Vinayak
Date 20th July 2020
Optional- Sociology
Graduation- Civil Engineering NIT Kurukshetra(2018)
Hobbies- Following tennis, Trekking, Volleyball
Board- Smita Nagraj Ma'am
Chairwoman- 1. So where are you living these days?
2. What did you do for past 4 months.
3. Your primary motivation behind civil services. Just tell me one?
4. Now there is so much pressure on civil servants how do you see it?
5. Why do people still look at civil services with such respect?
6. Tell me the best governed state in India. ( I told TN based on rankings of NITI Aayog..) No don't tell me on ranking basis, what is your view?
Member 1: Tell me the worst governed state.( No we won't put a sedition case against you. Just tell me one)
2. After 10 years you won't be in the field. How will you contribute then.?
3. How are the ministers of M.P? You think they listen to Buereacrats ?
Member 3: What is the role of SP and collector?
2.What is this following tennis?
3.Tell me about one civil engineering structure from past and one from present.
4. What is this 2 degree Celsius talk about climate change?
5. Is India doing something in that direction?
Member 3- Have we found out any remains of Mahabharat in Kurukshetra?
2.Then what proof is there?
3.What are the places associatied with Mahabharat?
4. How is India forging alliances in South asia?
5. Why shift from SAARC to BIMSTEC?
6.Neighbourhood first policy
7. Tell me some instances where India has acted as first responder in crisis in South Asia
Member 4: Which is the last trek you went to?
2.What is it that you like about trekking?
3. What if India hadn't accepted Italian marine case judgement. Where would have the case gone?
4. What is territorial waters, EEZ and High seas?
5. Why is China making aggressive moves in South China Sea?
6.Why isn't ASEAN doing Anything?
7.So, might is right. Is that the case.
8.What are India's stakes in South China Sea?
Chairwoman- What are 2 major problems that your city faces?
2.Who should be blamed for that?
Thank you your interview is over.
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Date 20th July 2020
Optional- Sociology
Graduation- Civil Engineering NIT Kurukshetra(2018)
Hobbies- Following tennis, Trekking, Volleyball
Board- Smita Nagraj Ma'am
Chairwoman- 1. So where are you living these days?
2. What did you do for past 4 months.
3. Your primary motivation behind civil services. Just tell me one?
4. Now there is so much pressure on civil servants how do you see it?
5. Why do people still look at civil services with such respect?
6. Tell me the best governed state in India. ( I told TN based on rankings of NITI Aayog..) No don't tell me on ranking basis, what is your view?
Member 1: Tell me the worst governed state.( No we won't put a sedition case against you. Just tell me one)
2. After 10 years you won't be in the field. How will you contribute then.?
3. How are the ministers of M.P? You think they listen to Buereacrats ?
Member 3: What is the role of SP and collector?
2.What is this following tennis?
3.Tell me about one civil engineering structure from past and one from present.
4. What is this 2 degree Celsius talk about climate change?
5. Is India doing something in that direction?
Member 3- Have we found out any remains of Mahabharat in Kurukshetra?
2.Then what proof is there?
3.What are the places associatied with Mahabharat?
4. How is India forging alliances in South asia?
5. Why shift from SAARC to BIMSTEC?
6.Neighbourhood first policy
7. Tell me some instances where India has acted as first responder in crisis in South Asia
Member 4: Which is the last trek you went to?
2.What is it that you like about trekking?
3. What if India hadn't accepted Italian marine case judgement. Where would have the case gone?
4. What is territorial waters, EEZ and High seas?
5. Why is China making aggressive moves in South China Sea?
6.Why isn't ASEAN doing Anything?
7.So, might is right. Is that the case.
8.What are India's stakes in South China Sea?
Chairwoman- What are 2 major problems that your city faces?
2.Who should be blamed for that?
Thank you your interview is over.
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Board : P. K Joshi
B. Tech material science IIT Kanpur, 2016
Optional: PSIR
Hobbies: Artificial intelligence , vipassana meditation and badminton.
State: Maharashtra
CM :( cordial and straight to the point)
why have you been doing after graduation.
why upsc after b. Tech.
*How did material science help in competitive exam
* Use of material science in administration.
M1:
*economic challenges for india.
*Why students going least for IFS.
*P. Vsindhu and sania nehwal playing style difference.
*Challenges of AI for India.
*Should we go ahead in adopting AI technology.
*What has the government been doing?
M2( extra loud and rude) :
* why football not taking up as much as cricket.
*Explain Artificial intelligence to me, I am a art student and I don't understand technology.
*Why Is political science called science and history is not?
*(followup)But don't we study history systematically?
*why are engineers going for humanities. Is humanities easy as compared to engg.. And why did you take a humanity?
M3:
*what is machine learning and IoT
*Is IOT being used in India. Example.
*What is the export scenario of india.
* Export challenges to india.
*(followup)Why pharma is leading?
*Top gems and jewellery production areas.
* Nepal relations Kyu important and aur kise sudharoge.
* Kulbhushan jadhav ko execute kar diya toh kya. Kare indi, unka bhi ek banda maar de?
M4: (obsessed with North East)
*manipur dance form.
*Name all the Northeast state.
*Literacy rate india?.
*States with more than 90℅ literacy rate.
*Neighborhood schooling and it's challenges.
*NGO collaboration with Beaucracy and two areas where you will collaborate with ngo..
*Name a few national parks in India.especially from North East.
*Assam flood and why a concern.
# Overall experience: very satisfied. One member tried to be very rude. His eyes look like some serial killer. But if one manages to stay calm despite the hostile atmosphere he tries to create, one can do well.
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B. Tech material science IIT Kanpur, 2016
Optional: PSIR
Hobbies: Artificial intelligence , vipassana meditation and badminton.
State: Maharashtra
CM :( cordial and straight to the point)
why have you been doing after graduation.
why upsc after b. Tech.
*How did material science help in competitive exam
* Use of material science in administration.
M1:
*economic challenges for india.
*Why students going least for IFS.
*P. Vsindhu and sania nehwal playing style difference.
*Challenges of AI for India.
*Should we go ahead in adopting AI technology.
*What has the government been doing?
M2( extra loud and rude) :
* why football not taking up as much as cricket.
*Explain Artificial intelligence to me, I am a art student and I don't understand technology.
*Why Is political science called science and history is not?
*(followup)But don't we study history systematically?
*why are engineers going for humanities. Is humanities easy as compared to engg.. And why did you take a humanity?
M3:
*what is machine learning and IoT
*Is IOT being used in India. Example.
*What is the export scenario of india.
* Export challenges to india.
*(followup)Why pharma is leading?
*Top gems and jewellery production areas.
* Nepal relations Kyu important and aur kise sudharoge.
* Kulbhushan jadhav ko execute kar diya toh kya. Kare indi, unka bhi ek banda maar de?
M4: (obsessed with North East)
*manipur dance form.
*Name all the Northeast state.
*Literacy rate india?.
*States with more than 90℅ literacy rate.
*Neighborhood schooling and it's challenges.
*NGO collaboration with Beaucracy and two areas where you will collaborate with ngo..
*Name a few national parks in India.especially from North East.
*Assam flood and why a concern.
# Overall experience: very satisfied. One member tried to be very rude. His eyes look like some serial killer. But if one manages to stay calm despite the hostile atmosphere he tries to create, one can do well.
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UPSC Interview Transcript
20th JULY Afternoon session
Last person to go
Optional medical science
Smitha Nagraj Ma'am board
Chairman
Good evening
That's your seat doctor please sit down
Don't you miss working as a doctor especially with an ongoing pandemic?
Is the govt doing enough to protect the health care workers?
any scope for improvement?
Which step do you think is the most important step taken by govt for health care workers in the current situation?
1.
Many medical colleges organize fests. What's the use of these?
Do you know about Hambantota port? Why it's in news?
Is there any listening station in the Indian ocean?
What is China Pakistan economic corridor in news? What's its relevance to India?
What is BRI? Why China is pursuing it?
2.
Didn't to you get the idea of civil service before joining MBBS?
Did you get the service mentality from your school?
What do you think about the privatization of health care? Is it in the interest of the society?
Some follow up questions on that.
3.
Sir was talking very softly.
If you become health secretary what are the 3 things you will pursue?
Health care expenditure is to be increased, By how much?
Where did you get this exact number?
Something he asked about the privatization of health care and it's relation to a scene in 3 idiots movie
What is telemedicine? Uses
4.
which devotional songs do you listen to?
What is ayushman Bharat scheme?
Does this helping the people?
Many private hospitals are misusing it. What steps can be taken?
Are you suggesting something like health ombudsman? But this system also may involve such doctors like misusing ones from Pvt. Hospitals!
Chairman
What is integrity
Different between views and values?
Values may be different then what values constitute integrity?
Who comes to your mind when you think of a man of integrity?
