UPSC Interview Tips by IAS Topper Tina Dabi

UPSC Interview Tips by IAS Topper Tina Dabi

1. Prepare all possible questions from yours detailed Application Forms (D.A.F), This is the source from which 50-60% of question will be asked.

Research on every little information you have provided on the DAF.

For eg. they sometimes even ask the meaning of your name, or , say , they ask you about the signature handicraft from your hometown .

• NAME (meaning)
• OCCUPATION OF PARENTS
• SCHOOL (its motto, its uniqueness)
• GRADUATION / Post graduation
• HOBBIES (be honest and research well)
• EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• LEADERSHIP POSITION (if any) held in school / college.
• SPORTS ACTIVITIES you participated in.

2. Brush up your knowledge about your graduation subject

[Engineers often take this non-seriously, but it is important to prepare]

3. Be thoroughly prepared with yours OPTIONAL SUBJECT's notes

4. Current Affairs should be on the tip of your fingers.

5. Prepare on questions related to :

• WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN IN THE IAS ?

• WHAT DOES IAS MEAN TO YOU ?

• WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF CIVIL SERVICES IN INDIA ACCORDING TO YOU ?

6. Be polite while speaking whether you agree or disagree. Maintain eye contact while talking and reep a calm demeanour.

7. Be neatly dressed. A light coloured formal shirt with a tie works well for gentlemen. A subtle coloured saree or formed suit works for ladies

# BE CONFIDENCE. I KNOW ITS SCARY BUT YOU CAN DO IT !

COURTESY: TINA DABI, IAS

SOURCE: https://twitter.com/dabi_tina/status/954731129621237762