Name - Grace
Date - 11/12/2025
Board - Dinesh Dasa Sir
Key DAF Details- PSIR, Economics
Chairperson:
Q1. Tell me meaning of your name?
Q2. Has upsc offered you anything today- like tea or coffee?
Q3. Why did you study political science?
Q4. Was civil services your childhood dream?
Q5. Why female LFPR is low in india? Reasons?
M1
Q1. Would you choose Neighborhood first policy or having good relations with great powers?
Q2. Is economics more important in geopolitics nowadays? Why?
M2.
Q1. Some shayari of Former PM ManMohan Singh. Do you know that?
Q2. Reply was given by NDA MP at that time? Tell her name...she was from Haryana? I took a guess and it turned out to be correct.
Q3. Who was longest serving Foreign Minister?
Q4. Who signs ₹1 rupee note in india?
Q5. Why the colour and size of currency notes vary in india?
M3
Q1. What is your opinion on trolling? Ways to curb it?
Q2. What is your philosophy in life? Long term aspirations and goals?
Q3. Areas you'd want to work in future? And how?
M4.
Q1. Tell me any 3 features of NEP 2020?
Chairperson sir
Q. Who's your role model in life?
Q. Plans after interview.
Okay Grace your interview is over. Thank you
I said thank you to all members.
Overall amazing experience. Board was very cordial. Best of luck to all my fellow aspirants. Actual upsc interview is very different and unique experience. So enjoy unpredictability of process.
Mocks: Next IAS, Samkalp, O2O with Mahesh Bhagwat Sir and Shubham Sir Vidyapeeth IAS were extremely helpful in curating questions related to DAF and otherwise as boosting confidence.
All the best!
Pt marks - 195
Date - 11/12/2025
Board - Dinesh Dasa Sir
Key DAF Details- PSIR, Economics
Chairperson:
Q1. Tell me meaning of your name?
Q2. Has upsc offered you anything today- like tea or coffee?
Q3. Why did you study political science?
Q4. Was civil services your childhood dream?
Q5. Why female LFPR is low in india? Reasons?
M1
Q1. Would you choose Neighborhood first policy or having good relations with great powers?
Q2. Is economics more important in geopolitics nowadays? Why?
M2.
Q1. Some shayari of Former PM ManMohan Singh. Do you know that?
Q2. Reply was given by NDA MP at that time? Tell her name...she was from Haryana? I took a guess and it turned out to be correct.
Q3. Who was longest serving Foreign Minister?
Q4. Who signs ₹1 rupee note in india?
Q5. Why the colour and size of currency notes vary in india?
M3
Q1. What is your opinion on trolling? Ways to curb it?
Q2. What is your philosophy in life? Long term aspirations and goals?
Q3. Areas you'd want to work in future? And how?
M4.
Q1. Tell me any 3 features of NEP 2020?
Chairperson sir
Q. Who's your role model in life?
Q. Plans after interview.
Okay Grace your interview is over. Thank you
I said thank you to all members.
Overall amazing experience. Board was very cordial. Best of luck to all my fellow aspirants. Actual upsc interview is very different and unique experience. So enjoy unpredictability of process.
Mocks: Next IAS, Samkalp, O2O with Mahesh Bhagwat Sir and Shubham Sir Vidyapeeth IAS were extremely helpful in curating questions related to DAF and otherwise as boosting confidence.
All the best!
Pt marks - 195
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Date - 20/02/2026(friday)-afternoon(5th to go)
Board - sheel Vardhan Singh
DAF - PSIR,computer science and engineering,ecoclubs,dance
Chairman
1.let us consider a situation where a conventional war broke out between India and Pakistan,
As a foreign minister,which five countries you will go and what will you say??
2.why you didn’t go to Bangladesh ??dont you think Bangladesh has a bigger role to play when war between India -Pakistan going on?
Member1(lady)
As part of eco club member in the school,say how will you make a 6year old understand about the environment?
Do you really think that a six year old will understand about importance of water security ,trees etc?
Let me give you a statement - “an apple a day ,keeps all illness away”,,what do you understand by this?
Eat right movement means?will an apple cure all the illness?
Member 2
1.continuing with the question chairman asked,”what are the five major areas you will ask the prime minister to give importance as a foreign minister?”
2.and why you as a foreign minister going to different countries when a war breaks out??don’t you think India itself is strong enough to deal with it own problem?
Member 3
1.continuing with the question from the chairman,I want you to ask,which two countries will stand with India,in all situation and support India if war breaks out?
2.say some of the dances other than bharathanatyam?
3.how new political parties in Tamil Nadu is making impact on older ones?how they will impact the recent elections?
4.what is digital content associate?what you do there?
Member 4
Say about Manipuri dance and manipur?
What the problem in Manipur?
How to solve that?
What measures you will take?how you deal with identity and cultural tensions?
Chariman
Is there anything you want to ask?
Okay what were the questions you were anticipating today?
I said AI impact summit that was going on during my date of interview
1.okay say what is AI?
2.Is that threat to human civilisation?
3.how India deal with the problems of AI,tell me about the legal frameworks?
4.okay ,tell me “In future AI agents are going to manage all the things from booking hotels ,tickets to scheduling meetings etc”?
Do you think it is possible to hack or hijack my AI agent?
5.how AI agent can be tricked?how it affects?
Your interview is over ,you may leave now.
Mock interview- onlyias,Chanakya mandal,forum(close to original interview questions),nextias(close to original interview questions),Drishti,insights (one to one),samkalp
Marks - 162
Board - sheel Vardhan Singh
DAF - PSIR,computer science and engineering,ecoclubs,dance
Chairman
1.let us consider a situation where a conventional war broke out between India and Pakistan,
As a foreign minister,which five countries you will go and what will you say??
2.why you didn’t go to Bangladesh ??dont you think Bangladesh has a bigger role to play when war between India -Pakistan going on?
Member1(lady)
As part of eco club member in the school,say how will you make a 6year old understand about the environment?
Do you really think that a six year old will understand about importance of water security ,trees etc?
Let me give you a statement - “an apple a day ,keeps all illness away”,,what do you understand by this?
Eat right movement means?will an apple cure all the illness?
Member 2
1.continuing with the question chairman asked,”what are the five major areas you will ask the prime minister to give importance as a foreign minister?”
2.and why you as a foreign minister going to different countries when a war breaks out??don’t you think India itself is strong enough to deal with it own problem?
Member 3
1.continuing with the question from the chairman,I want you to ask,which two countries will stand with India,in all situation and support India if war breaks out?
2.say some of the dances other than bharathanatyam?
3.how new political parties in Tamil Nadu is making impact on older ones?how they will impact the recent elections?
4.what is digital content associate?what you do there?
Member 4
Say about Manipuri dance and manipur?
What the problem in Manipur?
How to solve that?
What measures you will take?how you deal with identity and cultural tensions?
Chariman
Is there anything you want to ask?
Okay what were the questions you were anticipating today?
I said AI impact summit that was going on during my date of interview
1.okay say what is AI?
2.Is that threat to human civilisation?
3.how India deal with the problems of AI,tell me about the legal frameworks?
4.okay ,tell me “In future AI agents are going to manage all the things from booking hotels ,tickets to scheduling meetings etc”?
Do you think it is possible to hack or hijack my AI agent?
5.how AI agent can be tricked?how it affects?
Your interview is over ,you may leave now.
Mock interview- onlyias,Chanakya mandal,forum(close to original interview questions),nextias(close to original interview questions),Drishti,insights (one to one),samkalp
Marks - 162
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Chairperson
Q. You've just joined the Dept of Post in October. Why have you changed job from Kerala to Lucknow?
A. Near to home. Wanted to try different dept as these jobs are temporary with focus on UPSC which will help in understanding the functioning of government machinery. Then culture is also similar.
Q. Are you having training?
A. Not yet ma'am
Q. When will that happen?
A. Around the end of January
Q. Then what have you been doing there?
A. I have been allotted my section where I have learned basic things about the functioning of office and post offices too.
Q. All right, let's talk about the Indian financial system, if you are comfortable answering otherwise we can discuss something else.
A. I'm comfortable
Q. You're from computer science background, name any 3 major services in India's digital sphere and e-governance which can be termed as revolutionary
A. The first one is UPI
Q. How does UPI work?
A. Told about previous wallet system and how UPI eliminated it and connected the phone directly to the bank account, increasing ease for vendors and customers.
Q. Yes UPI is revolutionary. What about the other two.
A. Another can be Digilocker
Q. Digilocker is fine but I don't think it's revolutionary as such.
I was thinking
Q. These services are unique to India. It's even bigger than UPI
A. Told about the credit system in NEP
Q. No, it is useless as of now and I don't think it will ever be revolutionary.
A. Aadhar can be termed as revolutionary.
Q. Yes, Aadhar is most important. How does Aadhar work?
A. It stands for Unified Payment Interface. It captures biometrics and provides unique identity to an individual.
Q. Only biometrics? What other information does it have?
A. It has name, father's name, address, mobile number, gender.
Q. So it does have other information about an individual. What is biometric?
A. Explained it
Q. What is the third revolutionary service?
A. I'm not able to recall any.
Q. Have you heard about GST?
A. Goods and Service Tax
Q. What is it?
A. Explained about that
Q. How does one file for GST
A. I'm not sure ma'am but there is a portal where information have to filled and it calculated GST accordingly.
Q. What is that portal called?
A. I'm sorry, I don't know.
Q. We have been seeing that there is a huge infrastructure boost going on in India. Ports, Railways, roadways and other infrastructure projects are going on. How is the government able to finance all these projects?
A. Multiple ways, explained about consolidated fund and budget, PPP, tenders and private sector role.
Q. Give some examples
A. Gave examples
Q. What are the other ways?
A. I'm not sure ma'am
Q. Have you heard of NIP?
A. National Infrastructure Project
Q. It's pipeline not project. What is the difference between pipeline and project?
A. Answered vaguely and not accurately.
Q. What is Inveits and Reits?
A. It's something related to infrastructure financing but I'm sorry ma'am, I don't know.
Q. You were saying that you'll talk about the financial system and now you're saying that you don't know. You should've told me previously, I would have asked something else.
