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Date: 09/12/2025
Key DAF Details: Gargi College, JNU, Economics Optional, Hand Lettering, Visually Impaired Cricket
Board: B.B. Swain Sir
Chairperson
What is Hand Lettering?
Where did you learn it?
Do you still do it?
Member 1
What do you understand about balanced growth in the economy?
How will you ensure balanced growth as a DM?
What do you think about the elderly population of society?
How will you include them?
What about the paperwork and procedural hurdles as they might be illiterate or some of them can not even see at that age?
What sections of society will you consider vulnerable?
What will you do for them as a DM?
What is more important for Administration empathy or efficiency?
How will you balance both?
What do you think of idealism, should administration be ideal or pragmatic?
All theories are idealistic so how can they be used for pragmatic administration?
What is the importance of Russia for India?
What agreements have taken place recently?
How will our economy benefit from it and particularly which sectors?
What about connectivity?
Are the tariffs placed by US on India justified?
What were the reasons for putting these tariffs?
Are tariffs for buying Russian oil justified?
Member 2
What are critical minerals?
What steps has the government taken for critical minerals?
What are climate bonds?
What are social bonds?
Is interest paid on such bonds?
Have you heard of the ministry of co-operation?
Which institute has been developed for cooperation?
What do you know about the GIFT city?
Why has it been created?
Why do international corporations set up their offices there?
Member 3
You have economics optional but you have not studied it at college.
(I told that I have)
What are the benefits of conflict resolution? (No context)
What is the status of Climate finance?
What do you know about Gunnar Myrdal?
Where can we see this model being illustrated in India? (myrdal's Backwash and spread effect)
What is the fundamental difference in the approaches of Adam Smith and Amartya Sen?
What is the entitlements based approach of Amartya sen?
What do you understand by Trickle down?
Do you think it works?
Member 4
Who was Gargi?
What did you learn from her?
What is the USP of JNU?
What were your lessons from organising a cricket tournament for visually impaired women ?
Key DAF Details: Gargi College, JNU, Economics Optional, Hand Lettering, Visually Impaired Cricket
Board: B.B. Swain Sir
Chairperson
What is Hand Lettering?
Where did you learn it?
Do you still do it?
Member 1
What do you understand about balanced growth in the economy?
How will you ensure balanced growth as a DM?
What do you think about the elderly population of society?
How will you include them?
What about the paperwork and procedural hurdles as they might be illiterate or some of them can not even see at that age?
What sections of society will you consider vulnerable?
What will you do for them as a DM?
What is more important for Administration empathy or efficiency?
How will you balance both?
What do you think of idealism, should administration be ideal or pragmatic?
All theories are idealistic so how can they be used for pragmatic administration?
What is the importance of Russia for India?
What agreements have taken place recently?
How will our economy benefit from it and particularly which sectors?
What about connectivity?
Are the tariffs placed by US on India justified?
What were the reasons for putting these tariffs?
Are tariffs for buying Russian oil justified?
Member 2
What are critical minerals?
What steps has the government taken for critical minerals?
What are climate bonds?
What are social bonds?
Is interest paid on such bonds?
Have you heard of the ministry of co-operation?
Which institute has been developed for cooperation?
What do you know about the GIFT city?
Why has it been created?
Why do international corporations set up their offices there?
Member 3
You have economics optional but you have not studied it at college.
(I told that I have)
What are the benefits of conflict resolution? (No context)
What is the status of Climate finance?
What do you know about Gunnar Myrdal?
Where can we see this model being illustrated in India? (myrdal's Backwash and spread effect)
What is the fundamental difference in the approaches of Adam Smith and Amartya Sen?
What is the entitlements based approach of Amartya sen?
What do you understand by Trickle down?
Do you think it works?
Member 4
Who was Gargi?
What did you learn from her?
What is the USP of JNU?
What were your lessons from organising a cricket tournament for visually impaired women ?
Date : 10th December 2025 (FN)
Board: Sheel Vardhan sir
Duration:28 minutes
Chairperson:
• Unique grey tie and suit,looking nice unlike blue ones.
• Congratulations for coming for 3rd consecutive interview
• Discussion on Hegel and old age and wisdom
•What is your philosophy of life
• Tell me one incident where you’ve applied it and follow up questions on that
• Discussion on Rubik cube( given a problem also)
M1: Why do we use RCC in construction so much
• Ratio of proportion of elements in RCC
• Usage of M30 concrete
• Design a high rise tower
• Parameters for its foundation
• Difference between Ontology, Epistemology and axiology and follow up questions
M2(Lady): INSPIRE scholarship
• Application of philosophy in administration and follow up questions, long discussion
• Sustainable development
• Soft power and follow up questions
M3
• Explain Vedanta in one sentence
• 1893 speech on Swami Vivekanand and follow up
• Name one desirable and undesirable quality in a civil servant
M4(Lady)
• Difference in living between Cantonment and urban space life style
• What advice on physical activity you’ll give to someone of your age (29)
• What do you do for physical activities
Not able to recall few questions
Chairperson said: Thank you, your interview is over
Board: Sheel Vardhan sir
Duration:28 minutes
Chairperson:
• Unique grey tie and suit,looking nice unlike blue ones.
