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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Where does UPSC interview takes place?

The Personality Test is normally conducted in the Union Public Service Commission office housed at Dholpur House in Delhi. The interview is conducted by the various boards constituted by the UPSC.
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How many hours IAS interview last?

Generally, an IAS interview lasts for about 20 minutes and aspirants face interview questions that cover a broad range of topics. Facing the UPSC IAS interview panel is a daunting task but armed with facts and information, a candidate with confidence and appropriate soft skills can surely ace the interview.
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How many interviews are there in IAS?

There are 8-9 separate UPSC interview boards. Each board consists of a chairman and four members. The chairman of each board is a UPSC member. The other four members are external members invited by UPSC.
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Where is srushti Deshmukh posted?

Her current posting is in the Dindori districts of Madhya Pradesh, India.
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UPSC Topper Mock Interview, Srushti Jayant Deshmukh (Rank 5, CSE 2018)



Are IAS interview recorded?

The interview marks are added to the marks obtained in the Mains exam and after that the final merit list is prepared. So the interview marks are not disclosed immediately and can be known only at the declaration of the final results by the UPSC. The interview is conducted by various boards constituted by the UPSC.
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What if I fail in IAS interview?

It is very disheartening if a candidate has failed in UPSC Interview. However, it is equally depressing if a candidate has failed in UPSC Prelims. Even if a candidate fails in any one of the stages of the Civil Services Exam, the candidate has to start from scratch again.
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Which language is used in IAS interview?

Know about the Medium of Language in IAS Interview. Candidates can opt for English, Hindi or any other regional language when facing the UPSC panel. Only those candidates who are exempt from taking the compulsory Indian language paper should attend the interview in either English or Hindi.
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Who got highest marks in UPSC interview?

In the UPSC IAS Interview round 2017, topper Anudeep Dursihetty scored 176 marks out of a total of 275 marks. He had made it to the interview round once before and had scored 204 marks.
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Is IAS interview tough?

IAS interviews can be tough to crack. Giving at least three to five mock IAS interviews is a must if you want to secure a good rank in the exam. The sole purpose of the interview is to test your personality and not your knowledge.
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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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How can I face IAS interview?

IAS Interview: 25 Golden Tips for Success
  1. Start early! It is very important not to lose time. ...
  2. Know your-self. ...
  3. Read your bio-data multiple times. ...
  4. Develop a positive attitude. ...
  5. Don't take UPSC interview in a light spirit. ...
  6. Develop self-confidence. ...
  7. Don't lie. ...
  8. Improve your communication skills.
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What is a good score in IAS interview?

Civil Services Examination, 2020, 2019 and 2018 – Minimum qualifying marks (final cut-off) Finally, the ranks are calculated by adding mains marks (out of 1750) and interview marks (out of 275). There is no minimum mark in the UPSC interview. Mostly, the marks awarded for the interview ranges from 40% to 80%.
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What is IAS interview like?

The UPSC Interview is two-way communication between UPSC aspirants and the officers from the UPSC board. There is a discussion of around 20 minutes where a wide range of topics are covered. The interview might be scary but confidence, soft skills, and relevant preparation can make the interview really well.
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Which medium is best for UPSC?

Ans. 3 The most opted language medium for the Civil Services interview Examination is English and Hindi. However, candidates should opt for a language in which they are more comfortable.
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What is paper A in IAS?

UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam consists of nine papers out of which Paper A is the Compulsory Indian Language Paper. It is a qualifying paper, hence, the score obtained in this paper is not calculated while determining the final rank. You need to score 25% or 75+ marks out of 300 marks in order to pass this paper.
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Is Hindi compulsory for IAS?

Ans. No, Hindi Language is not compulsory for UPSC Mains unless you choose it as the compulsory paper in UPSC Mains. You also can choose the medium of UPSC Mains and Prelims in Hindi.
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What is UPSC success rate?

About 20% of those who appeared in the mains move to the final stage (Personality Test/Interview Round), while only 40% qualify out of that 20 % and make it to the service. Below given is an interesting statistics about the success rate in UPSC Civil Services Exam. (*Some numbers are approximate).
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What is the age limit for IAS?

UPSC Civil Services Exam Age Limit: Candidate must be a minimum of 21 years of age and must not be more than 32 years of age. General Category & EWS: 32 years; 6 attempts. OBC (with certificate): 32 years + 3 years; 9 attempts. SC/ST: 32 years + 5 years; unlimited attempts.
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What should I wear for UPSC interview?

Your clothes must be well-washed, ironed and without any stains. Avoid wearing too tight or too loose clothes. Look smart by wearing the correct size. Women should preferably wear formal Indian wear to the UPSC interview.
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Which is the toughest interview in India?

SSB interview is the most extensive and toughest among all the interviews conducted for government job examinations. To become an officer in Indian Armed Forces, you have to clear the SSB interview.
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Is there any dress code for IAS officer?

Both male and female IAS officers wear formal clothing on official functions. These IAS uniforms can include Kurti, Salwar suit, or Saree for female IAS officers. Male IAS officers, on the other side, can wear a Shirt or formal Polo Neck Tshirts at public functions.
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