- Couldn't answer that convincingly for what he was looking for. Monologue King
1. You work as a Revenue officer. Tell me how can AI help in Revenue admin. ( Some to and fro on this . I spoke digitisation and Naksha project but he wanted something hardcore AI. Fuck AI)
2. How do you remove corruption from revenue administration (Spoke from Odisha's experience)
3. Don't you think that the people involved in revenue administration themselves don't want transparency?
4. How can we make it faceless like IT regime?(Spoke with Ajey sir that I got a TDS claim for 250 rupees yesterday only and laughed)(Gave a generic answer and said with time as the digital interventions pickup it has potential to become faceless
5. As a Collector how do you approach land acquisition issues.
Sudden shift to Vedanta and Balco - Aluminium
6. What was your role in Vedanta?
7. How is processing of bauxite done?
8. Has anyone tried exploring refining indian bauxite in Middle East and getting refined alumina from there? ( BC y. I tried convincing him ki it can be cost prohibitive considering shipping costs, import duties etc but he doubled down on it so declined i am not aware of such measures but had it been viable it would surely have been explored)
9. Why is welding of aluminium not done? I can get steel chair welded at Lajpat Nagar but I never see aluminium getting welded and i have to repurchase entire structure.
(Tried convincing him that welding temp is much higher than melting point of aluminium but usko welding karwana hi hai)
10. Why is someone not developing technology to weld aluminium?(answered someone surely has made the technology but it is not prevalent due to cost
effectiveness)
3rd Member (Lady)
1. What is the work role of OREDA and your role in OREDA
2. So OREDA deals only with Rooftop Systems? Why so much focus on RTS
3. What is the share of renewable in Odisha's power sector?(Made a blunder of saying 1GW in 130 GW instead of 13 GW)
4. Why such low penetration?
5. What all is OREDA doing to increase share if renewables in Odisha? (Said it's moving away from solarization of government buildings to making solar parks in unused lands for MW scale projects but issues exist as evacuation infrastructures are not enough to justify building such projects)
6. What is the current situation of Odisha and what sectors do you want to work on immediately if sent on ground ( Health and Tribal upliftment)
7. You suggested differences in tribes of North and South Odisha. Elaborate ( North - much more mainstreamed and better access to govt schemes.
South - KBK, geographically isolated, hilly terrain, trust deficit with government, more pvtgs)
8. Why is there a trust deficit? ( Suggested my own experience of working in Rayagada- Mining projects and people oppose it vehemently and see any govt measures with suspicion- lied through the skin of my teeth 🤣)
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Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025)
Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025): Name - shr0ud Date-24/2/2025 Board - Ajey Kumar sir , DAF- Odisha , Odisha Revenue Service, Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency, Vedanta-Balco, Bhubaneswar, Mayurbhanj, Electrical Engineering Chairman sir : Brief…
9. How can you rebuild trust?
10. In such scenario how does Odisha remains attractive to those who seek mining opportunities( i said irrespective of what happens Odisha will always remains attractive but the question is that whether people are open to such projects on their land given past experiences)
4th Member- Khadoos- Fumbled a lot here.
1. What do you mean by criminal justice system?
2. You missing two important components and upon being hinted said Jail Administration
3. Have you ever been to jail? ( Started laughing and then chairman gave a stern look and he stopped)
4.What were your observation when you visited jail? (Said high no. of people with petty crimes, POCSO cases)
5. I don't even consider POCSO as a relevant provision anymore unless it's explicitly rape. What else type of criminals you saw? ( Said many theft and robbery undertrials and murder convicts. Agreed and said so many cases where people kill each other in anger etc. I suggested yes many cases of crimes of passion were there. He elaborated and talked a bit about that)
6. What do you think is the issue with jail( overcrowding, large no. of undertrials)
5. How do you address such issues? ( Suggested having more lenient bail provisions)
6. All the CJIs keep saying that Bail is Norm and what not why doesn't it translate on the ground?(Said District Judges are sceptical of bail in fear of public judging them and there is a vicious cycle of prosecution, defence and judges trying to keep people in jail and not not out)
7. What is the difference between Central and District Jail?( Answered partially correctly)
8. What do you think of corruption that happens in government offices?
9. Officers paisa isiliye khatey hain taki kisi aur ko khila sakey. Do you agree with this statement. ( I said I do agree sir and I have seen many such instances where such cases happen. Again he laughed and asked the next member.