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20th JULY Afternoon session
Last person to go
Optional medical science
Smitha Nagraj Ma'am board
Chairman
Good evening
That's your seat doctor please sit down
Don't you miss working as a doctor especially with an ongoing pandemic?
Is the govt doing enough to protect the health care workers?
any scope for improvement?
Which step do you think is the most important step taken by govt for health care workers in the current situation?
1.
Many medical colleges organize fests. What's the use of these?
Do you know about Hambantota port? Why it's in news?
Is there any listening station in the Indian ocean?
What is China Pakistan economic corridor in news? What's its relevance to India?
What is BRI? Why China is pursuing it?
2.
Didn't to you get the idea of civil service before joining MBBS?
Did you get the service mentality from your school?
What do you think about the privatization of health care? Is it in the interest of the society?
Some follow up questions on that.
3.
Sir was talking very softly.
If you become health secretary what are the 3 things you will pursue?
Health care expenditure is to be increased, By how much?
Where did you get this exact number?
Something he asked about the privatization of health care and it's relation to a scene in 3 idiots movie
What is telemedicine? Uses
4.
which devotional songs do you listen to?
What is ayushman Bharat scheme?
Does this helping the people?
Many private hospitals are misusing it. What steps can be taken?
Are you suggesting something like health ombudsman? But this system also may involve such doctors like misusing ones from Pvt. Hospitals!
Chairman
What is integrity
Different between views and values?
Values may be different then what values constitute integrity?
Who comes to your mind when you think of a man of integrity?
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PK Joshi Board
1st to go
21/7/20
Optional: public administration
Graduation:ECE
Hobby: Endurance running, Playing football
State: Kerala
Chairman
1. How Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are different from other schools?
2. Similar school exclusive for girls?
3. What criteria will you use to measure development? Compare two states.
4. What is HDI?
5. How electronics can be used in administration?
M1.
1. Difference between 1G,2G,3G,4G and 5G.
2. Why public administration after electronics?
3. What is Maslow's need hierarchy theory?
4. Herzberg's two factor theory?
5. What is the difference between endurance running and a marathon?
M3. (Less audible)
1. How covid affected Kerala economy?
2. What can be done to improve the economy of Kerala in the wake of Covid?
3. Favorite football club.
4. What is the status of Barcelona in European league?
5. What are your strengths which will help you as an administrator?
6. Do you think you'll be able to use electronics knowledge in civil service?
M4.
1. India's readiness in 5G.
2. Investments in electronics in the country.
3. What is data mining and data security?
4. Why the oil prices are increasing in India when the prices are reducing globally?
M5
1. India Bangladesh issue
2. What is Farakka barrage
3. Rohingya issue
4. Major global diplomatic trends that are happening.
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1st to go
21/7/20
Optional: public administration
Graduation:ECE
Hobby: Endurance running, Playing football
State: Kerala
Chairman
1. How Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are different from other schools?
2. Similar school exclusive for girls?
3. What criteria will you use to measure development? Compare two states.
4. What is HDI?
5. How electronics can be used in administration?
M1.
1. Difference between 1G,2G,3G,4G and 5G.
2. Why public administration after electronics?
3. What is Maslow's need hierarchy theory?
4. Herzberg's two factor theory?
5. What is the difference between endurance running and a marathon?
M3. (Less audible)
1. How covid affected Kerala economy?
2. What can be done to improve the economy of Kerala in the wake of Covid?
3. Favorite football club.
4. What is the status of Barcelona in European league?
5. What are your strengths which will help you as an administrator?
6. Do you think you'll be able to use electronics knowledge in civil service?
M4.
1. India's readiness in 5G.
2. Investments in electronics in the country.
3. What is data mining and data security?
4. Why the oil prices are increasing in India when the prices are reducing globally?
M5
1. India Bangladesh issue
2. What is Farakka barrage
3. Rohingya issue
4. Major global diplomatic trends that are happening.
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C B Rex
20th July 2020
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
Geography Optional
Jharkhand ( Native: Kerala)
Hobbies : Reading High Fantasy Novels, Playing Guitar
PK Joshi Board
Forenoon Session
Last one to go
Chairperson:
What is your full name?
(Chairperson reads my DAF)
Why did you choose civil services and not continue with engineering?
Why are Indian engineers not employable?
How to improve it?
What all things you learned in engineering that is useful now?
Difference between Assurance and Insurance
M1
Why is Kerala called God's own country?
How is Kerala's dealing of Covid different?
What factors helped Kerala?
How are other states performing now?
Why does Kerala have different administrative capital and HC at different place?
M2
Why are there less manufacturing industries in Kerala?
Why are the other states more successful in manufacturing sector like Eastern states, Southern (TN) and Western states?
Why does East India have more industries?
How is Kerala govt addressesing the problems faced by manufacturing sector?
Can you shed light on the recent issue related with Hagia Sophia? And how should international community resolve this?
M3
What are high fantasy novels? Which one would you suggest us to read? (Hobby)
Which was the last novel not belonging to high fantasy genre which you read?
Why did decentralisation work in Kerala and not other states?
How are the Himalayas important for India? 5 points
Is there any change in our approach in dealing with China now?
How is it different from earlier?
Is banning 59 apps any good?
M4
How many types of Guitars are there?(hobby)
Explain India to a person who hasnt been here in two minutes?
(There were one or two more questions here and there as part of cross questions)
Chairperson : Thank You, Your interview is over.
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20th July 2020
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering
Geography Optional
Jharkhand ( Native: Kerala)
Hobbies : Reading High Fantasy Novels, Playing Guitar
PK Joshi Board
Forenoon Session
Last one to go
Chairperson:
What is your full name?
(Chairperson reads my DAF)
Why did you choose civil services and not continue with engineering?
Why are Indian engineers not employable?
How to improve it?
What all things you learned in engineering that is useful now?
Difference between Assurance and Insurance
M1
Why is Kerala called God's own country?
How is Kerala's dealing of Covid different?
What factors helped Kerala?
How are other states performing now?
Why does Kerala have different administrative capital and HC at different place?
M2
Why are there less manufacturing industries in Kerala?
Why are the other states more successful in manufacturing sector like Eastern states, Southern (TN) and Western states?
Why does East India have more industries?
How is Kerala govt addressesing the problems faced by manufacturing sector?
Can you shed light on the recent issue related with Hagia Sophia? And how should international community resolve this?
M3
What are high fantasy novels? Which one would you suggest us to read? (Hobby)
Which was the last novel not belonging to high fantasy genre which you read?
Why did decentralisation work in Kerala and not other states?
How are the Himalayas important for India? 5 points
Is there any change in our approach in dealing with China now?
How is it different from earlier?
Is banning 59 apps any good?
M4
How many types of Guitars are there?(hobby)
Explain India to a person who hasnt been here in two minutes?
(There were one or two more questions here and there as part of cross questions)
Chairperson : Thank You, Your interview is over.