• Congratulations for coming for 3rd consecutive interview
• Discussion on Hegel and old age and wisdom
•What is your philosophy of life
• Tell me one incident where you’ve applied it and follow up questions on that
• Discussion on Rubik cube( given a problem also)
M1: Why do we use RCC in construction so much
• Ratio of proportion of elements in RCC
• Usage of M30 concrete
• Design a high rise tower
• Parameters for its foundation
• Difference between Ontology, Epistemology and axiology and follow up questions
M2(Lady): INSPIRE scholarship
• Application of philosophy in administration and follow up questions, long discussion
• Sustainable development
• Soft power and follow up questions
M3
• Explain Vedanta in one sentence
• 1893 speech on Swami Vivekanand and follow up
• Name one desirable and undesirable quality in a civil servant
M4(Lady)
• Difference in living between Cantonment and urban space life style
• What advice on physical activity you’ll give to someone of your age (29)
• What do you do for physical activities
Not able to recall few questions
Chairperson said: Thank you, your interview is over
Date -10/12/2025
Board- Dinesh Dasa sir
Forenoon -2nd to go
Daf keywords - Hindustani classical, Sugam sangeet, harmonium, xylophone, yamuna bacterial strains, lifesciences, vedic chanting, and many more things
Chairman sir-Q-1 we wanted you to come at first since you have mentioned vedic chanting, we could have started the day. But anyways, chant one vedic mantra for us
Q2- you have mentioned sugam sangeet, what do you listen? I said ghazals, he asked me which singers I do listen to, I said gulam ali khan sahab and asha bhosle ji, he asked me one ghazal of gulam ali ji, I said chupje chupke, He asked me to sing
Q-3- long monologue on something, I was not able to hear it, it was regarding relocation of lions from gir. Some supreme court judgement, I was not aware of this so I asked him regarding the exact issue, he asked my stance on it and what would I suggest to the supreme court.
Member -2- random questions regarding star campaigner, exact number, I said sorry. Then about primary colours, I got confused and said sorry again. Then about difference between UV and infrared, then asked me the coolor of minimum wavelength in visible spectrum. Then they asked me about some shobraja sisters, I said no. I am still not able to find them on internet.Then chairman sir interveved.
They started asking me counter questions regarding star campaigning, asked me about whi funds the star campaigning, who is star campaigner , whether it's necessary that a star campaigner should be any celebrity, I said no. Then they asked me who funds the campaign when prime minister is the star campaigner, I said political party. He said the govt pays for it.
Then he asked me about you being the head of EC, what would be your suggestios. They confused me alot regarding EC.
Msmber-3 - have you read today's newspaper, I read it briefly so I said the exact words. Then he asked me top headlines, I just remembered the basic news like goa, flights. I told him that.
Then few questions regarding yamuna pollution.
Member -4( lady) She asked me about yamuna pollution, asked my stance being an administrator. The. Asked. Me some term which I didn't know, I said sorry
Member-5( lady)- difference between hindustani and Carnatic. 2 proponents from carnatic. You teach tuitions, why only biology and not others. Your life is more about music , do you want to become singer or what. What's your motive
Then at last, I waited for someone to speak . Chairman didn't say that your interview is over. Everyone smiled and nodded. I said thank you and left the room.
Overall experience - good, cordial board, one member was trying to just confuse with some random factual questions. Dasa sir had a smiling face but he was speaking too low at certain points. .
Eci was unexpected and conversation went really long on that . That was kind of a bit disappointing to me because I had to say sorry at many places
Dasa sir politely said to me twice that if you don't know the answer, we will ask some other questions. Just say you don't know it. So I really sticked with that rather than beating around the bush.
Board- Dinesh Dasa sir
Forenoon -2nd to go
Daf keywords - Hindustani classical, Sugam sangeet, harmonium, xylophone, yamuna bacterial strains, lifesciences, vedic chanting, and many more things
Chairman sir-Q-1 we wanted you to come at first since you have mentioned vedic chanting, we could have started the day. But anyways, chant one vedic mantra for us
Q2- you have mentioned sugam sangeet, what do you listen? I said ghazals, he asked me which singers I do listen to, I said gulam ali khan sahab and asha bhosle ji, he asked me one ghazal of gulam ali ji, I said chupje chupke, He asked me to sing
Q-3- long monologue on something, I was not able to hear it, it was regarding relocation of lions from gir. Some supreme court judgement, I was not aware of this so I asked him regarding the exact issue, he asked my stance on it and what would I suggest to the supreme court.
Member -2- random questions regarding star campaigner, exact number, I said sorry. Then about primary colours, I got confused and said sorry again. Then about difference between UV and infrared, then asked me the coolor of minimum wavelength in visible spectrum. Then they asked me about some shobraja sisters, I said no. I am still not able to find them on internet.Then chairman sir interveved.
They started asking me counter questions regarding star campaigning, asked me about whi funds the star campaigning, who is star campaigner , whether it's necessary that a star campaigner should be any celebrity, I said no. Then they asked me who funds the campaign when prime minister is the star campaigner, I said political party. He said the govt pays for it.
Then he asked me about you being the head of EC, what would be your suggestios. They confused me alot regarding EC.
Msmber-3 - have you read today's newspaper, I read it briefly so I said the exact words. Then he asked me top headlines, I just remembered the basic news like goa, flights. I told him that.
Then few questions regarding yamuna pollution.
Member -4( lady) She asked me about yamuna pollution, asked my stance being an administrator. The. Asked. Me some term which I didn't know, I said sorry
Member-5( lady)- difference between hindustani and Carnatic. 2 proponents from carnatic. You teach tuitions, why only biology and not others. Your life is more about music , do you want to become singer or what. What's your motive
Then at last, I waited for someone to speak . Chairman didn't say that your interview is over. Everyone smiled and nodded. I said thank you and left the room.
