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