A. Saying sorry while awkwardly smiling.
Member 1 (Male)
Q. You're from computer science background. So can we talk about Cryptocurrency?
A. Yes sir, I'll try
Q. Tell me how bitcoin mining works
A. Told him about what bitcoin mining is.
Q. But how does that work
A. Gave a vague answer and told that I'm not sure about intricacies of it.
Q. So you won't be able to talk on this topic. Tell me what should I ask you now.
A. Sir, you can ask anything from my DAF
Q. What is this One Piece Anime.
A. Explained it
Q. India also has animes?
A. Gave some examples of anime inspired indian cartoon but told that anime basically refers to Japanese art style
Member 2 (female)
Q. You've just joined the Dept of Post in October. Why have you changed job from Kerala to Lucknow?
A. Near to home. Wanted to try different dept as these jobs are temporary with focus on UPSC which will help in understanding the functioning of government machinery. Then culture is also similar.
Q. Are you having training?
A. Not yet ma'am
Q. When will that happen?
A. Around the end of January
Q. Then what have you been doing there?
A. I have been allotted my section where I have learned basic things about the functioning of office and post offices too.
Q. All right, let's talk about the Indian financial system, if you are comfortable answering otherwise we can discuss something else.
A. I'm comfortable
Q. You're from computer science background, name any 3 major services in India's digital sphere and e-governance which can be termed as revolutionary
A. The first one is UPI
Q. How does UPI work?
A. Told about previous wallet system and how UPI eliminated it and connected the phone directly to the bank account, increasing ease for vendors and customers.
Q. Yes UPI is revolutionary. What about the other two.
A. Another can be Digilocker
Q. Digilocker is fine but I don't think it's revolutionary as such.
I was thinking
Q. These services are unique to India. It's even bigger than UPI
A. Told about the credit system in NEP
Q. No, it is useless as of now and I don't think it will ever be revolutionary.
A. Aadhar can be termed as revolutionary.
Q. Yes, Aadhar is most important. How does Aadhar work?
A. It stands for Unified Payment Interface. It captures biometrics and provides unique identity to an individual.
Q. Only biometrics? What other information does it have?
A. It has name, father's name, address, mobile number, gender.
Q. So it does have other information about an individual. What is biometric?
A. Explained it
Q. What is the third revolutionary service?
A. I'm not able to recall any.
Q. Have you heard about GST?
A. Goods and Service Tax
Q. What is it?
A. Explained about that
Q. How does one file for GST
A. I'm not sure ma'am but there is a portal where information have to filled and it calculated GST accordingly.
Q. What is that portal called?
A. I'm sorry, I don't know.
Q. We have been seeing that there is a huge infrastructure boost going on in India. Ports, Railways, roadways and other infrastructure projects are going on. How is the government able to finance all these projects?
A. Multiple ways, explained about consolidated fund and budget, PPP, tenders and private sector role.
Q. Give some examples
A. Gave examples
Q. What are the other ways?
A. I'm not sure ma'am
Q. Have you heard of NIP?
A. National Infrastructure Project
Q. It's pipeline not project. What is the difference between pipeline and project?
A. Answered vaguely and not accurately.
Q. What is Inveits and Reits?
A. It's something related to infrastructure financing but I'm sorry ma'am, I don't know.
Q. You were saying that you'll talk about the financial system and now you're saying that you don't know. You should've told me previously, I would have asked something else.
A. Saying sorry while awkwardly smiling.
Member 1 (Male)
Q. You're from computer science background. So can we talk about Cryptocurrency?
A. Yes sir, I'll try
Q. Tell me how bitcoin mining works
A. Told him about what bitcoin mining is.
Q. But how does that work
A. Gave a vague answer and told that I'm not sure about intricacies of it.
Q. So you won't be able to talk on this topic. Tell me what should I ask you now.
A. Sir, you can ask anything from my DAF
Q. What is this One Piece Anime.
A. Explained it
Q. India also has animes?
A. Gave some examples of anime inspired indian cartoon but told that anime basically refers to Japanese art style
Member 2 (female)
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Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025)
Chairperson Q. You've just joined the Dept of Post in October. Why have you changed job from Kerala to Lucknow? A. Near to home. Wanted to try different dept as these jobs are temporary with focus on UPSC which will help in understanding the functioning of…
Q. You're working in the Postal Dept. I think it's useless and irrelevant. Don't you think?
A. No ma'am, it is still relevant. Gave a statement that even where there is no person, there will be post office. (So members laughed on this not chairperson). Gave its relevance: communication, remote areas, govt schemes, its evolution, banking, seva kendra etc.
Q. So it is still relevant. Can you give example
A. Gave example + it has data which can be crucial in govt policies, can be important for SIR too
Q. Post office can be called bank?
A. IPPB is not scheduled bank. Explained it.
Q. Nowadays, we are hearing that the price of gold and silver is increasing. Which is the third metal whose price is increasing.
A. Probably Copper
Q. Don't ask me. You tell me.
Chairperson intervened that it is copper. Continue
Q. Why is it important for Rajasthan
A. Important mineral, Zewar mine etc
Member 3 (Male)
Q. Tell me 2 major social evils in India and how will you solve it.
A. Child marriage; women safety
Q. How will you solve child marriage. Let's say you're the DM of the district and you got information about child marriage
A. I'll first check if the info is legit and if it really is taking place
Q. Let's assume it is happening
A. I'll take action against people organising; law and order; investigation; case will be made
Q. What law will you use?
A. Don't know the exact sections but it is punishable offence and will take action accordingly
Q. What else you'll do?
A. The places where it is happening are mostly remote, rural, backward and patriarchal. So I'll run awareness programme according to it.
Q. How exactly you'll spread awareness
A. Due to backward regions and remote areas, will use conventional sources like newspaper more than social media as it has more relevance there. We can even use Post Offices to spread awareness.
Q. What else?
A. Education as the long term remedy; consult seniors regarding it; read about previous case studies which are similar
Q. What about women safety?
A. Hotline for immediate relief; patrolling and managing law and order situation
Q. Basically, you'll just roam around in vehicle
A. As resources are limited. Patrolling will be done after data analysis as to which place needs it more
Q. You're PSIR student. Monologue about chaos in liberal international order. Why is it happening and give examples
A. Liberal international order focused on collective decision making through UN where each nation has a say. This has been declining aa seen in recent unilateral decision and it has become matsyanyaya
Q. So UN is useless now?
A. Not useless but it has declined.
Q. How it has declined
A. Formed after WW2 and not evolved since
Member 4 (Female)
Q. Let's continue with IR. PM Modi has recently visited few European countries. We are even discussing FTA. Why Europe and India are important for each other and what can India offer Europe.
A. Market; Export; Technology; Migration; Geopolitics
Q. India and Canada relations deteriorated in recent past. Why?
A. Explained Nijjar case
Q. Nijjar is only 'citizen'? Which Indian communities live there?
A. Predominantly Hindus and Sikhs. I'm not able to recall the Nijjar's association but he was Khalistani and detrimental to India's security.
Q. Rajasthan is known for its tourism industry. Why Rajasthan performs so well in tourism?
A. Gave reasons of geography that it has all type of terrain and is the only state in India which can say this.
Q. But people all around the world have different terrain. Why would they come to Rajasthan?
A. Rajasthan caters to everyone. Person living in Europe can visit desert while person from desert country can visit lakes and forts. Basically, it has something for everyone
Q. What else
A. There is also tourist triangle of Delhi Agra Jaipur
A. No ma'am, it is still relevant. Gave a statement that even where there is no person, there will be post office. (So members laughed on this not chairperson). Gave its relevance: communication, remote areas, govt schemes, its evolution, banking, seva kendra etc.
Q. So it is still relevant. Can you give example
A. Gave example + it has data which can be crucial in govt policies, can be important for SIR too
Q. Post office can be called bank?
A. IPPB is not scheduled bank. Explained it.
Q. Nowadays, we are hearing that the price of gold and silver is increasing. Which is the third metal whose price is increasing.
A. Probably Copper
Q. Don't ask me. You tell me.
Chairperson intervened that it is copper. Continue
Q. Why is it important for Rajasthan
A. Important mineral, Zewar mine etc
Member 3 (Male)
Q. Tell me 2 major social evils in India and how will you solve it.
A. Child marriage; women safety
Q. How will you solve child marriage. Let's say you're the DM of the district and you got information about child marriage
A. I'll first check if the info is legit and if it really is taking place
Q. Let's assume it is happening
A. I'll take action against people organising; law and order; investigation; case will be made
Q. What law will you use?
A. Don't know the exact sections but it is punishable offence and will take action accordingly
Q. What else you'll do?
A. The places where it is happening are mostly remote, rural, backward and patriarchal. So I'll run awareness programme according to it.
Q. How exactly you'll spread awareness
A. Due to backward regions and remote areas, will use conventional sources like newspaper more than social media as it has more relevance there. We can even use Post Offices to spread awareness.
Q. What else?
A. Education as the long term remedy; consult seniors regarding it; read about previous case studies which are similar
Q. What about women safety?
A. Hotline for immediate relief; patrolling and managing law and order situation
Q. Basically, you'll just roam around in vehicle
A. As resources are limited. Patrolling will be done after data analysis as to which place needs it more
Q. You're PSIR student. Monologue about chaos in liberal international order. Why is it happening and give examples
A. Liberal international order focused on collective decision making through UN where each nation has a say. This has been declining aa seen in recent unilateral decision and it has become matsyanyaya
Q. So UN is useless now?
A. Not useless but it has declined.
Q. How it has declined
A. Formed after WW2 and not evolved since
Member 4 (Female)
Q. Let's continue with IR. PM Modi has recently visited few European countries. We are even discussing FTA. Why Europe and India are important for each other and what can India offer Europe.
A. Market; Export; Technology; Migration; Geopolitics
Q. India and Canada relations deteriorated in recent past. Why?
A. Explained Nijjar case
Q. Nijjar is only 'citizen'? Which Indian communities live there?
A. Predominantly Hindus and Sikhs. I'm not able to recall the Nijjar's association but he was Khalistani and detrimental to India's security.
Q. Rajasthan is known for its tourism industry. Why Rajasthan performs so well in tourism?
A. Gave reasons of geography that it has all type of terrain and is the only state in India which can say this.
Q. But people all around the world have different terrain. Why would they come to Rajasthan?
A. Rajasthan caters to everyone. Person living in Europe can visit desert while person from desert country can visit lakes and forts. Basically, it has something for everyone
Q. What else
A. There is also tourist triangle of Delhi Agra Jaipur
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Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025)
Q. You're working in the Postal Dept. I think it's useless and irrelevant. Don't you think? A. No ma'am, it is still relevant. Gave a statement that even where there is no person, there will be post office. (So members laughed on this not chairperson). Gave…
Q. Only geography is the reason for tourism?
A. Culture, heritage, architecture, food etc
Q. Kerala also has these things. It is now giving stiff competition to Rajasthan in tourism. Why would one go to Rajasthan then?