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Anupam
Manoj Soni
Pursing PhD
22.07.2020
Chairman
1. What is Geography in your research topic?
2. Tell 5 places related to lives of Babasaheb Ambedkar.
3. Any place related to his life in Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh?
M1
1. An old factory in Ghazipur?
2. From where raw material come to it?
3. Is Ghazipur peaceful place?
4. How you will deal with Mafia in Ghazipur?
M2
1. Who produces maps of India?
2. Who is produces satellite imagery?
3. How remote sensing can be useful in disaster management?
4. Any ministry of India that uses remote sensing in its working?
M3
1. Do think merger of banks is a good step?
2. Similar merger strategy you would like to suggest in any other affairs of govt?
M4
1. Is Mau sugar belt?
2. What issues sugarcane farmers are facing?
3. What could be it's solution?
4. What could be other use of sugarcane?
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Manoj Soni
Pursing PhD
22.07.2020
Chairman
1. What is Geography in your research topic?
2. Tell 5 places related to lives of Babasaheb Ambedkar.
3. Any place related to his life in Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh?
M1
1. An old factory in Ghazipur?
2. From where raw material come to it?
3. Is Ghazipur peaceful place?
4. How you will deal with Mafia in Ghazipur?
M2
1. Who produces maps of India?
2. Who is produces satellite imagery?
3. How remote sensing can be useful in disaster management?
4. Any ministry of India that uses remote sensing in its working?
M3
1. Do think merger of banks is a good step?
2. Similar merger strategy you would like to suggest in any other affairs of govt?
M4
1. Is Mau sugar belt?
2. What issues sugarcane farmers are facing?
3. What could be it's solution?
4. What could be other use of sugarcane?
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N santosh kumar reddy
22nd July 2020
Smita nagaraj board
Tennis and science fiction movies
Comp science graduate osmania university
Telangana
CM:
1) How to deal with loss of employment due to lockdown
2) explain with respect to automobile sector
3) on one hand we promote public transport and on the other we need to boost demand in automobile industry, how to balance
M1)
1)opinion on 3 capital issue
2) which is more suitable according to u
3) why the present govt is pushing it
M2
1) how to ensure policy continuity
2) performance of anti defection law
3) what should we do to enforce the anti defection law
4)can sc intervene in speaker domain
5) how to ensure those checks and balances
M3
1) biggest internal security threat
2) what is insurgency and how is it different from naxalism
2) our performance in dealing naxlalism and insurgency
3) telangana and naxalism
4) even after 70 years of Independence why they still persist
5) have u visited any govt office and u r view on its functioning
6) how should we bring the change
7) if u r a dcp and corruption complaint on sho, what's ur plan of action
M4
1) why civil services
2) why not like sundar pichai or nadella
3) collector as karim nagar ,what r your priority areas and plan of action
4) should we make office of speaker similar to chairman of rajya sabha(didn't understand the question)
CM
1) should we interfere in tribal communities affairs
2) how to mainstream tribal society
3) what is mainstreaming according to you
4) do you know any successful example as such
Thank you
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22nd July 2020
Smita nagaraj board
Tennis and science fiction movies
Comp science graduate osmania university
Telangana
CM:
1) How to deal with loss of employment due to lockdown
2) explain with respect to automobile sector
3) on one hand we promote public transport and on the other we need to boost demand in automobile industry, how to balance
M1)
1)opinion on 3 capital issue
2) which is more suitable according to u
3) why the present govt is pushing it
M2
1) how to ensure policy continuity
2) performance of anti defection law
3) what should we do to enforce the anti defection law
4)can sc intervene in speaker domain
5) how to ensure those checks and balances
M3
1) biggest internal security threat
2) what is insurgency and how is it different from naxalism
2) our performance in dealing naxlalism and insurgency
3) telangana and naxalism
4) even after 70 years of Independence why they still persist
5) have u visited any govt office and u r view on its functioning
6) how should we bring the change
7) if u r a dcp and corruption complaint on sho, what's ur plan of action
M4
1) why civil services
2) why not like sundar pichai or nadella
3) collector as karim nagar ,what r your priority areas and plan of action
4) should we make office of speaker similar to chairman of rajya sabha(didn't understand the question)
CM
1) should we interfere in tribal communities affairs
2) how to mainstream tribal society
3) what is mainstreaming according to you
4) do you know any successful example as such
Thank you
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Vikash raj
Date - 21/07/2020
4th to go (afternoon session)
Manoj soni board
Duration - 30 minutes
B. Tech Mining (IIT Dhanbad)
Working in coal India limited
Hobbies - teaching and badminton
Chairman read the DAF for 2-3 minutes
Chairman-
1) India since independence not able to drastically change the education system leading to slow growth of education. Comment
2) Three points about drafts education policy
3) Issues in draft education policy
4) You were involved in an NGO how was your experience?
5) Offered me tea 😜
M1-
1) What are alternatives of coal?
2) Are you afraid that your job in coal sector will be danged?
3) Impact of opening of coal sector
4) Alternative methods of extraction of coal with less pollution?
5) Is your home district a agricultural town or industrial?
6) Why no growth of industry in your hometown?
M2(lady member)-
1) Anthropology is an apology to primitive man. Your opinion
2) Underground coal mine fire in jharia
3) Why government not able to resettle the people there?
4) Law and order issue in settlement?
5) National reserve security
6) Coal gasification
7) Coal bed methane
M3-
1) Last movie you watched. How it impacted you?
2) Scheme related to restore the village tank
3) industrial discharge in gange near Patna
4) Which country is pioneer in water conservation?
5) How to handle huge protest as a head of district.
M4-
No question
Chairman asked to remove mask and face shield to match photo
Wished me all the best for result
Very few cross questioning
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Date - 21/07/2020
4th to go (afternoon session)
Manoj soni board
Duration - 30 minutes
B. Tech Mining (IIT Dhanbad)
Working in coal India limited
Hobbies - teaching and badminton
Chairman read the DAF for 2-3 minutes
Chairman-
1) India since independence not able to drastically change the education system leading to slow growth of education. Comment
2) Three points about drafts education policy
3) Issues in draft education policy
4) You were involved in an NGO how was your experience?
5) Offered me tea 😜
M1-
1) What are alternatives of coal?
2) Are you afraid that your job in coal sector will be danged?
3) Impact of opening of coal sector
4) Alternative methods of extraction of coal with less pollution?
5) Is your home district a agricultural town or industrial?
6) Why no growth of industry in your hometown?
M2(lady member)-
1) Anthropology is an apology to primitive man. Your opinion
2) Underground coal mine fire in jharia
3) Why government not able to resettle the people there?
4) Law and order issue in settlement?
5) National reserve security
6) Coal gasification
7) Coal bed methane
M3-
1) Last movie you watched. How it impacted you?
2) Scheme related to restore the village tank
3) industrial discharge in gange near Patna
4) Which country is pioneer in water conservation?
5) How to handle huge protest as a head of district.
M4-
No question
Chairman asked to remove mask and face shield to match photo
Wished me all the best for result
Very few cross questioning
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Name : Mohammad Nadeem
( IRS(IT)/BE Civil/ PSIR/Karnataka)
TC Anant Sir's Board
Chairperson :
1)So you are Mohammad Nadeem ?
2) Which NCC you did (AirWing)? Why didn't you pursue Certificate B ?
3) When did you join IRS(IT) ? How long has it been ?
4) Why did you opt for PSIR ?
M1
1) What's Capital Gains Tax ? And a follow up question .
2) How's the rate decided ?
3) What's Form 26A ?
4) What's Indexation ?
5) Do we tax Agricultural Income ? and a follow up.
M2)
1) What's your favourite topic in PSIR ?
2) What happened in Cuban Missile Crisis ? Who was the leader of Cuba ?
3) How did it impact the International Relations ?
4) What was NAM and its relevance ?
5) Who were the leaders of NAM ?
M3)
1) Tell me about Bidar. What's it famous for ?
2) Water Crisis in Bangalore, Capetown Water Crisis.
3) What's Water Mining ?
4) What did Capetown do to solve the problem ?
M4)
1) Is it a good idea to Abolish Income Tax ?
2) Other ways to raise the revenue ?
3) Share of Taxes to total revenue . Share of Income Tax to Total Revenue.
4) What's an Ideal Tax ?
The board was very cordial and the interview went for 20-25 mins.
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( IRS(IT)/BE Civil/ PSIR/Karnataka)
TC Anant Sir's Board
Chairperson :
1)So you are Mohammad Nadeem ?
2) Which NCC you did (AirWing)? Why didn't you pursue Certificate B ?
3) When did you join IRS(IT) ? How long has it been ?
4) Why did you opt for PSIR ?
M1
1) What's Capital Gains Tax ? And a follow up question .
2) How's the rate decided ?
3) What's Form 26A ?
4) What's Indexation ?
5) Do we tax Agricultural Income ? and a follow up.
M2)
1) What's your favourite topic in PSIR ?
2) What happened in Cuban Missile Crisis ? Who was the leader of Cuba ?
3) How did it impact the International Relations ?
4) What was NAM and its relevance ?
5) Who were the leaders of NAM ?
M3)
1) Tell me about Bidar. What's it famous for ?
2) Water Crisis in Bangalore, Capetown Water Crisis.
3) What's Water Mining ?
4) What did Capetown do to solve the problem ?
M4)
1) Is it a good idea to Abolish Income Tax ?
2) Other ways to raise the revenue ?
3) Share of Taxes to total revenue . Share of Income Tax to Total Revenue.
4) What's an Ideal Tax ?
The board was very cordial and the interview went for 20-25 mins.
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M4:
(Completely on immigration and migrants)
1. You're from Kerala. Why a lot of people from Kerala go to Gulf? (While answering, I also mentioned about recent reduction in migration to Gulf)
2. What are the reasons for reduction in Gulf migrants?
3. Recent Migrant crisis - what are the reasons for this, sociologically?
4. Do you think the issue is getting better now?
5. Do you think the states could've handled the migrant situation better? (I said yes and talked about actions taken in Kerala)
6. How does this migrant crisis affect the Indian economy?
7. Do you think there is chance of infection spreading because of migrants going back? ( I said about present surge being limited to Urban areas and possible of a rural spike later)
8. What actions should we take to control that kind of situation in rural areas (spreading of infection) ( i said about rural health infra, resources and use portable testing kits)
9. Shouldn't we raise awareness among people in rural areas? (Answered in affirmative and talked about leveraging LSGs for that)
Back to Chairman. He said "Your interview is over, you can go"
Started with Optional and Hobbies, then went back to Optional theory before ending with some current issues. And Chairman didn't ask any questions, may be because all other members took a lot of time.
All of board members were wearing masks at all times and never asked whether I wanted to remove my mask, even after I kept readjusting my mask for like 6 times. So, eventhough some boards are allowing to remove your masks, don't count on it. And it's better not to ask the board permission to remove it.