5th Member.
1. So after independence 3 cities were designed as modern cities in a planned manner. What are those( I said I know of only 2- Bhubaneswar and Chandigarh. He added third as Gandhi Nagar)
2. What do you want to tell me about Bhubaneswar as a planned city( told him how Gov of Odisha then had planned a new admin capital in Odisha with Cuttack as the residential hub and then he went to Punjab as the Governor and envisioned Chandigarh based on ideas gained from BBSR)
3. What differences do you find in a planned and unplanned city? (I took the example of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack and suggested how roads, municipal admin priority defer, how certain community occupy certain areas in old cities leading to ghettoisation but in new cities the spread is much more liberal. He added that amenities are not that far off in new cities)
4. Do you think Smart City intiative was a success
5. Do you know about Pipili( i answered and also added about Raghurajpur)
6. What do you like about Sri Jagannath culture? As a Bengali guy who grew up in Odisha don't you have some kind of cognitive dissonance when you see issues like Rasogolla controversy.
Was answering that and Chairman intervened and said almost 40 mins is over and the member abruptly stopped. I didn't realise whether the interview was over or not and then the Lady Member said it's done aap jaa sakte ho.
Might have missed one or two questions
Mocks- Almost all major ones
Real board questions were not at all similar to that of those asked in Mocks rather ChatGPT Pro helped more in predicting than mocks.
Overall I felt it was a very average interview in terms of how i answered and how I could have answered and I fared better in mocks than the real one.
PT Marks- 200
10. In such scenario how does Odisha remains attractive to those who seek mining opportunities( i said irrespective of what happens Odisha will always remains attractive but the question is that whether people are open to such projects on their land given past experiences)
4th Member- Khadoos- Fumbled a lot here.
1. What do you mean by criminal justice system?
2. You missing two important components and upon being hinted said Jail Administration
3. Have you ever been to jail? ( Started laughing and then chairman gave a stern look and he stopped)
4.What were your observation when you visited jail? (Said high no. of people with petty crimes, POCSO cases)
5. I don't even consider POCSO as a relevant provision anymore unless it's explicitly rape. What else type of criminals you saw? ( Said many theft and robbery undertrials and murder convicts. Agreed and said so many cases where people kill each other in anger etc. I suggested yes many cases of crimes of passion were there. He elaborated and talked a bit about that)
6. What do you think is the issue with jail( overcrowding, large no. of undertrials)
5. How do you address such issues? ( Suggested having more lenient bail provisions)
6. All the CJIs keep saying that Bail is Norm and what not why doesn't it translate on the ground?(Said District Judges are sceptical of bail in fear of public judging them and there is a vicious cycle of prosecution, defence and judges trying to keep people in jail and not not out)
7. What is the difference between Central and District Jail?( Answered partially correctly)
8. What do you think of corruption that happens in government offices?
9. Officers paisa isiliye khatey hain taki kisi aur ko khila sakey. Do you agree with this statement. ( I said I do agree sir and I have seen many such instances where such cases happen. Again he laughed and asked the next member.
5th Member.
1. So after independence 3 cities were designed as modern cities in a planned manner. What are those( I said I know of only 2- Bhubaneswar and Chandigarh. He added third as Gandhi Nagar)
2. What do you want to tell me about Bhubaneswar as a planned city( told him how Gov of Odisha then had planned a new admin capital in Odisha with Cuttack as the residential hub and then he went to Punjab as the Governor and envisioned Chandigarh based on ideas gained from BBSR)
3. What differences do you find in a planned and unplanned city? (I took the example of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack and suggested how roads, municipal admin priority defer, how certain community occupy certain areas in old cities leading to ghettoisation but in new cities the spread is much more liberal. He added that amenities are not that far off in new cities)
4. Do you think Smart City intiative was a success
5. Do you know about Pipili( i answered and also added about Raghurajpur)
6. What do you like about Sri Jagannath culture? As a Bengali guy who grew up in Odisha don't you have some kind of cognitive dissonance when you see issues like Rasogolla controversy.