Overall experience - good, cordial board, one member was trying to just confuse with some random factual questions. Dasa sir had a smiling face but he was speaking too low at certain points. .
Eci was unexpected and conversation went really long on that . That was kind of a bit disappointing to me because I had to say sorry at many places
Dasa sir politely said to me twice that if you don't know the answer, we will ask some other questions. Just say you don't know it. So I really sticked with that rather than beating around the bush.
Date: 10 December 2025
Board: Sheelvardhan Singh
Key words : BA LLB hons, competition law, social media addiction, BRICS, thrifting event for sustainable fashion
⸻
Chairperson – Questions
1. Assess the role of the Competition Commission of India. How has its impact been on the ground?
2. FPIs are pulling out of India while Indian markets remain inflated due to heavy retail participation. Why?
3. Who is likely to face a problem in the future? Who do you think is wrong, and why?
⸻
Member 1 – Questions
4. What is the principle of natural justice? Why is it called natural justice? Are there other kinds of justice?
4. What is the difference between Rule of Law and Rule of Majority?
5. If Rule of Majority is prevailing, how will the courts decide?
6. What is the hierarchy of sources of law in India?
7. If the government or courts violate this hierarchy, how should we view it? Courts are also allowing this. What is your opinion on this?
⸻
Member 2 – Questions
8. You attended the BRICS Summit. How was your experience? What did you learn?
9. What are the three new criminal laws? Why were they brought into force?
10. How do the new criminal laws help reduce pendency of cases?
11. How is forensic evidence placed in the IPC/BNS framework, and what needs to be done now?
⸻
Member 3 – Questions
12. asked me how spurt in pli and its impact.. I thought production linked incentive and answered.
Later he said I meant PIL (public interest litigation) How has PIL increased and how do you see it?
13. How should India balance between BRICS, QUAD, and other strategic groupings?
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Member 4 – Questions
14. What is social media addiction?
15. Why is social media addiction happening?
16. What is its impact on health?
17. What is the solution to this problem?
18. You organised a thrifting event on sustainable fashion. Why did you organise it, and what exactly did you do?
Board: Sheelvardhan Singh
Key words : BA LLB hons, competition law, social media addiction, BRICS, thrifting event for sustainable fashion
⸻
Chairperson – Questions
1. Assess the role of the Competition Commission of India. How has its impact been on the ground?
2. FPIs are pulling out of India while Indian markets remain inflated due to heavy retail participation. Why?
3. Who is likely to face a problem in the future? Who do you think is wrong, and why?
⸻
Member 1 – Questions
4. What is the principle of natural justice? Why is it called natural justice? Are there other kinds of justice?
4. What is the difference between Rule of Law and Rule of Majority?
5. If Rule of Majority is prevailing, how will the courts decide?
6. What is the hierarchy of sources of law in India?
7. If the government or courts violate this hierarchy, how should we view it? Courts are also allowing this. What is your opinion on this?
⸻
Member 2 – Questions
8. You attended the BRICS Summit. How was your experience? What did you learn?
9. What are the three new criminal laws? Why were they brought into force?
10. How do the new criminal laws help reduce pendency of cases?
11. How is forensic evidence placed in the IPC/BNS framework, and what needs to be done now?
⸻
Member 3 – Questions
12. asked me how spurt in pli and its impact.. I thought production linked incentive and answered.
Later he said I meant PIL (public interest litigation) How has PIL increased and how do you see it?
13. How should India balance between BRICS, QUAD, and other strategic groupings?
⸻
Member 4 – Questions
14. What is social media addiction?
15. Why is social media addiction happening?
16. What is its impact on health?
17. What is the solution to this problem?
18. You organised a thrifting event on sustainable fashion. Why did you organise it, and what exactly did you do?
Board: Sujata Chaturvedi
Date: 10/12/2025
Time : 35 minutes +
DAF keywords: Bihar, IIT BOMBAY, Aerospace engg, Drone Industry, State PCS, Maths optional, Cardio and strength training.
Chairperson:
1) The reason behind naxalism in my district in the 1990s (probably she herself was posted there as DM) a long discussion took place on this.
2) Now naxalism is almost nowhere in Bihar, what are the reasons.
3) GoI has given a date to end naxalism in India, what is that date?
4) Do you think that naxalism will be over by then?
5) Role of tech in fighting naxalism.
6) You have recently joined as a revenue officer, so what is Chakbandi?
M1
1) What is energy transition?
2) why can't we just use some tech in thermal power plants and remove all pollutants and GHGs.
3) What are the issues in producing green hydrogen?
4) What is National green hydrogen mission. Nd present status; how much fund used and other progress.
5) Why migration (domestic )? Push and pull factors.
6) Migration to cities causes many problems, what should be done to deal with it?
7) We keep listening that new urban hubs will emerge but haven't seen it happening so.. in such a situation how will we deal with over migration.
M2
1) What are space debris and what shall we do to deal with it.
2) How to deal with the structural fatigue of aircraft?
3) In aviation sector, what is RMO ?
4) Some more questions on the aviation sector.. can't recall.
M3
1)You wanted to work at ground level and solve problems there, u already are in state public services then why now IAS?
2) You wanted to work for Bihar but getting home cader is very difficult, u may get kerala cadre, then what will happen to your motivation? Will it not amount to shifting your goal post?
3) What is Nuclear Submarine
4) Nuclear triad and why is it needed?
5) Need for sea based nuclear warhead?
