Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025)

Name: Jivan Date:20,2026 Forenoon session First one to go. Last attempt. Key DAF Details: MBBS, Medical Officer, , Malnutrition,etc. (Most questions were out of DAF) DAF section 21: Only 4 entries. No entry in Sports. Only one hobby. Board: Honourable Shukla sir Office like table One member was too far right and difficult to make eye contact with him. Questions asked: Chairperson: Honourable Shukla sir Serious face throughout the interview. 👉🏻What is your first name? 👉 Why don't doctors go to rural area?(Not satisfied) 👉Why is Gujarat hub of Pharma?( Not satisfied with my answer) 👉Why is not India good in APIs production? We are good at Generic medicines. 👉Taiwan, China, Usa triangle 👉 Semiconductors use 👉 Population related issues. I gave every answer with look into his eyes and not looking at other members at all. M1 : (lady member) 👉🏻 Malnutrition related cultural issues 👉🏻 How to tackle it as a DM? 👉🏻Special tribe in Gir region?(Didn't know the answer but still gave answer which was wrong without taking permission of guessing) -The main reason for too low score 👉🏻Then asked the no. Of lions in Gir( Said I don't know) She was closely observing how I was speaking. M3: Just right side of me After sitting he deliberately observed my style of sitting and any foot movement. 👉What are the health challenges in Gujarat region wise? 👉So, Government is not aware of inequality? 👉Cough syrup deaths.Reasons? 👉Should gujarat remove liquor prohibition? 👉Liquor is available everywhere in Gujarat. So do you think that there is corruption in the Government? M4: Male 👉Why bullet train? Is it only for elites? 👉Do you think India should follow Insurance based model from Western countries? 👉What are the steps of government for Sanskrit promotion? As Sanskrit was one of the subjects in my 12th standard. 👉Do you think India should follow two party system as it is successful in USA? M4: 👉Anemia related issues 👉Private vs Public health care model? 👉Is health sector is about business? 👉How do you visualise India at the Global stage? Approx: 20 minutes Chair person was continuously staring in laptop In between he went to washroom. Other members were writing something in DAF or diary. Tricky questions against government. Tried to know balance of judgement. Mocks/O20 (If any): 7 mocks given online. PW only IAS gave the opportunity to have maximum mocks with them. Vision ias -, and Samkalp best. Unacademy - taught me to speak with humility. Upwise arranged two online mocks. Others online: Apti plus, Vajirao and reddy, GS score, PW only ias, DAF analysis,: Shri mahesh bhagwat sir ips: Very nice person. Offline - gave 3 Samkalp, Vision, Pw only ias. Experience of 6 years journey: The examination of UPSC is random especially at the interview stage. Many exceptional talents get low marks and many mediocres get excellent marks. So the main game is the Mains. In interview, the whole market surrounds with DAF section 21 entry and many people fill fake entries to show good impression. I don't know the real truth. But I had low entries in it because in Gujarat especially in Science stream there is no scope for extra curricular activities. PS: As I concludes my journey I would like to give you an honest advise::Please folks give every attempt with utmost sincerity. Because the time occurs when you gave your best but you didn't get the results. And it would be too difficult to handle because the marketing calls for mock interviews suddenly stops and the whole attention is diverted to the rankers. No one talks about the ones who reach upto the stage of interview multiple times and not recommended. PT MARKS:140 ( Not recommended) For Honest advise regarding upsc exam: Please follow my telegram channel: https://t.me/honesjivan Sometimes what topper can't tell, a failed aspirant can!