A. Rajasthan is famous for its hospitality
Q. Yes, I wanted to hear that.
(Didn't let me answer the ways to improve tourism)
Chairperson told me that my interview is over and that I can go
I said thank you and left
Chairperson was very strict all through the interview. Never smiled, made faces showcasing dissatisfaction when she was asking while never looking all through the interview. She was noting something at all times and was attentively listening.
Other members were fine and mostly cordial, unlike chairperson. I enjoyed the conversation but it was not totally a conversation, rather Q&A of sorts where they wanted to hear particular things from me. Very very different from any mock I've given.
Minimal question from DAF and the interview was not even current affairs dominated which was a surprise. It was new
PT marks: 155
A. Culture, heritage, architecture, food etc
Q. Kerala also has these things. It is now giving stiff competition to Rajasthan in tourism. Why would one go to Rajasthan then?
A. Rajasthan is famous for its hospitality
Q. Yes, I wanted to hear that.
(Didn't let me answer the ways to improve tourism)
Chairperson told me that my interview is over and that I can go
I said thank you and left
Chairperson was very strict all through the interview. Never smiled, made faces showcasing dissatisfaction when she was asking while never looking all through the interview. She was noting something at all times and was attentively listening.
Other members were fine and mostly cordial, unlike chairperson. I enjoyed the conversation but it was not totally a conversation, rather Q&A of sorts where they wanted to hear particular things from me. Very very different from any mock I've given.
Minimal question from DAF and the interview was not even current affairs dominated which was a surprise. It was new
PT marks: 155
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The sky:
The sky:
Name: Gagan
Date:19th Feb,2026 Forenoon session
First one to go.
Last attempt.
Key DAF Details: MBBS, Medical Officer, Sleep patterns, Malnutrition, Reflective Diary writing.
(Most questions were out of DAF)
DAF section 21: Only 4 entries. No entry in Sports. Only one hobby.
Because of which they may asked too random questions.
Board: Honourable Suman Sharma ma’am
( Last time Shukla sir😔 and got too low marks.)She is not too harsh as people spread rumours.
Half round table like format.
Two members were sitting just besides
me.
I sat with two hands in criscross position in my lap.
Questions asked:
Chairperson:
Honourable Suman sharma ma'am
Greeted me with smile. Are you from this district? Said yes ma’am.
So, you left job in 2021 right? Said, yes ma'am.
🫳French PM’s visit to India.
What was related to health?
Will France benefit from Indian AI?(Not satisfied with my answer)
👉 Is there any other hub of pharma apart from Gujarat?
👉Why is Gujarat hub of Pharma?( Not satisfied with my answer)
👉Why is not India good in APIs production? We are good at Generic medicines.
👉Why the global trade has been disrupted?(Not satisfied with my answer)
👉In which sector you would advise to promote India's trade? (Little bit satisfied)
👉What is the contribution of MSMEs?
She was hearing very keenly every answer.
M1 : (lady member)
Serious look
👉Manufacturing sector contribution in India?
👉What are the problems of MSMEs?(Satisfied)
👉How can you promote MSMEs as health secretary?(Said women training as they are in unpaid care economy)
She was not satisfied.
👉Women in MSMEs necessary?
She was closely observing how I was speaking.
M3: Male
Just left side of me
After sitting he deliberately observed my style of sitting and any foot movement.
After asking tricky questions they all looked at each other..Dekho kaise fasta hai ab! Like..
Tried to trap me by asking tricky questions.
👉What are the health challenges in Gujarat region wise?
👉So, Government is not aware of inequality?
👉Cough syrup deaths. Who can be blamed?
👉Should gujarat remove liquor prohibition?
👉As a Advisor to CM what would you suggest?
👉Liquor is available everywhere in Gujarat.
So do you think that there is corruption in the Government?
M4: very old age. Supported my answers.
👉Problems in Geriatric Care in India? Do you think we should promote?
👉Do you think India should follow Insurance based model from Western countries?
👉Robot vs cybort? Said don't know sir(Random)
👉Tiger reserves promotion? What are current status?(Random)
👉Do you think UN reforms necessary? How ?
👉Do you think India should follow two party system as it is successful in USA?
Said good and supported my answers. Try to give me feel good factor.
M4:Male
👉What is start up bridge?(Direct random question)Said sorry sir
👉Why is there sleep disturbances in people?
👉So, should India commercialise Sleep clinics?
👉What are the role of Incubation centre? I gave broad answer and then asked me to Name any one
👉Is health sector is about business?
👉How do you visualise India at the Global stage?
Approx: 20 minutes
Chair person ma'am was writing continuously in diary.
Other members were writing something in DAF or diary by pencil.
Tricky questions against government. Tried to know balance of judgement.
Mocks/O20 (If any):
13 mocks given online.
PW only IAS gave the opportunity to have maximum mocks with them.
Vision ias -, and Samkalp best.
Unacademy - taught me to speak with humility.
Jice Academy - too much aggressive marketing.
Upwise arranged two online mocks.
IAS DELHI INSTITUTE: Best online free mock.
Others online: Apti plus, Vajirao and reddy, GS score, PW only ias.
The worst institutes were like Sarthi Ias (Shivin wala)- After registration they didn't even take my call for support or gave any support. Totally waste.
The sky:
Name: Gagan
Date:19th Feb,2026 Forenoon session
First one to go.
Last attempt.
Key DAF Details: MBBS, Medical Officer, Sleep patterns, Malnutrition, Reflective Diary writing.
(Most questions were out of DAF)
DAF section 21: Only 4 entries. No entry in Sports. Only one hobby.
Because of which they may asked too random questions.
Board: Honourable Suman Sharma ma’am
( Last time Shukla sir😔 and got too low marks.)She is not too harsh as people spread rumours.
Half round table like format.
Two members were sitting just besides
me.
I sat with two hands in criscross position in my lap.
Questions asked:
Chairperson:
Honourable Suman sharma ma'am
Greeted me with smile. Are you from this district? Said yes ma’am.
So, you left job in 2021 right? Said, yes ma'am.
🫳French PM’s visit to India.
What was related to health?
Will France benefit from Indian AI?(Not satisfied with my answer)
👉 Is there any other hub of pharma apart from Gujarat?
👉Why is Gujarat hub of Pharma?( Not satisfied with my answer)
👉Why is not India good in APIs production? We are good at Generic medicines.
👉Why the global trade has been disrupted?(Not satisfied with my answer)
👉In which sector you would advise to promote India's trade? (Little bit satisfied)
👉What is the contribution of MSMEs?
She was hearing very keenly every answer.
M1 : (lady member)
Serious look
👉Manufacturing sector contribution in India?
👉What are the problems of MSMEs?(Satisfied)
👉How can you promote MSMEs as health secretary?(Said women training as they are in unpaid care economy)
She was not satisfied.
👉Women in MSMEs necessary?
She was closely observing how I was speaking.
M3: Male
Just left side of me
After sitting he deliberately observed my style of sitting and any foot movement.
After asking tricky questions they all looked at each other..Dekho kaise fasta hai ab! Like..
Tried to trap me by asking tricky questions.
👉What are the health challenges in Gujarat region wise?
👉So, Government is not aware of inequality?
👉Cough syrup deaths. Who can be blamed?
👉Should gujarat remove liquor prohibition?
👉As a Advisor to CM what would you suggest?
👉Liquor is available everywhere in Gujarat.
So do you think that there is corruption in the Government?
M4: very old age. Supported my answers.
👉Problems in Geriatric Care in India? Do you think we should promote?
👉Do you think India should follow Insurance based model from Western countries?
👉Robot vs cybort? Said don't know sir(Random)
👉Tiger reserves promotion? What are current status?(Random)
👉Do you think UN reforms necessary? How ?
👉Do you think India should follow two party system as it is successful in USA?
Said good and supported my answers. Try to give me feel good factor.
M4:Male
👉What is start up bridge?(Direct random question)Said sorry sir
👉Why is there sleep disturbances in people?
👉So, should India commercialise Sleep clinics?
👉What are the role of Incubation centre? I gave broad answer and then asked me to Name any one
👉Is health sector is about business?
👉How do you visualise India at the Global stage?
Approx: 20 minutes
Chair person ma'am was writing continuously in diary.
Other members were writing something in DAF or diary by pencil.
Tricky questions against government. Tried to know balance of judgement.
Mocks/O20 (If any):
13 mocks given online.
PW only IAS gave the opportunity to have maximum mocks with them.
Vision ias -, and Samkalp best.
Unacademy - taught me to speak with humility.
Jice Academy - too much aggressive marketing.
Upwise arranged two online mocks.
IAS DELHI INSTITUTE: Best online free mock.
Others online: Apti plus, Vajirao and reddy, GS score, PW only ias.
The worst institutes were like Sarthi Ias (Shivin wala)- After registration they didn't even take my call for support or gave any support. Totally waste.
❤8👍1🔥1
Upsc prep- Gave online mock
Had only three people and no one had cleared upsc and no bureaucrats.
Mr.Ratnoo humiliated me very badly. He was the worst person I have ever talked in my 6 years upsc journey.He was very arrogant. Please don't waste your time with such kind of cheap person.
DAF analysis,: Shri mahesh bhagwat sir ips: Very nice person.
Offline - gave 3
Samkalp, Vision, Pw only ias.
Samkalp and Vision were the best in the PT preperation.
PS: Interview was totally different from mocks. Just one question was repeated in actual interview. So, be prepare for random questions.I was nervous before interview and panel may felt the low energy level.
As last attempt and having experience of this journey I have observed that the pt is subjective. The marks variation are from 100 to 215. So, I would Like to advise folks to Score maximum in Mains. Take the optional which give you maximum marks. I sticked to Medical Science but got low scores in three mains.
In the Whole process, please don't waste too much time. If you spend 3 attempts and don't clear prelims please start back up options. The ones who pass after 6+ attempts might have financial backup. But if anyone without any financial backup spend 6+ years and even after multiple interviews, don't get selected then it would be too frustrated. So please guys give this exam with visionary decision.
PT MARKS:165 ( Not recommended)
Had only three people and no one had cleared upsc and no bureaucrats.