6) Name of Indian nuclear capable Submarine?
M4:
1) How can drones help women w.r.t safety, economic, etc..
2) India has very large amount of coal yet we r importing it, why?
3) How do we measure quality of coal?
4) What is the budget of bihar?
5) Is there revenue deficit in bihar?
By this time Sujata ma'am said ki bahut time ho gaya sir, ab end karte hai, and it ended here.
Overall, the board was very cordial, but they were on a non stop mode. Also not even a single question from the hobby n award part, neither from my optional was asked.
Date: 10/12/2025
Time : 35 minutes +
DAF keywords: Bihar, IIT BOMBAY, Aerospace engg, Drone Industry, State PCS, Maths optional, Cardio and strength training.
Chairperson:
1) The reason behind naxalism in my district in the 1990s (probably she herself was posted there as DM) a long discussion took place on this.
2) Now naxalism is almost nowhere in Bihar, what are the reasons.
3) GoI has given a date to end naxalism in India, what is that date?
4) Do you think that naxalism will be over by then?
5) Role of tech in fighting naxalism.
6) You have recently joined as a revenue officer, so what is Chakbandi?
M1
1) What is energy transition?
2) why can't we just use some tech in thermal power plants and remove all pollutants and GHGs.
3) What are the issues in producing green hydrogen?
4) What is National green hydrogen mission. Nd present status; how much fund used and other progress.
5) Why migration (domestic )? Push and pull factors.
6) Migration to cities causes many problems, what should be done to deal with it?
7) We keep listening that new urban hubs will emerge but haven't seen it happening so.. in such a situation how will we deal with over migration.
M2
1) What are space debris and what shall we do to deal with it.
2) How to deal with the structural fatigue of aircraft?
3) In aviation sector, what is RMO ?
4) Some more questions on the aviation sector.. can't recall.
M3
1)You wanted to work at ground level and solve problems there, u already are in state public services then why now IAS?
2) You wanted to work for Bihar but getting home cader is very difficult, u may get kerala cadre, then what will happen to your motivation? Will it not amount to shifting your goal post?
3) What is Nuclear Submarine
4) Nuclear triad and why is it needed?
5) Need for sea based nuclear warhead?
6) Name of Indian nuclear capable Submarine?
M4:
1) How can drones help women w.r.t safety, economic, etc..
2) India has very large amount of coal yet we r importing it, why?
3) How do we measure quality of coal?
4) What is the budget of bihar?
5) Is there revenue deficit in bihar?
By this time Sujata ma'am said ki bahut time ho gaya sir, ab end karte hai, and it ended here.
Overall, the board was very cordial, but they were on a non stop mode. Also not even a single question from the hobby n award part, neither from my optional was asked.
Date: 10th Dec, afternoon
Chairperson ma'am -Sujata Chaturvedi.
Read my DAF aloud.
DAF keywords which were discussed Dausa, Rajasthan, Mathematics, Maruti Suzuki. No question from hobby, leadership and Current affairs.
Chairperson -
How many wars India have fought? Asked who won which war.
LAC,LOC, border difference.what is IOK ?
M1 lady-
Famous about your district ? science vs religion ( 2-3 min discussion)
Disaster profile of your state ? How would you solve ?
M2-
Use of mathematics in administration?
Maruti history, shareholding pattern?
Attorney general vs solicitor general?
M3-
Budget, contingency budget,
How would you bring money for infra ? PPP model ? (1-2 cross questions)
M4-
India's spending on R&D vs China vs USA . Suggest measures to spend more on it ? Private sector role ?
Back to Rajasthan, why mewar,marwar ?
Chairperson- your interview is over.
Duration: 20 min (approximately).
Chairperson ma'am -Sujata Chaturvedi.
Read my DAF aloud.
DAF keywords which were discussed Dausa, Rajasthan, Mathematics, Maruti Suzuki. No question from hobby, leadership and Current affairs.
Chairperson -
How many wars India have fought? Asked who won which war.
LAC,LOC, border difference.what is IOK ?
M1 lady-
Famous about your district ? science vs religion ( 2-3 min discussion)
Disaster profile of your state ? How would you solve ?
M2-
Use of mathematics in administration?
Maruti history, shareholding pattern?
Attorney general vs solicitor general?
M3-
Budget, contingency budget,
How would you bring money for infra ? PPP model ? (1-2 cross questions)
M4-
India's spending on R&D vs China vs USA . Suggest measures to spend more on it ? Private sector role ?
Back to Rajasthan, why mewar,marwar ?
Chairperson- your interview is over.
Duration: 20 min (approximately).
Anuradha prasad mam
10/12/25
Forenoon 1st to go
Delhi, economics, squash,
Chair-
Interesting hobbies you have
Squash and badminton difference
More about squash
Ai bubble
Its impact on india
Its impact on ai infra
Member 1
Urbanisation uprooting people. How would you tackle it?
Any schemes?
H1B issue. Impact on Indian IT
Impact on labor market
Labor laws discussion
Member 2
Farmer income tax?
Discrimination if big farmers are not taxed?
Member 3
If you realise dont have the qualities of a leader what would you do?
Member 4
What alternate econ models have you pursued? (From daf)
Cant remember more
Mocks that helped-
Shubham sir vidyapeeth ias 1 on 1, Chanakya mandal, samkalp, next ias, Rohit sehrawat sir genuine ias economics discussions, farees rahman sir mocks
10/12/25
Forenoon 1st to go
Delhi, economics, squash,
Chair-
Interesting hobbies you have
Squash and badminton difference
More about squash
Ai bubble
Its impact on india
Its impact on ai infra
Member 1
Urbanisation uprooting people. How would you tackle it?
