Chairperson: Sheelvardhan sir
Date:12.02.2026, AN,4th to go.
Chairperson
1) Why F1? What made you to follow F1?
2) Do you like to drive cars and bikes faster? What is about F1 then?
3) Coordination of f1 compared with highways department. Asked me to rate the Coordination in my department
4) Functional strength training- Who invented Smith machine ?
5) Training for older persons- What will you suggest ?
6) 3 important excercises for overall body in strength training
7) One Reform you will suggest to have huge impact in government- This led to conversations on pay commission tenure, performance oriented Administration-Need of flexibility in pay commission .
8) Discussions on pay parity due to my singapore Administration example compared with private sector -Civil services Overpaid or underpaid
9) Monologue on high pay in government in overall. Again same question on my stance.Civil servants are Overpaid or underpaid?
10) Can government employees do moonlighting if low pay?
11) If not why?
Member-2
12) Chanakya- Arthashastra- What it speaks about?
13)Asked about terms in Arthashastra- Officials name
14) Who translated it?
15)Rajendra chola- Nick name
16) Dravidian and Nagara temple architecture difference
Unable to recall her questions
Member -3
17) Conversation on Low pay in government - Why people leave high paid jobs and come to civil services? And some conversations on it
18) Tamilnadu infrastructure development after British- Connectivity in Chennai suburbs . What caused the development ?
19) Why tamils are emotional?
20) Civil services in India - traced from British, mauryan,mughal to present changes.
Member-4
21) What is there in space in your name? Aditya L1?
22) why L1?
23) Again question on conflict of interest in civil services- whether a government employee can help is Father? Or son of farmer can help his father if he is in government? Whether will I invest?
24) Discussions on Conflict of interest and misconception on it.
Member-5
25) Auroville? Who founded it? Why he resigned civil services?
26)Tennis and badminton comparison in India about its growth and success
27) why badminton popular In Asian countries not in US? What is the reason?
28) Kaveri issue between tn and karnataka ? What is the solution and present situation?
29) River interlinking issue- feasibility.
30) Krishna canal to chennai purpose
Chairman said it was pleasure talking to you. You may leave now.
Mocks: Manithaneyam,Aram,Shankar,Nan Mudhalavan, Quantel Mocks,Samkalp(2), Ekam, Next,Vajirao and reddy
Thanks to Aram ias for all support, Utkarsh sir(Mentor aid) for mentorship, ,Shubham vidhyapeeth sir for your goodwill and boosting my confidence, mahesh bagavath IPS for detailed daf analysis,Selva sir (FSCOP) for all guidance.
Date:12.02.2026, AN,4th to go.
Chairperson
1) Why F1? What made you to follow F1?
2) Do you like to drive cars and bikes faster? What is about F1 then?
3) Coordination of f1 compared with highways department. Asked me to rate the Coordination in my department
4) Functional strength training- Who invented Smith machine ?
5) Training for older persons- What will you suggest ?
6) 3 important excercises for overall body in strength training
7) One Reform you will suggest to have huge impact in government- This led to conversations on pay commission tenure, performance oriented Administration-Need of flexibility in pay commission .
8) Discussions on pay parity due to my singapore Administration example compared with private sector -Civil services Overpaid or underpaid
9) Monologue on high pay in government in overall. Again same question on my stance.Civil servants are Overpaid or underpaid?
10) Can government employees do moonlighting if low pay?
11) If not why?
Member-2
12) Chanakya- Arthashastra- What it speaks about?
13)Asked about terms in Arthashastra- Officials name
14) Who translated it?
15)Rajendra chola- Nick name
16) Dravidian and Nagara temple architecture difference
Unable to recall her questions
Member -3
17) Conversation on Low pay in government - Why people leave high paid jobs and come to civil services? And some conversations on it
18) Tamilnadu infrastructure development after British- Connectivity in Chennai suburbs . What caused the development ?
19) Why tamils are emotional?
20) Civil services in India - traced from British, mauryan,mughal to present changes.
Member-4
21) What is there in space in your name? Aditya L1?
22) why L1?
23) Again question on conflict of interest in civil services- whether a government employee can help is Father? Or son of farmer can help his father if he is in government? Whether will I invest?
24) Discussions on Conflict of interest and misconception on it.
Member-5
25) Auroville? Who founded it? Why he resigned civil services?
26)Tennis and badminton comparison in India about its growth and success
27) why badminton popular In Asian countries not in US? What is the reason?
28) Kaveri issue between tn and karnataka ? What is the solution and present situation?
29) River interlinking issue- feasibility.
30) Krishna canal to chennai purpose
Chairman said it was pleasure talking to you. You may leave now.
Mocks: Manithaneyam,Aram,Shankar,Nan Mudhalavan, Quantel Mocks,Samkalp(2), Ekam, Next,Vajirao and reddy
Thanks to Aram ias for all support, Utkarsh sir(Mentor aid) for mentorship, ,Shubham vidhyapeeth sir for your goodwill and boosting my confidence, mahesh bagavath IPS for detailed daf analysis,Selva sir (FSCOP) for all guidance.
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Name: Haappiee
Board:Swain sir
Date: 11/02/2026
Keywords:Tamilnadu, Geography, information technology, movies, teaching and mentoring.
1. Languages of south america
2. AI impact
3. one scheme which is not possible without e-governance
4. what is ujwala scheme about
5. North east bordering countries and disputes there
6. How Tamilnadu became good in health and education
7. Mentoring..you itself failed how you can mentor
8. Social issue based movies
9. Shankar movies
10. Fav director
11. Greenland resources
12. Greenland capture is it right
13. IT exports to US
14. CLAUDE anthropic impact on IT exports
15. Explain blockchain in layman terms
16. How it can be used in passport
17. What are the issues to data privacy..how to solve them.
18. Suggest me some AI to use
19. How should the prompts be given
20. What is the tie knot u are wearing
21. What other knots you know
22. Labour laws problem for tn government
Board:Swain sir
Date: 11/02/2026
Keywords:Tamilnadu, Geography, information technology, movies, teaching and mentoring.
1. Languages of south america
2. AI impact
3. one scheme which is not possible without e-governance
4. what is ujwala scheme about
5. North east bordering countries and disputes there
6. How Tamilnadu became good in health and education
7. Mentoring..you itself failed how you can mentor
8. Social issue based movies
9. Shankar movies
10. Fav director
11. Greenland resources
12. Greenland capture is it right
13. IT exports to US
14. CLAUDE anthropic impact on IT exports
15. Explain blockchain in layman terms
16. How it can be used in passport
17. What are the issues to data privacy..how to solve them.
18. Suggest me some AI to use
19. How should the prompts be given
20. What is the tie knot u are wearing
21. What other knots you know
22. Labour laws problem for tn government
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Date - 16/02/2026
Board - Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla
Forenoon session
2nd to go
DAF - pursuing PhD on indo-nepal relations
Chairman
1. Asked me about my PhD topic
2. Describe Indo nepal relations
3. Why anti india sentiment in Nepal
4. Compare US and India in their neighborhood
5. Should india establish its sphere of influence in south asia like US?
6. How to address anti india sentiment in its neighbourhood ?
M1
1. Indian educator and artist Rouble Nagi was awarded the prestigious $1 million Global Teacher Prize 2026 at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, UAE and she is helping over one million children through art-based education.
How would you use art to bring awareness in your district as a district magistrate?
M2
1. Someone informs you that Communal riots are going to happen in your district 2-3 days prior, how would you respond as a district magistrate
And further related questions
M3
1. Asked me about what happened with Maharana Pratap after Haldighati
2. Balochistan issue in Pakistan, should india support Baluchistan demand?
3. And further questions related to Baluchistan
4. Why did anti india sentiment emerge in Bangladesh just after Sheikh Hasina removed?
M4
1. How was your experience when you transitioned from a science background to humanities ?
2. Suggest any tool given by Karl Marx which is still relevant ?
3. India's response in Galwan - its global relevance
4. Compare India's peaceful nuclear test in 1974 vs India's recent Action in Operation Sindoor?
5. Why did anti india sentiment emerge in Nepal in 2015 even india helped Nepal?And related questions
Mocks - Vajirao, Vajiram, ForumIAS, Vision IAS, unacademy etc
Board - Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla
Forenoon session
2nd to go
DAF - pursuing PhD on indo-nepal relations
Chairman
1. Asked me about my PhD topic
2. Describe Indo nepal relations
3. Why anti india sentiment in Nepal
4. Compare US and India in their neighborhood
5. Should india establish its sphere of influence in south asia like US?
6. How to address anti india sentiment in its neighbourhood ?
M1
1. Indian educator and artist Rouble Nagi was awarded the prestigious $1 million Global Teacher Prize 2026 at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, UAE and she is helping over one million children through art-based education.
How would you use art to bring awareness in your district as a district magistrate?
M2
1. Someone informs you that Communal riots are going to happen in your district 2-3 days prior, how would you respond as a district magistrate
And further related questions
M3
1. Asked me about what happened with Maharana Pratap after Haldighati
2. Balochistan issue in Pakistan, should india support Baluchistan demand?
3. And further questions related to Baluchistan
4. Why did anti india sentiment emerge in Bangladesh just after Sheikh Hasina removed?
M4
1. How was your experience when you transitioned from a science background to humanities ?
2. Suggest any tool given by Karl Marx which is still relevant ?
3. India's response in Galwan - its global relevance
4. Compare India's peaceful nuclear test in 1974 vs India's recent Action in Operation Sindoor?
5. Why did anti india sentiment emerge in Nepal in 2015 even india helped Nepal?And related questions
Mocks - Vajirao, Vajiram, ForumIAS, Vision IAS, unacademy etc
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MentorAID STUDENT
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Chairperson: Sheelvardhan sir
Date:12.02.2026, AN,4th to go.