Was answering that and Chairman intervened and said almost 40 mins is over and the member abruptly stopped. I didn't realise whether the interview was over or not and then the Lady Member said it's done aap jaa sakte ho.
Might have missed one or two questions
Mocks- Almost all major ones
Real board questions were not at all similar to that of those asked in Mocks rather ChatGPT Pro helped more in predicting than mocks.
Overall I felt it was a very average interview in terms of how i answered and how I could have answered and I fared better in mocks than the real one.
PT Marks- 200
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Transcript
Rank -258
Interview date- 12/02/2026
Board- Dinesh Dasa Sir
DAF Keywords- Table tennis, Postal Service, BDO, Traveling, Uttarakhand, Aerobics
Chairman
1. Tired? (Since i was the last person in the afternoon)
2. Zumba dance is usually performed on western music? Why can’t we try it with Bhangra or Indian folk music?
2. we remember postal service very fondly. What is its relevance today?
3. Give examples of women- led development?
4. What were your achievements as a Block Development Officer?
5. What is something that you wanted to do as a BDO, but wasn’t able to?
Member 2
1. What is Pankhuri portal?
2. What is Cloud seeding?
3. How are government procurements made?
Member 3
1. You are from Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar. Why is the place named after Udham Singh?
2. As a BDO, did you deal with Sarpanch Pati practice? What steps did you take?
Member 4
1. Long monologue on various schemes on maritime sector. How bureaucrats can be sensitised about seriousness of the maritime sector?
2. how can the public be sensitised in this regard?
3. asked if i had seen Netflix series Taskaree?
4. What steps can be taken to eradicate corruption in cargo clearance at the ports?
Member 5
1. What is the negative implications of illegal mining in the Aravalis?
2. What are the benefits of nuclear energy? What are the challenges in dealing with it?
3. Is nuclear energy economical?
Chairman
1. Is there anything else you want us to discuss?
2. Who is your role model?
3. Asked to explain a quote by my role model.
2. What are your views on SIR?
2. UPSC is celebrating its centenary year. Give some eye opening reforms that UPSC can implement?
PT Marks- 208
Rank -258
Interview date- 12/02/2026
Board- Dinesh Dasa Sir
DAF Keywords- Table tennis, Postal Service, BDO, Traveling, Uttarakhand, Aerobics
Chairman
1. Tired? (Since i was the last person in the afternoon)
2. Zumba dance is usually performed on western music? Why can’t we try it with Bhangra or Indian folk music?
2. we remember postal service very fondly. What is its relevance today?
3. Give examples of women- led development?
4. What were your achievements as a Block Development Officer?
5. What is something that you wanted to do as a BDO, but wasn’t able to?
Member 2
1. What is Pankhuri portal?
2. What is Cloud seeding?
3. How are government procurements made?
Member 3
1. You are from Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar. Why is the place named after Udham Singh?
2. As a BDO, did you deal with Sarpanch Pati practice? What steps did you take?
Member 4
1. Long monologue on various schemes on maritime sector. How bureaucrats can be sensitised about seriousness of the maritime sector?
2. how can the public be sensitised in this regard?
3. asked if i had seen Netflix series Taskaree?
4. What steps can be taken to eradicate corruption in cargo clearance at the ports?
Member 5
1. What is the negative implications of illegal mining in the Aravalis?
2. What are the benefits of nuclear energy? What are the challenges in dealing with it?
3. Is nuclear energy economical?
Chairman
1. Is there anything else you want us to discuss?
2. Who is your role model?
3. Asked to explain a quote by my role model.
2. What are your views on SIR?
2. UPSC is celebrating its centenary year. Give some eye opening reforms that UPSC can implement?
PT Marks- 208
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Date - 19/01/2026
Board - Dinesh Dasa Sir
Forenoon session/Last to go
DAF Keywords - ECONOMICS, Tech Advancement in Healthcare (Nothing Else Asked from DAF)
Full interview based on Economics
Chairman -
1. Please introduce yourself to the board.
2. What are your views on dollar Significance reducing in global trade with renminbi taking precedence in 40% trade of china with asia and ASEAN?