Good luck all. Perform well
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M4:
(Completely on immigration and migrants)
1. You're from Kerala. Why a lot of people from Kerala go to Gulf? (While answering, I also mentioned about recent reduction in migration to Gulf)
2. What are the reasons for reduction in Gulf migrants?
3. Recent Migrant crisis - what are the reasons for this, sociologically?
4. Do you think the issue is getting better now?
5. Do you think the states could've handled the migrant situation better? (I said yes and talked about actions taken in Kerala)
6. How does this migrant crisis affect the Indian economy?
7. Do you think there is chance of infection spreading because of migrants going back? ( I said about present surge being limited to Urban areas and possible of a rural spike later)
8. What actions should we take to control that kind of situation in rural areas (spreading of infection) ( i said about rural health infra, resources and use portable testing kits)
9. Shouldn't we raise awareness among people in rural areas? (Answered in affirmative and talked about leveraging LSGs for that)
Back to Chairman. He said "Your interview is over, you can go"
Started with Optional and Hobbies, then went back to Optional theory before ending with some current issues. And Chairman didn't ask any questions, may be because all other members took a lot of time.
All of board members were wearing masks at all times and never asked whether I wanted to remove my mask, even after I kept readjusting my mask for like 6 times. So, eventhough some boards are allowing to remove your masks, don't count on it. And it's better not to ask the board permission to remove it.
Good luck all. Perform well
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Chairperson : Sujatha metha
22 July AN
B.E. CSE ( TRICHY) - 2015
Tamil literature
Rotaract club member and symposium organiser
Chairman:
Introduce yourself
What are you doing all these years?
Ans: preparing for CSE from 2015 in Chennai.
Did you attempt any other government exams?
During Chennai floods what were you doing?
What is fake news?
If someone sends you fake news what would you do?
How to stop spreading of fake news?
Member 1 :
Why suicide rate is high in Tamil Nadu?
Is bigamy present in Tamil Nadu? (I couldn't understand his accent, he said small house and big house)
Tamil have rich literary tradition. Tell me something about it?
It's relevance today?
How will you improve governance if you're posted as DM?
Member 2 :
ICJ rulings were not followed by many countries ( unable to understand why he is asking. Then he said in context of kulbhushan jadav).
What can be done?
(I will ask some easy qsn. Looked my DAF and asked)
What is the topic of symposium you organised?
Reason for the topic?
Ans: To encourage new technologies among young graduates
Member 3: (He was watching TV all the time after I entered the room. Then went to loo. After asked qsns he started to watch TV again)
How Sangam literature helped in socio economic development of people at that time?
(Follow-up question I forgot)
Age group of Rotaract members?
Motto of rotary international?
Activities done under Rotaract?
Ans: Cleaned Cauvery river
What is target year to achieve ujjwala Yojana? ( I couldn't hear him clearly, I told the target count 8 crores. He asked again the target year)
Member 4 :
(He asked questions from my previous answers)
Does river require cleanup?
Then why are cleaning it?
How can we reduce the pollution? (He specifically asked for technological solution for which I said I don't know)
Your state face lot of tsunami. How will you use your CSE knowledge to warn people?
Any technology to receive warnings quickly?
What is block chain technology?
Is it safe? How?
Chairperson:
Anything you want us to ask?
Thank you.
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22 July AN
B.E. CSE ( TRICHY) - 2015
Tamil literature
Rotaract club member and symposium organiser
Chairman:
Introduce yourself
What are you doing all these years?
Ans: preparing for CSE from 2015 in Chennai.
Did you attempt any other government exams?
During Chennai floods what were you doing?
What is fake news?
If someone sends you fake news what would you do?
How to stop spreading of fake news?
Member 1 :
Why suicide rate is high in Tamil Nadu?
Is bigamy present in Tamil Nadu? (I couldn't understand his accent, he said small house and big house)
Tamil have rich literary tradition. Tell me something about it?
It's relevance today?
How will you improve governance if you're posted as DM?
Member 2 :
ICJ rulings were not followed by many countries ( unable to understand why he is asking. Then he said in context of kulbhushan jadav).
What can be done?
(I will ask some easy qsn. Looked my DAF and asked)
What is the topic of symposium you organised?
Reason for the topic?
Ans: To encourage new technologies among young graduates
Member 3: (He was watching TV all the time after I entered the room. Then went to loo. After asked qsns he started to watch TV again)
How Sangam literature helped in socio economic development of people at that time?
(Follow-up question I forgot)
Age group of Rotaract members?
Motto of rotary international?
Activities done under Rotaract?
Ans: Cleaned Cauvery river
What is target year to achieve ujjwala Yojana? ( I couldn't hear him clearly, I told the target count 8 crores. He asked again the target year)
Member 4 :
(He asked questions from my previous answers)
Does river require cleanup?
Then why are cleaning it?
How can we reduce the pollution? (He specifically asked for technological solution for which I said I don't know)
Your state face lot of tsunami. How will you use your CSE knowledge to warn people?
Any technology to receive warnings quickly?
What is block chain technology?
Is it safe? How?
Chairperson:
Anything you want us to ask?
Thank you.
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Name : KARTHIKEYAN S
IRTS 2017
Home town : Madurai
Hobbies : Travelling and Reading
Chairman: Are you comfortable, if not you can remove either one of them ( shield or mask )
1. Where are you right now ? Why did you not go back to madurai during lockdown
2. How is your IRTS life ? what did you learn ?
3. If it so happens that you are made to continue in railways will you be happy?
4. Tell me something interesting that happened during your childhood. Anything that comes to your mind.
Member 1.
1. Other than meenakshi temple, what other temples are there in madurai.
2. Industries of madurai
3. Organ donations myths ( DAF )
4. Have you met any recipient of organ donation
5. Technologies of railways
6. Mandate of CRIS
MEMEBER 2
1. Who audits Banks.
2. Who is an external auditor
3. Tell me one sector that has never progressed since independence
4. Labour laws
5. What drove you to civil services
6. ICAI vs NFRA
Member 2
1. Safety in Indian railways
2. Again cutting edge technology in Indian railways
3. IOT applications
4. Difference between ICF and LHB
5. What are thick web switches ( follow up to 4th )
6. Covid and Indian Railways
Member 4.
Made fun of my accent ( in a funny wat5 though)
1. Problems in making calender year as Financial year
2. Where all you've travelled
3. What's the last but one book you've read
4. Jim Corbett
5. Man eaters - Avni episode
6. If you're made chairman of CWC how will you solve KN TN water dispute - tell me 3 principles
7. I give you 100 crores , where will you invest in railways
Chairman PK Joshi
Please show me your face ( for verification )
Thank you your interview is over - god bless you.
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IRTS 2017
Home town : Madurai
Hobbies : Travelling and Reading
Chairman: Are you comfortable, if not you can remove either one of them ( shield or mask )
1. Where are you right now ? Why did you not go back to madurai during lockdown
2. How is your IRTS life ? what did you learn ?
3. If it so happens that you are made to continue in railways will you be happy?
4. Tell me something interesting that happened during your childhood. Anything that comes to your mind.
Member 1.
1. Other than meenakshi temple, what other temples are there in madurai.
2. Industries of madurai
3. Organ donations myths ( DAF )
4. Have you met any recipient of organ donation
5. Technologies of railways
6. Mandate of CRIS
MEMEBER 2
1. Who audits Banks.
2. Who is an external auditor
3. Tell me one sector that has never progressed since independence
4. Labour laws
5. What drove you to civil services
6. ICAI vs NFRA
Member 2
1. Safety in Indian railways
2. Again cutting edge technology in Indian railways
3. IOT applications
4. Difference between ICF and LHB
5. What are thick web switches ( follow up to 4th )
6. Covid and Indian Railways
Member 4.
Made fun of my accent ( in a funny wat5 though)
1. Problems in making calender year as Financial year
2. Where all you've travelled
3. What's the last but one book you've read
4. Jim Corbett
5. Man eaters - Avni episode
6. If you're made chairman of CWC how will you solve KN TN water dispute - tell me 3 principles
7. I give you 100 crores , where will you invest in railways
Chairman PK Joshi
Please show me your face ( for verification )
Thank you your interview is over - god bless you.