Any schemes?
H1B issue. Impact on Indian IT
Impact on labor market
Labor laws discussion
Member 2
Farmer income tax?
Discrimination if big farmers are not taxed?
Member 3
If you realise dont have the qualities of a leader what would you do?
Member 4
What alternate econ models have you pursued? (From daf)
Cant remember more
Mocks that helped-
Shubham sir vidyapeeth ias 1 on 1, Chanakya mandal, samkalp, next ias, Rohit sehrawat sir genuine ias economics discussions, farees rahman sir mocks
10.12.2025- Name - COURAGEOUS_2000
Afternoon session - Anuradha Prasad madam board.
Keywords - MENSTRUAL HYGIENE, SLUM , SATYARTHI FOUNDATION, COMMERCE, FARIDABAD, HARYANA, REFLECTIVE JOURNALING ON SOCIAL DYNAMICS, PLASTIC WASTE.
Chairperson -
Q1. So I see you've worked with Kailash satyarthi - don't you think he rescue children 10-20-50 whatever but they go back to same number - 'so called activist ' doesn't make difference
I said No mam , Activist like Kailash satyarthi are atleast initiating such reforms to address the menace of child labour.
Talking about the children going back further structural step needs to be taken
What structural ? - data where child labour happening+ convincing parents ( taking them out of vicious cycle of poverty)
How can we collect data in informal sectors - send different person in places where child labour concentration is there + convince parents through communication - send them school - incentive like mid day meal etc
Mam asked one more question -
You are a bcom graduate- do you know which body regulates Charted Accountants ? I mentioned ICAI.
Then she said Okay. Do you know about NaBFID .... I told the full form
Asked- how it regulates CA
( Said , I'm not aware about it ).
Member 1 ( female )
- how to address inequality at workplace ( I said legal aspects - ICC formation under POSH , Gender sensitivity training etc )
- Have you faced patriarchy ever in professional life etc
( answered )
- How in domestic sphere? You've a brother
(
- Q on period leave ( I mentioned something related to it in upper answers so Q came )
( Answered satisfactory as decided )
1 more question - can't remember.
Member 2 ( male )
- what is reflective Journaling
( Started explaining him how I write on social dynamics)
He interrupted and said how is it different from newspaper reading etc
( I said sir in RJ - openions are formed analysis is done and i decide what changes can be made )
Sir asked - Do you mean openions are not formed when I read newspaper
( No sir that is not the case but they are more structural and also can be revisited after a fortnight/ month )
He asked Benifits of it ?? ( I said sensitivity, analytical mindset on issues , EI etc )
I also added on my way of RJ ( changes in social institutions for example recently i jote down how intercaste marriage allowed in my family otherwise a traditional arrange marriage setup )
Member 3 ( male)
- you must be feeling nervous outside waiting in hall . What you did ?? You talked to someone
( Yes sir I was feeling a bit nervous. I tried talking to people and sir I tried breathing technique also 4-2-1 - sir laughed , I also
And to add on sir - i chanted also
Sir asked - you do it everytime? Does that work
Yes sir I apply this and it works for me.
Now you are all okay with smiling face
Yes sir I am good now. Thankyou.
Q - Asked quality of leader ( traditional time and new time - which are same )
I mentioned - clear communication, single goal , accessibility etc
He said what if all this fails which quality must be there - ( sir emotional intelligence is foremost - explained a bit - whithout this organisation/ social protest etc will shatter )
Member 4 ( male )
Q - as sociology student what common you see in all societies be it desert society , western society
( I mentioned about social cohesion)
Sir said don't you think language is also there ( i said sorry sir and i forgot to add on )
He asked about other common factor I said - Religious belief )
And i can't think of more right now.
1 more question asked , can't remember.
Chairperson again
- I want to ask you why Mr Trump is talking about taking Greenland
( Though I wasn't aware of news )
I said mam I believe it must be for capturing the northern pole proximity - ARCTIC
Counter Q - why now ? What's there in arctic that he is doing it now
I said sorry mam I'm not aware of the issue. I will read about it.
Mam said - No problem
Your interview is over
I said Thankyou to all members smilingly.
Afternoon session - Anuradha Prasad madam board.
Keywords - MENSTRUAL HYGIENE, SLUM , SATYARTHI FOUNDATION, COMMERCE, FARIDABAD, HARYANA, REFLECTIVE JOURNALING ON SOCIAL DYNAMICS, PLASTIC WASTE.
Chairperson -
Q1. So I see you've worked with Kailash satyarthi - don't you think he rescue children 10-20-50 whatever but they go back to same number - 'so called activist ' doesn't make difference
I said No mam , Activist like Kailash satyarthi are atleast initiating such reforms to address the menace of child labour.
Talking about the children going back further structural step needs to be taken
What structural ? - data where child labour happening+ convincing parents ( taking them out of vicious cycle of poverty)
How can we collect data in informal sectors - send different person in places where child labour concentration is there + convince parents through communication - send them school - incentive like mid day meal etc
Mam asked one more question -
You are a bcom graduate- do you know which body regulates Charted Accountants ? I mentioned ICAI.
Then she said Okay. Do you know about NaBFID .... I told the full form
Asked- how it regulates CA
( Said , I'm not aware about it ).