Chairperson
1) Why F1? What made you to follow F1?
2) Do you like to drive cars and bikes faster? What is about F1 then?
3) Coordination of f1 compared with highways department. Asked me to rate the Coordination in my department
4) Functional strength training- Who invented Smith machine ?
5) Training for older persons- What will you suggest ?
6) 3 important excercises for overall body in strength training
7) One Reform you will suggest to have huge impact in government- This led to conversations on pay commission tenure, performance oriented Administration-Need of flexibility in pay commission .
8) Discussions on pay parity due to my singapore Administration example compared with private sector -Civil services Overpaid or underpaid
9) Monologue on high pay in government in overall. Again same question on my stance.Civil servants are Overpaid or underpaid?
10) Can government employees do moonlighting if low pay?
11) If not why?
Member-2
12) Chanakya- Arthashastra- What it speaks about?
13)Asked about terms in Arthashastra- Officials name
14) Who translated it?
15)Rajendra chola- Nick name
16) Dravidian and Nagara temple architecture difference
Unable to recall her questions
Member -3
17) Conversation on Low pay in government - Why people leave high paid jobs and come to civil services? And some conversations on it
18) Tamilnadu infrastructure development after British- Connectivity in Chennai suburbs . What caused the development ?
19) Why tamils are emotional?
20) Civil services in India - traced from British, mauryan,mughal to present changes.
Member-4
21) What is there in space in your name? Aditya L1?
22) why L1?
23) Again question on conflict of interest in civil services- whether a government employee can help is Father? Or son of farmer can help his father if he is in government? Whether will I invest?
24) Discussions on Conflict of interest and misconception on it.
Member-5
25) Auroville? Who founded it? Why he resigned civil services?
26)Tennis and badminton comparison in India about its growth and success
27) why badminton popular In Asian countries not in US? What is the reason?
28) Kaveri issue between tn and karnataka ? What is the solution and present situation?
29) River interlinking issue- feasibility.
30) Krishna canal to chennai purpose
Chairman said it was pleasure talking to you. You may leave now.
Mocks: Manithaneyam,Aram,Shankar,Nan Mudhalavan, Quantel Mocks,Samkalp(2), Ekam, Next,Vajirao and reddy
Thanks to Aram ias for all support, Utkarsh sir(Mentor aid) for mentorship, ,Shubham vidhyapeeth sir for your goodwill and boosting my confidence, mahesh bagavath IPS for detailed daf analysis,Selva sir (FSCOP) for all guidance.
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Chairperson: Sheelvardhan sir
Date:12.02.2026, AN,4th to go.
Chairperson
1) Why F1? What made you to follow F1?
2) Do you like to drive cars and bikes faster? What is about F1 then?
3) Coordination of f1 compared with highways department. Asked me to rate the Coordination in my department
4) Functional strength training- Who invented Smith machine ?
5) Training for older persons- What will you suggest ?
6) 3 important excercises for overall body in strength training
7) One Reform you will suggest to have huge impact in government- This led to conversations on pay commission tenure, performance oriented Administration-Need of flexibility in pay commission .
8) Discussions on pay parity due to my singapore Administration example compared with private sector -Civil services Overpaid or underpaid
9) Monologue on high pay in government in overall. Again same question on my stance.Civil servants are Overpaid or underpaid?
10) Can government employees do moonlighting if low pay?
11) If not why?
Member-2
12) Chanakya- Arthashastra- What it speaks about?
13)Asked about terms in Arthashastra- Officials name
14) Who translated it?
15)Rajendra chola- Nick name
16) Dravidian and Nagara temple architecture difference
Unable to recall her questions
Member -3
17) Conversation on Low pay in government - Why people leave high paid jobs and come to civil services? And some conversations on it
18) Tamilnadu infrastructure development after British- Connectivity in Chennai suburbs . What caused the development ?
19) Why tamils are emotional?
20) Civil services in India - traced from British, mauryan,mughal to present changes.
Member-4
21) What is there in space in your name? Aditya L1?
22) why L1?
23) Again question on conflict of interest in civil services- whether a government employee can help is Father? Or son of farmer can help his father if he is in government? Whether will I invest?
24) Discussions on Conflict of interest and misconception on it.
Member-5
25) Auroville? Who founded it? Why he resigned civil services?
26)Tennis and badminton comparison in India about its growth and success
27) why badminton popular In Asian countries not in US? What is the reason?
28) Kaveri issue between tn and karnataka ? What is the solution and present situation?
29) River interlinking issue- feasibility.
30) Krishna canal to chennai purpose
Chairman said it was pleasure talking to you. You may leave now.
Mocks: Manithaneyam,Aram,Shankar,Nan Mudhalavan, Quantel Mocks,Samkalp(2), Ekam, Next,Vajirao and reddy
Thanks to Aram ias for all support, Utkarsh sir(Mentor aid) for mentorship, ,Shubham vidhyapeeth sir for your goodwill and boosting my confidence, mahesh bagavath IPS for detailed daf analysis,Selva sir (FSCOP) for all guidance.
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Date - 10 Feb, 2nd to go
Name - Loki
Topics - Capitalism, Utilitarianism, Kerala, Ethics, Daf based - English literature, korean drama
Chairman -
1. What is the history of indian English literature?
A. Dean Mohd, Raja Rao, Chithra Banerjee Divakaruni(deflected by chairman to another remark on Indian literature)
2. What are the inflection points of Indian English literature?
A. Said I wasn't that well versed with Indian literature history but was guided by the chairman on what he meant which was about a formidable change in Indian English literature like Chetan Bhagat - so I talked about LPG reforms of 1991 and the global Outlook that came about in Indian writing
3. Why is the name Bharat not given to women
A. Because society generally ascribes a misculine reference to that name but it should be given to women as well as it is a good name
4. What are the basic features of capitalism?
A. Efficiency, Profit, focus on output
5. What are some famous people in capitalism?
A. Adam Smith(then asked for contemporary, so said Donald Trump to which chairman agreed and added more)
6. What if you were given 10 billion dollars without tax, would you leave your civil service dream?
A. No, I would want to pursue my dream(further asked what about 5 trillion or 10 trillion dollars but I stuck to my answer)
Member 2
1. What are the historical places you have visited?
A. Paradesi synagogue, Mattanchery palace, Brihadeshwara temple, Hampi, Pattadakkal
(Follow up on how little I have travelled, I cited financial and familial constraints but said I explore locally)
2. Why do we need to study literature?
A. Because it reflects social reality and teaches empathy (follow up on how fiction would do that and I explained the core values even in fantasy works like Harry Potter and Hunger games)
3. Name 1 scheme to implement English literature knowledge
A. PDS - cited recent denial due to lack of documents and highlighted need for empathy
Member 3
1. What is the one thing that people resonate most with Kochi, it has featured in a famous song and has been on the posters
A. Asked member if I can take a guess and said I can and so I said Chinese fishing nets (he agreed)
1. Should humans evolve faster, especially to reduce things like anger that are not useful anymore
A. Evolution is not in our control but if it were I would remove anger and increase empathy
2. What would you do for women if you were PM of India?
A. Improve accessibility - Lights, CCTVs, Public washrooms, Thozhi hostels
(Chairman remarked all this would be considered state efforts)
Member 4
1. What is good about Korean drama
A. Short form, versatile, universal themes, aesthetic quality
2. How to implement learnings from Korean dramas in Indian context?
A. Talked about universal themes and gave specific examples of drama based lessons on legal nuances and those learnings transcending borders
3. How to improve OTT in India?
A. Focus now on specific themes, need more family oriented dramas like Gullak and Panchayat
4. 3 words in English that that are difficult to pronounce and difficult to understand meaning?
A. Spercalifragilisticexpialidocius, Genre, Ecclesiactical
Member 5
1. Do you think a little rebellion is okay?
A. Said quote from Cinderella - Just because it's whats done doesn't mean it's what should be done - hence if the rebellion is for a positive change then yes
2. Site and incident from your life where you rebelled for a positive cause
A. Explained an incident of school bullying and how I stood up to it
3. What is crony Capitalism and what is crony Diplomacy
A. Didn't know answer so said so
4. What is corruption?
A. Misuse of power for illegal gains and also explained example
5. If Utilitarianism is there and corruption can be way for Greater Good then is it okay?
A. I said not, the means influences the end and the outcomes post the end
Name - Loki
Topics - Capitalism, Utilitarianism, Kerala, Ethics, Daf based - English literature, korean drama
Chairman -
1. What is the history of indian English literature?
A. Dean Mohd, Raja Rao, Chithra Banerjee Divakaruni(deflected by chairman to another remark on Indian literature)
2. What are the inflection points of Indian English literature?
A. Said I wasn't that well versed with Indian literature history but was guided by the chairman on what he meant which was about a formidable change in Indian English literature like Chetan Bhagat - so I talked about LPG reforms of 1991 and the global Outlook that came about in Indian writing
3. Why is the name Bharat not given to women
A. Because society generally ascribes a misculine reference to that name but it should be given to women as well as it is a good name
4. What are the basic features of capitalism?
A. Efficiency, Profit, focus on output
5. What are some famous people in capitalism?
A. Adam Smith(then asked for contemporary, so said Donald Trump to which chairman agreed and added more)
6. What if you were given 10 billion dollars without tax, would you leave your civil service dream?
A. No, I would want to pursue my dream(further asked what about 5 trillion or 10 trillion dollars but I stuck to my answer)
Member 2
1. What are the historical places you have visited?
A. Paradesi synagogue, Mattanchery palace, Brihadeshwara temple, Hampi, Pattadakkal
(Follow up on how little I have travelled, I cited financial and familial constraints but said I explore locally)
2. Why do we need to study literature?
A. Because it reflects social reality and teaches empathy (follow up on how fiction would do that and I explained the core values even in fantasy works like Harry Potter and Hunger games)
3. Name 1 scheme to implement English literature knowledge
A. PDS - cited recent denial due to lack of documents and highlighted need for empathy
Member 3
1. What is the one thing that people resonate most with Kochi, it has featured in a famous song and has been on the posters
A. Asked member if I can take a guess and said I can and so I said Chinese fishing nets (he agreed)
1. Should humans evolve faster, especially to reduce things like anger that are not useful anymore
A. Evolution is not in our control but if it were I would remove anger and increase empathy
2. What would you do for women if you were PM of India?
A. Improve accessibility - Lights, CCTVs, Public washrooms, Thozhi hostels
(Chairman remarked all this would be considered state efforts)
Member 4
1. What is good about Korean drama
A. Short form, versatile, universal themes, aesthetic quality
2. How to implement learnings from Korean dramas in Indian context?
A. Talked about universal themes and gave specific examples of drama based lessons on legal nuances and those learnings transcending borders
3. How to improve OTT in India?
A. Focus now on specific themes, need more family oriented dramas like Gullak and Panchayat
4. 3 words in English that that are difficult to pronounce and difficult to understand meaning?