Name: Jivan Date:20,2026 Forenoon session First one to go. Last attempt. Key DAF Details: MBBS, Medical Officer, , Malnutrition,etc. (Most questions were out of DAF) DAF section 21: Only 4 entries. No entry in Sports. Only one hobby. Board: Honourable Shukla sir Office like table One member was too far right and difficult to make eye contact with him. Questions asked: Chairperson: Honourable Shukla sir Serious face throughout the interview. 👉🏻What is your first name? 👉 Why don't doctors go to rural area?(Not satisfied) 👉Why is Gujarat hub of Pharma?( Not satisfied with my answer) 👉Why is not India good in APIs production? We are good at Generic medicines. 👉Taiwan, China, Usa triangle 👉 Semiconductors use 👉 Population related issues. I gave every answer with look into his eyes and not looking at other members at all. M1 : (lady member) 👉🏻 Malnutrition related cultural issues 👉🏻 How to tackle it as a DM? 👉🏻Special tribe in Gir region?(Didn't know the answer but still gave answer which was wrong without taking permission of guessing) -The main reason for too low score 👉🏻Then asked the no. Of lions in Gir( Said I don't know) She was closely observing how I was speaking. M3: Just right side of me After sitting he deliberately observed my style of sitting and any foot movement. 👉What are the health challenges in Gujarat region wise? 👉So, Government is not aware of inequality? 👉Cough syrup deaths.Reasons? 👉Should gujarat remove liquor prohibition? 👉Liquor is available everywhere in Gujarat. So do you think that there is corruption in the Government? M4: Male 👉Why bullet train? Is it only for elites? 👉Do you think India should follow Insurance based model from Western countries? 👉What are the steps of government for Sanskrit promotion? As Sanskrit was one of the subjects in my 12th standard. 👉Do you think India should follow two party system as it is successful in USA? M4: 👉Anemia related issues 👉Private vs Public health care model? 👉Is health sector is about business? 👉How do you visualise India at the Global stage? Approx: 20 minutes Chair person was continuously staring in laptop In between he went to washroom. Other members were writing something in DAF or diary. Tricky questions against government. Tried to know balance of judgement. Mocks/O20 (If any): 7 mocks given online. PW only IAS gave the opportunity to have maximum mocks with them. Vision ias -, and Samkalp best. Unacademy - taught me to speak with humility. Upwise arranged two online mocks. Others online: Apti plus, Vajirao and reddy, GS score, PW only ias, DAF analysis,: Shri mahesh bhagwat sir ips: Very nice person. Offline - gave 3 Samkalp, Vision, Pw only ias. Experience of 6 years journey: The examination of UPSC is random especially at the interview stage. Many exceptional talents get low marks and many mediocres get excellent marks. So the main game is the Mains. In interview, the whole market surrounds with DAF section 21 entry and many people fill fake entries to show good impression. I don't know the real truth. But I had low entries in it because in Gujarat especially in Science stream there is no scope for extra curricular activities. PS: As I concludes my journey I would like to give you an honest advise::Please folks give every attempt with utmost sincerity. Because the time occurs when you gave your best but you didn't get the results. And it would be too difficult to handle because the marketing calls for mock interviews suddenly stops and the whole attention is diverted to the rankers. No one talks about the ones who reach upto the stage of interview multiple times and not recommended. PT MARKS:140 ( Not recommended) For Honest advise regarding upsc exam: Please follow my telegram channel: https://t.me/honesjivan Sometimes what topper can't tell, a failed aspirant can!

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Candidate: Pawan putra hanuman Daf key: b.sc, geography, Nda, Ncc, urban planning, shooting, running Date: Feb Duration: ~22–25 minutes Chairman – Hon. Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla you look quite tall. Are you around 6 feet 4 inches or 6 feet 6 inches? Ans: sir exactly 6 feet How has your height helped you in life? Ans: moping heighted places during diwali Not in Holi ? Ans: less likely I am home during holi Do you like strategy?let's talk about strategy. What are the major strategic issues between India and China along the LAC? 2-3 monologues in b/w Ans: neither agreed nor disagreed .. Poker face from my side to monologues How would you assess the current India–China relationship? What role does maritime security play in India’s national security? What is more important LAC or maritime? How should India manage relations between the United States and China? Do you know the number of ships India produces compared to China? There is a connection between China’s shipbuilding capacity and its global power. What do you think about it? Are you currently working anywhere? Ans: no After that Honourable chairman.. Went out to receive a call.. And came back when last last 8-10 minutes was left. Member 4 Tell us something special about your district. No that is not special anyway. Tell us something more specific. Tell us about notable alumni or famous personalities from your district. Which books have been written by them? Do you read those books yourself? Member 2 In what pattern do birds fly during migration? Why do birds fly in that formation? Can you explain the scientific reason behind it? Ans: i connect it to aerodynamic and also  connected to marathon front runner. Member 3 I see NDA NA-2 written in your DAF. Does that mean Rank 2? Ans: No, it happens twice a year that why Why did you not join NDA after being recommended? If there was a medical issue earlier, could it affect services like IPS? Do you think there is still a possibility you could join IPS? Member 4 You seem more like a doer rather than a reader. Would you agree? Do you read books regularly? *tried to convince me that I read books, but till the end I said no I am not keen reader Doing nothing is also a kind of doing. Do you agree? Ans: I am associated to sports, and in sports resting is as important as practicing for game.. So yes doing nothing is also doing How would you explain that? Member 1 Let us talk about urban planning. What are the major urban planning challenges in Indian cities? What contributions have you personally made toward urban planning? 5 minutes discussion on urban planning and issues Member: What is the scientific reason for the blue colour of the ocean? Ans: confidently Answered wrong. Right answer clicked after I came out of dholpur house.... Lots of question from science graduation background: Ans: said sorry sir 4 times. 6-7 question I could not remember Chairman: “Okay pawan putra hanuman, your interview is over. All the best.” Not cordial, not grilled... Balanced Mocks offline: 6+ ,CMP and sankalp were good mocks. Daily 25 minutes O2O with elder brother helped alot. PT marks: 180 Recommended