Mr.Ratnoo humiliated me very badly. He was the worst person I have ever talked in my 6 years upsc journey.He was very arrogant. Please don't waste your time with such kind of cheap person.
DAF analysis,: Shri mahesh bhagwat sir ips: Very nice person.
Offline - gave 3
Samkalp, Vision, Pw only ias.
Samkalp and Vision were the best in the PT preperation.
PS: Interview was totally different from mocks. Just one question was repeated in actual interview. So, be prepare for random questions.I was nervous before interview and panel may felt the low energy level.
As last attempt and having experience of this journey I have observed that the pt is subjective. The marks variation are from 100 to 215. So, I would Like to advise folks to Score maximum in Mains. Take the optional which give you maximum marks. I sticked to Medical Science but got low scores in three mains.
In the Whole process, please don't waste too much time. If you spend 3 attempts and don't clear prelims please start back up options. The ones who pass after 6+ attempts might have financial backup. But if anyone without any financial backup spend 6+ years and even after multiple interviews, don't get selected then it would be too frustrated. So please guys give this exam with visionary decision.
PT MARKS:165 ( Not recommended)
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Upsc prep- Gave online mock
Had only three people and no one had cleared upsc and no bureaucrats.
Mr.Ratnoo humiliated me very badly. He was the worst person I have ever talked in my 6 years upsc journey.He was very arrogant. Please don't waste your time with such kind of cheap person.
DAF analysis,: Shri mahesh bhagwat sir ips: Very nice person.
Offline - gave 3
Samkalp, Vision, Pw only ias.
Samkalp and Vision were the best in the PT preperation.
PS: Interview was totally different from mocks. Just one question was repeated in actual interview. So, be prepare for random questions.I was nervous before interview and panel may felt the low energy level.
As last attempt and having experience of this journey I have observed that the pt is subjective. The marks variation are from 100 to 215. So, I would Like to advise folks to Score maximum in Mains. Take the optional which give you maximum marks. I sticked to Medical Science but got low scores in three mains.
In the Whole process, please don't waste too much time. If you spend 3 attempts and don't clear prelims please start back up options. The ones who pass after 6+ attempts might have financial backup. But if anyone without any financial backup spend 6+ years and even after multiple interviews, don't get selected then it would be too frustrated. So please guys give this exam with visionary decision.
PT MARKS:165 ( Not recommended)
Had only three people and no one had cleared upsc and no bureaucrats.
Mr.Ratnoo humiliated me very badly. He was the worst person I have ever talked in my 6 years upsc journey.He was very arrogant. Please don't waste your time with such kind of cheap person.
DAF analysis,: Shri mahesh bhagwat sir ips: Very nice person.
Offline - gave 3
Samkalp, Vision, Pw only ias.
Samkalp and Vision were the best in the PT preperation.
PS: Interview was totally different from mocks. Just one question was repeated in actual interview. So, be prepare for random questions.I was nervous before interview and panel may felt the low energy level.
As last attempt and having experience of this journey I have observed that the pt is subjective. The marks variation are from 100 to 215. So, I would Like to advise folks to Score maximum in Mains. Take the optional which give you maximum marks. I sticked to Medical Science but got low scores in three mains.
In the Whole process, please don't waste too much time. If you spend 3 attempts and don't clear prelims please start back up options. The ones who pass after 6+ attempts might have financial backup. But if anyone without any financial backup spend 6+ years and even after multiple interviews, don't get selected then it would be too frustrated. So please guys give this exam with visionary decision.
PT MARKS:165 ( Not recommended)
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Forwarded from Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025)
Please take this as a serious request
Hello guys,
You all can see that the weightage of Interview (Personality Test) marks in the final selection is increasing year by year. So we have decided to create more analytical transcripts for the CSE community.
For this, we will edit transcripts by adding the PT marks at the bottom. Therefore, we request all candidates who appeared in the CSE 2025 Personality Test to please share the link of your transcript (if already posted on this channel) along with your PT marks (If you haven't shared it yet, you can send it now) in the following format:
1.Transcript link - (copy your transcript link from @csetranscripts channel)
2. PT marks -
Please forward on following ids —
@Pegasus_IND
@Lankapati1729
@psm0506
@kaptaanjacksparrow
#Sharing_is_caring
#SabHongeKaamyab
Team @csetranscripts
It would be a great help for the entire CSE community.
Thank you.🙏🙏
Hello guys,
You all can see that the weightage of Interview (Personality Test) marks in the final selection is increasing year by year. So we have decided to create more analytical transcripts for the CSE community.
For this, we will edit transcripts by adding the PT marks at the bottom. Therefore, we request all candidates who appeared in the CSE 2025 Personality Test to please share the link of your transcript (if already posted on this channel) along with your PT marks (If you haven't shared it yet, you can send it now) in the following format:
1.Transcript link - (copy your transcript link from @csetranscripts channel)
2. PT marks -
Please forward on following ids —
@Pegasus_IND
@Lankapati1729
@psm0506
@kaptaanjacksparrow
#Sharing_is_caring
#SabHongeKaamyab
Team @csetranscripts
It would be a great help for the entire CSE community.
Thank you.🙏🙏
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Name- wabi sabi
Board- Suman sharma mam
Date- 22/01/2026
Keywords- agriculture, superstitions, satara
Chairperson-
You have completed graduation in agriculture and you are from satara
1. Why satara district has so many wind mills
2. Issues of wto related to agriculture
3. What can be done since we have weak manufacturing base and there is so much disguised employment in agriculture... Where to transfer this employment....
4. Why countries shifted directly to service sector and skipped manufacturing sector
3. What are different countries stand on gaza peace plan
M1-
1. Are you aware of farm ordinances? Why farmers protested? Was they good?
2.what is cold chain
3. Gave a long monologue on cold storage types and compared cold storage system by using example of usa apples and Himachal pradesh apples.
M2-
1. What are superstitions related to women?
2. What will you do to eradicate it (I said awareness, demonsteations...)... But mam said that tell me specific and after short conversation mam herself gave answer that we can use shg and anganwadi workers. Through this I got to know that they need practical answers.
3. Land acquisition in India is a problem what can be done to make it more easy said e governance but she did not liked answer.
4. RTI a toothless tiger why
M3-
1. Gave a monologue on military rule in Pakistan and compared it trump attacking venezuela and asked can we also do same thing with Pakistan.
2. Gave a quote specifically related to Pakistan " Even if personality changes politics doesn't change.
M4-
1.how will you double farmer income? ( I suggested three four ways and then he himself suggested mixed farming and allied activities in agriculture)
2. Role of women education in population control
3.what is government scheme related to housing in urban areas which is central sector scheme.... I said pm awas....
4. He said PM AWAS (U)... and further asked question of components of PM AWAS(U)
Suman mam smiled and said ohk your interview is over.
Peer mock discussion with frinends helped alot. One to one daf discussion with mahesh bhagawat sir and shubham aggrawal sir was helpful.
Experience- interview is more than a question answer type that we practice in mocks. It is more like a discussion.
Pt marks- 176
Board- Suman sharma mam
Date- 22/01/2026
Keywords- agriculture, superstitions, satara
Chairperson-
You have completed graduation in agriculture and you are from satara
1. Why satara district has so many wind mills
2. Issues of wto related to agriculture
3. What can be done since we have weak manufacturing base and there is so much disguised employment in agriculture... Where to transfer this employment....
4. Why countries shifted directly to service sector and skipped manufacturing sector
3. What are different countries stand on gaza peace plan
M1-
1. Are you aware of farm ordinances? Why farmers protested? Was they good?
2.what is cold chain
3. Gave a long monologue on cold storage types and compared cold storage system by using example of usa apples and Himachal pradesh apples.
M2-
1. What are superstitions related to women?
2. What will you do to eradicate it (I said awareness, demonsteations...)... But mam said that tell me specific and after short conversation mam herself gave answer that we can use shg and anganwadi workers. Through this I got to know that they need practical answers.
3. Land acquisition in India is a problem what can be done to make it more easy said e governance but she did not liked answer.
4. RTI a toothless tiger why
M3-
1. Gave a monologue on military rule in Pakistan and compared it trump attacking venezuela and asked can we also do same thing with Pakistan.
2. Gave a quote specifically related to Pakistan " Even if personality changes politics doesn't change.
M4-
1.how will you double farmer income? ( I suggested three four ways and then he himself suggested mixed farming and allied activities in agriculture)
2. Role of women education in population control
3.what is government scheme related to housing in urban areas which is central sector scheme.... I said pm awas....
4. He said PM AWAS (U)... and further asked question of components of PM AWAS(U)
Suman mam smiled and said ohk your interview is over.
Peer mock discussion with frinends helped alot. One to one daf discussion with mahesh bhagawat sir and shubham aggrawal sir was helpful.
Experience- interview is more than a question answer type that we practice in mocks. It is more like a discussion.
Pt marks- 176
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Candidate: Pawan putra hanuman
Daf key: b.sc, geography, Nda, Ncc, urban planning, shooting, running
Date: Feb
Duration: ~22–25 minutes
Chairman – Hon. Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla
you look quite tall. Are you around 6 feet 4 inches or 6 feet 6 inches?
Ans: sir exactly 6 feet
How has your height helped you in life?
Ans: moping heighted places during diwali
Not in Holi ?
Ans: less likely I am home during holi
Do you like strategy?let's talk about strategy.
What are the major strategic issues between India and China along the LAC?
2-3 monologues in b/w
Ans: neither agreed nor disagreed .. Poker face from my side to monologues
How would you assess the current India–China relationship?
What role does maritime security play in India’s national security?
What is more important LAC or maritime?
How should India manage relations between the United States and China?
Do you know the number of ships India produces compared to China?
There is a connection between China’s shipbuilding capacity and its global power. What do you think about it?
Are you currently working anywhere?
Ans: no
After that Honourable chairman.. Went out to receive a call.. And came back when last last 8-10 minutes was left.
Member 4
Tell us something special about your district.
No that is not special anyway. Tell us something more specific.
Tell us about notable alumni or famous personalities from your district.
Which books have been written by them?
Do you read those books yourself?
Member 2
In what pattern do birds fly during migration?
Why do birds fly in that formation?
Can you explain the scientific reason behind it?
Ans: i connect it to aerodynamic and also connected to marathon front runner.
Member 3
I see NDA NA-2 written in your DAF. Does that mean Rank 2?
Ans: No, it happens twice a year that why
Why did you not join NDA after being recommended?