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Jon_Snow. 22/7/20 (second to go)
Chairperson: Sujata Mehta
Background: Electrical Engineering, NIT Durgapur, Yoga and Meditation, Cricket , PSIR optional
Greeted the board, told to sit down
Chairperson: Introduce urself briefly citing education and work experience
2. What the company's do
3. What was ur role
4. Impact of covid on cricket(talked about rule changed)
5. Why IPL not postponed
6. Should cricket be continued in these situations.. tell me ur opinion
7. Where u stayed in lockdown( why in delhi amid all these uncertainties)
Ok good she told
M1: Some questions about solar thermal energy(had done project on the topic)
2. Various type of majority in parliament
3. Fundamental duties why it is added and should we make it enforceable
4. Argument in favor and against
M2: monologue on national broadband mission..then asked a technical application based question which I told I don't know
2. Again constraints in adaption of that technology(how would I know the constraints if I was not even knowing the name of technology 😄😄)
3. Where solar energy is more feasible in Rajasthan/Laddakh
M3: Asked about bihar school of yoga, it's vision and motto
2. What kind of meditation u do
3. Is yoga helpful in curing some of the fatal disease.
4. Ur opinion on various claims made by it
5. Schemes for rural electrification..some features
6. How to reduce power theft..some cross question abt smart meter
M4: Again on cricket..why IPL in Dubai only..(I told since already organised some match in previous sessions and conditions better in comparison to India) .. but still he was asking what technicalities UAE provides which is not in India.
2. Why aour situation is not good as compared to UAE
3. How delhi had done better in these weeks strategies
4. In one word tell me has ICMR succeeded or failed
Chairperson: Do u want us to ask something more.
Okay thank u ur interview is over
Since all persons are in mask u can't actually see their reaction so it gets little bit difficult to say how ur interview went..
The board was cordial and mam was listening to the conversation with patience..
Let's hope for the best😊😊😊
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Chairperson: Sujata Mehta
Background: Electrical Engineering, NIT Durgapur, Yoga and Meditation, Cricket , PSIR optional
Greeted the board, told to sit down
Chairperson: Introduce urself briefly citing education and work experience
2. What the company's do
3. What was ur role
4. Impact of covid on cricket(talked about rule changed)
5. Why IPL not postponed
6. Should cricket be continued in these situations.. tell me ur opinion
7. Where u stayed in lockdown( why in delhi amid all these uncertainties)
Ok good she told
M1: Some questions about solar thermal energy(had done project on the topic)
2. Various type of majority in parliament
3. Fundamental duties why it is added and should we make it enforceable
4. Argument in favor and against
M2: monologue on national broadband mission..then asked a technical application based question which I told I don't know
2. Again constraints in adaption of that technology(how would I know the constraints if I was not even knowing the name of technology 😄😄)
3. Where solar energy is more feasible in Rajasthan/Laddakh
M3: Asked about bihar school of yoga, it's vision and motto
2. What kind of meditation u do
3. Is yoga helpful in curing some of the fatal disease.
4. Ur opinion on various claims made by it
5. Schemes for rural electrification..some features
6. How to reduce power theft..some cross question abt smart meter
M4: Again on cricket..why IPL in Dubai only..(I told since already organised some match in previous sessions and conditions better in comparison to India) .. but still he was asking what technicalities UAE provides which is not in India.
2. Why aour situation is not good as compared to UAE
3. How delhi had done better in these weeks strategies
4. In one word tell me has ICMR succeeded or failed
Chairperson: Do u want us to ask something more.
Okay thank u ur interview is over
Since all persons are in mask u can't actually see their reaction so it gets little bit difficult to say how ur interview went..
The board was cordial and mam was listening to the conversation with patience..
Let's hope for the best😊😊😊
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Name : abhijith k v
Optional: geography
Hobbies: Travelling
Graduation : Mechanical engineering
State:Kerala
Board: Sujatha mehtha
CM:
1.introduce your education and work background
1.what helped kerala tackle outbreak like nipah and corona
2.exodus of migrants from kerala and return of NRI from west asia how can kerala manage both.
M1:
1.which island group of lakshadweep is closest to Maldives
2.role of msme in industrial sector
3.How will you use 3d printing to reduce the time period of protoype development and manufacturing
4.If you are appointed in kerala what will be your first step?
5.what type of industries can be developed in kerala
6.why people prefer websites like airbnb over direct hotel booking
M2
1.role of youth clubs in kerala
2.kerala gold smuggling
3.what led to collapse of oyo rooms
4.National tourism policy
5.PRASAD scheme
M3
1.role of indian coast guards in maritime security
2.India srilanka relationship how tamil nadu influence it
3.Recent padmanabhaswamy temple verdict
M4.
1.contemporary indian painters
2.Last place of visit
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Optional: geography
Hobbies: Travelling
Graduation : Mechanical engineering
State:Kerala
Board: Sujatha mehtha
CM:
1.introduce your education and work background
1.what helped kerala tackle outbreak like nipah and corona
2.exodus of migrants from kerala and return of NRI from west asia how can kerala manage both.
M1:
1.which island group of lakshadweep is closest to Maldives
2.role of msme in industrial sector
3.How will you use 3d printing to reduce the time period of protoype development and manufacturing
4.If you are appointed in kerala what will be your first step?
5.what type of industries can be developed in kerala
6.why people prefer websites like airbnb over direct hotel booking
M2
1.role of youth clubs in kerala
2.kerala gold smuggling
3.what led to collapse of oyo rooms
4.National tourism policy
5.PRASAD scheme
M3
1.role of indian coast guards in maritime security
2.India srilanka relationship how tamil nadu influence it
3.Recent padmanabhaswamy temple verdict
M4.
1.contemporary indian painters
2.Last place of visit
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MA political science
Optional-PSIR.
State- Andhra native but bought up in telangana.
Chairman:Chobey Sir
We want you to go out smiling. If you go out crying it means we have failed in our job.
Whatever we ask if you don't know please say I don't know. If you can't understand please ask us for clarification.
We are here to help you.
Introduce yourself w.r.t education and work experience
1.Is gst a violation of federal structure
Couple of follow up questions on these
M1
1. About Nizam and razakkar atrocities.(graduation- Nizam college)
2. 3 best achievements of the indian republic.
3. Is inequality rising in india.
Chairman- are you talking about economic or even social inequality.
Is Gini coefficient rising in india.
M2
1. Very vague statements on rural development and asked me to give my opinion.(which I dint understand). He was inaudible too.
2. Identify some of the rural schemes.
3. Can india become vishwaguru?
M3
1. Asked about some book on nizams which I dint know
2. About Vijayawada caste politics.
How will you deal with caste violence if you are commissioner.
M4
1. About scientific techniques used in political science.
2. Tell me some benefits of coronavirus pandemic.
3. Biggest problem of the indian economy.
Chairman:
Is there anything you want to discuss with us.
Very cordial board overall.
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Optional-PSIR.
State- Andhra native but bought up in telangana.
Chairman:Chobey Sir
We want you to go out smiling. If you go out crying it means we have failed in our job.
Whatever we ask if you don't know please say I don't know. If you can't understand please ask us for clarification.
We are here to help you.
Introduce yourself w.r.t education and work experience
1.Is gst a violation of federal structure
Couple of follow up questions on these
M1
1. About Nizam and razakkar atrocities.(graduation- Nizam college)
2. 3 best achievements of the indian republic.
3. Is inequality rising in india.
Chairman- are you talking about economic or even social inequality.
Is Gini coefficient rising in india.
M2
1. Very vague statements on rural development and asked me to give my opinion.(which I dint understand). He was inaudible too.
2. Identify some of the rural schemes.
3. Can india become vishwaguru?
M3
1. Asked about some book on nizams which I dint know
2. About Vijayawada caste politics.
How will you deal with caste violence if you are commissioner.
M4
1. About scientific techniques used in political science.
2. Tell me some benefits of coronavirus pandemic.
3. Biggest problem of the indian economy.
Chairman:
Is there anything you want to discuss with us.
Very cordial board overall.
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D
Manoj Soni sir board
20th July, 2020
Afternoon session
Home state: Uttar Pradesh
Philosophy optional
Hobbies: Teaching and watching comic videos
Chairman (keenly watches the candidate throughout):
1) What is so happy about today apart from it being your interview?
2) How was your city named?
3) Why did you study social science instead of going for engineering or medicine as most other aspirants do?
4) How can you use any Indian philosophy in administration?
5) Tell me the names of 5 Indian philosophers.
6) Pick any one and tell how can you use his philosophy in administration.
Member 1 (framed questions vaguely):
1) Whom do you teach?
2) Where do you watch comic videos..do you watch series or what?
3) Which comic show would you recommend to me?
4) What are the 3 core functions that the government performs?
5) What were the functions performed by the colonial administration in India?
Member 2:
1) What are your thoughts on the extra judicial killing of criminals?
2) Why does UP have such poor law and order?
3) What would you do as an administrator to tackle this problem?
4) Why do we only take actions against criminals when they become a history sheeter...Why not nip them in the bud?
Member 3:
1) Choose 5 people from history with impeccable integrity.
2) Rank the neighbours of India in decreasing order of importance? Why such a low rank for Bhutan despite it being India's best friend in the region?
3) Has India ever defeated China in a war? Can we do that in the present times?
4) Pick any one relative or friend who has had the greatest impact on your personality.
