UPSC Mock Interview Guidance Programme

Classic IAS Academy offers the best UPSC mock interview for UPSC CSE Personality Test to those who cleared UPSC CSE Mains - 2024. Register now for Our Interview Guidance Programme. Our UPSC Mock Interview Guidance Program (IGP) will focus on National & International issues and optional subject chosen by the student in the mains exam etc. Our best IAS mock interview Program will also focus on presentation, communication skills, body language, approach towards different issues and answering technics during UPSC Interview. The candidates will be provided with Simulated Interview by panel of experts. The panel consists of eminent faculty members & senior bureaucrats having experience in training & recruitment on analytical ability and supporting the students in their final selection.

About IAS/UPSC Interview or Personality Test

The Interview for the civil services exam also known as the Personality Test. It is aimed at assessing the candidate’s personality and suitability for the services. The candidate is tested for his/her intelligence, personality, attentiveness, presentation, communication skills, body language towards different issues, answering technic, balance of judgement, honesty, integrity and leadership. Thus, preparation for the UPSC Civil Services Interview requires a proper planning.

The selectors look out for some attributes in the candidate and decide whether they are suited for a career in civil services. The candidate should have a positive attitude, should have an alert mind with quick reflexes, should be free from any sort of prejudice, should be good at making quick decisions and should have the ability to act under stress.

Preparation for the IAS Interview involves a wide reading of books, journals, magazines & newspapers. One should improve their conversational skills with proper pronunciation. The candidate should be prepared to answer questions on his/her background, hobbies and extra curriculum activities. It is always better to discuss current affairs and recent issues with family & friends prior to your final interview date.

One good way of rehearsing possible questions would be to have best UPSC mock interviews and discussion groups. The candidates should make a self assessment of their strengths and weaknesses and make a conscious effort to lead the interview on his strengths.

What is a mock interview in UPSC?

The final stage of the UPSC CSE is the Interview round which consists of 275 marks and plays a very crucial role in the final merit list. The UPSC mock interview and interview guidance program is a process to prepare the candidate for the Interview round. It helps candidates learn the art of answering, presentation, and appearance.

Purpose of the UPSC Mock Interview

The core objective of the UPSC mock interview is to familiarize the candidate with the question formation from DAF, DAF analysis by the panel, and a real interview-like atmosphere. It helps candidates in - Boosting Confidence, Enhance communication skills and presentable body language, handling questions & cross-questions.

Importance of UPSC Mock Interview

Personality Analysis: UPSC Mock interviews help you analyze your personality. You will know about your strengths and weaknesses in and out. With a mock interview, you will know how not to fall into the personality question traps set by the interviewers.

Expert Guidance: UPSC Mock interviews are conducted by a panel of experts. They are domain experts, eminent Civil Servants, and probably ex-UPSC interview board members. Thus, by attending mock interviews, you will get expert guidance on how to get a good score in the actual UPSC interview.

Ambiance Akin To Actual Interview: UPSC Mock interviews replicate the ambiance of the actual UPSC interview. As such, there will be a five-member panel conducting mock interviews. The main aim of UPSC mock interview is to familiarize you with the UPSC way of conducting an interview and make you less fearful of the actual UPSC interview.

Questioning Diversity: It is futile to guess what the panel member might ask you during the actual interview. But, preparing yourself for the challenge will help. A UPSC mock interview thus prepares you in advance for any adversity you might face in front of the interview board.

The Feedback: The key element of UPSC mock interviews is the feedback that you receive. After a mock interview session, through the panel discussion, the panel members will share their feedback. After analyzing your UPSC mock interview videos, you will get to know about the areas where you need to improve.

How to Appear in UPSC Mock Interview?

• Have a positive body language
• Have a good personal turnout and ensuring the right posture
• Answer questions clearly and confidently
• Eye contact should be maintained to show that you are listening attentively
• Try to remain calm and composed even when faced with provocative questions
• Try not getting into long winded explanations and answer to the point.

Things To Avoid at the IAS/UPSC Mock Interview

• Avoid the phrase like, 'I am sorry.'
• Avoid phrase, like: 'as you know', 'that's correct', 'of course', 'indeed', 'obviously', etc.
• Avoid technical jargon. However, if a member continues to probe you in any technical field, you can use technical expressions.
• Maintain a cheerful disposition. Now and then you can appear serious according to the situation and answers. if the board laughs, you should only smile. It is only when you maintain some amount of distance that the board begins to wonder about the depth of your personality.
• Do not give long introductions. Should be straight to the point.
• Show human concern in the answers when needed.
• One should be logically consistent and analytical in answering.

What kind of questions are asked in IAS/UPSC Mock Interview?

• Relating to your name
• Career choice
• Hobbies
• Hot topics of recent days
• Your knowledge level if you are a professional like doctor, lawyer, engineer etc.
• Situational questions
• The Order of choice of services
• About your Educational institution, it’s location & history

FAQs Regarding UPSC Mock Interview:

How can I practice UPSC interview?

The candidate is tested for his/her intelligence, personality, attentiveness, presentation, communication skills, body language towards different issues, answering technic, balance of judgement, honesty, integrity and leadership. Thus, preparation for the Interview requires a proper planning.

Is UPSC interview difficult?

The candidate should have a positive attitude, should have an alert mind with quick reflexes, should be free from any sort of prejudice, should be good at making quick decisions and should have the ability to act under stress.

What is Our UPSC Mock Interview Fees?

Classic IAS Academy offers the best UPSC mock interview and interview guidance program for all civil service aspirants who cleared UPSC mains at a very minimal fees.

What kind of questions are asked in IAS interview?

Relating to your name, Career choice, Hobbies, Trending topics of recent days, Your knowledge level if you are a professional like doctor, lawyer, engineer etc.