A. Spercalifragilisticexpialidocius, Genre, Ecclesiactical
Member 5
1. Do you think a little rebellion is okay?
A. Said quote from Cinderella - Just because it's whats done doesn't mean it's what should be done - hence if the rebellion is for a positive change then yes
2. Site and incident from your life where you rebelled for a positive cause
A. Explained an incident of school bullying and how I stood up to it
3. What is crony Capitalism and what is crony Diplomacy
A. Didn't know answer so said so
4. What is corruption?
A. Misuse of power for illegal gains and also explained example
5. If Utilitarianism is there and corruption can be way for Greater Good then is it okay?
A. I said not, the means influences the end and the outcomes post the end
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Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025)
Date - 10 Feb, 2nd to go Name - Loki Topics - Capitalism, Utilitarianism, Kerala, Ethics, Daf based - English literature, korean drama Chairman - 1. What is the history of indian English literature? A. Dean Mohd, Raja Rao, Chithra Banerjee Divakaruni(deflected…
Chairman
1. Asked if I wouldn't engage in corruption even if it meant National interest would be favoured by it. Sited using bribery to procure vaccines for the welfare of people
A. I said no, I wouldn't
Said interview was over
Interview mentorship from Fortune IAS Academy with Mentor Achuth Sir,
One on one with Shinas Sir from Ilearn Academy,
One on one with Pala Civil Service Academy
Mocks - Fortune IAS Academy, Pala Civil Service Academy, Kerala State Civil Service Academy, Amrita IAS, Kerala State Civil Service Academy, Online mock with Vajirao and Reddy
1. Asked if I wouldn't engage in corruption even if it meant National interest would be favoured by it. Sited using bribery to procure vaccines for the welfare of people
A. I said no, I wouldn't
Said interview was over
Interview mentorship from Fortune IAS Academy with Mentor Achuth Sir,
One on one with Shinas Sir from Ilearn Academy,
One on one with Pala Civil Service Academy
Mocks - Fortune IAS Academy, Pala Civil Service Academy, Kerala State Civil Service Academy, Amrita IAS, Kerala State Civil Service Academy, Online mock with Vajirao and Reddy
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Board : Sanjay Verma Sir
date 09th feb
daf keywords: following indian defence ecosystem(hobby), learning hindustani violin(hobby), BTech Computer science, Sociology optional
, taught afghan refugees under nss
Chairman
What is the role of Mysore, Jaipur, Junagarh and Hyderabad in India's freedom struggle?
You were the library secretary and also learnt music, what music would you suggest for the library? Suggest any instrument?
Name any famous instrumentalists you know?
Name some famous hindustani vocalist?
Who introduced qawaali in India?
Name some afghan cuisines?
M1
What is Blue ocean technology and red ocean technology?
Name any 3 emerging global and indian issues?
What are the countries that are at the peak of demographic winter?
M2
Why was the census not held in 2021?
What are the special features of this Census?
Should we have caste census?
President Murmu was in Odisha recently , what was the reason?
What has Odisha done to promote AI ?
Recently there was the news of a company appointing AI as the board member , What are the implications?
Can AI do better than humans(AGI)?
What to do if AI disobeys humans?
M3
What is elite circulation theory in sociology?
But now there are examples that contradict it? Can you site an example of one such country?
How did you come across your hobby of studying Indian defence ecosystem?
M4
What do you mean by Indian defence ecosystem?
Recently govt carried out Op Sindoor? Why did we stop?
Should we have gone all out and captured Pakistan territory?
Now President Trump captured Venezuelan Pres through unilateral action? So does it mean that the geopolitics today is guided by might is right?
date 09th feb
daf keywords: following indian defence ecosystem(hobby), learning hindustani violin(hobby), BTech Computer science, Sociology optional
, taught afghan refugees under nss
Chairman
What is the role of Mysore, Jaipur, Junagarh and Hyderabad in India's freedom struggle?
You were the library secretary and also learnt music, what music would you suggest for the library? Suggest any instrument?
Name any famous instrumentalists you know?
Name some famous hindustani vocalist?
Who introduced qawaali in India?
Name some afghan cuisines?
M1
What is Blue ocean technology and red ocean technology?
Name any 3 emerging global and indian issues?
What are the countries that are at the peak of demographic winter?
M2
Why was the census not held in 2021?
What are the special features of this Census?
Should we have caste census?
President Murmu was in Odisha recently , what was the reason?
What has Odisha done to promote AI ?
Recently there was the news of a company appointing AI as the board member , What are the implications?
Can AI do better than humans(AGI)?
What to do if AI disobeys humans?
M3
What is elite circulation theory in sociology?
But now there are examples that contradict it? Can you site an example of one such country?
How did you come across your hobby of studying Indian defence ecosystem?
M4
What do you mean by Indian defence ecosystem?
Recently govt carried out Op Sindoor? Why did we stop?
Should we have gone all out and captured Pakistan territory?
Now President Trump captured Venezuelan Pres through unilateral action? So does it mean that the geopolitics today is guided by might is right?
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Date: 17/02/26
DAF keywords: BALLB (Hons.), Yerwada Central Prison, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
Chairperson: Sheelvardhan Singh Sir
1) Your city is the birthplace of my favourite singer. Who's he? Is there a temple dedicated to him?
2) Why is it that your generation is not anxious about AI? I think it will take way a lot of entry level jobs, opinion?
3) So you are a lawyer, you might know plugins of Anthropic. Do you think they can replace judicial decision making?
4) How come you had a well-paying law firm job and still quit to come here?
M1:
1) You come from Madhya Pradesh, what are the major national parks there? Please name them.
2) Having worked in Yerwada Central Prison, what issues did you notice?
3) How many were undertrials?
4) Women inmates becoming pregnant while serving the sentence. Your view (custodial rape)?
5) Do you think children of women inmates should be kept apart from them so as to provide education beyond the prison premises?
M2:
1) China's strategy earlier was 'hide your intentions, bide your time', now China under Xi has changed. Is it becoming a global superpower?
2) Do you think that China will replace America as the world leader?
3) What is China's economy growth rate?
4) What is the US' Indo Pacific Strategy?
5) What is China's leverage and how is US trying to get over it? Where do you see G2 going?
M3:
1) Complimented me on the saree. What material is this? Laughed when I said borrowed from my mother.
2) Sought my advice on how a husband can get divorce without implicating wife in any wrongdoing. He just doesn't want to live with her anymore, what options?
4) If earning 20k crores, how much maintenance can the wife claim?
5) Give a specific amount of damage, how to decide?
6) Are you aware of 15000 crore alimony case of Zoho founder?
M4:
1) In North eastern India, there are separate tribal courts, are you aware of this?
2) How would you advise me if I am aggrieved by a tribal court decision and they threaten me not to approach any other court?
M3 again: advised me to read more on how the resources beneath private land in the North East do not belong to the government (unlike the rest of India).
Chairperson said thank you and you may leave now.
PT lasted around 25 minutes.
Mock credits: Vajirao and Reddy, NextIAS, Samkalp, VisionIAS, Aditya Tiwari sir (De Facto IAS, one to one), Humdard Study Circle (online), Chanakya Mandal Pariwar (one to one)
DAF keywords: BALLB (Hons.), Yerwada Central Prison, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
Chairperson: Sheelvardhan Singh Sir
1) Your city is the birthplace of my favourite singer. Who's he? Is there a temple dedicated to him?
2) Why is it that your generation is not anxious about AI? I think it will take way a lot of entry level jobs, opinion?
3) So you are a lawyer, you might know plugins of Anthropic. Do you think they can replace judicial decision making?
4) How come you had a well-paying law firm job and still quit to come here?
M1:
1) You come from Madhya Pradesh, what are the major national parks there? Please name them.
2) Having worked in Yerwada Central Prison, what issues did you notice?
3) How many were undertrials?
4) Women inmates becoming pregnant while serving the sentence. Your view (custodial rape)?
5) Do you think children of women inmates should be kept apart from them so as to provide education beyond the prison premises?
M2:
1) China's strategy earlier was 'hide your intentions, bide your time', now China under Xi has changed. Is it becoming a global superpower?
2) Do you think that China will replace America as the world leader?
3) What is China's economy growth rate?
4) What is the US' Indo Pacific Strategy?
5) What is China's leverage and how is US trying to get over it? Where do you see G2 going?
M3:
1) Complimented me on the saree. What material is this? Laughed when I said borrowed from my mother.
2) Sought my advice on how a husband can get divorce without implicating wife in any wrongdoing. He just doesn't want to live with her anymore, what options?
4) If earning 20k crores, how much maintenance can the wife claim?