Member 1 ( female )
- how to address inequality at workplace ( I said legal aspects - ICC formation under POSH , Gender sensitivity training etc )
- Have you faced patriarchy ever in professional life etc
( answered )
- How in domestic sphere? You've a brother
(
- Q on period leave ( I mentioned something related to it in upper answers so Q came )
( Answered satisfactory as decided )
1 more question - can't remember.
Member 2 ( male )
- what is reflective Journaling
( Started explaining him how I write on social dynamics)
He interrupted and said how is it different from newspaper reading etc
( I said sir in RJ - openions are formed analysis is done and i decide what changes can be made )
Sir asked - Do you mean openions are not formed when I read newspaper
( No sir that is not the case but they are more structural and also can be revisited after a fortnight/ month )
He asked Benifits of it ?? ( I said sensitivity, analytical mindset on issues , EI etc )
I also added on my way of RJ ( changes in social institutions for example recently i jote down how intercaste marriage allowed in my family otherwise a traditional arrange marriage setup )
Member 3 ( male)
- you must be feeling nervous outside waiting in hall . What you did ?? You talked to someone
( Yes sir I was feeling a bit nervous. I tried talking to people and sir I tried breathing technique also 4-2-1 - sir laughed , I also
And to add on sir - i chanted also
Sir asked - you do it everytime? Does that work
Yes sir I apply this and it works for me.
Now you are all okay with smiling face
Yes sir I am good now. Thankyou.
Q - Asked quality of leader ( traditional time and new time - which are same )
I mentioned - clear communication, single goal , accessibility etc
He said what if all this fails which quality must be there - ( sir emotional intelligence is foremost - explained a bit - whithout this organisation/ social protest etc will shatter )
Member 4 ( male )
Q - as sociology student what common you see in all societies be it desert society , western society
( I mentioned about social cohesion)
Sir said don't you think language is also there ( i said sorry sir and i forgot to add on )
He asked about other common factor I said - Religious belief )
And i can't think of more right now.
1 more question asked , can't remember.
Chairperson again
- I want to ask you why Mr Trump is talking about taking Greenland
( Though I wasn't aware of news )
I said mam I believe it must be for capturing the northern pole proximity - ARCTIC
Counter Q - why now ? What's there in arctic that he is doing it now
I said sorry mam I'm not aware of the issue. I will read about it.
Mam said - No problem
Your interview is over
I said Thankyou to all members smilingly.
Date : 9th Dec 2025 Forenoon
5th to go
DAF Details : Travelling , constitution, PSIR. ( Other things not asked)
Board : B B Swain Sir
Chairman : Asked How are you ?
I said I am good sir.
Said you like travelling. Asked Where did you travel last?
Then kept on asking on it.
Then asked you went to Sarnath also. I said yes sir. Then asked about museum. I said sorry sir I did not went there. asked me about Sarnath lion. Gave me hint. I said sorry and not able to recall. Then he again asked. I said Ashok Chakra and he corrected me. I said sorry.
Member 1 :
Que : Asked which article is described as heart and soul of Indian constitution by Br ambedkar.
Que : Asked why it is called so?
Que : further asked About Writs.
Que : Who gave theory of separation of powers ?
Que : Which country have strict SOP?
Que : Asked SOP scheme in Indian constitution?
Q : Give an example.
Que : Further asked about Indian judicial appointments.
Que : Which country is testing nuclear weapons and why?
Q : What is inter-generational equity in terms of ecology?
Q : why the world is falling in democratic standards?
Member 2 : very low voice.
Q : About protection of free world , why it is receding? A very long question..
Q : Asked in which topic you are interested in PSIR ?
Q : Aked from where you read about this?
Member 3 : Asked many questions. Almost all situation based and somewhat tough.
Q : Ased about failing indian foreign policy in India's neighbourhood.
Q : why indian investment are falling in India's neighbourhood.
Q : what can be done to revive indian foreign policy?
Q : how indian private companies can generate goodwill in other countries ?
Q : False reports by indian media houses. How can you create trust between Indian journalist and local people?
Q : How can you ensure that wrong reports about you as DM are not published in media and generate trust among people?
Q : asked about RRTS? I said sorry sir.
Q : Aksed why preferred services like this?
Could not remember other.
Member 4 : Lady member. Very cordial and kept on encouraging..
Q : Somewhere I talked about Jaishankar's India way. She asked explain india way in one line?
Q : said explain in one word. I said Comprehensive National power. She said I was expecting Multi alignments. But I remained affirm on my stand and said Multi alignments is also necessary.
Q : How India can ensure its goals are fulfilled in future?
Q : India's stand in Ukraine conflict.
Q : why Ukraine and Russia are fighting.
Could not remember other.
Except the lady member all others kept poker face. They were talking in between.
Chairman sir said Thank you. Your interview is over. You can go now.
5th to go
DAF Details : Travelling , constitution, PSIR. ( Other things not asked)
Board : B B Swain Sir
Chairman : Asked How are you ?
I said I am good sir.
Said you like travelling. Asked Where did you travel last?
Then kept on asking on it.
Then asked you went to Sarnath also. I said yes sir. Then asked about museum. I said sorry sir I did not went there. asked me about Sarnath lion. Gave me hint. I said sorry and not able to recall. Then he again asked. I said Ashok Chakra and he corrected me. I said sorry.
Member 1 :
Que : Asked which article is described as heart and soul of Indian constitution by Br ambedkar.
Que : Asked why it is called so?
Que : further asked About Writs.
Que : Who gave theory of separation of powers ?
Que : Which country have strict SOP?
Que : Asked SOP scheme in Indian constitution?