3. How will this impact India?
4. Mologue abt falling rupee. Now as an economist how do you see the falling rupee - as $ strengthening or Rs weakening?
5. How do you see this Rs depreciation affect India?
6. What is government doing to promote manufacturing? (I mentioned in my earlier answer that given opportunities export will be boosted by India).
7. According to you is it necessary to have humanistic and cultural sensitivity in AI development? Is it the need of the hour?
M1 - (Female)
1. See the situation in Bangladesh and the country is running by an economist. So how do you see this? Shall we give countries to economists to run the country?
2. What is required to run a country than?
3. What is a successful nation according to you?
4. You just said competent. Can a nation be competent? (I said in my earlier answer that a successful nation is one which is competent, confident and inclusive)
M2 - (male)
1. Why did you not pursue your MA in economics post your bachelor's degree?
2. Why are people not going for economics courses now a days?
3. What are the problems of overall education system leading to lower High Education
4. What is game theory? Who devised the theory?
M3 - (male)
1. Taking cue from the last honorable member, what according to you is the application of game theory in Elections.
M4 - (female)
1. Can you recommend some book to us to read.
2. We are all wearing wearables in this room and you have done study on impact of tech development in Healthcare. What are the two things that excites you and what are the two things that worry you?
3. How do you see this tech healthcare advancements leading to developments helping the ageing Indian population?
Chairman - What according to you are the 3 developments that excites you happening in last 13 months (I told him collapse of world order - he stopped and reframed qn mentioned abt judiciary, again i couldnt answer what he wanted to listen so he started talking about Aravali and i told him GenZ protest which he wanted to hear).
Not able to recall a lot of questions
PT Marks - 177
Board - Dinesh Dasa Sir
Forenoon session/Last to go
DAF Keywords - ECONOMICS, Tech Advancement in Healthcare (Nothing Else Asked from DAF)
Full interview based on Economics
Chairman -
1. Please introduce yourself to the board.
2. What are your views on dollar Significance reducing in global trade with renminbi taking precedence in 40% trade of china with asia and ASEAN?
3. How will this impact India?
4. Mologue abt falling rupee. Now as an economist how do you see the falling rupee - as $ strengthening or Rs weakening?
5. How do you see this Rs depreciation affect India?
6. What is government doing to promote manufacturing? (I mentioned in my earlier answer that given opportunities export will be boosted by India).
7. According to you is it necessary to have humanistic and cultural sensitivity in AI development? Is it the need of the hour?
M1 - (Female)
1. See the situation in Bangladesh and the country is running by an economist. So how do you see this? Shall we give countries to economists to run the country?
2. What is required to run a country than?
3. What is a successful nation according to you?
4. You just said competent. Can a nation be competent? (I said in my earlier answer that a successful nation is one which is competent, confident and inclusive)
M2 - (male)
1. Why did you not pursue your MA in economics post your bachelor's degree?
2. Why are people not going for economics courses now a days?
3. What are the problems of overall education system leading to lower High Education
4. What is game theory? Who devised the theory?
M3 - (male)
1. Taking cue from the last honorable member, what according to you is the application of game theory in Elections.
M4 - (female)
1. Can you recommend some book to us to read.
2. We are all wearing wearables in this room and you have done study on impact of tech development in Healthcare. What are the two things that excites you and what are the two things that worry you?
3. How do you see this tech healthcare advancements leading to developments helping the ageing Indian population?
Chairman - What according to you are the 3 developments that excites you happening in last 13 months (I told him collapse of world order - he stopped and reframed qn mentioned abt judiciary, again i couldnt answer what he wanted to listen so he started talking about Aravali and i told him GenZ protest which he wanted to hear).