5) Give a specific amount of damage, how to decide?
6) Are you aware of 15000 crore alimony case of Zoho founder?
M4:
1) In North eastern India, there are separate tribal courts, are you aware of this?
2) How would you advise me if I am aggrieved by a tribal court decision and they threaten me not to approach any other court?
M3 again: advised me to read more on how the resources beneath private land in the North East do not belong to the government (unlike the rest of India).
Chairperson said thank you and you may leave now.
PT lasted around 25 minutes.
Mock credits: Vajirao and Reddy, NextIAS, Samkalp, VisionIAS, Aditya Tiwari sir (De Facto IAS, one to one), Humdard Study Circle (online), Chanakya Mandal Pariwar (one to one)
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Name:The girl who lived
17/02/26
Daf keywords: Electronics and telecommunication engineering,pune,kabaddi,smart india hackathon, anthropology (nothing else asked)
Suman ma'am (forenoon-Last to go)
Chairperson:
You did entc and no work experience
-how spectrum is allocated
-any new provisions in telecom act
-should we allow starlink in india
-Weaponisation of space happening
-so should we allow starlink then
Member 1:
-how to promote kabaddi internationally
-What is ethical hacking(I had smart india hackathon)
-what are choke points and how it impact indian oil sector
M2:
-some random anthro stuff-post humanism,every roots go through routes
-Indias idea of vasudhaiva kutmbakam in india foreign policy
-what is africa pan network
-what is ITEC
-disruptive vs general purpose tech
-where will india be in science fiction
M3:
-B.E vs Btech
-why in maharashtra every district has different product-climate or policy intervention (I answered vaguely and said sir I am guessing)
-warli print vs madhubani art(I wore warli print saree)
M4:
-how we can ensure that we get benefits of these FTAs that we have signed
-why chakan is so prosperous
-Why women despite having high representation in STEM but not working
-one thing that will let women work
-what should be delhi declaration for AI impact summit
Few other qn I don't remember
Board was cordial
Mocks given
O2O:2 by upwise,unique academy Praveen Chavan sir,Mentor aid Utkarsh Mishra sir(good),edukemy shabbir sir(very insightful),Mahesh bhagwat sir(extremely insightful analysis of daf)
Panel:samkal(grilling),onlyias(not good),visionias faculty(pathetic),next ias (Good), maharashtra sadan(extremely good-closest to actual interview and even 2 qn were repeated in actual interview), chanakya mandal pariwar(O2O and panel-both were good),SIAC
Special thanks:
-Farees rehman sir who helped me fill daf and was constant support since mains,also gave many O2O
-Bestest is the peer discussion,they helped me since December and covered my daf extensively and few qn was repeated in actual interview.
Overall interview experience:felt like interview tbh not conversation.I have no idea how it went
All the best to all other candidates ❤️
Jai mahakal
17/02/26
Daf keywords: Electronics and telecommunication engineering,pune,kabaddi,smart india hackathon, anthropology (nothing else asked)
Suman ma'am (forenoon-Last to go)
Chairperson:
You did entc and no work experience
-how spectrum is allocated
-any new provisions in telecom act
-should we allow starlink in india
-Weaponisation of space happening
-so should we allow starlink then
Member 1:
-how to promote kabaddi internationally
-What is ethical hacking(I had smart india hackathon)
-what are choke points and how it impact indian oil sector
M2:
-some random anthro stuff-post humanism,every roots go through routes
-Indias idea of vasudhaiva kutmbakam in india foreign policy
-what is africa pan network
-what is ITEC
-disruptive vs general purpose tech
-where will india be in science fiction
M3:
-B.E vs Btech
-why in maharashtra every district has different product-climate or policy intervention (I answered vaguely and said sir I am guessing)
-warli print vs madhubani art(I wore warli print saree)
M4:
-how we can ensure that we get benefits of these FTAs that we have signed
-why chakan is so prosperous
-Why women despite having high representation in STEM but not working
-one thing that will let women work
-what should be delhi declaration for AI impact summit
Few other qn I don't remember
Board was cordial
Mocks given
O2O:2 by upwise,unique academy Praveen Chavan sir,Mentor aid Utkarsh Mishra sir(good),edukemy shabbir sir(very insightful),Mahesh bhagwat sir(extremely insightful analysis of daf)
Panel:samkal(grilling),onlyias(not good),visionias faculty(pathetic),next ias (Good), maharashtra sadan(extremely good-closest to actual interview and even 2 qn were repeated in actual interview), chanakya mandal pariwar(O2O and panel-both were good),SIAC
Special thanks:
-Farees rehman sir who helped me fill daf and was constant support since mains,also gave many O2O
-Bestest is the peer discussion,they helped me since December and covered my daf extensively and few qn was repeated in actual interview.
Overall interview experience:felt like interview tbh not conversation.I have no idea how it went
All the best to all other candidates ❤️
Jai mahakal
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Date: 06/02/26, Morning session 2nd to go
Sanjay Verma Sir board
DAF keywords: Anthropology, Book reading, Telangana, Capgemini, Jabalpur, Computer Science
Chairman sir:
1. Why are spouses of US Presidents very active in politics etc yet in India that is not the case with PMs?
2. Other than author who others are involved in book publication?
3. Any book which was adapted in to a film?
4. Any publishers you know? Indian publisher?
Member 1:
1. Birds fly in a pattern? What is that? (Ma’am explained that birds fly in a triangle pattern where one leads the rest)
2. Any activities that could be promoted in school where one leads others?
3. Disasters Telangana is prone to?
4. If you are placed in charge of committee to make plan for a disaster, which sections of citizens will you include in it and why?
5. Why are there less women in our Parliament? What can be done to increase?
Member 2:
1. Why didn’t you go to US after studying Computer Science? Why stay back in India?
2. What is the famous temple in Hyderabad to get Visa?
3. How many rounds(pradakshina) do you perform to get your wish fulfilled in that temple?
4. Why many Telugu movies are now being watched in the North?
5. Asked if I knew a place near Jabalpur, I don’t remember the name
Member 3:
1. Tourism has led to overcrowding, do you think limits should be imposed in these places? Follow up - How would you implement these limits?
2. India- Nepal issues in relations? (Gave few points, wasn’t satisfied, sir expected some particular point which I wasn’t able to answer)
3. 2 important religious places in Saudi?
4. How many pilgrims does govt facilitate for Haj?
Member 4:
1. Largest tribe in Telangana?
2. Issues they face?
3. How can you use technology for their issues? Give example wrto economy and employment
4. What was your work at Capgemini?
5. How will you use your work experience in administration?
Chairman sir again:
1. Three facts that we don’t know about Capgemini
2. Who is the CEO?
3. What is the highest level in the organisation which is being led by an Indian?
4. What is the annual turnover of Capgemini?
All the best. You may go.
Sanjay Verma Sir board
DAF keywords: Anthropology, Book reading, Telangana, Capgemini, Jabalpur, Computer Science
Chairman sir:
1. Why are spouses of US Presidents very active in politics etc yet in India that is not the case with PMs?
2. Other than author who others are involved in book publication?
3. Any book which was adapted in to a film?
4. Any publishers you know? Indian publisher?
Member 1:
1. Birds fly in a pattern? What is that? (Ma’am explained that birds fly in a triangle pattern where one leads the rest)
2. Any activities that could be promoted in school where one leads others?
3. Disasters Telangana is prone to?
4. If you are placed in charge of committee to make plan for a disaster, which sections of citizens will you include in it and why?
5. Why are there less women in our Parliament? What can be done to increase?
Member 2:
1. Why didn’t you go to US after studying Computer Science? Why stay back in India?
2. What is the famous temple in Hyderabad to get Visa?
3. How many rounds(pradakshina) do you perform to get your wish fulfilled in that temple?
4. Why many Telugu movies are now being watched in the North?
5. Asked if I knew a place near Jabalpur, I don’t remember the name
Member 3:
1. Tourism has led to overcrowding, do you think limits should be imposed in these places? Follow up - How would you implement these limits?
2. India- Nepal issues in relations? (Gave few points, wasn’t satisfied, sir expected some particular point which I wasn’t able to answer)
3. 2 important religious places in Saudi?
4. How many pilgrims does govt facilitate for Haj?
Member 4:
1. Largest tribe in Telangana?
2. Issues they face?
3. How can you use technology for their issues? Give example wrto economy and employment
4. What was your work at Capgemini?
5. How will you use your work experience in administration?
Chairman sir again:
1. Three facts that we don’t know about Capgemini
2. Who is the CEO?
3. What is the highest level in the organisation which is being led by an Indian?
4. What is the annual turnover of Capgemini?
All the best. You may go.
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Date: 17th Feb, 5th to go
DAF keywords: PSIR, Kootneeti Intern, Heritage Tourism, Books on Social Issues, Kaimur
Chairperson: Anuradha Prasad Ma'am
1.Why no Post-graduation?
2.SC Judgement on Governor
3.Personal view on the Judgement and Governor's conduct in recent past
3.How to reimagine institution of Governor?
4.What is Inter State Council?
5.Composition of Inter-State Council?
M2
1.Present Law & Order situation in Kaimur.
2.How Naxal Problem was tackled?
3.Difference between Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism.
4.Places travelled as part of Heritage Tourism.
5.Short discussion on timeline of structures mentioned in previous answer.
6.What is Maritime Security?
7.Agencies involved in Maritime Security of India.
M3
1.Why intend to pursue Law?(Mentioned in previous answer)
2.Books read on Law
3.How India handled Covid?
4.Difference in Indian and US approach in handling COVID
5.Current status of Naxal affected districts.