If there was a medical issue earlier, could it affect services like IPS?
Do you think there is still a possibility you could join IPS?
Member 4
You seem more like a doer rather than a reader. Would you agree?
Do you read books regularly?
*tried to convince me that I read books, but till the end I said no I am not keen reader
Doing nothing is also a kind of doing. Do you agree?
Ans: I am associated to sports, and in sports resting is as important as practicing for game.. So yes doing nothing is also doing
How would you explain that?
Member 1
Let us talk about urban planning.
What are the major urban planning challenges in Indian cities?
What contributions have you personally made toward urban planning?
5 minutes discussion on urban planning and issues
Member:
What is the scientific reason for the blue colour of the ocean?
Ans: confidently Answered wrong.
Right answer clicked after I came out of dholpur house....
Lots of question from science graduation background:
Ans: said sorry sir 4 times.
6-7 question I could not remember
Chairman:
“Okay pawan putra hanuman, your interview is over. All the best.”
Not cordial, not grilled... Balanced
Mocks offline: 6+ ,CMP and sankalp were good mocks.
Daily 25 minutes O2O with elder brother helped alot.
PT marks: 180
Recommended
Daf key: b.sc, geography, Nda, Ncc, urban planning, shooting, running
Date: Feb
Duration: ~22–25 minutes
Chairman – Hon. Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla
you look quite tall. Are you around 6 feet 4 inches or 6 feet 6 inches?
Ans: sir exactly 6 feet
How has your height helped you in life?
Ans: moping heighted places during diwali
Not in Holi ?
Ans: less likely I am home during holi
Do you like strategy?let's talk about strategy.
What are the major strategic issues between India and China along the LAC?
2-3 monologues in b/w
Ans: neither agreed nor disagreed .. Poker face from my side to monologues
How would you assess the current India–China relationship?
What role does maritime security play in India’s national security?
What is more important LAC or maritime?
How should India manage relations between the United States and China?
Do you know the number of ships India produces compared to China?
There is a connection between China’s shipbuilding capacity and its global power. What do you think about it?
Are you currently working anywhere?
Ans: no
After that Honourable chairman.. Went out to receive a call.. And came back when last last 8-10 minutes was left.
Member 4
Tell us something special about your district.
No that is not special anyway. Tell us something more specific.
Tell us about notable alumni or famous personalities from your district.
Which books have been written by them?
Do you read those books yourself?
Member 2
In what pattern do birds fly during migration?
Why do birds fly in that formation?
Can you explain the scientific reason behind it?
Ans: i connect it to aerodynamic and also connected to marathon front runner.
Member 3
I see NDA NA-2 written in your DAF. Does that mean Rank 2?
Ans: No, it happens twice a year that why
Why did you not join NDA after being recommended?
If there was a medical issue earlier, could it affect services like IPS?
Do you think there is still a possibility you could join IPS?
Member 4
You seem more like a doer rather than a reader. Would you agree?
Do you read books regularly?
*tried to convince me that I read books, but till the end I said no I am not keen reader
Doing nothing is also a kind of doing. Do you agree?
Ans: I am associated to sports, and in sports resting is as important as practicing for game.. So yes doing nothing is also doing
How would you explain that?
Member 1
Let us talk about urban planning.
What are the major urban planning challenges in Indian cities?
What contributions have you personally made toward urban planning?
5 minutes discussion on urban planning and issues
Member:
What is the scientific reason for the blue colour of the ocean?
Ans: confidently Answered wrong.
Right answer clicked after I came out of dholpur house....
Lots of question from science graduation background:
Ans: said sorry sir 4 times.
6-7 question I could not remember
Chairman:
“Okay pawan putra hanuman, your interview is over. All the best.”
Not cordial, not grilled... Balanced
Mocks offline: 6+ ,CMP and sankalp were good mocks.
Daily 25 minutes O2O with elder brother helped alot.
PT marks: 180
Recommended
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Name: Jivan
Date:20,2026 Forenoon session
First one to go.
Last attempt.
Key DAF Details: MBBS, Medical Officer, , Malnutrition,etc.
(Most questions were out of DAF)
DAF section 21: Only 4 entries. No entry in Sports. Only one hobby.
Board: Honourable Shukla sir
Office like table
One member was too far right and difficult to make eye contact with him.
Questions asked:
Chairperson:
Honourable Shukla sir
Serious face throughout the interview.
👉🏻What is your first name?
👉 Why don't doctors go to rural area?(Not satisfied)
👉Why is Gujarat hub of Pharma?( Not satisfied with my answer)
👉Why is not India good in APIs production? We are good at Generic medicines.
👉Taiwan, China, Usa triangle
👉 Semiconductors use
👉 Population related issues.
I gave every answer with look into his eyes and not looking at other members at all.
M1 : (lady member)
👉🏻 Malnutrition related cultural issues
👉🏻 How to tackle it as a DM?
👉🏻Special tribe in Gir region?(Didn't know the answer but still gave answer which was wrong without taking permission of guessing) -The main reason for too low score
👉🏻Then asked the no. Of lions in Gir( Said I don't know)
She was closely observing how I was speaking.
M3:
Just right side of me
After sitting he deliberately observed my style of sitting and any foot movement.
👉What are the health challenges in Gujarat region wise?
👉So, Government is not aware of inequality?
👉Cough syrup deaths.Reasons?
👉Should gujarat remove liquor prohibition?
👉Liquor is available everywhere in Gujarat.
So do you think that there is corruption in the Government?
M4: Male
👉Why bullet train? Is it only for elites?
👉Do you think India should follow Insurance based model from Western countries?
👉What are the steps of government for Sanskrit promotion? As Sanskrit was one of the subjects in my 12th standard.
👉Do you think India should follow two party system as it is successful in USA?
M4:
👉Anemia related issues
👉Private vs Public health care model?
👉Is health sector is about business?
👉How do you visualise India at the Global stage?
Approx: 20 minutes
Chair person was continuously staring in laptop
In between he went to washroom.
Other members were writing something in DAF or diary.
Tricky questions against government. Tried to know balance of judgement.
Mocks/O20 (If any):
7 mocks given online.
PW only IAS gave the opportunity to have maximum mocks with them.
Vision ias -, and Samkalp best.
Unacademy - taught me to speak with humility.
Upwise arranged two online mocks.
Others online: Apti plus, Vajirao and reddy, GS score, PW only ias,
DAF analysis,: Shri mahesh bhagwat sir ips: Very nice person.
Offline - gave 3
Samkalp, Vision, Pw only ias.
Experience of 6 years journey:
The examination of UPSC is random especially at the interview stage. Many exceptional talents get low marks and many mediocres get excellent marks. So the main game is the Mains. In interview, the whole market surrounds with DAF section 21 entry and many people fill fake entries to show good impression. I don't know the real truth. But I had low entries in it because in Gujarat especially in Science stream there is no scope for extra curricular activities.
PS: As I concludes my journey I would like to give you an honest advise::Please folks give every attempt with utmost sincerity. Because the time occurs when you gave your best but you didn't get the results. And it would be too difficult to handle because the marketing calls for mock interviews suddenly stops and the whole attention is diverted to the rankers. No one talks about the ones who reach upto the stage of interview multiple times and not recommended.
PT MARKS:140 ( Not recommended)
For Honest advise regarding upsc exam: Please follow my telegram channel:
https://t.me/honesjivan
Sometimes what topper can't tell, a failed aspirant can!
Date:20,2026 Forenoon session
First one to go.
Last attempt.
Key DAF Details: MBBS, Medical Officer, , Malnutrition,etc.
(Most questions were out of DAF)
DAF section 21: Only 4 entries. No entry in Sports. Only one hobby.
Board: Honourable Shukla sir
Office like table
One member was too far right and difficult to make eye contact with him.
Questions asked:
Chairperson:
Honourable Shukla sir
Serious face throughout the interview.
👉🏻What is your first name?
👉 Why don't doctors go to rural area?(Not satisfied)
👉Why is Gujarat hub of Pharma?( Not satisfied with my answer)
👉Why is not India good in APIs production? We are good at Generic medicines.
👉Taiwan, China, Usa triangle
👉 Semiconductors use
👉 Population related issues.
I gave every answer with look into his eyes and not looking at other members at all.
M1 : (lady member)
👉🏻 Malnutrition related cultural issues
👉🏻 How to tackle it as a DM?
👉🏻Special tribe in Gir region?(Didn't know the answer but still gave answer which was wrong without taking permission of guessing) -The main reason for too low score
👉🏻Then asked the no. Of lions in Gir( Said I don't know)
She was closely observing how I was speaking.
M3:
Just right side of me
After sitting he deliberately observed my style of sitting and any foot movement.
👉What are the health challenges in Gujarat region wise?
👉So, Government is not aware of inequality?
👉Cough syrup deaths.Reasons?
👉Should gujarat remove liquor prohibition?
👉Liquor is available everywhere in Gujarat.
So do you think that there is corruption in the Government?
M4: Male
👉Why bullet train? Is it only for elites?
👉Do you think India should follow Insurance based model from Western countries?
👉What are the steps of government for Sanskrit promotion? As Sanskrit was one of the subjects in my 12th standard.
👉Do you think India should follow two party system as it is successful in USA?
M4:
👉Anemia related issues
👉Private vs Public health care model?
👉Is health sector is about business?
👉How do you visualise India at the Global stage?
Approx: 20 minutes
Chair person was continuously staring in laptop
In between he went to washroom.
Other members were writing something in DAF or diary.
Tricky questions against government. Tried to know balance of judgement.
Mocks/O20 (If any):
7 mocks given online.
PW only IAS gave the opportunity to have maximum mocks with them.
Vision ias -, and Samkalp best.
Unacademy - taught me to speak with humility.
Upwise arranged two online mocks.
Others online: Apti plus, Vajirao and reddy, GS score, PW only ias,
DAF analysis,: Shri mahesh bhagwat sir ips: Very nice person.
Offline - gave 3
Samkalp, Vision, Pw only ias.
Experience of 6 years journey:
The examination of UPSC is random especially at the interview stage. Many exceptional talents get low marks and many mediocres get excellent marks. So the main game is the Mains. In interview, the whole market surrounds with DAF section 21 entry and many people fill fake entries to show good impression. I don't know the real truth. But I had low entries in it because in Gujarat especially in Science stream there is no scope for extra curricular activities.