Not able to recall a lot of questions
PT Marks - 177
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Interview transcript-
Board - Anuradha Prasad
My Background-
Hometown- barmer
Btech mechanical
Msc offer from university of Birmingham and university of leeds
Hobbies- naam jap and spiritual chanting, squash, kho kho, karate.
Chairman-
Which will lead to more job loss - AI or automation? But AI can code what 20 people can together?
Religion is opium of masses. Who said this and meaning?
So is it for weak people?
Member 1-
Where kishor kumar born?
Is this his original name?
What was his original name?
India EU FTA - 3 advantage and 3 disadvantage?
What is one word for sanitary and phytosanitary restrictions?
This is our problem if we have trade deficit in FTA.
Member 2
Did you go to MSc?
What is BADP - full form, purpose, how different from other state and central schemes?
What is vibrant village program?
What is inter linking of rivers? Name few. Reasons. Advantage and disadvantage.
Cost benefit analysis is done.
Member 3
What is naam japa? Is that we can japa any name? Significance of name? Why we do it?
2 issues of Assam apart from politics and border.
2 issue of west bengal apart from politics and border. Water issue in bengal.
Issue with china apart from border.
Neighbouring countries political turmoil so opposition must be engaged.
For critical minerals should govt go or private sector? Who is stopping private sector to go?
Member 4
Full form of SAU?
Why central Asia relation are so weak? Trade weak, connectivity weak? Why so?
States taking sub national issues to foreign. Isn’t it wrong ? Why they do this? What is sub national issues?
PT marks - 154
Board - Anuradha Prasad
My Background-
Hometown- barmer
Btech mechanical
Msc offer from university of Birmingham and university of leeds
Hobbies- naam jap and spiritual chanting, squash, kho kho, karate.
Chairman-
Which will lead to more job loss - AI or automation? But AI can code what 20 people can together?
Religion is opium of masses. Who said this and meaning?
So is it for weak people?
Member 1-
Where kishor kumar born?
Is this his original name?
What was his original name?
India EU FTA - 3 advantage and 3 disadvantage?
What is one word for sanitary and phytosanitary restrictions?
This is our problem if we have trade deficit in FTA.
Member 2
Did you go to MSc?
What is BADP - full form, purpose, how different from other state and central schemes?
What is vibrant village program?
What is inter linking of rivers? Name few. Reasons. Advantage and disadvantage.
Cost benefit analysis is done.
Member 3
What is naam japa? Is that we can japa any name? Significance of name? Why we do it?
2 issues of Assam apart from politics and border.
2 issue of west bengal apart from politics and border. Water issue in bengal.
Issue with china apart from border.
Neighbouring countries political turmoil so opposition must be engaged.
For critical minerals should govt go or private sector? Who is stopping private sector to go?
Member 4
Full form of SAU?
Why central Asia relation are so weak? Trade weak, connectivity weak? Why so?
States taking sub national issues to foreign. Isn’t it wrong ? Why they do this? What is sub national issues?
PT marks - 154
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Name - @ganthox1
board - BB sir
Date - 3rd feb
DAF KEYWORDS - PSIR, Bulandshahr (native), Marxism, Chess, Reading non-fiction (self-help) (others not discussed)
Chairperson
1. So, you're from Gwalior young man?
Answer: Politely said no sir — Bulandshahr.
2. Which book have you read apart from self help?
Answer: Sapiens sir by Yuval Noah Harari.
3. Tell me why is it so popular?
Answer: I started by saying interesting writing style. Sir interrupted — first agreed then said tell me which idea is it popular for. I said that in my understanding the assertion that human civilization is built via storytelling and that its imaginative capacity has done wonders. Sir nodded, smiled and said exactly — good.
4. Any other books of the author you have read?
Answer: Yes sir — 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, Homo Deus (not finished yet). Sir nodded and added Nexus and said Sapiens is of a different league. I agreed.
M1
5. What is the meaning of your name?
Answer: I told them. Then the board members started discussing among themselves about it. Chairperson sir said part of light and part of lamp are effectively same. I had said light. I just smiled and nodded to their discussion.
6. Is communism better for workers? Tell positives and negatives of communism.
Answer: A long discussion happened. I discussed positives and negatives of communism.