6 States in which naxal affected districts remain
7 Govt. Policies, Programme for Naxal problem
8 How to design policies for Conflict areas involving Local population
M4:
1 What is SAARC? Why it is non functional?(Followed by discussion on India-Pak conflict)
2 Why Smaller neighbors are also not interested in SAARC?(Aside from India-Pak rivalry)
3 Role as Intern at Kootneeti
4 Founder of Kootneeti website
5 Elaborate on articles written as part of Internship
6 Finance Commission: Horizontal and Vertical devolution
7 Criteria for Horizontal devolution
8 What is Percapita Income distance used in FC devolution?
M5:
1 Why Political Science as discipline?
2 What makes Pol. Science Interdisciplinary?
3 How do you evaluate India's current relations with neighbours?
4 What reforms you suggest for India's neighbourhood Policy?
5 Discussion on China's entry in neighbourhood
6 How will you handle Criticism in Public Life?
DAF keywords: PSIR, Kootneeti Intern, Heritage Tourism, Books on Social Issues, Kaimur
Chairperson: Anuradha Prasad Ma'am
1.Why no Post-graduation?
2.SC Judgement on Governor
3.Personal view on the Judgement and Governor's conduct in recent past
3.How to reimagine institution of Governor?
4.What is Inter State Council?
5.Composition of Inter-State Council?
M2
1.Present Law & Order situation in Kaimur.
2.How Naxal Problem was tackled?
3.Difference between Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism.
4.Places travelled as part of Heritage Tourism.
5.Short discussion on timeline of structures mentioned in previous answer.
6.What is Maritime Security?
7.Agencies involved in Maritime Security of India.
M3
1.Why intend to pursue Law?(Mentioned in previous answer)
2.Books read on Law
3.How India handled Covid?
4.Difference in Indian and US approach in handling COVID
5.Current status of Naxal affected districts.
6 States in which naxal affected districts remain
7 Govt. Policies, Programme for Naxal problem
8 How to design policies for Conflict areas involving Local population
M4:
1 What is SAARC? Why it is non functional?(Followed by discussion on India-Pak conflict)
2 Why Smaller neighbors are also not interested in SAARC?(Aside from India-Pak rivalry)
3 Role as Intern at Kootneeti
4 Founder of Kootneeti website
5 Elaborate on articles written as part of Internship
6 Finance Commission: Horizontal and Vertical devolution
7 Criteria for Horizontal devolution
8 What is Percapita Income distance used in FC devolution?
M5:
1 Why Political Science as discipline?
2 What makes Pol. Science Interdisciplinary?
3 How do you evaluate India's current relations with neighbours?
4 What reforms you suggest for India's neighbourhood Policy?
5 Discussion on China's entry in neighbourhood
6 How will you handle Criticism in Public Life?
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Name: Kartavya Teerth
Date :16 feb
Afternoon session,4th to go
Board: Raj Shukla Sir
DAF keywords: Jharkhand, electrical and electronics engineering, psychology, Bhopal
No other keyword was referenced
Chairman
1. Long monologue about state of ai development in India and how we are lagging behind US and China. When and how would India catch up, what would be the 'deepseek' moment for India?
2. Long to and fro about previous answer
3. India's ai models are runner up, with very few parameters, how could we stand in the current ai flux?
These were discussion points and not questions. He was adding pointers and asking follow ups through out.
M1
1. So you have done electrical engineering then why did you choose psychology as optional?
2. What actually intrigued your intrest?
3. Was it scoring high marks the real reason for your choice?
He laughed out loud on my answer and said that's all from him.
M2
Long monologue on underdeveloped jharkhand after partition from Bihar.
1. What are the three main reasons you can find?
2. As the dc of your district (home district) how could you solve these 3 problems?
3. How could you retain talent in the state?
more discussion on the solutions I provided
4. Is just providing education would change outcome like this( he snapped his fingers to demonstrate 'in an instant')?
5. How can you immediately bring reform in school education so that it is meaningfully contributing to development you are talking about?
6. questions about technology and teacher's training as follow up to my answer
M3
1.IT sector development was led by private sector in India but we have not seen Google or Amazon here, why?
2. Why do you think the Tata and nilekani are not scaling up innovation to an extent which could be out of the box?
3. questions on entrepreneurship and risk taking
4. have you heard about 'death by Thousand cuts'?Discussion on my answer
5. Who was Rani Kamlapati, why are we honoring her by naming a railway station on her name?
6. I will give you a statement and just tell me what do you think about it
' A strong and stable Pakistan is in intrest of India '
7. Why would India need a strong and stable Pakistan and why a strong stable Pakistan would need India?
M4
1. Tell me 2 interesting things about your district.
2. You have studied psychology, do you know what is hobbesian choice?
(I have not heard of this term)
3. What is the size of new semiconductor chip India has recently lunched?
4. mentioning previous discussion on underdeveloped jharkhand he said your district doesn't have sufficient medical facilities or staffs or doctors, as DC what could you do in short term to improve the medical condition of your district?
he countered my every solution as either not short term or out of the purview of DC. I have to lastly say medical facilities can't have quick fix solutions and everything I am conjuring up are wild conjectures, he laughed and said that is OK.
Mocks given: 10 with all major institutions, helped to be accustomed with every kind of questions
Session of Anil Swarup sir was very insightful and helped to prepare practically and meaningfully,
the informal group set up through him was most effective and invaluable
Date :16 feb
Afternoon session,4th to go
Board: Raj Shukla Sir
DAF keywords: Jharkhand, electrical and electronics engineering, psychology, Bhopal
No other keyword was referenced
Chairman
1. Long monologue about state of ai development in India and how we are lagging behind US and China. When and how would India catch up, what would be the 'deepseek' moment for India?
2. Long to and fro about previous answer
3. India's ai models are runner up, with very few parameters, how could we stand in the current ai flux?
These were discussion points and not questions. He was adding pointers and asking follow ups through out.
M1
1. So you have done electrical engineering then why did you choose psychology as optional?
2. What actually intrigued your intrest?
3. Was it scoring high marks the real reason for your choice?
He laughed out loud on my answer and said that's all from him.
M2
Long monologue on underdeveloped jharkhand after partition from Bihar.
1. What are the three main reasons you can find?
2. As the dc of your district (home district) how could you solve these 3 problems?
3. How could you retain talent in the state?
more discussion on the solutions I provided
4. Is just providing education would change outcome like this( he snapped his fingers to demonstrate 'in an instant')?
5. How can you immediately bring reform in school education so that it is meaningfully contributing to development you are talking about?
6. questions about technology and teacher's training as follow up to my answer
M3
1.IT sector development was led by private sector in India but we have not seen Google or Amazon here, why?
2. Why do you think the Tata and nilekani are not scaling up innovation to an extent which could be out of the box?
3. questions on entrepreneurship and risk taking
4. have you heard about 'death by Thousand cuts'?Discussion on my answer
5. Who was Rani Kamlapati, why are we honoring her by naming a railway station on her name?
6. I will give you a statement and just tell me what do you think about it
' A strong and stable Pakistan is in intrest of India '
7. Why would India need a strong and stable Pakistan and why a strong stable Pakistan would need India?
M4
1. Tell me 2 interesting things about your district.
2. You have studied psychology, do you know what is hobbesian choice?
(I have not heard of this term)
3. What is the size of new semiconductor chip India has recently lunched?
4. mentioning previous discussion on underdeveloped jharkhand he said your district doesn't have sufficient medical facilities or staffs or doctors, as DC what could you do in short term to improve the medical condition of your district?
he countered my every solution as either not short term or out of the purview of DC. I have to lastly say medical facilities can't have quick fix solutions and everything I am conjuring up are wild conjectures, he laughed and said that is OK.
Mocks given: 10 with all major institutions, helped to be accustomed with every kind of questions
Session of Anil Swarup sir was very insightful and helped to prepare practically and meaningfully,
the informal group set up through him was most effective and invaluable
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Name: Coffee
Date: 13th February, 2026 (Friday)
Time: Forenoon, 3rd one to go. Approx. 33 minutes of interview (Enter around 11 AM and comes out 11:33 AM)
Board: Shri Sheel Vardhan Singh
DAF: Talks and Discussion over coffee, Manipur, Northeast India, Neighbourhood, PSIR, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, Rural Development, Development Studies, Football. (90 % from my DAF)
Before entering, while waiting outside, I asked the attendant if water was available. While he was about to bring it, the call bell rang. I still finished drinking water and entered the room, where the door and board members were quite close (unlike mock interview settings).
I said, “Good morning, Ma’am,” looking at the lady member, and then, “Good morning to all the other members.”
The Chairman welcomed me and said, “Good morning. Have a seat.” I replied, “Thank you, Sir.”
Chairman
1. Looking at my DAF, your name is [unclear]. What should we call you? What did your friends
call you?
2. So I will call you ........; we will start the discussion.
3. You are interested in coffee and discussions. I like coffee, and that is my area of interest, where we have the same interest. Think like you and me are TALKING IN A CAFE HAVING A COFFEE. Long monologue on digital privacy — who knows you better: your parents or digital platforms (Mobile Phones) ?
4. In the age of AI, do you think AI knows us better?
5. Do you think AI can affect our privacy and life relationships?
6. You said you have not used your mobile phone for the last few years? (follow-up from my last answer)
7. Do you think using the internet is a good or bad thing? Mr...., it was nice having a discussion with you over coffee.
MEMBER 1 (Lady)
1. Mr.......Is the name “....” a gender neutral name? Because I have a friend whose name is “...” as well, who is from your district.
2. ......., you are from ........., Manipur. What is the current situation?
3. What are the causes/factors?
4. You completed your studies at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), one of the
most prestigious institutions in India. What do you understand about “gender equality”?
5. Only women, what about the others?
6. Let’s talk about the North East. What are the most pressing issues in relation to its
neighbouring countries?
7. Any one specific reason India needs extra resources and needs to be careful? Or all is
well in respect to that?