PS: As I concludes my journey I would like to give you an honest advise::Please folks give every attempt with utmost sincerity. Because the time occurs when you gave your best but you didn't get the results. And it would be too difficult to handle because the marketing calls for mock interviews suddenly stops and the whole attention is diverted to the rankers. No one talks about the ones who reach upto the stage of interview multiple times and not recommended.
PT MARKS:140 ( Not recommended)
For Honest advise regarding upsc exam: Please follow my telegram channel:
https://t.me/honesjivan
Sometimes what topper can't tell, a failed aspirant can!
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Name: Jivan
Date:20,2026 Forenoon session
First one to go.
Last attempt.
Key DAF Details: MBBS, Medical Officer, , Malnutrition,etc.
(Most questions were out of DAF)
DAF section 21: Only 4 entries. No entry in Sports. Only one hobby.
Board: Honourable Shukla sir
Office like table
One member was too far right and difficult to make eye contact with him.
Questions asked:
Chairperson:
Honourable Shukla sir
Serious face throughout the interview.
👉🏻What is your first name?
👉 Why don't doctors go to rural area?(Not satisfied)
👉Why is Gujarat hub of Pharma?( Not satisfied with my answer)
👉Why is not India good in APIs production? We are good at Generic medicines.
👉Taiwan, China, Usa triangle
👉 Semiconductors use
👉 Population related issues.
I gave every answer with look into his eyes and not looking at other members at all.
M1 : (lady member)
👉🏻 Malnutrition related cultural issues
👉🏻 How to tackle it as a DM?
👉🏻Special tribe in Gir region?(Didn't know the answer but still gave answer which was wrong without taking permission of guessing) -The main reason for too low score
👉🏻Then asked the no. Of lions in Gir( Said I don't know)
She was closely observing how I was speaking.
M3:
Just right side of me
After sitting he deliberately observed my style of sitting and any foot movement.
👉What are the health challenges in Gujarat region wise?
👉So, Government is not aware of inequality?
👉Cough syrup deaths.Reasons?
👉Should gujarat remove liquor prohibition?
👉Liquor is available everywhere in Gujarat.
So do you think that there is corruption in the Government?
M4: Male
👉Why bullet train? Is it only for elites?
👉Do you think India should follow Insurance based model from Western countries?
👉What are the steps of government for Sanskrit promotion? As Sanskrit was one of the subjects in my 12th standard.
👉Do you think India should follow two party system as it is successful in USA?
M4:
👉Anemia related issues
👉Private vs Public health care model?
👉Is health sector is about business?
👉How do you visualise India at the Global stage?
Approx: 20 minutes
Chair person was continuously staring in laptop
In between he went to washroom.
Other members were writing something in DAF or diary.
Tricky questions against government. Tried to know balance of judgement.
Mocks/O20 (If any):
7 mocks given online.
PW only IAS gave the opportunity to have maximum mocks with them.
Vision ias -, and Samkalp best.
Unacademy - taught me to speak with humility.
Upwise arranged two online mocks.
Others online: Apti plus, Vajirao and reddy, GS score, PW only ias,
DAF analysis,: Shri mahesh bhagwat sir ips: Very nice person.
Offline - gave 3
Samkalp, Vision, Pw only ias.
Experience of 6 years journey:
The examination of UPSC is random especially at the interview stage. Many exceptional talents get low marks and many mediocres get excellent marks. So the main game is the Mains. In interview, the whole market surrounds with DAF section 21 entry and many people fill fake entries to show good impression. I don't know the real truth. But I had low entries in it because in Gujarat especially in Science stream there is no scope for extra curricular activities.
PS: As I concludes my journey I would like to give you an honest advise::Please folks give every attempt with utmost sincerity. Because the time occurs when you gave your best but you didn't get the results. And it would be too difficult to handle because the marketing calls for mock interviews suddenly stops and the whole attention is diverted to the rankers. No one talks about the ones who reach upto the stage of interview multiple times and not recommended.
PT MARKS:140 ( Not recommended)
For Honest advise regarding upsc exam: Please follow my telegram channel:
https://t.me/honesjivan
Sometimes what topper can't tell, a failed aspirant can!
Date:20,2026 Forenoon session
First one to go.
Last attempt.
Key DAF Details: MBBS, Medical Officer, , Malnutrition,etc.
(Most questions were out of DAF)
DAF section 21: Only 4 entries. No entry in Sports. Only one hobby.
Board: Honourable Shukla sir
Office like table
One member was too far right and difficult to make eye contact with him.
Questions asked:
Chairperson:
Honourable Shukla sir
Serious face throughout the interview.
👉🏻What is your first name?
👉 Why don't doctors go to rural area?(Not satisfied)
👉Why is Gujarat hub of Pharma?( Not satisfied with my answer)
👉Why is not India good in APIs production? We are good at Generic medicines.
👉Taiwan, China, Usa triangle
👉 Semiconductors use
👉 Population related issues.
I gave every answer with look into his eyes and not looking at other members at all.
M1 : (lady member)
👉🏻 Malnutrition related cultural issues
👉🏻 How to tackle it as a DM?
👉🏻Special tribe in Gir region?(Didn't know the answer but still gave answer which was wrong without taking permission of guessing) -The main reason for too low score
👉🏻Then asked the no. Of lions in Gir( Said I don't know)
She was closely observing how I was speaking.
M3:
Just right side of me
After sitting he deliberately observed my style of sitting and any foot movement.
👉What are the health challenges in Gujarat region wise?
👉So, Government is not aware of inequality?
👉Cough syrup deaths.Reasons?
👉Should gujarat remove liquor prohibition?
👉Liquor is available everywhere in Gujarat.
So do you think that there is corruption in the Government?
M4: Male
👉Why bullet train? Is it only for elites?
👉Do you think India should follow Insurance based model from Western countries?
👉What are the steps of government for Sanskrit promotion? As Sanskrit was one of the subjects in my 12th standard.
👉Do you think India should follow two party system as it is successful in USA?
M4:
👉Anemia related issues
👉Private vs Public health care model?
👉Is health sector is about business?
👉How do you visualise India at the Global stage?
Approx: 20 minutes
Chair person was continuously staring in laptop
In between he went to washroom.
Other members were writing something in DAF or diary.
Tricky questions against government. Tried to know balance of judgement.
Mocks/O20 (If any):
7 mocks given online.
PW only IAS gave the opportunity to have maximum mocks with them.
Vision ias -, and Samkalp best.
Unacademy - taught me to speak with humility.
Upwise arranged two online mocks.
Others online: Apti plus, Vajirao and reddy, GS score, PW only ias,
DAF analysis,: Shri mahesh bhagwat sir ips: Very nice person.
Offline - gave 3
Samkalp, Vision, Pw only ias.
Experience of 6 years journey:
The examination of UPSC is random especially at the interview stage. Many exceptional talents get low marks and many mediocres get excellent marks. So the main game is the Mains. In interview, the whole market surrounds with DAF section 21 entry and many people fill fake entries to show good impression. I don't know the real truth. But I had low entries in it because in Gujarat especially in Science stream there is no scope for extra curricular activities.
PS: As I concludes my journey I would like to give you an honest advise::Please folks give every attempt with utmost sincerity. Because the time occurs when you gave your best but you didn't get the results. And it would be too difficult to handle because the marketing calls for mock interviews suddenly stops and the whole attention is diverted to the rankers. No one talks about the ones who reach upto the stage of interview multiple times and not recommended.
PT MARKS:140 ( Not recommended)
For Honest advise regarding upsc exam: Please follow my telegram channel:
https://t.me/honesjivan
Sometimes what topper can't tell, a failed aspirant can!
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Chair - Anuradha Ma'am
1. You were born and brought up in TVM. Why did you move to Chennai?
2. Follow up: You could have still stayed in Kerala and moved to another city, no?
3. Do you understand Hindi? Since you are from Kerala and have been to Chennai there is an opposition to the Hindi language? As an education secretary how would you convince the southern states?
4. You have written a chapter about Global citizenship. How is it being challenged now?
5. What is China's role and aren't they ahead of us in establishing their own international institutions?
6. Can you give some examples?
M2 - Ma'am
1. You like reading satirical fiction and watching classic British sitcoms. What are your favourites?
2. So you know Yes Minister?
3. What is it about?
4. What are India's current geopolitical challenges? There was a follow up - don't remember
5. You must know about Kautilya and Machiavelli? How would they assess and tell about current India's foreign policy?There was a follow up - don't remember
M3 - Sir
1. Who is Che guvera? What do you know about him?
2. What do you know about American elections?
3. What are swing states?
4. How does election happen there?
5. What happened in 1962 in the Caribbean region? I said the Cuban Missile crisis.
6. What is it?
7. How was it solved?
8. Why was the USSR threatened?
9. What is your opinion about EVMs? Should we have it?
10. What are the concerns?
11. So should we continue to have it?
M4 - Sir
1. I am taking you in a time capsule as a government representative during independence. What would you choose - partition or undivided India?
2. Would having an undivided india ensured peaceful South Asian geopolitics?
3. Who was the military commander/general during that time? I asked may I take a guess. I had two names. I said I can't put my finger on it. Sir said it's fine. You say it. I said General Kariappa and Sam Manekshaw but I am not sure.
M2 joined in and said, they were Field Marshals. I said Yes ma'am
4. Take a minute. You are India's representative to the UN and India wants a seat in P5. Consider us as other delegates. State India's case. Everybody responded - good/nodding
5. What should India be in your opinion - Vishwamitra Or Vishwaguru? I said both, M2 maam and M3 Sir - both?! good - everyone was smiling.
M5 - Sir
1. They were having tea and snacks. Took a banana chip. And said, this is something special to Kerala, right? It has come all the way from Kerala to Delhi. Why is it so tasty?
2. Tell me the process?
3. But why so tasty? Do you people mix anything in the oil?
4. How can we protect this unique snack from Kerala? I said, GI tag.
5. You know about patenting? Can we patent the process of making chips? I said, I am not specifically aware of the process of patenting and requirements. He said good.
6. You studied in Tambaram. What is the place behind your college? We have an air force station behind our college and I said that.
7. Do you know what happens there? I said training and patrolling.
8. Have you seen planes flying? Yes
9. What are the names of training planes? I said I don't remember the name. But remember the colours - dark navy blue and yellow stripes - saw some very close. Sir was visibly impressed. M2 ma'am again joined in and said they were red no? Earlier, suryakiran something. M5 Sir said yes, they were red before. Now it's all blue.