Member 4 (smiling lady member):
1) You mentioned Jiddu Krishnamurti ji. What have you read about him? Follow up
2) Some statues are being razed abroad? Do you know about it?
3) Many names are being changed in India...does it change the ground reality also?
4) Do you think we have bio-ethics in the world?
5) Suppose their is a baby which is to be born and we know beforehand that it would have some disability or deformity. Should we allow such birth or should we go for abortion?
CP: Thank you! You may go now.
Cordial board
25-30 minutes
Soni sir has a mesmerising voice and personality😇
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Manoj Soni sir board
20th July, 2020
Afternoon session
Home state: Uttar Pradesh
Philosophy optional
Hobbies: Teaching and watching comic videos
Chairman (keenly watches the candidate throughout):
1) What is so happy about today apart from it being your interview?
2) How was your city named?
3) Why did you study social science instead of going for engineering or medicine as most other aspirants do?
4) How can you use any Indian philosophy in administration?
5) Tell me the names of 5 Indian philosophers.
6) Pick any one and tell how can you use his philosophy in administration.
Member 1 (framed questions vaguely):
1) Whom do you teach?
2) Where do you watch comic videos..do you watch series or what?
3) Which comic show would you recommend to me?
4) What are the 3 core functions that the government performs?
5) What were the functions performed by the colonial administration in India?
Member 2:
1) What are your thoughts on the extra judicial killing of criminals?
2) Why does UP have such poor law and order?
3) What would you do as an administrator to tackle this problem?
4) Why do we only take actions against criminals when they become a history sheeter...Why not nip them in the bud?
Member 3:
1) Choose 5 people from history with impeccable integrity.
2) Rank the neighbours of India in decreasing order of importance? Why such a low rank for Bhutan despite it being India's best friend in the region?
3) Has India ever defeated China in a war? Can we do that in the present times?
4) Pick any one relative or friend who has had the greatest impact on your personality.
Member 4 (smiling lady member):
1) You mentioned Jiddu Krishnamurti ji. What have you read about him? Follow up
2) Some statues are being razed abroad? Do you know about it?
3) Many names are being changed in India...does it change the ground reality also?
4) Do you think we have bio-ethics in the world?
5) Suppose their is a baby which is to be born and we know beforehand that it would have some disability or deformity. Should we allow such birth or should we go for abortion?
CP: Thank you! You may go now.
Cordial board
25-30 minutes
Soni sir has a mesmerising voice and personality😇
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Vikes. 22/7/20.
Sujata mam board. 3rd one to go.
Electrical engineer from NIT Durgapur. PSIR optional.
Hobbies : Watching web series and Short distance running.
Chairperson:
1. Is this your photo
2. Introduce yourself
3. U didnt work or didnt get placed or ..?
4. Do u agree that civil servants are status quoist.
5. How will then they bring changes.
6. Ques on recent labour reforms.
7. Shld economic reforms be undertaken at cost of labourers.
Mam's response at end: ok. Good.
Member 1:
1. Suppose u get selected and posted in ur home state. What would be ur priority.
2. Follow up questions and few cross questioning.
Member 2 :
1. So, I see u have studied in Kendriya Vidyalaya. Their quality of edu is so good. Do u knw whats their administrative, teaching methology etc ?
2. I see you are a good sprinter. What was your 100m timing.
3. World record ? By ? Country from ?
4. Do u knw a person who is known globally for record in long jump.
5. U also run 200m. Whats timing there.
Member 3:
Stretched ques on sports.
1. Do u agree that there is a biological race that has advanatage in sprinting race ?
2. Are u aware about any constitutional provision regarding prohibiting cow slaughter
3. Whats diff bw KV and JNV.
4. Some question on name of my village and significance.
Member 4:
1. I see you are from political science background. Difference bw Kautilya's Arthashastra and Chankya niti. (Something he asked...).
2. Comparison bw western thinker and Kautilya. -> name of Machiavelli's Book.
3. Do u agree with notion of "Ends justifies means"?.
Back to chairperson :
U want to discuss something else.
Ok thank you.
-----------------------
It gets bit uncomfortable appearing for interview in gloves,mask and shield. Had to adjust and clear my shield couple of times.
But nothing much to worry. Once u get onto hot seat, things get going.
Overall very cordial board.
No grilling.
No technical question.
No IR question.
Had a satisfying experience.
Sujata mam switched on Tv and wasn't much focused.
Last takeaway : mocks and actual interview dont have any direct relation as such (not in my case so far). I changed my entire strategy in last one month. (Will share post results, if any!!).
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Sujata mam board. 3rd one to go.
Electrical engineer from NIT Durgapur. PSIR optional.
Hobbies : Watching web series and Short distance running.
Chairperson:
1. Is this your photo
2. Introduce yourself
3. U didnt work or didnt get placed or ..?
4. Do u agree that civil servants are status quoist.
5. How will then they bring changes.
6. Ques on recent labour reforms.
7. Shld economic reforms be undertaken at cost of labourers.
Mam's response at end: ok. Good.
Member 1:
1. Suppose u get selected and posted in ur home state. What would be ur priority.
2. Follow up questions and few cross questioning.
Member 2 :
1. So, I see u have studied in Kendriya Vidyalaya. Their quality of edu is so good. Do u knw whats their administrative, teaching methology etc ?
2. I see you are a good sprinter. What was your 100m timing.
3. World record ? By ? Country from ?
4. Do u knw a person who is known globally for record in long jump.
5. U also run 200m. Whats timing there.
Member 3:
Stretched ques on sports.
1. Do u agree that there is a biological race that has advanatage in sprinting race ?
2. Are u aware about any constitutional provision regarding prohibiting cow slaughter
3. Whats diff bw KV and JNV.
4. Some question on name of my village and significance.
Member 4:
1. I see you are from political science background. Difference bw Kautilya's Arthashastra and Chankya niti. (Something he asked...).
2. Comparison bw western thinker and Kautilya. -> name of Machiavelli's Book.
3. Do u agree with notion of "Ends justifies means"?.
Back to chairperson :
U want to discuss something else.
Ok thank you.
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It gets bit uncomfortable appearing for interview in gloves,mask and shield. Had to adjust and clear my shield couple of times.
But nothing much to worry. Once u get onto hot seat, things get going.
Overall very cordial board.
No grilling.
No technical question.
No IR question.
Had a satisfying experience.
Sujata mam switched on Tv and wasn't much focused.
Last takeaway : mocks and actual interview dont have any direct relation as such (not in my case so far). I changed my entire strategy in last one month. (Will share post results, if any!!).
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State: Tamil Nadu
Date: July 22nd afternoon (4th to go)
Sociology Optional
Geoinformatics (UG) Young India Fellowship (PG)
Hobbies/Interests/ Sports- Carnatic Music, Tennis, Theatre
Work: Nasscom Foundation and Chargebee ( currently working as a Customer Success Manager)
Board: TCA Anant
Chairman
1. What does your name mean?
2. Briefly explain all your job roles
3. What does your startup do? And your role?
M1
1. What was the Sathyam Scandal?
2. What is corporate governance?
3. Recent corporate governance issues in news? Expansion of Franklin templeton issue?
4. How is risk in debt market different from equity market?
5. What parameters do VCs look at before investment?
6. Role of credit rating agencies?
7. Give me a sociological explaination of the naxalite movement.
M2
1. Why did you do liberal arts after Engineering? (PG)
2. What were your main learnings from Ashoka?
3. What are the 4 grand slams?
4. Which is the most prestigious?
5. What is the venue of US open called?
6. Favourite tennis player and why?
7. Why Federer when he is weak in Clay court? (Discussion after)
8. Which player has won the grandslam twice in a row? (Didn't know)
M3
1. What skills did your CSR project fund?
2. Was it linked to Geoinformatics?
3. Tell me the layers to prepare a GIS map for water scarcity in Delhi.
4. What was the important measure taken by the TN with respect to water saving? (Rain water harvesting)
5. Is it still successful?
M4
1. What role did you do at Nasscom foundation?
2. Why is China and US overtaking India in technology?
3. What is the role of Nasscom?
4. Has it achieved its objectives?
5. What can India do to compete globally in AI/ cloud computing?
6. Why civil services after a startup?
The 4th member seemed like the seniormost. He wished me good luck to get into the civil services and said thank you.
Chairperson said thank you Srutanjay and I wished everyone.
House keeping pointers:
1. The board never spoke anything about mask/ shield. I kept adjusting my mask when it came off since there were many old members.
2. The room was compact and the members are quite close to us. The setting was very informal since there was no table for 4 members. Only Chairman had a desk.