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Name- wabi sabi Board- Suman sharma mam Date- 22/01/2026 Keywords- agriculture, superstitions, satara Chairperson- You have completed graduation in agriculture and you are from satara 1. Why satara district has so many wind mills 2. Issues of wto related to agriculture 3. What can be done since we have weak manufacturing base and there is so much disguised employment in agriculture... Where to transfer this employment.... 4. Why countries shifted directly to service sector and skipped manufacturing sector 3. What are different countries stand on gaza peace plan M1- 1. Are you aware of farm ordinances? Why farmers protested? Was they good? 2.what is cold chain 3. Gave a long monologue on cold storage types and compared cold storage system by using example of usa apples and Himachal pradesh apples. M2- 1. What are superstitions related to women? 2. What will you do to eradicate it (I said awareness, demonsteations...)... But mam said that tell me specific and after short conversation mam herself gave answer that we can use shg and anganwadi workers. Through this I got to know that they need practical answers. 3. Land acquisition in India is a problem what can be done to make it more easy said e governance but she did not liked answer. 4. RTI a toothless tiger why M3- 1. Gave a monologue on military rule in Pakistan and compared it trump attacking venezuela and asked can we also do same thing with Pakistan. 2. Gave a quote specifically related to Pakistan " Even if personality changes politics doesn't change. M4- 1.how will you double farmer income? ( I suggested three four ways and then he himself suggested mixed farming and allied activities in agriculture) 2. Role of women education in population control 3.what is government scheme related to housing in urban areas which is central sector scheme.... I said pm awas.... 4. He said PM AWAS (U)... and further asked question of components of PM AWAS(U) Suman mam smiled and said ohk your interview is over. Peer mock discussion with frinends helped alot. One to one daf discussion with mahesh bhagawat sir and shubham aggrawal sir was helpful. Experience- interview is more than a question answer type that we practice in mocks. It is more like a discussion. Pt marks- 176

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Upsc prep- Gave online mock Had only three people and no one had cleared upsc and no bureaucrats. Mr.Ratnoo humiliated me very badly. He was the worst person I have ever talked in my 6 years upsc journey.He was very arrogant. Please don't waste your time with such kind of cheap person. DAF analysis,: Shri mahesh bhagwat sir ips: Very nice person. Offline - gave 3 Samkalp, Vision, Pw only ias. Samkalp and Vision were the best in the PT preperation. PS: Interview was totally different from mocks. Just one question was repeated in actual interview. So, be prepare for random questions.I was nervous before interview and panel may felt the low energy level. As last attempt and having experience of this journey I have observed that the pt is subjective. The marks variation are from 100 to 215. So, I would Like to advise folks to Score maximum in Mains. Take the optional which give you maximum marks. I sticked to Medical Science but got low scores in three mains. In the Whole process, please don't waste too much time. If you spend 3 attempts and don't clear prelims please start back up options. The ones who pass after 6+ attempts might have financial backup. But if anyone without any financial backup spend 6+ years and even after multiple interviews, don't get selected then it would be too frustrated. So please guys give this exam with visionary decision. PT MARKS:165 ( Not recommended)

Upsc prep- Gave online mock Had only three people and no one had cleared upsc and no bureaucrats. Mr.Ratnoo humiliated me very badly. He was the worst person I have ever talked in my 6 years upsc journey.He was very arrogant. Please don't waste your time with such kind of cheap person. DAF analysis,: Shri mahesh bhagwat sir ips: Very nice person. Offline - gave 3 Samkalp, Vision, Pw only ias. Samkalp and Vision were the best in the PT preperation. PS: Interview was totally different from mocks. Just one question was repeated in actual interview. So, be prepare for random questions.I was nervous before interview and panel may felt the low energy level. As last attempt and having experience of this journey I have observed that the pt is subjective. The marks variation are from 100 to 215. So, I would Like to advise folks to Score maximum in Mains. Take the optional which give you maximum marks. I sticked to Medical Science but got low scores in three mains. In the Whole process, please don't waste too much time. If you spend 3 attempts and don't clear prelims please start back up options. The ones who pass after 6+ attempts might have financial backup. But if anyone without any financial backup spend 6+ years and even after multiple interviews, don't get selected then it would be too frustrated. So please guys give this exam with visionary decision. PT MARKS:165 ( Not recommended)