8. You cleared NET JRF, so are you still continuing your PhD?
She said “Thank you .....”
MEMBER 2 (Male)
1. (Calling my name) Looking at your DAF, you have lived in Mumbai for a long time. Tell me
how the Mumbai local train is?
(My answer makes me laugh, and they all laugh as well.)
2. Do you think life should be as it is? What is your view?
3. Philosophically — do you think we can agree on “life as it goes”?
4. Long monologue about Swachh Bharat — what is the main thing that will help achieve better results?
5. There are cities like Mumbai where everyone keeps their garbage outside their home. What will be the best solution?
6. Talking about municipal (like BMC), what else can they do? (follow-up from my last answer) 7. That’s good. That’s what I want to hear. (He compliment from my answer)
8. You said you didn’t use a mobile phone for the last 2–3 years. Do you think you will use it in the future? (Connected to Chairman’s question and my answers)
9. So you will not use it even in future?
MEMBER 3 (Male)
1. (He calls my name) Long monologue on life — what do you understand by fear? 2. Do you have fear? What do you fear most?
3. I already lost my parents (connected with my last answer). Do you think we can overcome fears?
4. What is anger?
5. How do you overcome anger?
6. What is greed?
7. Do you think you are greedy?
8. Tell me three sportspersons from the Northeast whom you admire?
9. From which sports?
10. How often do you talk/connect with your parents? (connected from the discussion about mobile phones with the Chairman).
11. Since you don’t keep your mobile, how do you connect? 12. So it’s your sister who connects you with them?
Date: 13th February, 2026 (Friday)
Time: Forenoon, 3rd one to go. Approx. 33 minutes of interview (Enter around 11 AM and comes out 11:33 AM)
Board: Shri Sheel Vardhan Singh
DAF: Talks and Discussion over coffee, Manipur, Northeast India, Neighbourhood, PSIR, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, Rural Development, Development Studies, Football. (90 % from my DAF)
Before entering, while waiting outside, I asked the attendant if water was available. While he was about to bring it, the call bell rang. I still finished drinking water and entered the room, where the door and board members were quite close (unlike mock interview settings).
I said, “Good morning, Ma’am,” looking at the lady member, and then, “Good morning to all the other members.”
The Chairman welcomed me and said, “Good morning. Have a seat.” I replied, “Thank you, Sir.”
Chairman
1. Looking at my DAF, your name is [unclear]. What should we call you? What did your friends
call you?
2. So I will call you ........; we will start the discussion.
3. You are interested in coffee and discussions. I like coffee, and that is my area of interest, where we have the same interest. Think like you and me are TALKING IN A CAFE HAVING A COFFEE. Long monologue on digital privacy — who knows you better: your parents or digital platforms (Mobile Phones) ?
4. In the age of AI, do you think AI knows us better?
5. Do you think AI can affect our privacy and life relationships?
6. You said you have not used your mobile phone for the last few years? (follow-up from my last answer)
7. Do you think using the internet is a good or bad thing? Mr...., it was nice having a discussion with you over coffee.
MEMBER 1 (Lady)
1. Mr.......Is the name “....” a gender neutral name? Because I have a friend whose name is “...” as well, who is from your district.
2. ......., you are from ........., Manipur. What is the current situation?
3. What are the causes/factors?
4. You completed your studies at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), one of the
most prestigious institutions in India. What do you understand about “gender equality”?
5. Only women, what about the others?
6. Let’s talk about the North East. What are the most pressing issues in relation to its
neighbouring countries?
7. Any one specific reason India needs extra resources and needs to be careful? Or all is
well in respect to that?
8. You cleared NET JRF, so are you still continuing your PhD?
She said “Thank you .....”
MEMBER 2 (Male)
1. (Calling my name) Looking at your DAF, you have lived in Mumbai for a long time. Tell me
how the Mumbai local train is?
(My answer makes me laugh, and they all laugh as well.)
2. Do you think life should be as it is? What is your view?
3. Philosophically — do you think we can agree on “life as it goes”?
4. Long monologue about Swachh Bharat — what is the main thing that will help achieve better results?
5. There are cities like Mumbai where everyone keeps their garbage outside their home. What will be the best solution?
6. Talking about municipal (like BMC), what else can they do? (follow-up from my last answer) 7. That’s good. That’s what I want to hear. (He compliment from my answer)
8. You said you didn’t use a mobile phone for the last 2–3 years. Do you think you will use it in the future? (Connected to Chairman’s question and my answers)
9. So you will not use it even in future?
MEMBER 3 (Male)
1. (He calls my name) Long monologue on life — what do you understand by fear? 2. Do you have fear? What do you fear most?
3. I already lost my parents (connected with my last answer). Do you think we can overcome fears?
4. What is anger?
5. How do you overcome anger?
6. What is greed?
7. Do you think you are greedy?
8. Tell me three sportspersons from the Northeast whom you admire?
9. From which sports?
10. How often do you talk/connect with your parents? (connected from the discussion about mobile phones with the Chairman).
11. Since you don’t keep your mobile, how do you connect? 12. So it’s your sister who connects you with them?
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Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025)
Name: Coffee Date: 13th February, 2026 (Friday) Time: Forenoon, 3rd one to go. Approx. 33 minutes of interview (Enter around 11 AM and comes out 11:33 AM) Board: Shri Sheel Vardhan Singh DAF: Talks and Discussion over coffee, Manipur, Northeast India,…
MEMBER 4 (Male)
1. (So Mr......) You did your studies in Development Studies. What is Development Studies?
(After my answer, he compliment so you studies those 1/2/3 subjects? )
2. Also, you did your studies in Rural Development. What do you think about the new VB-G RAM G? Why are they replacing MGNREGA?
3. So the days increased from 100 to 125 — do you think it is possible?
4. Short monologue on 100 days not even achieved. Why the need to increase?
5. What about other factors?
6. Did you know the new funding scheme of G RAM G ?
7. Was it good or bad?
(Here my answer make all of us laugh)
8. Did you know about World War II? Tell me what you understood?
9. Did you have any idea about the contribution from Northeast India?
10. Any fighting taking place in North East India?
(By this time, we already took enough time, and the Chairman looks at him like the areas that we are discussing were interesting to him as well)
11. You said you are interested in football. Why is football not popular in India?
12. Yes, football can be played anywhere with one ball (we all laughed). Do you agree?
13. 13. What is the status of ISL in India? Do they play this season?
Thank you.... “coffee”
The Chairman Sir, then said, “(my name).... it was nice having a discussion with you. Your interview is over”
I stood up, said “Thank you” to the lady member who looked at me so closely, and after that I said “Thank you " to all the male members and left the room.
Interview Preparation
DAF Discussions:
● Nimish Sir — UPSCPrep (Online)
● B. Singh Sir — NEXT IAS (Offline)
O2O Mock (2 Offline):
● Vinay Sir (InsightsIAS)
● PW OnlyIAS
Panel Mocks (8 Offline):
● Vajirao & Reddy IAS Institute
● Sankalp IAS
● PW OnlyIAS
● Drishti IAS
● Unacademy
● UPSCPrep
● NEXT IAS
● Quantel
1. (So Mr......) You did your studies in Development Studies. What is Development Studies?
(After my answer, he compliment so you studies those 1/2/3 subjects? )
2. Also, you did your studies in Rural Development. What do you think about the new VB-G RAM G? Why are they replacing MGNREGA?
3. So the days increased from 100 to 125 — do you think it is possible?
4. Short monologue on 100 days not even achieved. Why the need to increase?
5. What about other factors?
6. Did you know the new funding scheme of G RAM G ?
7. Was it good or bad?
(Here my answer make all of us laugh)
8. Did you know about World War II? Tell me what you understood?
9. Did you have any idea about the contribution from Northeast India?
10. Any fighting taking place in North East India?
(By this time, we already took enough time, and the Chairman looks at him like the areas that we are discussing were interesting to him as well)
11. You said you are interested in football. Why is football not popular in India?
12. Yes, football can be played anywhere with one ball (we all laughed). Do you agree?
13. 13. What is the status of ISL in India? Do they play this season?
Thank you.... “coffee”
The Chairman Sir, then said, “(my name).... it was nice having a discussion with you. Your interview is over”
I stood up, said “Thank you” to the lady member who looked at me so closely, and after that I said “Thank you " to all the male members and left the room.
Interview Preparation
DAF Discussions:
● Nimish Sir — UPSCPrep (Online)
● B. Singh Sir — NEXT IAS (Offline)
O2O Mock (2 Offline):
● Vinay Sir (InsightsIAS)
● PW OnlyIAS
Panel Mocks (8 Offline):
● Vajirao & Reddy IAS Institute
● Sankalp IAS
● PW OnlyIAS
● Drishti IAS
● Unacademy
● UPSCPrep
● NEXT IAS
● Quantel
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18th Feb, forenoon, 4th to go
Sanjay Verma Sir board.
Daf keywords: music, poetry, reading, psychology, cricket, Andhra Pradesh.
Chair:
What is your favourite hobby among the others.
What is the psychological analysis of crowd in the stadium?
Who is one Bollywood singer- good but yet not gained enough attention.
Whats your favourite song of him?
IFS- why have you made the mistake of choosing this?(On a lighter note)
Give an insight about last 1 week news about India's international engagements.
Give 2 famous people and 2 infamous people from BITS Pilani
M1:
What do you think about including a psychologist in the board of selections for leadership roles
Social media restrictions. Are they necessary?
Are we more prone to subscribing to influencer content and how is it impacting us?
How is AI impacting the individuals and companies in India?
M2:
Movies in halls vs ott
Why is violence so much on uptrend in movies
You're given funds what's your priority between primary education and higher education?
Where in primary education?
Is infra itself not in a dire state?
What needs to be done to ensure lesser dropouts for girls from schools?