Q : Give an example.
Que : Further asked about Indian judicial appointments.
Que : Which country is testing nuclear weapons and why?
Q : What is inter-generational equity in terms of ecology?
Q : why the world is falling in democratic standards?
Member 2 : very low voice.
Q : About protection of free world , why it is receding? A very long question..
Q : Asked in which topic you are interested in PSIR ?
Q : Aked from where you read about this?
Member 3 : Asked many questions. Almost all situation based and somewhat tough.
Q : Ased about failing indian foreign policy in India's neighbourhood.
Q : why indian investment are falling in India's neighbourhood.
Q : what can be done to revive indian foreign policy?
Q : how indian private companies can generate goodwill in other countries ?
Q : False reports by indian media houses. How can you create trust between Indian journalist and local people?
Q : How can you ensure that wrong reports about you as DM are not published in media and generate trust among people?
Q : asked about RRTS? I said sorry sir.
Q : Aksed why preferred services like this?
Could not remember other.
Member 4 : Lady member. Very cordial and kept on encouraging..
Q : Somewhere I talked about Jaishankar's India way. She asked explain india way in one line?
Q : said explain in one word. I said Comprehensive National power. She said I was expecting Multi alignments. But I remained affirm on my stand and said Multi alignments is also necessary.
Q : How India can ensure its goals are fulfilled in future?
Q : India's stand in Ukraine conflict.
Q : why Ukraine and Russia are fighting.
Could not remember other.
Except the lady member all others kept poker face. They were talking in between.
Chairman sir said Thank you. Your interview is over. You can go now.
Date: 11th December 2025 (Forenoon); 1st to go
DAF-based: Rural agricultural background; Philosophy as optional
Board: Dinesh Dasa Sir
Chairman
“Har kisi ke destiny mein nahi hota yahaan tak pahunchna. Isn’t it? What’s your view?”
Introduce yourself.
“So what have you been doing for the last 4.5 years since graduation? What have you learnt from the journey?”
“You said you come from a rural agricultural background and are from Haryana. Given the context of the farmer protests, if you are given responsibility from the government’s side to convince farmers, how would you do it?”
He told me to use Haryanvi.
I initially switched from English to Hindi.
He asked me to stand behind the chair, consider them as Tau and Tai ji, and strictly adhere to Haryanvi language and tone while persuading them.
RCEP: “Shashi Tharoor ji said we should reconsider our stance. But the government hasn’t paid heed to this reconsideration. What is your view?”
Member 1
“Who is your favourite philosopher and why?” (based on my previous answer)
“Shri Shankaracharya travelled throughout the country for religious propagation. Was he responsible for checking the spread of Buddhism?” (based on my previous answer)
“What is the core difference between a debate and an argument?”
“Explain argumentative philosophy in India and its salient features.”
“Have you heard of Cartesian philosophy? What is his full name? State his philosophy in one line.”
She then gave a monologue on her view of Cartesian philosophy
Asked: “Who said ‘I am therefore I think’?”
Asked which of the two philosophies I personally subscribe to
She countered with the negatives of the philosophy I chose and asked me to reconsider my stance
Then she talked about Albert Camus’ story of seeing his mother’s dead body
Member 2
“You graduated in mechanical engineering but chose philosophy. Was it useful? If yes, how?”
“In your opinion, is this world illusory?”
“You seem enthusiastic about philosophy, but philosophy also has criticisms. Provide major criticisms of Indian philosophy.”
Then the Chairperson asked the next member to continue.
Member 3
“As the Chairman asked about farmer protests, what other major protests have happened in Haryana? Can you recall?”
“Major similarities between the Jat protest and the farmer protest.”
“Comprehensively discuss solutions to agrarian distress.”
Member 4
“Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy is based on values like non-violence and satya. After 75 years, what do you think about their relevance in the present world?”
“You have answered the theoretical aspect; now apply it to current issues.”
The Chairperson then said, “We are running short on time.”
Finally, he said: “Okay, your interview is over. You may go now.”
DAF-based: Rural agricultural background; Philosophy as optional
Board: Dinesh Dasa Sir
Chairman
“Har kisi ke destiny mein nahi hota yahaan tak pahunchna. Isn’t it? What’s your view?”
Introduce yourself.
“So what have you been doing for the last 4.5 years since graduation? What have you learnt from the journey?”
“You said you come from a rural agricultural background and are from Haryana. Given the context of the farmer protests, if you are given responsibility from the government’s side to convince farmers, how would you do it?”
He told me to use Haryanvi.
I initially switched from English to Hindi.
He asked me to stand behind the chair, consider them as Tau and Tai ji, and strictly adhere to Haryanvi language and tone while persuading them.
RCEP: “Shashi Tharoor ji said we should reconsider our stance. But the government hasn’t paid heed to this reconsideration. What is your view?”
Member 1
“Who is your favourite philosopher and why?” (based on my previous answer)
“Shri Shankaracharya travelled throughout the country for religious propagation. Was he responsible for checking the spread of Buddhism?” (based on my previous answer)
“What is the core difference between a debate and an argument?”
“Explain argumentative philosophy in India and its salient features.”
“Have you heard of Cartesian philosophy? What is his full name? State his philosophy in one line.”
She then gave a monologue on her view of Cartesian philosophy
Asked: “Who said ‘I am therefore I think’?”
Asked which of the two philosophies I personally subscribe to
She countered with the negatives of the philosophy I chose and asked me to reconsider my stance
Then she talked about Albert Camus’ story of seeing his mother’s dead body
Member 2
“You graduated in mechanical engineering but chose philosophy. Was it useful? If yes, how?”
