Is UPSC interview eligible?

Marks scored in IAS Prelims are only considered to select candidates for the main exam and not for the final merit list. Those who qualify the IAS Mains exam will be eligible for the IAS Interview Round. IAS Interview round is conducted in the month of February to March.
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Can a person fail in UPSC interview?

If the candidate's total marks (Mains + Interview) is above the cut-off mark fixed by UPSC, then he/she gets the chance to get into the final merit list. If the total marks do not cross the cut-off marks, then the candidate is considered failed in UPSC Interview.
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What is the qualification for IAS interview?

Take the UPSC current affairs quiz and keep abreast of the latest current affairs. In the interview, the board is trying to test your qualities – whether you have the qualities mentioned in the UPSC personality test syllabus. So, confidence is important. Confidence comes from hard work.
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What happens if I dont qualify for UPSC?

For those who could not qualify in the UPSC CSE, can also apply for banking jobs like Probationary Officer, Specialists Officers. This sector is an excellent career choice as the banks in the public sector announce vacancies for various posts. The recruitment in Bank is done through a competitive entrance exam.
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Where is srushti Deshmukh posted?

Srushti Deshmukh (UPSC 2018 5th Topper) is recently posted in the Narsingpur District of Madhya Pradesh. Currently, she is taking charge as SDM Gadarwara of Narsingpur Distt. Sharing her recent posting on social media she said: Bidding adieu to the Dindori chapter, now posted as SDM Gadarwara, Narsinghpur.
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UPSC Topper Mock Interview, Akshat Jain (Rank 2, CSE 2018)



Can a weak student crack IAS?

This is only a myth. If your question is “Can an average student crack IAS?”, then the answer is YES! We present a few success stories of some aspirants who were “average” students and yet cleared the exam proving that you need not be a topper to crack the IAS Exam.
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Who scored highest UPSC interview?

Zainab Sayeed is the all-time highest scorer in the UPSC IAS Interview round. She made history after scoring 220 marks out of 275 marks in the UPSC IAS Interview round, 2014. The duration of her interview was 25 minutes in which she was asked questions related to international relations and European Union.
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Which language is used in IAS interview?

Answer - The candidates, opting for Indian Language medium for the written part of the Civil Services (Main) Examination may choose either the same Indian Language or English or Hindi as the medium for the interview.
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Does gap matter in UPSC?

No it does not. What matters is how you answer a question if you are asked about it. Don't be perturbed by the question, think about it and prepare a satisfactory answer and practise it a few times so that you can get that feeling of guilt out of your mind. The panel won't reject you for your age or gap in your resume.
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Who got lowest marks in UPSC interview?

This year, among the top 10 rank holders, rank one Subham Kumar has been awarded the lowest mark in the interview. Kumar comes from Kushwaha community of Bihar, which is enlisted in the OBC category. But the final list of the selected candidates does not mention the category.
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Is there any syllabus for UPSC interview?

Is there an IAS interview syllabus? Yes, there is.
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Is there any book for IAS interview?

The ebook 'How to score high in the IAS interview' is the perfect guide to know about the exact requirements of UPSC – regarding interview/personality test. This concise book also includes a lot of tips to clear IAS interview in flying colours.
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What is a good score in UPSC interview?

The candidates very rarely score marks above 75% in the interview. The purpose of the UPSC interview is to check whether the candidate is suitable for a career in civil services. That is, whether the candidate has the potential to demonstrate good administrative skills.
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How is rank decided in UPSC?

Marks, thus obtained by the candidates in the Main Examination, (written part as well as interview) would determine their final ranking. Candidates will be allotted to the various services and posts keeping in view their Ranks in the examination and the preferences expressed by them for the services and posts.
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Where is IAS interview held?

Place of Civil Service Interview

The Civil Service Interview is held in the UPSC Office at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi.
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What are the 9 papers in UPSC mains?

The 9 papers in IAS Exam (Mains) are as follows: Paper-A (Compulsory Indian Language); Paper –B (English) which are qualifying in nature, while the other papers like Essay, General Studies Papers I, II, III, and IV, and Optional Papers I and II are considered for the final ranking.
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Is English speaking compulsory for UPSC?

yes ,English Language compulsory for the IAS Exam. English language speaking is the very important for the any candidate. Eligibility: *You should be indian.
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Does UPSC rank come after interview?

Myth 1: The final rank of a candidate (IAS, IPS, IFS etc) solely depends on the marks he gets in the UPSC Civil Services Exam Interview. Reality: UPSC calculates the final rank by adding the marks candidate secures in the Main Exam (written test) and Interview (personality test).
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How can I write my hobbies in UPSC?

Since questions are asked about the native district in the personality test, explore your surrounding areas as much as possible.
  1. Watching movies. One may wonder how movies are helpful for the preparation of the IAS exam. ...
  2. Internet surfing. ...
  3. Reading. ...
  4. Blogging. ...
  5. Teaching.
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Is UPSC tough or NEET?

After analyzing the level of questions that appear in various exams, UPSC is undoubtedly the toughest one. However, NEET is one of the toughest entrance level exams for UG in India.
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Can a failure become IAS?

Anurag Kumar failed in graduation, but this failure showed him the way to success and he decided to become an IAS officer. This decision changed his life. You will be surprised to know that Anurag passed the UPSC exam twice in a row with his hard work and became an IAS officer in 2018 by securing 48th rank.
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Is coaching necessary for UPSC?

UPSC only expects candidates to have a generalist understanding of a wide range of topics. So if you have the material with you and can study on your own, you will be able to understand the subject and hence GS coaching isn't really necessary.
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