Chair: That's it Sreeja. Your interview is over. All the Best. I rose up. Then M3 Sir, said, there is a Netflix series on Cuban Missile crisis. You have a look at it. I said, yes Sir, first thing in the evening after I go back. Everybody was smiling and laughing.
Throughout a very cordial board and everyone was very attentive to what I was saying. Nodding, smiling and joining in the conversation when a member is asking and when I answer. Literally felt like talking to some of the cool and chill people out there kind of vibe. Also, it felt like time just flew inside the room.
PT MARKS-209
AIR 57
1. You were born and brought up in TVM. Why did you move to Chennai?
2. Follow up: You could have still stayed in Kerala and moved to another city, no?
3. Do you understand Hindi? Since you are from Kerala and have been to Chennai there is an opposition to the Hindi language? As an education secretary how would you convince the southern states?
4. You have written a chapter about Global citizenship. How is it being challenged now?
5. What is China's role and aren't they ahead of us in establishing their own international institutions?
6. Can you give some examples?
M2 - Ma'am
1. You like reading satirical fiction and watching classic British sitcoms. What are your favourites?
2. So you know Yes Minister?
3. What is it about?
4. What are India's current geopolitical challenges? There was a follow up - don't remember
5. You must know about Kautilya and Machiavelli? How would they assess and tell about current India's foreign policy?There was a follow up - don't remember
M3 - Sir
1. Who is Che guvera? What do you know about him?
2. What do you know about American elections?
3. What are swing states?
4. How does election happen there?
5. What happened in 1962 in the Caribbean region? I said the Cuban Missile crisis.
6. What is it?
7. How was it solved?
8. Why was the USSR threatened?
9. What is your opinion about EVMs? Should we have it?
10. What are the concerns?
11. So should we continue to have it?
M4 - Sir
1. I am taking you in a time capsule as a government representative during independence. What would you choose - partition or undivided India?
2. Would having an undivided india ensured peaceful South Asian geopolitics?
3. Who was the military commander/general during that time? I asked may I take a guess. I had two names. I said I can't put my finger on it. Sir said it's fine. You say it. I said General Kariappa and Sam Manekshaw but I am not sure.
M2 joined in and said, they were Field Marshals. I said Yes ma'am
4. Take a minute. You are India's representative to the UN and India wants a seat in P5. Consider us as other delegates. State India's case. Everybody responded - good/nodding
5. What should India be in your opinion - Vishwamitra Or Vishwaguru? I said both, M2 maam and M3 Sir - both?! good - everyone was smiling.
M5 - Sir
1. They were having tea and snacks. Took a banana chip. And said, this is something special to Kerala, right? It has come all the way from Kerala to Delhi. Why is it so tasty?
2. Tell me the process?
3. But why so tasty? Do you people mix anything in the oil?
4. How can we protect this unique snack from Kerala? I said, GI tag.
5. You know about patenting? Can we patent the process of making chips? I said, I am not specifically aware of the process of patenting and requirements. He said good.
6. You studied in Tambaram. What is the place behind your college? We have an air force station behind our college and I said that.
7. Do you know what happens there? I said training and patrolling.
8. Have you seen planes flying? Yes
9. What are the names of training planes? I said I don't remember the name. But remember the colours - dark navy blue and yellow stripes - saw some very close. Sir was visibly impressed. M2 ma'am again joined in and said they were red no? Earlier, suryakiran something. M5 Sir said yes, they were red before. Now it's all blue.
Chair: That's it Sreeja. Your interview is over. All the Best. I rose up. Then M3 Sir, said, there is a Netflix series on Cuban Missile crisis. You have a look at it. I said, yes Sir, first thing in the evening after I go back. Everybody was smiling and laughing.
Throughout a very cordial board and everyone was very attentive to what I was saying. Nodding, smiling and joining in the conversation when a member is asking and when I answer. Literally felt like talking to some of the cool and chill people out there kind of vibe. Also, it felt like time just flew inside the room.
PT MARKS-209
AIR 57
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Date - 18th Feb, 2026
Chairman - Sheel Vardhan sir
Afternoon session, 4th one to go
Interests - Podcast, Diet and Fitness, Cricket, Russia Ukraine Issue @ MUN
Chairman
1. So which podcast do you follow most?
2. Oh I also like his videos.
3. What do you mean by Circadian rhythm?
4. What is Intermittent fasting?
5. What is the science behind it?
6. There is a particular term for the concept that you have explained, what is that? Then a long monologue on it.
7. Difference between prebiotics and probiotics?
8. What do you mean by fitness?
9. Can we also include social fitness in this holistic concept of fitness?
10. I will give you 3 terms diet, exercise, sleep. Prioritise it from most essential to least wrt fitness.
M1
1. You are from Bihar. Why Bihar has such dismal state in context of development despite being a rich history?
2. Why casteism is still prevalent in Bihar?
3. Which castes were dominant during 1990s in Bihar?
4. And which were dominant during 1950s and 60s?
M2
Lets take a hypothetical situation wrt Russia Ukraine war. You are appointed as the sole negotiator to resolve the conflict. Give your arguments first to the Russian side then to the Ukraine side.
Then some discussions on it.
M3
1. You were born in katihar but studied in Siliguri. Why?
2. Why political science as graduation but Anthropology as optional?
3. Then why not pursued Anthropology as an academic career?
4. Which things you liked in Anthropology?
5. You are appointed as advisor to the PM. Which 3 advice do you give him wrt to international affairs for India to advocate in this broken world order?
M4
1. Which event you think in human evolution has changed or fastened the pace of human evolution?
2. You are appointed as the DM in very remote district in Bihar. There is high trust deficit between public and administration, how would you tackle this?
Chairman sir
1. What is the difference between Kyiv and kiev?
2. What is the name of river that passes through kiev?
3. Have you watched the documentary Battle of Mariupol that came out 1 or 2 years back?
4. There was one general of Hitler who is often linked to Russia Ukraine conflict. Who was he?
5. Which nuclear power plant of Ukraine is occupied by Russia?
6. Have you used Chatgpt for interview preparation?
7. How did you used it?
8. Yesterday night in your bed you might be thinking about the questions that can be asked today??
9. Which questions that you had thought of and were actually asked today?
10. Ok now your interview is over. Now the podium is yours, you want to talk about something or ask something to us?
Marks - 151
Not recommended
Chairman - Sheel Vardhan sir
Afternoon session, 4th one to go
Interests - Podcast, Diet and Fitness, Cricket, Russia Ukraine Issue @ MUN
Chairman
1. So which podcast do you follow most?
2. Oh I also like his videos.
3. What do you mean by Circadian rhythm?
4. What is Intermittent fasting?
5. What is the science behind it?
6. There is a particular term for the concept that you have explained, what is that? Then a long monologue on it.
7. Difference between prebiotics and probiotics?
8. What do you mean by fitness?
9. Can we also include social fitness in this holistic concept of fitness?
10. I will give you 3 terms diet, exercise, sleep. Prioritise it from most essential to least wrt fitness.
M1
1. You are from Bihar. Why Bihar has such dismal state in context of development despite being a rich history?
2. Why casteism is still prevalent in Bihar?
3. Which castes were dominant during 1990s in Bihar?
4. And which were dominant during 1950s and 60s?
M2
Lets take a hypothetical situation wrt Russia Ukraine war. You are appointed as the sole negotiator to resolve the conflict. Give your arguments first to the Russian side then to the Ukraine side.
Then some discussions on it.
M3
1. You were born in katihar but studied in Siliguri. Why?
2. Why political science as graduation but Anthropology as optional?
3. Then why not pursued Anthropology as an academic career?
4. Which things you liked in Anthropology?
5. You are appointed as advisor to the PM. Which 3 advice do you give him wrt to international affairs for India to advocate in this broken world order?
M4
1. Which event you think in human evolution has changed or fastened the pace of human evolution?
2. You are appointed as the DM in very remote district in Bihar. There is high trust deficit between public and administration, how would you tackle this?
Chairman sir
1. What is the difference between Kyiv and kiev?
2. What is the name of river that passes through kiev?
3. Have you watched the documentary Battle of Mariupol that came out 1 or 2 years back?
4. There was one general of Hitler who is often linked to Russia Ukraine conflict. Who was he?
5. Which nuclear power plant of Ukraine is occupied by Russia?
6. Have you used Chatgpt for interview preparation?
7. How did you used it?
8. Yesterday night in your bed you might be thinking about the questions that can be asked today??
9. Which questions that you had thought of and were actually asked today?
10. Ok now your interview is over. Now the podium is yours, you want to talk about something or ask something to us?
Marks - 151
Not recommended
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This way you will be able to keep your transcript in memory for you also. It is important for you also.
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Mocks/O20 (If any):
Can give in chat/text format or word format
Can use your preferred language or the language of PT
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Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025) pinned «#IFoS_PT Hello people, You are requested to share your interview transcripts of IFoS PT 2025 for common good (in following format) This way you will be able to keep your transcript in memory for you also. It is important for you also. Name: (If you wish…»
Name: Jon Snow
Date:
6th April 2026, Forenoon, 5th (Last) to go, 22 minutes
Key DAF Details:
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, NCC, Trivia Quiz, Wildlife documentaries, Clinical practice, Maharashtra
Board: Sanjay Verma
Questions asked:
Chair:
1. Good Afternoon. How are you?
(Clarified the confusion in my name and Father's name)
2. Yours is a significant Punjabi name, isn't it?
(Due to Guru Granth Sahib reference, but a very common Maharashtrian name as well)
3. What is the contribution of Trivia to humanity?
4. Which was the most difficult quiz question you ever faced?
(Everyone was interested in the incident)
5. If you are asked to make a wildlife documentary, which subject will you choose?
(Marine mammals)
6. Name some Marine mammals apart from the common few.
(Orcas, Dugong. He didn't know about both. Asked further questions about these animals.)
7. Questions on professional background.
8. Describe the psychological differences between pet parents.
9. Describe the most difficult day in the life of an IFoS Officer.
(Asked him to tell the region of the officer, he asked to give a general answer. Told about Poaching, Tiger conflict, forest fire, tribal agitation all happening on the same day)
10. After this day, won't you think it was better to work as a Veterinary physician rather than joining the forest service?