The sky: The sky: Name: Gagan Date:19th Feb,2026 Forenoon session First one to go. Last attempt. Key DAF Details: MBBS, Medical Officer, Sleep patterns, Malnutrition, Reflective Diary writing. (Most questions were out of DAF) DAF section 21: Only 4 entries. No entry in Sports. Only one hobby. Because of which they may asked too random questions. Board: Honourable Suman Sharma ma’am ( Last time Shukla sir😔 and got too low marks.)She is not too harsh as people spread rumours. Half round table like format. Two members were sitting just besides me. I sat with two hands in criscross position in my lap. Questions asked: Chairperson: Honourable Suman sharma ma'am Greeted me with smile. Are you from this district? Said yes ma’am. So, you left job in 2021 right? Said, yes ma'am. 🫳French PM’s visit to India. What was related to health? Will France benefit from Indian AI?(Not satisfied with my answer) 👉 Is there any other hub of pharma apart from Gujarat? 👉Why is Gujarat hub of Pharma?( Not satisfied with my answer) 👉Why is not India good in APIs production? We are good at Generic medicines. 👉Why the global trade has been disrupted?(Not satisfied with my answer) 👉In which sector you would advise to promote India's trade? (Little bit satisfied) 👉What is the contribution of MSMEs? She was hearing very keenly every answer. M1 : (lady member) Serious look 👉Manufacturing sector contribution in India? 👉What are the problems of MSMEs?(Satisfied) 👉How can you promote MSMEs as health secretary?(Said women training as they are in unpaid care economy) She was not satisfied. 👉Women in MSMEs necessary? She was closely observing how I was speaking. M3: Male Just left side of me After sitting he deliberately observed my style of sitting and any foot movement. After asking tricky questions they all looked at each other..Dekho kaise fasta hai ab! Like.. Tried to trap me by asking tricky questions. 👉What are the health challenges in Gujarat region wise? 👉So, Government is not aware of inequality? 👉Cough syrup deaths. Who can be blamed? 👉Should gujarat remove liquor prohibition? 👉As a Advisor to CM what would you suggest? 👉Liquor is available everywhere in Gujarat. So do you think that there is corruption in the Government? M4: very old age. Supported my answers. 👉Problems in Geriatric Care in India? Do you think we should promote? 👉Do you think India should follow Insurance based model from Western countries? 👉Robot vs cybort? Said don't know sir(Random) 👉Tiger reserves promotion? What are current status?(Random) 👉Do you think UN reforms necessary? How ? 👉Do you think India should follow two party system as it is successful in USA? Said good and supported my answers. Try to give me feel good factor. M4:Male 👉What is start up bridge?(Direct random question)Said sorry sir 👉Why is there sleep disturbances in people? 👉So, should India commercialise Sleep clinics? 👉What are the role of Incubation centre? I gave broad answer and then asked me to Name any one 👉Is health sector is about business? 👉How do you visualise India at the Global stage? Approx: 20 minutes Chair person ma'am was writing continuously in diary. Other members were writing something in DAF or diary by pencil. Tricky questions against government. Tried to know balance of judgement. Mocks/O20 (If any): 13 mocks given online. PW only IAS gave the opportunity to have maximum mocks with them. Vision ias -, and Samkalp best. Unacademy - taught me to speak with humility. Jice Academy - too much aggressive marketing. Upwise arranged two online mocks. IAS DELHI INSTITUTE: Best online free mock. Others online: Apti plus, Vajirao and reddy, GS score, PW only ias. The worst institutes were like Sarthi Ias (Shivin wala)- After registration they didn't even take my call for support or gave any support. Totally waste.

Upsc prep- Gave online mock Had only three people and no one had cleared upsc and no bureaucrats. Mr.Ratnoo humiliated me very badly. He was the worst person I have ever talked in my 6 years upsc journey.He was very arrogant. Please don't waste your time with such kind of cheap person. DAF analysis,: Shri mahesh bhagwat sir ips: Very nice person. Offline - gave 3 Samkalp, Vision, Pw only ias. Samkalp and Vision were the best in the PT preperation. PS: Interview was totally different from mocks. Just one question was repeated in actual interview. So, be prepare for random questions.I was nervous before interview and panel may felt the low energy level. As last attempt and having experience of this journey I have observed that the pt is subjective. The marks variation are from 100 to 215. So, I would Like to advise folks to Score maximum in Mains. Take the optional which give you maximum marks. I sticked to Medical Science but got low scores in three mains. In the Whole process, please don't waste too much time. If you spend 3 attempts and don't clear prelims please start back up options. The ones who pass after 6+ attempts might have financial backup. But if anyone without any financial backup spend 6+ years and even after multiple interviews, don't get selected then it would be too frustrated. So please guys give this exam with visionary decision. PT MARKS:165 ( Not recommended)

Q. Only geography is the reason for tourism? A. Culture, heritage, architecture, food etc Q. Kerala also has these things. It is now giving stiff competition to Rajasthan in tourism. Why would one go to Rajasthan then? A. Rajasthan is famous for its hospitality Q. Yes, I wanted to hear that. (Didn't let me answer the ways to improve tourism) Chairperson told me that my interview is over and that I can go I said thank you and left Chairperson was very strict all through the interview. Never smiled, made faces showcasing dissatisfaction when she was asking while never looking all through the interview. She was noting something at all times and was attentively listening. Other members were fine and mostly cordial, unlike chairperson. I enjoyed the conversation but it was not totally a conversation, rather Q&A of sorts where they wanted to hear particular things from me. Very very different from any mock I've given. Minimal question from DAF and the interview was not even current affairs dominated which was a surprise. It was new PT marks: 155