7. China growth model due to communism and authoritarianism — should we adopt it given issues in democracy?
Answer: I used scholarly arguments to counter the Chinese model (did not mention any scholar). The crux was that development and democracy should go hand in hand. I also mentioned Chinese state-controlled capitalism.
8. Kaha freedom hai India me — if I go and ask people to stop polluting river during festivals they will beat me up.
Answer: I defended my argument and said reasonable restrictions exist and social media acts as a free public sphere.
9. Which economic model do you prefer — development or welfare?
Answer: I said it is difficult to give either-or answer, both work in tandem.
10. If you had to choose one what would you choose?
Answer: Development, because social welfare is difficult without development.
11. You mentioned chess — what happened in 1997 in match of Garry Kasparov?
Answer: IBM Deep Blue defeated Kasparov — first time a computer beat a human in chess.
M2
12. What triggered Bangladesh to not play T20 in India?
Answer: I told the story of KKR recruitment.
13. Asked the specific name of the player.
Answer: Sir, I am unable to recall.
14. Which country will replace Bangladesh?
Answer: Scotland.
15. What has changed in the last 1–2 decades in global politics and its impact?
Answer: Answered comfortably with examples.
16. Do you support US action on Venezuela?
Answer: I said I do not support it as it is against UN Charter Article 2(4) and rule-based world order. When asked for my reasoning, I said such actions encourage hard power politics and could embolden China and Russia, which would not be in India's national interest.
17. What is India's position on that?
Answer: Balanced approach — did not criticise directly and called for peace.
M3
18. You belong to Bulandshahr — what challenges does it face?
Answer: Mentioned agriculture infrastructure, food processing industry and diversification of employment. When countered about cold storage, I said I had seen one being built in my village but issues still persist. When told cold storages are overflowing, I said I would need to read more.
19. What type of FPO should we establish?
Answer: I said I am not sure.
20. Challenges in Khurja?
Answer: Mentioned ceramics industry challenges (ODOP), artisans etc. Also acknowledged schemes and improvements but said issues persist.
21. Lead pollution and health problems due to that — do you know?
Answer: I said yes sir but vaguely and that I would read more.
board - BB sir
Date - 3rd feb
DAF KEYWORDS - PSIR, Bulandshahr (native), Marxism, Chess, Reading non-fiction (self-help) (others not discussed)
Chairperson
1. So, you're from Gwalior young man?
Answer: Politely said no sir — Bulandshahr.
2. Which book have you read apart from self help?
Answer: Sapiens sir by Yuval Noah Harari.
3. Tell me why is it so popular?
Answer: I started by saying interesting writing style. Sir interrupted — first agreed then said tell me which idea is it popular for. I said that in my understanding the assertion that human civilization is built via storytelling and that its imaginative capacity has done wonders. Sir nodded, smiled and said exactly — good.
4. Any other books of the author you have read?
Answer: Yes sir — 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, Homo Deus (not finished yet). Sir nodded and added Nexus and said Sapiens is of a different league. I agreed.
M1
5. What is the meaning of your name?
Answer: I told them. Then the board members started discussing among themselves about it. Chairperson sir said part of light and part of lamp are effectively same. I had said light. I just smiled and nodded to their discussion.
6. Is communism better for workers? Tell positives and negatives of communism.
Answer: A long discussion happened. I discussed positives and negatives of communism.
7. China growth model due to communism and authoritarianism — should we adopt it given issues in democracy?
Answer: I used scholarly arguments to counter the Chinese model (did not mention any scholar). The crux was that development and democracy should go hand in hand. I also mentioned Chinese state-controlled capitalism.
8. Kaha freedom hai India me — if I go and ask people to stop polluting river during festivals they will beat me up.
Answer: I defended my argument and said reasonable restrictions exist and social media acts as a free public sphere.
9. Which economic model do you prefer — development or welfare?
Answer: I said it is difficult to give either-or answer, both work in tandem.
10. If you had to choose one what would you choose?
Answer: Development, because social welfare is difficult without development.
