{"id":9719,"date":"2022-10-31T11:51:48","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T06:21:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/hi\/upsc-interview-syllabus\/"},"modified":"2023-05-17T13:09:23","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T07:39:23","slug":"ias-interview-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/hi\/ias-interview\/ias-interview-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC IAS Interview Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"

UPSC as such does not define any specific syllabus for the Interview round but being a personality test, the board members here check some of the qualities of the candidate regarding the administrative skills required for handling a position that is so prestigious in the nation due to the responsibilities it brings with itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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But this still does not mean that you cannot have any guidance regarding the preparation for the final interview round. Based on the prior experiences of the candidates, we have worked out some criterias for the same so that you can have a broad as well defined description how to proceed further with the mindset required for the Interview stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

The syllabus of interview stage can be broadly classified under two heads-<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Qualities <\/span><\/li>\n
  2. DAF Details<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    S. No.<\/b><\/td>\nQualities<\/b><\/td>\nHow to Display in the Interview<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1<\/span><\/td>\nMental Alertness<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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    • Try to catch the hints given by the board members. <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Remain mentally and physically engaged with the Board.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Try to comprehend and understand questions properly by keeping your focus at each and every word, so that you don\u2019t have to ask Board members to explain again. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2 <\/span><\/td>\nBalance Of Judgement<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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    • Try to present a rational argument. <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Do not take extreme stands based on limited or biased understanding. <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Give pragmatic and honest solutions which are in line with Constitutional ethos<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    3<\/span><\/td>\nVariety and Depth of Interest<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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    • Have a strong command on your Optional, Hobbies and other areas of DAF <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Remain concerned and aware about various socioeconomic problems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4<\/span><\/td>\nAbility for social cohesion and leadership <\/span><\/td>\n\n
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    • Displaying respect for Constitutional values like Fraternity, Equality etc.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Respecting India\u2019s Unity and Diversity along with idea of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Having a good understanding of India\u2019s diverse culture<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Demonstrating areas where you have worked with a team and\/ or times where you led a team with clear vision. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5<\/span><\/td>\nCritical powers of assimilation<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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    • Displaying ability to draw conclusions <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Clearly understanding the question and reflecting on the matter with rationality<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    6<\/span><\/td>\nClear and logical exposition <\/span><\/td>\n\n
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    • Answer the questions in a logical sequence.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Most important and relevant things to be covered in a proper orderly fashion<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Vague and illogical points should be avoided. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    7<\/span><\/td>\nIntellectual and moral integrity<\/span><\/td>\n\n