Q. You're working in the Postal Dept. I think it's useless and irrelevant. Don't you think? A. No ma'am, it is still relevant. Gave a statement that even where there is no person, there will be post office. (So members laughed on this not chairperson). Gave its relevance: communication, remote areas, govt schemes, its evolution, banking, seva kendra etc. Q. So it is still relevant. Can you give example A. Gave example + it has data which can be crucial in govt policies, can be important for SIR too Q. Post office can be called bank? A. IPPB is not scheduled bank. Explained it. Q. Nowadays, we are hearing that the price of gold and silver is increasing. Which is the third metal whose price is increasing. A. Probably Copper Q. Don't ask me. You tell me. Chairperson intervened that it is copper. Continue Q. Why is it important for Rajasthan A. Important mineral, Zewar mine etc Member 3 (Male) Q. Tell me 2 major social evils in India and how will you solve it. A. Child marriage; women safety Q. How will you solve child marriage. Let's say you're the DM of the district and you got information about child marriage A. I'll first check if the info is legit and if it really is taking place Q. Let's assume it is happening A. I'll take action against people organising; law and order; investigation; case will be made Q. What law will you use? A. Don't know the exact sections but it is punishable offence and will take action accordingly Q. What else you'll do? A. The places where it is happening are mostly remote, rural, backward and patriarchal. So I'll run awareness programme according to it. Q. How exactly you'll spread awareness A. Due to backward regions and remote areas, will use conventional sources like newspaper more than social media as it has more relevance there. We can even use Post Offices to spread awareness. Q. What else? A. Education as the long term remedy; consult seniors regarding it; read about previous case studies which are similar Q. What about women safety? A. Hotline for immediate relief; patrolling and managing law and order situation Q. Basically, you'll just roam around in vehicle A. As resources are limited. Patrolling will be done after data analysis as to which place needs it more Q. You're PSIR student. Monologue about chaos in liberal international order. Why is it happening and give examples A. Liberal international order focused on collective decision making through UN where each nation has a say. This has been declining aa seen in recent unilateral decision and it has become matsyanyaya Q. So UN is useless now? A. Not useless but it has declined. Q. How it has declined A. Formed after WW2 and not evolved since Member 4 (Female) Q. Let's continue with IR. PM Modi has recently visited few European countries. We are even discussing FTA. Why Europe and India are important for each other and what can India offer Europe. A. Market; Export; Technology; Migration; Geopolitics Q. India and Canada relations deteriorated in recent past. Why? A. Explained Nijjar case Q. Nijjar is only 'citizen'? Which Indian communities live there? A. Predominantly Hindus and Sikhs. I'm not able to recall the Nijjar's association but he was Khalistani and detrimental to India's security. Q. Rajasthan is known for its tourism industry. Why Rajasthan performs so well in tourism? A. Gave reasons of geography that it has all type of terrain and is the only state in India which can say this. Q. But people all around the world have different terrain. Why would they come to Rajasthan? A. Rajasthan caters to everyone. Person living in Europe can visit desert while person from desert country can visit lakes and forts. Basically, it has something for everyone Q. What else A. There is also tourist triangle of Delhi Agra Jaipur

Chairperson Q. You've just joined the Dept of Post in October. Why have you changed job from Kerala to Lucknow? A. Near to home. Wanted to try different dept as these jobs are temporary with focus on UPSC which will help in understanding the functioning of government machinery. Then culture is also similar. Q. Are you having training? A. Not yet ma'am Q. When will that happen? A. Around the end of January Q. Then what have you been doing there? A. I have been allotted my section where I have learned basic things about the functioning of office and post offices too. Q. All right, let's talk about the Indian financial system, if you are comfortable answering otherwise we can discuss something else. A. I'm comfortable Q. You're from computer science background, name any 3 major services in India's digital sphere and e-governance which can be termed as revolutionary A. The first one is UPI Q. How does UPI work? A. Told about previous wallet system and how UPI eliminated it and connected the phone directly to the bank account, increasing ease for vendors and customers. Q. Yes UPI is revolutionary. What about the other two. A. Another can be Digilocker Q. Digilocker is fine but I don't think it's revolutionary as such. I was thinking Q. These services are unique to India. It's even bigger than UPI A. Told about the credit system in NEP Q. No, it is useless as of now and I don't think it will ever be revolutionary. A. Aadhar can be termed as revolutionary. Q. Yes, Aadhar is most important. How does Aadhar work? A. It stands for Unified Payment Interface. It captures biometrics and provides unique identity to an individual. Q. Only biometrics? What other information does it have? A. It has name, father's name, address, mobile number, gender. Q. So it does have other information about an individual. What is biometric? A. Explained it Q. What is the third revolutionary service? A. I'm not able to recall any. Q. Have you heard about GST? A. Goods and Service Tax Q. What is it? A. Explained about that Q. How does one file for GST A. I'm not sure ma'am but there is a portal where information have to filled and it calculated GST accordingly. Q. What is that portal called? A. I'm sorry, I don't know. Q. We have been seeing that there is a huge infrastructure boost going on in India. Ports, Railways, roadways and other infrastructure projects are going on. How is the government able to finance all these projects? A. Multiple ways, explained about consolidated fund and budget, PPP, tenders and private sector role. Q. Give some examples A. Gave examples Q. What are the other ways? A. I'm not sure ma'am Q. Have you heard of NIP? A. National Infrastructure Project Q. It's pipeline not project. What is the difference between pipeline and project? A. Answered vaguely and not accurately. Q. What is Inveits and Reits? A. It's something related to infrastructure financing but I'm sorry ma'am, I don't know. Q. You were saying that you'll talk about the financial system and now you're saying that you don't know. You should've told me previously, I would have asked something else. A. Saying sorry while awkwardly smiling. Member 1 (Male) Q. You're from computer science background. So can we talk about Cryptocurrency? A. Yes sir, I'll try Q. Tell me how bitcoin mining works A. Told him about what bitcoin mining is. Q. But how does that work A. Gave a vague answer and told that I'm not sure about intricacies of it. Q. So you won't be able to talk on this topic. Tell me what should I ask you now. A. Sir, you can ask anything from my DAF Q. What is this One Piece Anime. A. Explained it Q. India also has animes? A. Gave some examples of anime inspired indian cartoon but told that anime basically refers to Japanese art style Member 2 (female)