11. You mentioned chess — what happened in 1997 in match of Garry Kasparov?
Answer: IBM Deep Blue defeated Kasparov — first time a computer beat a human in chess.
M2
12. What triggered Bangladesh to not play T20 in India?
Answer: I told the story of KKR recruitment.
13. Asked the specific name of the player.
Answer: Sir, I am unable to recall.
14. Which country will replace Bangladesh?
Answer: Scotland.
15. What has changed in the last 1–2 decades in global politics and its impact?
Answer: Answered comfortably with examples.
16. Do you support US action on Venezuela?
Answer: I said I do not support it as it is against UN Charter Article 2(4) and rule-based world order. When asked for my reasoning, I said such actions encourage hard power politics and could embolden China and Russia, which would not be in India's national interest.
17. What is India's position on that?
Answer: Balanced approach — did not criticise directly and called for peace.
M3
18. You belong to Bulandshahr — what challenges does it face?
Answer: Mentioned agriculture infrastructure, food processing industry and diversification of employment. When countered about cold storage, I said I had seen one being built in my village but issues still persist. When told cold storages are overflowing, I said I would need to read more.
19. What type of FPO should we establish?
Answer: I said I am not sure.
20. Challenges in Khurja?
Answer: Mentioned ceramics industry challenges (ODOP), artisans etc. Also acknowledged schemes and improvements but said issues persist.
21. Lead pollution and health problems due to that — do you know?
Answer: I said yes sir but vaguely and that I would read more.
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Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025)
Name - @ganthox1 board - BB sir Date - 3rd feb DAF KEYWORDS - PSIR, Bulandshahr (native), Marxism, Chess, Reading non-fiction (self-help) (others not discussed) Chairperson 1. So, you're from Gwalior young man? Answer: Politely said no sir — Bulandshahr.…
22. India is always the first responder in crises but gets nothing back — what's the use?
Answer: I defended it with examples, citing non-reciprocity and India's asymmetry with neighbourhood countries.
23. Who are India's friends in this world?
Answer: Russia. When countered about oil imports, I said market dynamics and diversification explain it.
M4
24. How can you say we are not buying due to market — there is pressure on India?
Answer: I accepted pressure exists but said it does not stop India from making decisions in national interest. Market dynamics and diversification play major roles.
25. JNU is anti-national — why?
Answer: I respectfully disagreed. I said the university has a critical political culture influenced by left thought, and criticism of government is sometimes equated with anti-nationalism. I also acknowledged that at the periphery some elements like urban Naxal narratives may exist but overall students are largely critical rather than anti-national.
26. Who said the world is without rules now?
Answer: I guessed Canadian PM Mark Carney but was incorrect. Ma'am corrected that it was the French President.
27. Why did he say so?
Answer: Discussed global disorder and weakening rule-based order.
28. Relevance of UN — will it die if US exits? Anything UN achieved?
Answer: Answered comfortably and mentioned that institutions like UN prevent leadership vacuum which China could fill.
Sir asked, aur kuch? and then said thankyou
Pt marks - 171, my take - I am not able to digest the marks as sir was nodding and agreeing to my points and I was confident and fluent throughout. Considering high marks given this year in PTs, i consider it a low score and a reason because of which I am not in the list as I missed the cutoff just by 9 marks. Not sure how to improve on this yet maybe more analysis and discussion will give some clarity. This was my 2nd attempt and 1st interview
Answer: I defended it with examples, citing non-reciprocity and India's asymmetry with neighbourhood countries.
23. Who are India's friends in this world?
Answer: Russia. When countered about oil imports, I said market dynamics and diversification explain it.
M4
24. How can you say we are not buying due to market — there is pressure on India?
Answer: I accepted pressure exists but said it does not stop India from making decisions in national interest. Market dynamics and diversification play major roles.
25. JNU is anti-national — why?
Answer: I respectfully disagreed. I said the university has a critical political culture influenced by left thought, and criticism of government is sometimes equated with anti-nationalism. I also acknowledged that at the periphery some elements like urban Naxal narratives may exist but overall students are largely critical rather than anti-national.