3. Overall the members and employees of UPSC were super sweet and helpful. :)
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Date: July 22nd afternoon (4th to go)
Sociology Optional
Geoinformatics (UG) Young India Fellowship (PG)
Hobbies/Interests/ Sports- Carnatic Music, Tennis, Theatre
Work: Nasscom Foundation and Chargebee ( currently working as a Customer Success Manager)
Board: TCA Anant
Chairman
1. What does your name mean?
2. Briefly explain all your job roles
3. What does your startup do? And your role?
M1
1. What was the Sathyam Scandal?
2. What is corporate governance?
3. Recent corporate governance issues in news? Expansion of Franklin templeton issue?
4. How is risk in debt market different from equity market?
5. What parameters do VCs look at before investment?
6. Role of credit rating agencies?
7. Give me a sociological explaination of the naxalite movement.
M2
1. Why did you do liberal arts after Engineering? (PG)
2. What were your main learnings from Ashoka?
3. What are the 4 grand slams?
4. Which is the most prestigious?
5. What is the venue of US open called?
6. Favourite tennis player and why?
7. Why Federer when he is weak in Clay court? (Discussion after)
8. Which player has won the grandslam twice in a row? (Didn't know)
M3
1. What skills did your CSR project fund?
2. Was it linked to Geoinformatics?
3. Tell me the layers to prepare a GIS map for water scarcity in Delhi.
4. What was the important measure taken by the TN with respect to water saving? (Rain water harvesting)
5. Is it still successful?
M4
1. What role did you do at Nasscom foundation?
2. Why is China and US overtaking India in technology?
3. What is the role of Nasscom?
4. Has it achieved its objectives?
5. What can India do to compete globally in AI/ cloud computing?
6. Why civil services after a startup?
The 4th member seemed like the seniormost. He wished me good luck to get into the civil services and said thank you.
Chairperson said thank you Srutanjay and I wished everyone.
House keeping pointers:
1. The board never spoke anything about mask/ shield. I kept adjusting my mask when it came off since there were many old members.
2. The room was compact and the members are quite close to us. The setting was very informal since there was no table for 4 members. Only Chairman had a desk.
3. Overall the members and employees of UPSC were super sweet and helpful. :)
👇For interview transcript
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Name: Rajanikant Chilumula
Background: B.Tech & M.Tech (Dual degree) from IIT Madras (Energy technology specialization)
State: Telangana
Optional: Psychology
Hobbies: Writing motivational articles
Date: 23rd July 2020, A/N (2nd to go)
Board: Manoj Soni Sir board
Chairman:
1. Your hobby seems to be interesting. Do you publish your articles? What was your recent article about?
2. Why do you want to leave your specialisation? Is it not waste of resources? There are very few specialists like you in India. How is specialisation useful if you get a Postal service job?(tried to corner me!)
3. Gave me a long hypothesis..Do you think the changes in the energy sector led to increase in disequilibrium of ecosystem as well as rise in internal & international conflicts over a period of 500 years? Do you believe in this hypothesis? Can you give us examples?
Member 1: (Lady member)
1.What do you understand by Energy security?
2. How much is India dependent on other countries for energy needs?
3. Do you know about a recent deal between India & US regarding?
4. What does US gain by giving India such access?
5. Do you know about any modern technologies in the Ocean domain?
6. Did you hear about the new project of ocean exploration and stations similar to space stations(gave few foreign names which I was not aware of)? Do you think India must invest in such modern energy technologies?
7. Have you heard of Hydrogen economy? (I said using Hydrogen as fuel like fuel cells technology).. She said think of entire life cycle of Hydrogen.
Member 2:
1. Tell me what are Life Skills? How do we teach them? (DAF based)
2. What is the difference between Psychologist & Psychiartist?
3. What kind of therapies are used by Psychologists?
4. Do you think you are a good psychologist? You have studied Psychology for almost 3 years. You are like a graduate (Was not clear what he was expecting)
5. Which departments would you prefer as an administrator? What would you do if given an urban development role?
6. What is the scheme being implemented for urban development in cities?
7. What changes have you observed in Telangana with the implementation of the schemes?
8. What is the mission being implemented for drinking water supply? What was the challenge to implement this?
Member 3: (COVID-19 based)
1. Recently there was a culture of Work from home for employees? What was the effect of it?
2. Do you think it is good for Government employees? How would you make sure public are satisfied?
3. Recently banks were insisted to give loans liberally to businesses by RBI. But banks say MSMEs are not ready to take loans. How do you resolve this issue?
4. Do you know about the 3Cs hanging over the necks of bankers? Why is it said so? How do we manage this?
5. What was the impact of reverse migration of skilled labour from Telangana? How did the Government tackle the issue?
6.We have seen that the no. of patients with other diseases in hospitals reduced. What do you think is the reason? How long can the patients delay their surgeries?
Member 4:
1. Can you name one famous Educational Institute in India which is internationally famous? Which was build before Independence (Only after I said IISc Bangalore, he went to next question)
2. Tell me 3 negative qualities of a good leader. Give me examples
3. Who is more famous in India Amitabh Bachan or Rajinikanth? What about foreign countries?
4. I will give you a case study. Answer me directly ( If you are going to use AI & use robots for surgeries, let us say the patient died. Who will you find accountable?The doctor, the hospital, the Government or the manufacturer of the robot?)
Chairman: Asked me to remove mask for a final verification & wished me All the best!
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Background: B.Tech & M.Tech (Dual degree) from IIT Madras (Energy technology specialization)
State: Telangana
Optional: Psychology
Hobbies: Writing motivational articles
Date: 23rd July 2020, A/N (2nd to go)
Board: Manoj Soni Sir board
Chairman:
1. Your hobby seems to be interesting. Do you publish your articles? What was your recent article about?
2. Why do you want to leave your specialisation? Is it not waste of resources? There are very few specialists like you in India. How is specialisation useful if you get a Postal service job?(tried to corner me!)
3. Gave me a long hypothesis..Do you think the changes in the energy sector led to increase in disequilibrium of ecosystem as well as rise in internal & international conflicts over a period of 500 years? Do you believe in this hypothesis? Can you give us examples?
Member 1: (Lady member)
1.What do you understand by Energy security?
2. How much is India dependent on other countries for energy needs?
3. Do you know about a recent deal between India & US regarding?
4. What does US gain by giving India such access?
5. Do you know about any modern technologies in the Ocean domain?
6. Did you hear about the new project of ocean exploration and stations similar to space stations(gave few foreign names which I was not aware of)? Do you think India must invest in such modern energy technologies?
7. Have you heard of Hydrogen economy? (I said using Hydrogen as fuel like fuel cells technology).. She said think of entire life cycle of Hydrogen.
Member 2:
1. Tell me what are Life Skills? How do we teach them? (DAF based)
2. What is the difference between Psychologist & Psychiartist?
3. What kind of therapies are used by Psychologists?
4. Do you think you are a good psychologist? You have studied Psychology for almost 3 years. You are like a graduate (Was not clear what he was expecting)
5. Which departments would you prefer as an administrator? What would you do if given an urban development role?
6. What is the scheme being implemented for urban development in cities?
7. What changes have you observed in Telangana with the implementation of the schemes?
8. What is the mission being implemented for drinking water supply? What was the challenge to implement this?
Member 3: (COVID-19 based)
1. Recently there was a culture of Work from home for employees? What was the effect of it?
2. Do you think it is good for Government employees? How would you make sure public are satisfied?
3. Recently banks were insisted to give loans liberally to businesses by RBI. But banks say MSMEs are not ready to take loans. How do you resolve this issue?
4. Do you know about the 3Cs hanging over the necks of bankers? Why is it said so? How do we manage this?
5. What was the impact of reverse migration of skilled labour from Telangana? How did the Government tackle the issue?
6.We have seen that the no. of patients with other diseases in hospitals reduced. What do you think is the reason? How long can the patients delay their surgeries?
Member 4:
1. Can you name one famous Educational Institute in India which is internationally famous? Which was build before Independence (Only after I said IISc Bangalore, he went to next question)
2. Tell me 3 negative qualities of a good leader. Give me examples
3. Who is more famous in India Amitabh Bachan or Rajinikanth? What about foreign countries?
4. I will give you a case study. Answer me directly ( If you are going to use AI & use robots for surgeries, let us say the patient died. Who will you find accountable?The doctor, the hospital, the Government or the manufacturer of the robot?)
Chairman: Asked me to remove mask for a final verification & wished me All the best!
👇For interview transcript
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My interview transcript
Name- Satyendra
State- Uttar Pradesh
Board- T C Anant sir
Date- 23rd July, forenoon
Edu- BA from Allahabad University,passed out in 2016.
Hobbies- reading fiction, football and interest in other sports..
This is my third interview in 3 attempts in a row-2017, 18 and 19...