Date - 20/02/2026(friday)-afternoon(5th to go) Board - sheel Vardhan Singh DAF - PSIR,computer science and engineering,ecoclubs,dance Chairman 1.let us consider a situation where a conventional war broke out between India and Pakistan, As a foreign minister,which five countries you will go and what will you say?? 2.why you didn’t go to Bangladesh ??dont you think Bangladesh has a bigger role to play when war between India -Pakistan going on? Member1(lady) As part of eco club member in the school,say how will you make a 6year old understand about the environment? Do you really think that a six year old will understand about importance of water security ,trees etc? Let me give you a statement - “an apple a day ,keeps all illness away”,,what do you understand by this? Eat right movement means?will an apple cure all the illness? Member 2 1.continuing with the question chairman asked,”what are the five major areas you will ask the prime minister to give importance as a foreign minister?” 2.and why you as a foreign minister going to different countries when a war breaks out??don’t you think India itself is strong enough to deal with it own problem? Member 3 1.continuing with the question from the chairman,I want you to ask,which two countries will stand with India,in all situation and support India if war breaks out? 2.say some of the dances other than bharathanatyam? 3.how new political parties in Tamil Nadu is making impact on older ones?how they will impact the recent elections? 4.what is digital content associate?what you do there? Member 4 Say about Manipuri dance and manipur? What the problem in Manipur? How to solve that? What measures you will take?how you deal with identity and cultural tensions? Chariman Is there anything you want to ask? Okay what were the questions you were anticipating today? I said AI impact summit that was going on during my date of interview 1.okay say what is AI? 2.Is that threat to human civilisation? 3.how India deal with the problems of AI,tell me about the legal frameworks? 4.okay ,tell me “In future AI agents are going to manage all the things from booking hotels ,tickets to scheduling meetings etc”? Do you think it is possible to hack or hijack my AI agent? 5.how AI agent can be tricked?how it affects? Your interview is over ,you may leave now. Mock interview- onlyias,Chanakya mandal,forum(close to original interview questions),nextias(close to original interview questions),Drishti,insights (one to one),samkalp Marks - 162

Name - Grace Date - 11/12/2025 Board - Dinesh Dasa Sir Key DAF Details- PSIR, Economics Chairperson: Q1. Tell me meaning of your name? Q2. Has upsc offered you anything today- like tea or coffee? Q3. Why did you study political science? Q4. Was civil services your childhood dream? Q5. Why female LFPR is low in india? Reasons? M1 Q1. Would you choose Neighborhood first policy or having good relations with great powers? Q2. Is economics more important in geopolitics nowadays? Why? M2. Q1. Some shayari of Former PM ManMohan Singh. Do you know that? Q2. Reply was given by NDA MP at that time? Tell her name...she was from Haryana? I took a guess and it turned out to be correct. Q3. Who was longest serving Foreign Minister? Q4. Who signs ₹1 rupee note in india? Q5. Why the colour and size of currency notes vary in india? M3 Q1. What is your opinion on trolling? Ways to curb it? Q2. What is your philosophy in life? Long term aspirations and goals? Q3. Areas you'd want to work in future? And how? M4. Q1. Tell me any 3 features of NEP 2020? Chairperson sir Q. Who's your role model in life? Q. Plans after interview. Okay Grace your interview is over. Thank you I said thank you to all members. Overall amazing experience. Board was very cordial. Best of luck to all my fellow aspirants. Actual upsc interview is very different and unique experience. So enjoy unpredictability of process. Mocks: Next IAS, Samkalp, O2O with Mahesh Bhagwat Sir and Shubham Sir Vidyapeeth IAS were extremely helpful in curating questions related to DAF and otherwise as boosting confidence. All the best! Pt marks - 195