M1: (Poker face, kept interrupting, all questions emerged from my answers)
1. Which certificate did you get in NCC?
2. Tell me about the defence preparedness of India considering the ongoing West Asian conflict.
3. What is the half front in two and half front?
4. We are a peaceful country that is why we were invaded for millennia. Has India attacked any other country?
5. Are Buddha, Gandhi relevant today?
6. Tell about the technological defence capabilities of India.
7. Does any Indian company manufacture drones?
8. Why are we so dependent on defence imports?
9. China, USA are building 6th 7th generation aircrafts. What are we doing?
10. Tell about naval capabilities.
11. What are the names of our aircraft carriers? Where did we get them from?
The Chairperson asked him to stop.
(I tried to emphasize our rising defence exports, growing defence startups, Nuclear triad, etc. but he wasn't convinced and kept interrupting. The Chairperson was visibly irritated with him.)
M2: (Lady, maybe an academician)
1. You must have heard about Silent Valley. Where is it?
2. What is the fauna found there?
(Asked if I can take an educated guess. She allowed.)
3. What is the status of species enumeration in the Silent Valley? What is the recent report about it?
(Sorry Ma'am. I have no idea about it.)
4. What are invasive species? Name some.
5. How will you control their spread as an IFoS Officer?
6. What is Allelopathy?
7. What are the objectives of MoEFCC?
M3: (IFoS, smiling throughout the interview, made the experience pleasurable)
1. Praised the tie I was wearing. Where did you buy it?
2. You talked about Dugong. Where is found in India? National Park associated with it.
3. Why are Corals called as rainforests of the sea?
4. Where are the best corals found in India?
5. What are keystone species? Why are they called so?
(Had mentioned in M2 answers)
6. How should the National Forest Policy 1988 be changed now?
(Picked from M2 answer)
7. Role of JFM in forest management.
8. How will you control the spread of Lantana Camara?
9. What are the solutions to Leopard issue in Maharashtra?
10. Are we controlling any wild animal population in India?
(Told about Monkey castration in Himachal)
11. Is there a way to operate on wild animals without tranquilizing them?
Chair: Thank you. You may leave now.
(Tum Hi Ho instrumental was playing in the background in mild volume! Distracted a lot while answering.
Also the table clock was ringing for a long time. Nobody bothered to turn it off.)
Overall experience:
The chairperson was very responsive. The IFoS member's smile throughout the interview boosted the confidence despite the grilling by M1.
Date:
6th April 2026, Forenoon, 5th (Last) to go, 22 minutes
Key DAF Details:
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science, NCC, Trivia Quiz, Wildlife documentaries, Clinical practice, Maharashtra
Board: Sanjay Verma
Questions asked:
Chair:
1. Good Afternoon. How are you?
(Clarified the confusion in my name and Father's name)
2. Yours is a significant Punjabi name, isn't it?
(Due to Guru Granth Sahib reference, but a very common Maharashtrian name as well)
3. What is the contribution of Trivia to humanity?
4. Which was the most difficult quiz question you ever faced?
(Everyone was interested in the incident)
5. If you are asked to make a wildlife documentary, which subject will you choose?
(Marine mammals)
6. Name some Marine mammals apart from the common few.
(Orcas, Dugong. He didn't know about both. Asked further questions about these animals.)
7. Questions on professional background.
8. Describe the psychological differences between pet parents.
9. Describe the most difficult day in the life of an IFoS Officer.
(Asked him to tell the region of the officer, he asked to give a general answer. Told about Poaching, Tiger conflict, forest fire, tribal agitation all happening on the same day)
10. After this day, won't you think it was better to work as a Veterinary physician rather than joining the forest service?
M1: (Poker face, kept interrupting, all questions emerged from my answers)
1. Which certificate did you get in NCC?
2. Tell me about the defence preparedness of India considering the ongoing West Asian conflict.
3. What is the half front in two and half front?
4. We are a peaceful country that is why we were invaded for millennia. Has India attacked any other country?
5. Are Buddha, Gandhi relevant today?
6. Tell about the technological defence capabilities of India.
7. Does any Indian company manufacture drones?
8. Why are we so dependent on defence imports?
9. China, USA are building 6th 7th generation aircrafts. What are we doing?
10. Tell about naval capabilities.
11. What are the names of our aircraft carriers? Where did we get them from?
The Chairperson asked him to stop.
(I tried to emphasize our rising defence exports, growing defence startups, Nuclear triad, etc. but he wasn't convinced and kept interrupting. The Chairperson was visibly irritated with him.)
M2: (Lady, maybe an academician)
1. You must have heard about Silent Valley. Where is it?
2. What is the fauna found there?
(Asked if I can take an educated guess. She allowed.)
3. What is the status of species enumeration in the Silent Valley? What is the recent report about it?
(Sorry Ma'am. I have no idea about it.)
4. What are invasive species? Name some.
5. How will you control their spread as an IFoS Officer?
6. What is Allelopathy?
7. What are the objectives of MoEFCC?
M3: (IFoS, smiling throughout the interview, made the experience pleasurable)
1. Praised the tie I was wearing. Where did you buy it?
2. You talked about Dugong. Where is found in India? National Park associated with it.
3. Why are Corals called as rainforests of the sea?
4. Where are the best corals found in India?
5. What are keystone species? Why are they called so?
(Had mentioned in M2 answers)
6. How should the National Forest Policy 1988 be changed now?
(Picked from M2 answer)
7. Role of JFM in forest management.
8. How will you control the spread of Lantana Camara?
9. What are the solutions to Leopard issue in Maharashtra?
10. Are we controlling any wild animal population in India?
(Told about Monkey castration in Himachal)
11. Is there a way to operate on wild animals without tranquilizing them?
Chair: Thank you. You may leave now.
(Tum Hi Ho instrumental was playing in the background in mild volume! Distracted a lot while answering.
Also the table clock was ringing for a long time. Nobody bothered to turn it off.)
Overall experience:
The chairperson was very responsive. The IFoS member's smile throughout the interview boosted the confidence despite the grilling by M1.
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Mocks/O20 (If any):
Mahesh Bhagwat Sir, Forum IAS, Vajiram, Evolution IAS, Kingmakers and Manobal Online
Mahesh Bhagwat Sir, Forum IAS, Vajiram, Evolution IAS, Kingmakers and Manobal Online
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IFoS PT
Board - Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla
Date - 06/04/2026 Afternoon (4th to go)
DAF keywords - IIT Roorkee, Electronics and Communication Engg, Software Developer (Microsoft)
Duration - 23 mins
A. Shukla sir (Back and forth conversation)
Read the name, my college and my job experience aloud.
1. You’ve worked in Microsoft, why do you want to get into this service?
2. Why is it that we are not able to build giants like Microsoft, Google, Palantir in India?
3. All the AI models and cutting edge evolves from the West, why is it that we are lagging behind?
4. China and USA invest heavily in innovation and R&D, why are we not doing the same?
5. It is the responsibility of your generation to build such companies and do innovation. Is your generation doing anything with respect to this? Also I do not consider Zepto/Zomato as valid startups. (I gave some examples of startups from my college)
6. What should we do to improve innovation in India?
B. Member 2 (Lady)
1. You have a software engg background, will you be able to work in forests?
2. What learnings from your background as software engineer will you use in Forest Service?
3. Will you really be able to use these ideas on the ground?
4. There are forests which are managed by community and have religious or natural significance, can you tell me something about them?
5. What are various activities allowed in such forests? (After my answer she gave a long monologue and excitedly explained about various qualities of sacred groves)
6. What is the full form of IUCN? When was it formed?
7. Can you tell me about IUCN Red List?
8. What is meant by ecological/ecosystem services?
9. Define biodiversity. What are various benefits of having high biodiversity?
C. Member 3
1. Tell me the name of a ‘social’ forest act. (FRA 2006)
2. What are the provisions of FRA 2006
3. When was Indian Forest Act enacted?
4. When was WPA enacted?
5. Why was there a long gap between the enactment of IFA and WPA?
6. How will you utilise your knowledge from Communication engineering in Forest Service?
D. Member 4
1. Which policy did Joint Forest Management originate from?
2. Give me examples of good and bad forests that you have been to.
3. What role does the community play in a forest?
4. Who releases the ISFR report? Where is its headquarter?
5. Which other institutions are headquartered in Dehradun?
6. What are the various ground level issues that you might face in a forest?
Mocks (O2O) - SamkalpIAS, Hornbill, VidyapeethIAS, ForumIAS
Board - Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla
Date - 06/04/2026 Afternoon (4th to go)
DAF keywords - IIT Roorkee, Electronics and Communication Engg, Software Developer (Microsoft)
Duration - 23 mins
A. Shukla sir (Back and forth conversation)
Read the name, my college and my job experience aloud.
1. You’ve worked in Microsoft, why do you want to get into this service?
2. Why is it that we are not able to build giants like Microsoft, Google, Palantir in India?
3. All the AI models and cutting edge evolves from the West, why is it that we are lagging behind?
4. China and USA invest heavily in innovation and R&D, why are we not doing the same?
5. It is the responsibility of your generation to build such companies and do innovation. Is your generation doing anything with respect to this? Also I do not consider Zepto/Zomato as valid startups. (I gave some examples of startups from my college)
6. What should we do to improve innovation in India?
B. Member 2 (Lady)
1. You have a software engg background, will you be able to work in forests?
2. What learnings from your background as software engineer will you use in Forest Service?
3. Will you really be able to use these ideas on the ground?
4. There are forests which are managed by community and have religious or natural significance, can you tell me something about them?
5. What are various activities allowed in such forests? (After my answer she gave a long monologue and excitedly explained about various qualities of sacred groves)
6. What is the full form of IUCN? When was it formed?
7. Can you tell me about IUCN Red List?
8. What is meant by ecological/ecosystem services?
9. Define biodiversity. What are various benefits of having high biodiversity?
C. Member 3
1. Tell me the name of a ‘social’ forest act. (FRA 2006)
2. What are the provisions of FRA 2006
3. When was Indian Forest Act enacted?
4. When was WPA enacted?
5. Why was there a long gap between the enactment of IFA and WPA?
6. How will you utilise your knowledge from Communication engineering in Forest Service?
D. Member 4
1. Which policy did Joint Forest Management originate from?
2. Give me examples of good and bad forests that you have been to.
3. What role does the community play in a forest?
4. Who releases the ISFR report? Where is its headquarter?
5. Which other institutions are headquartered in Dehradun?
6. What are the various ground level issues that you might face in a forest?
Mocks (O2O) - SamkalpIAS, Hornbill, VidyapeethIAS, ForumIAS
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