26. Who said the world is without rules now?
Answer: I guessed Canadian PM Mark Carney but was incorrect. Ma'am corrected that it was the French President.
27. Why did he say so?
Answer: Discussed global disorder and weakening rule-based order.
28. Relevance of UN — will it die if US exits? Anything UN achieved?
Answer: Answered comfortably and mentioned that institutions like UN prevent leadership vacuum which China could fill.
Sir asked, aur kuch? and then said thankyou
Pt marks - 171, my take - I am not able to digest the marks as sir was nodding and agreeing to my points and I was confident and fluent throughout. Considering high marks given this year in PTs, i consider it a low score and a reason because of which I am not in the list as I missed the cutoff just by 9 marks. Not sure how to improve on this yet maybe more analysis and discussion will give some clarity. This was my 2nd attempt and 1st interview
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Name: Harshitha Medara,air 520
Date: 6 jan forenoon
Key DAF Details: terrace gardening,datasecurity,cse,suryanamaskars,school name,go green campaign,ap
Board: Sheelvardhan sir
Questions asked
M1 chaiperson
1. Why terrace gardening?
2. Suryanamaskars mantras and poses
3. Ai vs ml
4. Grok model-regulation
M2 : discussion
1. Go green campaign-what did you do,what is it?
2. do you think delhi is a green city?
3. then why so much pollution
4. steps to reduce plastic pollution
5. why is not reducing as expected
M3 :
1. Research papers-what,on what tech
2. Data security -how to ensure?
3. Suggest some ways to protect upsc from cyberattacks
4. Fire walls- verification,authentication
M4
1. Concept of persistent threat and zero trust architecture
2. Why need them?
3. Again conversation on firewalls and network security layer of osi
4. School name(atkinson)-who is he?
5. should we change its name(colonial legacy)?
M5
1. Venuezuela issue-india stand?
2. President's name?
3. maduro's link with andhra pradesh?
4.meaning of name,city's name origin
Chairman sir:
The interview is over do you want to tell us anything?
Mocks/O20
Quantel,samkalp,vajirao&reddy,NEXT IAS
One on one
Shubham sir ( vidyapeeth IAS) : best balanced answers .
Mahesh bhagwat sir ( DAF discussion very helpful) ,dr vivekanand sir( very helpful personality analysis)
Understand upsc and sarrthi ias
Final thoughts- A little disappointed with the score expected it to be around 195 as i thought i did well in the interview, although there was scope for improvement in some areas.
Pt marks-182
Date: 6 jan forenoon
Key DAF Details: terrace gardening,datasecurity,cse,suryanamaskars,school name,go green campaign,ap
Board: Sheelvardhan sir
Questions asked
M1 chaiperson
1. Why terrace gardening?
2. Suryanamaskars mantras and poses
3. Ai vs ml
4. Grok model-regulation
M2 : discussion
1. Go green campaign-what did you do,what is it?
2. do you think delhi is a green city?
3. then why so much pollution
4. steps to reduce plastic pollution
5. why is not reducing as expected
M3 :
1. Research papers-what,on what tech
2. Data security -how to ensure?
3. Suggest some ways to protect upsc from cyberattacks
4. Fire walls- verification,authentication
M4
1. Concept of persistent threat and zero trust architecture
2. Why need them?
3. Again conversation on firewalls and network security layer of osi
4. School name(atkinson)-who is he?
5. should we change its name(colonial legacy)?
M5
1. Venuezuela issue-india stand?
2. President's name?
3. maduro's link with andhra pradesh?
4.meaning of name,city's name origin
Chairman sir:
The interview is over do you want to tell us anything?
Mocks/O20
Quantel,samkalp,vajirao&reddy,NEXT IAS
One on one
Shubham sir ( vidyapeeth IAS) : best balanced answers .
Mahesh bhagwat sir ( DAF discussion very helpful) ,dr vivekanand sir( very helpful personality analysis)
Understand upsc and sarrthi ias
Final thoughts- A little disappointed with the score expected it to be around 195 as i thought i did well in the interview, although there was scope for improvement in some areas.
Pt marks-182
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