Name - XYZ Date - 10th Feb 2026 Board - Sheelvardhan Sir Afternoon Session DAF keywords - Reading biographical literature, Spiritual travel, Basketball, Environmental sustainability paper, Jharkhand, Army School, Foreign policy, history optional (Relevant part) Chairperson 1. So you're from Ramgarh, Jharkhand and gave a description of the location. I said Yes. 2. You like reading autobiographies. If given a chance to write an autobiography on a personality and it can't be your parents, any historical or political figure, then who would it be? 3. What is lone warrior diplomacy? 4. If given a chance to go to a specific period of Indian history, where would you like to go? 5. Were Ashokan policies non violent in nature or it was a strategic move. 6. Did Ashoka actually feel remorseful after Kalinga war? Impact of the Kalinga war on Indian history. 7. We see there's lack of military people in regions like Bihar, Bengal and Odisha compared to rest of India. Does it have anything to do with Kalinga War or any other period of Indian history. (Follow up questions) A short conversation on the Martial races concept. 8. What are the issues with Jharkhand and what can be done to improve the situation? 9. What do we need to change in India's current foreign policy? 10. What is the relevance of Kautilya in India's present foreign policy? Member 1 (female) 1. What was the research paper that had written about. Where was it published? 2. You like spiritual travel, have you read any author on spiritual travel? 3. Have you read the name of a book (I can't recall) by Rahul Sankrityayan? 4. Asked some general question on Jharkhand which I can't recall now. Member 2 1. Your name is 'XYZ'. What do you think in which part of India would it be uncommon. I said maybe northeast. 2. What are the places that you've visited as a part of spiritual travel? 3. Have you visited North East? 4. You play basketball but isn't your height a little less for the sport? 5. You've given IFS as your 1st preference. Do you not like the other services? Member 3 1. If we talk about India's foreign policy policy with neighbours, with which countries do you think we have performed exceptionally well and where we have collapsed completely? 2. What are the areas in foreign policy where you would like to work proactively? 3. What was the influence of Army public school on your life? Member 4 1. Compare basketball and rugby 2. Tell me about the different schools of philosophy in India? 3. What do you know about Advaita Vedanta and vishitaadvaita vedanta, difference? 4. Asked about Shankaracharya and his contribution to India? 5. What is gender parity? Is there gender equality in India? 6. When did women in USA get voting rights? Follow up questions on the position of women in India and USA and women head of states in India. 7. You like spiritual travel. Do you also link it to meditation/ mental state or is it just physical travel? (Can't recall a 2-3 questions) Chairperson: Thank you. Your interview is over. Overall very cordial environment. It felt more like a conversation where everyone was listening attentively to what I was saying. No poker faces. They wanted to know my opinion and analysis on various issues. Mocks - Vajiorao & Reddy, Samkalp, Next IAS, Vision IAS, Chanakya Mandal, NACS, 020 with Khan sir (KSG), 020 with Samkalp, 020 with JICE IAS Academy, DAF discussion with Sajal Sir (Sarrthi IAS) PT Marks - 209

Transcript of Rishabh Yadav, AIR 132, UPSC CSE 2025. Date 20th Feb. 2026, 5th to go. Lt. General (Retd.) Raj Shukla Sir Board. 1. No questions from DAF section on interest, hobbies asked. 2. Graduation : Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law university. 3. Optional : Law Keywords: IBC, Antitrust etc,.POCSO (but nothing asked from this section). Chairman. 1. How do we change the ecosystem in bureaucracy where innovation is favoured and the resistance to change/play safe approach is desisted? 2. (Follow up question from my answer) but Nandan nilekani sir is all against AI, even though he favoured and made great leaps in DPI, so how do we exactly change this attitude? 3. Do you know that DGMO's task has become of pointing 3 issues in every file presented to him in a day?,(and a long monologue). Member 2 1. You named some specialisation thing in bureaucracy, how do you ensure specialisation in bureaucracy: i) do we want a new 5 year course for the same? ii) do you know some govt scheme for specialisation? 2. You know govt. is borrowimg so much, is it not alarming to you? 3. Recent DGCA guidelines for No Flying List, who will decide whether these are right or not? 4. New section for cheating(420IPC) in BNS? Member 3 1. Why your district despite giving a PM way back in 1970s, and phenomenal political leaders has not yet developed? 2. Distance of Lucknow and Kanpur from your distt.? 3. What do you know about Hindi Sahitya? 4. Why is there deteriorating state of Hindi Sahitya in UP, we had seen some stalwarts in the field like Munshi Premchand, Mahadevi Verma but not today, what are the reasons? Member 4 1. Continue your answer to the last question of the Chairman. 2. The issue is that if I want to do something innovative by being in service there is hanging sword of auditing, and even work done in good faith can be maligned. In sch scenario how do you propose that the innovation can be furthered? Member 5 1. Are you into Taxation law? 2. Do you know about the details of the recent India-France DTAA? 3. The litigation in taxation regime is mainly because the tax officials making interpretations in favour of extracting maximum revenue, do you agree or not, and give reasons also? 4. So, you are saying that the intent of tax officials is good but the spirit of law is bad? Chairperson 1. Then who will decide that the spirit of law is good or bad? 2. So, if I have to close the cover of my phone then also should I seek judiciary's permisssion? 3. What did you mean by "top leadership leadership" in your answer to Board member 4? 4. If everything should come from there only then why these top most positions in bureaucracy and armed forces exist, what is their need then? A long monologue then about the situation, to which I agreed. Chairman : Okay bye. Thank you sir(Chairman), thank you sir (to members on my left), thank you sir(to the members on my right). My experience: Cordial conversation, all members listened to the conversation keenly. I did my best, answered with conviction and confidence. Rest left to the God! PT Marks: 170.