What is the recent directive from Supreme Court regarding this?
M3:
What is your perspective on tourism and other opportunities in Andaman and Nicobar?
As an MPDO what is a stark problem in rural populace?
What are the schemes you would want to promote in the rural landscape
What schemes would you like to promote?
Whats the fuss about Usman Tariq?
M4:
How are our relations with our neighbours?
What do you suggest we do?
What about giving away Aksai Chin and others?
Mocks: Samkalp, NEXT IAS, Vision, Quantel, Upwise(online mocks), pw.
Sanjay Verma Sir board.
Daf keywords: music, poetry, reading, psychology, cricket, Andhra Pradesh.
Chair:
What is your favourite hobby among the others.
What is the psychological analysis of crowd in the stadium?
Who is one Bollywood singer- good but yet not gained enough attention.
Whats your favourite song of him?
IFS- why have you made the mistake of choosing this?(On a lighter note)
Give an insight about last 1 week news about India's international engagements.
Give 2 famous people and 2 infamous people from BITS Pilani
M1:
What do you think about including a psychologist in the board of selections for leadership roles
Social media restrictions. Are they necessary?
Are we more prone to subscribing to influencer content and how is it impacting us?
How is AI impacting the individuals and companies in India?
M2:
Movies in halls vs ott
Why is violence so much on uptrend in movies
You're given funds what's your priority between primary education and higher education?
Where in primary education?
Is infra itself not in a dire state?
What needs to be done to ensure lesser dropouts for girls from schools?
What is the recent directive from Supreme Court regarding this?
M3:
What is your perspective on tourism and other opportunities in Andaman and Nicobar?
As an MPDO what is a stark problem in rural populace?
What are the schemes you would want to promote in the rural landscape
What schemes would you like to promote?
Whats the fuss about Usman Tariq?
M4:
How are our relations with our neighbours?
What do you suggest we do?
What about giving away Aksai Chin and others?
Mocks: Samkalp, NEXT IAS, Vision, Quantel, Upwise(online mocks), pw.
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date : feb 18 , afternoon
Daf : chittoor , andhra pradesh , sociology
Chairperson:
1.Neuralink
2.Is it ethical to allow these technologies into market ?
3.Education and Health - state /concurrent /central subject ?
4. Is it good to if health is moved into central list ?
5. Follow up on this
6. At the village level , how do you promote environmental sustainability , conservation - list of activities ?
Members :
1. Chittoor - sricity , Foxconn - how did it lead to development ?
2. Global brands in sricity ?
3. What other temple committee can learn from tirupathi temple management?
4. National highways -we are focusing but not on footpaths ? Opinion ? Why ?
5. What is secularisation ?
6. Investments or developments in ap ?
7. Why is amaravathi not chosen for Google data hub investment ?
8. Geography - why did you teach geography to cds students without any specialisation?
9.Elderly care in India ? is it enough ? What needs to be done ?
Rest questions - unable to recall .
Daf : chittoor , andhra pradesh , sociology
Chairperson:
1.Neuralink
2.Is it ethical to allow these technologies into market ?
3.Education and Health - state /concurrent /central subject ?
4. Is it good to if health is moved into central list ?
5. Follow up on this
6. At the village level , how do you promote environmental sustainability , conservation - list of activities ?
Members :
1. Chittoor - sricity , Foxconn - how did it lead to development ?
2. Global brands in sricity ?
3. What other temple committee can learn from tirupathi temple management?
4. National highways -we are focusing but not on footpaths ? Opinion ? Why ?
5. What is secularisation ?
6. Investments or developments in ap ?
7. Why is amaravathi not chosen for Google data hub investment ?
8. Geography - why did you teach geography to cds students without any specialisation?
9.Elderly care in India ? is it enough ? What needs to be done ?
Rest questions - unable to recall .
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Name: …
Date: 13 February (Afternoon)
Board: BB Swain
Keywords: IIT Kanpur (Material Science and Engineering), Bihar (Gaya), CAPF AC, Geography (optional)
Chairman:
Which force was allocated? (Not yet allocated.)
Why has it not been allocated? (Due to a court case.)
What do you think you will get? (SSB.)
Then the Chairman Sir started roaming around the whole room.
M1
Why Civil Services?
Why CAPF in between?
How many attempts have you made in Civil Services?
Have you seen the Canadian PM's recent video? (Sorry, Sir.)
Quoted 3–4 books (Sorry, Sir.)
How does geography play a role in international relations? (Mackinder and Spykman.)
What is the relevance of these theories in contemporary times? (Mentioned recent wars like Russia–Ukraine.)
Recently, Trump highlighted a doctrine. What is it? (Monroe Doctrine.)
How does this doctrine play a role in contemporary times?
UN dead?( Facing challenges)
M2
Again quoted 1–2 books (said sorry, Sir).
How did you prepare Geography? (Compiled from coaching materials.)
Have you visited IIT after your graduation? (Sorry, Sir. He told me to visit; I said yes, Sir, I will.)
Tell me the positives and negatives of IIT Kanpur.
Positives: R&D (highlighted 3–4 points).
Negatives: Some other IITs have the advantage of being in metropolitan cities.
Why do suicides occur in IITs? (Curriculum pressure + individual factors.)
What are they doing to curb suicides?
Use of nanomaterials in health (highlighted 3–4 points).
You come from Gaya. Tell me a famous sweet. (Tilkut.)
What is special about Tilkut? (Started explaining the process, but he intervened and mentioned a type: Khoya Tilkut.)
Have you eaten Khoya Tilkut? (Sorry, no, Sir.)
Chairman Sir intervened and said that while talking about Tilkut, you are going into Khoya Tilkut. Everyone started laughing.
Chairman Sir again asked which service I get (force allocation not done yet).
M2 then asked:
Where is the court case? (Delhi High Court, and judgment has been given.)
Was the judgment against UPSC or in favour? (Against.)
I said it may now go to the Supreme Court.
Chairman Sir said he knew the case.
M3
Do eat Khoya Tilkut. (Sure, Sir.)
What is the cultural significance of Gaya? (Started with Buddha’s enlightenment.)
Tell me with respect to Hindu religion. (Pind Daan.)
What is the relevance of Pind Daan? (Moksha of ancestors.)
Why is it said that if you offer Pind Daan in Gaya, you need not do it elsewhere? (Blessing of Lord Vishnu.)
Why do bridges collapse in Bihar? (Started with corruption + 2–3 more points.)
Corruption is one part. Quoted a report. Have you read it? (Sorry, Sir. I will read it.)
Why did cloud seeding completely fail? IITs were also part of it.
Yes, Sir, IIT Kanpur was involved.
China and Dubai are regularly doing it. Why?
Why did the 50% data come only after the trial?
I said that in R&D there are failures, but overall we get data for future prospects. IMD had said that moisture content needed was around 50%, but it was around 10%.
Chairman Sir intervened and said, “Thank you… your interview is over.”
Since he was roaming around the room, and checked time, he forgot that one member was yet to ask questions. Everyone started laughing, and he told Ma’am to continue.
M4 (Ma’am)
You mentioned the use of nanomaterials in prosthetics.
They are also used in sports. Do you know? (Paralympics.)
In which sport in the Paralympics are we doing well? (Highlighted badminton and mentioned Suhas Yathiraj Sir.)
Named a company manufacturing such prosthetics. (Sorry, Ma’am.)
Geography of the North-East.
Relations with Myanmar.
Conflicts in Myanmar.
Why did you choose Geography after graduating from IIT? You could have taken Geography in graduation itself. (Civil Services plan came after graduation.)
Why is Khan Academy popular in Bihar? (Local language + style of explanation + digitization during COVID.)
He explains thermodynamics very well. (Sorry, Ma’am, I have not watched that video, but I have watched others.)
Date: 13 February (Afternoon)
Board: BB Swain
Keywords: IIT Kanpur (Material Science and Engineering), Bihar (Gaya), CAPF AC, Geography (optional)
Chairman:
Which force was allocated? (Not yet allocated.)
Why has it not been allocated? (Due to a court case.)
What do you think you will get? (SSB.)
Then the Chairman Sir started roaming around the whole room.
M1
Why Civil Services?
Why CAPF in between?
How many attempts have you made in Civil Services?
Have you seen the Canadian PM's recent video? (Sorry, Sir.)
Quoted 3–4 books (Sorry, Sir.)
How does geography play a role in international relations? (Mackinder and Spykman.)
What is the relevance of these theories in contemporary times? (Mentioned recent wars like Russia–Ukraine.)
Recently, Trump highlighted a doctrine. What is it? (Monroe Doctrine.)
How does this doctrine play a role in contemporary times?
UN dead?( Facing challenges)
M2
Again quoted 1–2 books (said sorry, Sir).
How did you prepare Geography? (Compiled from coaching materials.)
Have you visited IIT after your graduation? (Sorry, Sir. He told me to visit; I said yes, Sir, I will.)
Tell me the positives and negatives of IIT Kanpur.
Positives: R&D (highlighted 3–4 points).
Negatives: Some other IITs have the advantage of being in metropolitan cities.
Why do suicides occur in IITs? (Curriculum pressure + individual factors.)
What are they doing to curb suicides?
Use of nanomaterials in health (highlighted 3–4 points).
You come from Gaya. Tell me a famous sweet. (Tilkut.)
What is special about Tilkut? (Started explaining the process, but he intervened and mentioned a type: Khoya Tilkut.)
Have you eaten Khoya Tilkut? (Sorry, no, Sir.)
Chairman Sir intervened and said that while talking about Tilkut, you are going into Khoya Tilkut. Everyone started laughing.
Chairman Sir again asked which service I get (force allocation not done yet).
M2 then asked:
Where is the court case? (Delhi High Court, and judgment has been given.)