Chairman
1. Why no pg ?( But didn't ask my attempts etc)
2. What sort of fiction ( I said no particular genre per se.. named to kill a mockingbird by Harper Lee)
3. Lee wrote another book? ( I forgot the name😅..it's actually Go set a watchman..
4. Any other author?( I told arvind adiga - the white tiger)
5. What it's about ( about a guy called balram halwai😂..didn't say so although!)
M1
1. Why Allahabad University lost its sheen?
2. Is student politics always bad?
3. What other reasons?
4. Is anything being done of late to revive the situation?
M2
1. Why anthro as an optional even from graduation?
2. Diff between anthro and sociology?
3. Why and Andaman and Nicobar tribals are always in news? What to do( wrst to tribal issues)
4. Why left wing extremism in tribal areas..
5. Const safeguard fr tribals( could tell only 5th 6 th schedule.and art 46 on general)
6. What about ncst ( told about its mandate)
M3
1. Have you heard about Rakhigarhi?
2. How the findings significant?
3. Dating techniques ( 😅 don't get me wrong- it's about dating of sites!)
M4
1. What are your fallback options( with a BA degree..that question almost made me laugh.. told also trying fr state services..
2. How ics emerged
3. Did ics provide sound administration fr Indian people?.. something of that sort.. I said they were tools of colonial exploitation..but was known fr its efficiency and calibre..
4. Ics and ias comparison? .. who continued it?
5. Reforms in civil services needed..
Chairman
Your interview ( ordeal)is over..
General gyan
1. Do practice fr waiting and then speaking with mask and face cover on..can get annoying..
2. Upsc is super cooperative in all respects..
3. For morning shift , the gate 3 ( museum side ) doesn't open before 9 am, so if you come too early say 8: 15 ..will have to wait on the roadside itself..
4. Don't take too much gyan from people like me!🤣.. give your best and leave the rest..
My best wishes 👍
👇For interview transcript
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Name- Satyendra
State- Uttar Pradesh
Board- T C Anant sir
Date- 23rd July, forenoon
Edu- BA from Allahabad University,passed out in 2016.
Hobbies- reading fiction, football and interest in other sports..
This is my third interview in 3 attempts in a row-2017, 18 and 19...
Chairman
1. Why no pg ?( But didn't ask my attempts etc)
2. What sort of fiction ( I said no particular genre per se.. named to kill a mockingbird by Harper Lee)
3. Lee wrote another book? ( I forgot the name😅..it's actually Go set a watchman..
4. Any other author?( I told arvind adiga - the white tiger)
5. What it's about ( about a guy called balram halwai😂..didn't say so although!)
M1
1. Why Allahabad University lost its sheen?
2. Is student politics always bad?
3. What other reasons?
4. Is anything being done of late to revive the situation?
M2
1. Why anthro as an optional even from graduation?
2. Diff between anthro and sociology?
3. Why and Andaman and Nicobar tribals are always in news? What to do( wrst to tribal issues)
4. Why left wing extremism in tribal areas..
5. Const safeguard fr tribals( could tell only 5th 6 th schedule.and art 46 on general)
6. What about ncst ( told about its mandate)
M3
1. Have you heard about Rakhigarhi?
2. How the findings significant?
3. Dating techniques ( 😅 don't get me wrong- it's about dating of sites!)
M4
1. What are your fallback options( with a BA degree..that question almost made me laugh.. told also trying fr state services..
2. How ics emerged
3. Did ics provide sound administration fr Indian people?.. something of that sort.. I said they were tools of colonial exploitation..but was known fr its efficiency and calibre..
4. Ics and ias comparison? .. who continued it?
5. Reforms in civil services needed..
Chairman
Your interview ( ordeal)is over..
General gyan
1. Do practice fr waiting and then speaking with mask and face cover on..can get annoying..
2. Upsc is super cooperative in all respects..
3. For morning shift , the gate 3 ( museum side ) doesn't open before 9 am, so if you come too early say 8: 15 ..will have to wait on the roadside itself..
4. Don't take too much gyan from people like me!🤣.. give your best and leave the rest..
My best wishes 👍
👇For interview transcript
@upscinterviewscript
State : Rajasthan
Optional : Maths
Background : Civil engineering, NIT Hamirpur
Job : Business analyst
Board : T C A Ananth
Hobbies : E sports, Football, Trekking
Date :23/07/2020
Ch
0. Read some details of my daf
1. What did your company do ?
2. Tell me about any project you have worked upon.
3. What is e sports ?
4. Give me some names.
5. How are they played competitively ?
M1
0. You have been to different climatic conditions of india. Told me about himachal, raj, karnataka.
1. Tell me some traditional systems of rainwater harvesting.
2. He told me that stored rainwater is going bad in one or two months but earlier it could be used for 6 or 7 months. Why is it so ?
3. Tell me about some technologies which can be used to treat that stored rainwater.
4. Told me about bureau of energy efficiency then said that we can also rate some things of daily use on the basis of water use efficiency. Can you name some of them ?
M2
1. There is a problem of NPAs in banking sector. Reasons ?
2. What is the ratio of genuine npa and npa due to fraud ? Take a guess.(I took a guess 70:30)
He said noone knows the exact data. Your guess is as good as somebody else's. ( I told him about the public credit registery and said we can develop a mechanism to know the ratio by using that. He nodded and said yes it can be done.)
3. Two news that caught your eye ? (I told him Hagia sofia and political tussle in Raj.)
4. What is the history of hagia sofia ?
5. What are the reasons of hagia sofia conversion ?
6. Do you think Turkey is moving away from Ataturk's principles ? Why ? Give me reasons.
7.Why turkish govt is taking such kind of steps ?
8. What political tussle is going on in rajasthan ?
M3
1. Why speaker of rajasthan went to supreme court recently ?
2. What is anti defection law ?
3. Then asked me about the provision regarding merger of 2/3 rd MLAs/MPs won't be considered as defection.
4. When a loan can be considered as NPA ?
5. How to revive economy ?
6. What do you mean by fiscal stimulus ?
M4
1. How to revive tourism in Rajasthan post covid 19 ?
2. Why tourists are not harrassed in Rajasthan as compared to other states ?
3. Why do international tourists visit rajasthan ?
4. Which tournament did you win in football ?
5. Your favourite goalkeeper ? ( Ikor cassilas)
6. Name some other famous goalkeepers.
7. Best goalkeeper of all time ?
(Here I said that it is very subjective thing but I consider cassilas to be the best and gave him some reasons , he was clearly dissatisfied , said to me "look, it is not subjective because there is a trophy which is named after a goalkeeper, I said I don't know)
Ch: thanks mukul
👇For interview transcript
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Optional : Maths
Background : Civil engineering, NIT Hamirpur
Job : Business analyst
Board : T C A Ananth
Hobbies : E sports, Football, Trekking
Date :23/07/2020
Ch
0. Read some details of my daf
1. What did your company do ?
2. Tell me about any project you have worked upon.
3. What is e sports ?
4. Give me some names.
5. How are they played competitively ?
M1
0. You have been to different climatic conditions of india. Told me about himachal, raj, karnataka.
1. Tell me some traditional systems of rainwater harvesting.
2. He told me that stored rainwater is going bad in one or two months but earlier it could be used for 6 or 7 months. Why is it so ?
3. Tell me about some technologies which can be used to treat that stored rainwater.
4. Told me about bureau of energy efficiency then said that we can also rate some things of daily use on the basis of water use efficiency. Can you name some of them ?
M2
1. There is a problem of NPAs in banking sector. Reasons ?
2. What is the ratio of genuine npa and npa due to fraud ? Take a guess.(I took a guess 70:30)
He said noone knows the exact data. Your guess is as good as somebody else's. ( I told him about the public credit registery and said we can develop a mechanism to know the ratio by using that. He nodded and said yes it can be done.)
3. Two news that caught your eye ? (I told him Hagia sofia and political tussle in Raj.)
4. What is the history of hagia sofia ?
5. What are the reasons of hagia sofia conversion ?
6. Do you think Turkey is moving away from Ataturk's principles ? Why ? Give me reasons.
7.Why turkish govt is taking such kind of steps ?
8. What political tussle is going on in rajasthan ?
M3
1. Why speaker of rajasthan went to supreme court recently ?
2. What is anti defection law ?
3. Then asked me about the provision regarding merger of 2/3 rd MLAs/MPs won't be considered as defection.
4. When a loan can be considered as NPA ?
5. How to revive economy ?
6. What do you mean by fiscal stimulus ?
M4
1. How to revive tourism in Rajasthan post covid 19 ?
2. Why tourists are not harrassed in Rajasthan as compared to other states ?
3. Why do international tourists visit rajasthan ?
4. Which tournament did you win in football ?
5. Your favourite goalkeeper ? ( Ikor cassilas)
6. Name some other famous goalkeepers.
7. Best goalkeeper of all time ?
(Here I said that it is very subjective thing but I consider cassilas to be the best and gave him some reasons , he was clearly dissatisfied , said to me "look, it is not subjective because there is a trophy which is named after a goalkeeper, I said I don't know)
Ch: thanks mukul
👇For interview transcript
@upscinterviewscript