experience I had throughout the interview preparation. Sir not only takes the mock interview, but doesn’t leave you until you incorporate all the feedbacks given by him in your answers. Sir took my session for around 75 minutes or more which frankly nobody does. Study IQ was also good up to the part of Dipak Vohra sir. This is for stress test and to get an experience close to actual interview. However not good for feedback. PT Marks: 195

he judgement didn’t define what constitutes Basic structure. Why it is not defined? I answered. Give me some examples of it. I said federalism and judicial review. How do you say Federalism is a basic structure. Centrally sponsored schemes are coming, states are complaining that there is over centralization going on. I answered. (Tum log Federalism mat bolna but. Federalism Pandora box open kar dega). However, At that time nothing else was coming to my mind. He asked: Is preamble part of basic structure? I said yes. He said: 42nd amendment included the words socialism and secularism in the preamble. Doesn’t it violets basic structure? I answered in know, giving reference to Article 25 to 28 for Secularism. You have completed your graduation in 2025 only. Do you know about Arbitration and conciliation act? yes sir but I am not very good at it. an Arbitrator is appointed in which section? Answered vaguely. but you have completed your graduation this year only. You must have studied it. Yes sir 3rd year me padha tha 2 saal ho gaye. Ok. Lets talk about general things. Government is trying to do away with arbitration. Are you aware about it? sir I have not heard this. Rather I have recently red that Government is trying to constitute an arbitration counsel of India. There were also talks going on amending the act. Don’t you think this is a dilemma? At one side you are saying that government is promoting Arbitration and on the other side they are trying to do away with it. He gave the context. They are planning that 10crore se upar ke matters me Arbitration khatam kar dete hain. Do you think this is a good measure? I said no with my reasons. Member five: it lasted quite long. Why took sociology after law? The one and only HR question. I said it was BA LLB and I have already studied sociology as a part of that course. I took some electives as well on sociology. He cut me shot and asked which elective? I mentioned climate capitalism. so he asked what is climate capitalism. I answered. What is rare about rare earth minerals. They are not rare. Then Why China have them India doesn’t? they are in abundance. I answered. He asked some more examples of climate capitalism. Then he shifted the conversation to make in India. Perhaps from rare earth he must have thought about supply chain and that’s where make in India. Asked about its successes and failure. I started with Success, Iphone assembly and some other points. He said, Assemble hi to kar rahe hain kaunse badi baat hai. I responded. He asked what else in make in India? Didn’t have any point at that moment and reluctantly said sir defence indigenization. As expected, the suicide was done and LT GEN Raj Shukla takes over from here. Back to chairperson: 11 saal hog aye make in India ko aur abhi bhi 12 me se 9 products to China se import kar rahe hain ham kya indigenization ho raha? I said sir at least 3 to banane shuru kiye. Kuchh to progress hui hai and we have to start from somewhere. Achha to ham 10 saal me 1 product banaye and say make in India is successful? I answered. Sir: China is an autocracy and India is a democracy. They are very successful, they have great ideas. Why we don’t? I said sir hamare yahan kisi bhi project se pahle protest hote hain, environmental litigation hote hain, projects isiliye delay ho jate hain. Unki autocracy hai they can do anything. Shukla sir: achha matlab pahle to hamko autocracy banna padega.☠️☠️ sir we have examples of successful democracies jaise Europe USA etc. Hamare problem ye hain ki ham implementation bahut delay kar dete hain. He said, but China has better ideas and we don’t. Since the interview was about to end and from this conversation I felt he was too adamant to change his stance on China having better ideas than India, I stayed silent. Neither countered nor agreed. Overall experience: I didn’t find the board cordial. Accept the female board member, rest of them were expressionless. Didn’t show even a single gesture of satisfaction throughout the interview. Relevant mocks: Sankalp, Khan sir (KSG). The 1 to 1 with him was the best