Was the judgment against UPSC or in favour? (Against.)
I said it may now go to the Supreme Court.
Chairman Sir said he knew the case.
M3
Do eat Khoya Tilkut. (Sure, Sir.)
What is the cultural significance of Gaya? (Started with Buddha’s enlightenment.)
Tell me with respect to Hindu religion. (Pind Daan.)
What is the relevance of Pind Daan? (Moksha of ancestors.)
Why is it said that if you offer Pind Daan in Gaya, you need not do it elsewhere? (Blessing of Lord Vishnu.)
Why do bridges collapse in Bihar? (Started with corruption + 2–3 more points.)
Corruption is one part. Quoted a report. Have you read it? (Sorry, Sir. I will read it.)
Why did cloud seeding completely fail? IITs were also part of it.
Yes, Sir, IIT Kanpur was involved.
China and Dubai are regularly doing it. Why?
Why did the 50% data come only after the trial?
I said that in R&D there are failures, but overall we get data for future prospects. IMD had said that moisture content needed was around 50%, but it was around 10%.
Chairman Sir intervened and said, “Thank you… your interview is over.”
Since he was roaming around the room, and checked time, he forgot that one member was yet to ask questions. Everyone started laughing, and he told Ma’am to continue.
M4 (Ma’am)
You mentioned the use of nanomaterials in prosthetics.
They are also used in sports. Do you know? (Paralympics.)
In which sport in the Paralympics are we doing well? (Highlighted badminton and mentioned Suhas Yathiraj Sir.)
Named a company manufacturing such prosthetics. (Sorry, Ma’am.)
Geography of the North-East.
Relations with Myanmar.
Conflicts in Myanmar.
Why did you choose Geography after graduating from IIT? You could have taken Geography in graduation itself. (Civil Services plan came after graduation.)
Why is Khan Academy popular in Bihar? (Local language + style of explanation + digitization during COVID.)
He explains thermodynamics very well. (Sorry, Ma’am, I have not watched that video, but I have watched others.)
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Is it doing well in Civil Services exam preparation? (Sorry, Ma’am, I do not know about this in Civil Services, but it is doing well in other exams.)
Chairman
“Thank you. Your interview is over.”
I thanked the Chairman Sir and all the members.
Thank you, everyone❤️
Chairman
“Thank you. Your interview is over.”
I thanked the Chairman Sir and all the members.
Thank you, everyone❤️
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Name : Racerealtime
Board : Sanjay Verma sir
Date :18-02-2026 afternoon
Daf : law, Andhra, IP lawyer, gardening (rest not asked)
Chairman sir
1. Have you put anyone in jail
2. Who will get fruit if my tree goes to neighbour yard and my fruit falls there
3. What is aerial rights about my property
4.Give me a classic trolly problem that we can discuss (I gave IR related)
5. What happened with Maduro Venezuela
6. What is India’s stance on Venezuela
7. Is silence good
8. Maduro pleaded not guilty what would your plea would have been
Member 1
1. Tell me about CCI
2. Let’s discuss some recent cases (went for a while)
3. Few questions can’t recall
Member 2
1.Tell me what you grow
2. Tell me why Andhra and Telangana are doing quite well post bifurcation
3.Let’s talk about IBC
4.Tell me about 3 new criminal laws
5.Few other questions can’t recall
Member 3
1.Who has rights over property I dug under my land
2.Is IP regime weak in India
3. Ease of business
4. Ease of living
5. PCA act amendments
Recent judgment on it
6. What should we do
7. Why did you leave IP lawyer to join civil service
8. Do you watch movies
9. Why Bollywood movies are declining
Member 4
1. Was it conscious choice to leave job
2. What will you do if not civil services
3. What is your plan B
4. If name is not there in sir does it lead to no citizenship
5. What are citizenship rules
6. IP Copyright law
7. Ai copyright disruption
8. What rules are there
9. What is status of DPIIT rules
10. India eu deal how is it beneficial
Chairman sir said we have exceeded time. Your interview is over. You may leave
Time: 30-32 minutes
Board was cordial, no grilling.
Board : Sanjay Verma sir
Date :18-02-2026 afternoon
Daf : law, Andhra, IP lawyer, gardening (rest not asked)
Chairman sir
1. Have you put anyone in jail
2. Who will get fruit if my tree goes to neighbour yard and my fruit falls there
3. What is aerial rights about my property
4.Give me a classic trolly problem that we can discuss (I gave IR related)
5. What happened with Maduro Venezuela
6. What is India’s stance on Venezuela
7. Is silence good
8. Maduro pleaded not guilty what would your plea would have been
Member 1
1. Tell me about CCI
2. Let’s discuss some recent cases (went for a while)
3. Few questions can’t recall
Member 2
1.Tell me what you grow
2. Tell me why Andhra and Telangana are doing quite well post bifurcation
3.Let’s talk about IBC
4.Tell me about 3 new criminal laws
5.Few other questions can’t recall
Member 3
1.Who has rights over property I dug under my land
2.Is IP regime weak in India
3. Ease of business
4. Ease of living
5. PCA act amendments
Recent judgment on it
6. What should we do
7. Why did you leave IP lawyer to join civil service
8. Do you watch movies
9. Why Bollywood movies are declining
Member 4
1. Was it conscious choice to leave job
2. What will you do if not civil services
3. What is your plan B
4. If name is not there in sir does it lead to no citizenship
5. What are citizenship rules
6. IP Copyright law
7. Ai copyright disruption
8. What rules are there
9. What is status of DPIIT rules
10. India eu deal how is it beneficial
Chairman sir said we have exceeded time. Your interview is over. You may leave
Time: 30-32 minutes
Board was cordial, no grilling.
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Name: Jersey_no_18
Date: 16/02/26, Forenoon 3rd to go.
Daf keywords- Watching Cricket, basketball, agricultural engineering, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.
Optional- PSIR
Board- Dinesh Dasa sir.
Chairman-
Congratulations for sitting on this chair and welcome to the conversation.
1. So you are player of basketball then why watching cricket hobby?
2. Why Basketball not became popular like cricket?
3. Rank 4 captains- Kapil Dev, Saurav Ganguly, Dhoni, Kohli.
4. Sachin and kambli...same potential..why Sachin became successful and Kambli struggled?
5. If you were appointed on Bharatratna committee whom would you have given it...Sachin or Kapil Dev
6. Labour shortage in mango harvesting? As a agri engineer what can be done? Can we use robots? Is it currently being implemented anywhere in India?
7. As a social thinker what 3 social evils would you like to remove from Maharashtra
M1
1. 2 problems Ahmednagar is facing and as a DM 2 solutions?
2. Why Lavani not popular like Bharatnatyam
3. If Kapil Dev is goat of cricket, who is goat of basketball
4. Few more questions
M2:
1. Opinion about name change?
2. What is presidential fleet review?
3. Aatmanirbhr bharat and problems in indigenous mfg of defense
4. Why hockey not doing good even after being good in initial years?
5. Shivaji Maharaj navy leader and Maritime contribution?
M3:
1. Would you promote organic farming in India? even after local politician is opposing it?..how ?..some schemes like NPOP etc
2. Que related to livestock farming
3. What is biofortification ...advise to agri scientists about research in biofortification
4. Some more questions..
M4:
1. How to address rural to urban migration?
2. Even after setting agrobased industries suppose labour is not coming? What implements will you use?
3. implements for small land holdings?
4. How cooperatives will address issue of land fragmentation
5. Are there custom hiring centres used in your area?
6. Role of agri engineers in Onion exports?
Mocks- Samkalp, Vajirao, Vajiram, vision, MH sadan, Hamdard, Sriram.
O2O- Khan sir KSG(BEST), Mahesh Bhagwat sir, Shubham Aggarwal sir.
Date: 16/02/26, Forenoon 3rd to go.
Daf keywords- Watching Cricket, basketball, agricultural engineering, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.
Optional- PSIR
Board- Dinesh Dasa sir.
Chairman-
Congratulations for sitting on this chair and welcome to the conversation.
1. So you are player of basketball then why watching cricket hobby?
2. Why Basketball not became popular like cricket?
3. Rank 4 captains- Kapil Dev, Saurav Ganguly, Dhoni, Kohli.
4. Sachin and kambli...same potential..why Sachin became successful and Kambli struggled?
5. If you were appointed on Bharatratna committee whom would you have given it...Sachin or Kapil Dev
6. Labour shortage in mango harvesting? As a agri engineer what can be done? Can we use robots? Is it currently being implemented anywhere in India?
7. As a social thinker what 3 social evils would you like to remove from Maharashtra
M1
1. 2 problems Ahmednagar is facing and as a DM 2 solutions?
2. Why Lavani not popular like Bharatnatyam
3. If Kapil Dev is goat of cricket, who is goat of basketball
4. Few more questions
M2:
1. Opinion about name change?
2. What is presidential fleet review?
3. Aatmanirbhr bharat and problems in indigenous mfg of defense
4. Why hockey not doing good even after being good in initial years?
5. Shivaji Maharaj navy leader and Maritime contribution?
M3:
1. Would you promote organic farming in India? even after local politician is opposing it?..how ?..some schemes like NPOP etc
2. Que related to livestock farming
3. What is biofortification ...advise to agri scientists about research in biofortification
4. Some more questions..
M4:
1. How to address rural to urban migration?
2. Even after setting agrobased industries suppose labour is not coming? What implements will you use?
3. implements for small land holdings?
4. How cooperatives will address issue of land fragmentation
5. Are there custom hiring centres used in your area?
6. Role of agri engineers in Onion exports?
Mocks- Samkalp, Vajirao, Vajiram, vision, MH sadan, Hamdard, Sriram.
O2O- Khan sir KSG(BEST), Mahesh Bhagwat sir, Shubham Aggarwal sir.
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