“In your opinion, is this world illusory?”
“You seem enthusiastic about philosophy, but philosophy also has criticisms. Provide major criticisms of Indian philosophy.”
Then the Chairperson asked the next member to continue.
Member 3
“As the Chairman asked about farmer protests, what other major protests have happened in Haryana? Can you recall?”
“Major similarities between the Jat protest and the farmer protest.”
“Comprehensively discuss solutions to agrarian distress.”
Member 4
“Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy is based on values like non-violence and satya. After 75 years, what do you think about their relevance in the present world?”
“You have answered the theoretical aspect; now apply it to current issues.”
The Chairperson then said, “We are running short on time.”
Finally, he said: “Okay, your interview is over. You may go now.”
11/12/25
Afternoon session
2nd Last to go
Chairman sir board.
Doctor, Haryana
Chairperson-
1.Why CS after MBBS
2. Deepfakes
3. Impact of social media
4.Follow up questions with AI(almost discussed for 6 minutes)
M2-
1. Public Health
2. INSURANCE Scheme
3. Rural Health
4. Follow up question
M3-
1. India- Russia
2. India- Afghanistan
3. Health model of USA and India comparison
M4
1. Medical tourism
2.Discussion on this for 6 to 7 minutes
?M5
1. Custodial death situation
2. Who is role model and why
3. Other health related issues.
Overall good experience. They keep their face expressions very similar.U can't predict how they feel after u answer. Rest let's wait for results.
Afternoon session
2nd Last to go
Chairman sir board.
Doctor, Haryana
Chairperson-
1.Why CS after MBBS
2. Deepfakes
3. Impact of social media
4.Follow up questions with AI(almost discussed for 6 minutes)
M2-
1. Public Health
2. INSURANCE Scheme
3. Rural Health
4. Follow up question
M3-
1. India- Russia
2. India- Afghanistan
3. Health model of USA and India comparison
M4
1. Medical tourism
2.Discussion on this for 6 to 7 minutes
?M5
1. Custodial death situation
2. Who is role model and why
3. Other health related issues.
Overall good experience. They keep their face expressions very similar.U can't predict how they feel after u answer. Rest let's wait for results.
Board: Sujata Chaturvedi
Date: 11 th dec, 4th to go, forenoon
Daf: IIT delhi, chemical engineering, IFS first pref, anthropology, Goldman sachs
Chairman : read through my daf, said foreign service is your first choice
What do you know of bretton woods
Nuclear weapons as fear being the key
Why do you think world is now becoming more unstable
More cross questions on Mr Trump
Do you think humanity is finished
What is gaslighting ?
Do you think there is gaslighting in patriarchy?
M1: moonlighting? Is it ethical?
Which country imposed visa restrictions using social media
How many years of social media history
Implication of it on India?
How to solve water pollution as chemical engineer?
Cultural relativism and Human rights
M2: as a diplomat, military diplomacy
Why we need military exercises
Cross questions on china an enemy
Do you think only diplomats can do discussion with other nations on military
Siachen what you know tell everything
Why we need siachen
M3: One nation one election, why needed, status
Air pollution and impacts on health
What measures? Is there a failure
M4: chemical weapon convention
Why they are used despite all country ratifying
How it is applied
Nerve agent (did not know)
Goldman Sachs name origin
Chairman: Thank you your interview is over
Total time: 28 mins
Board was non stop asking in the end mam had to ask last 2 members to hurry
Mocks Pw, lead ias, Unacademy, Sankalp, Next IAS, Vision
One to One: Vishwajeet sir saarrthi ias
All the best guys
Date: 11 th dec, 4th to go, forenoon
Daf: IIT delhi, chemical engineering, IFS first pref, anthropology, Goldman sachs
Chairman : read through my daf, said foreign service is your first choice
What do you know of bretton woods
Nuclear weapons as fear being the key
Why do you think world is now becoming more unstable
More cross questions on Mr Trump
Do you think humanity is finished
What is gaslighting ?
Do you think there is gaslighting in patriarchy?
M1: moonlighting? Is it ethical?
Which country imposed visa restrictions using social media
How many years of social media history
Implication of it on India?
How to solve water pollution as chemical engineer?
Cultural relativism and Human rights
M2: as a diplomat, military diplomacy
Why we need military exercises
Cross questions on china an enemy
Do you think only diplomats can do discussion with other nations on military
Siachen what you know tell everything
Why we need siachen
M3: One nation one election, why needed, status
Air pollution and impacts on health
What measures? Is there a failure
M4: chemical weapon convention
Why they are used despite all country ratifying
How it is applied
Nerve agent (did not know)
Goldman Sachs name origin
Chairman: Thank you your interview is over
Total time: 28 mins
Board was non stop asking in the end mam had to ask last 2 members to hurry
Mocks Pw, lead ias, Unacademy, Sankalp, Next IAS, Vision
One to One: Vishwajeet sir saarrthi ias
All the best guys
Date- 11/12/25
Board- Raj Shukla sir
Daf keywords- US China Coldwar, Afghanistan, watching movies on social issues, French, kathak, Dostoevsky.
Chairman sir-
1. Where the current geopolitics is heading towards. What are the implications for the world.
2. Do you think china is rising or has risen?
Member 1
1. Why Pakistan Afghanistan are fighting?
2. Recent Afghanistan's minister visit? How do you see it. Should India recognise Afghanistan.
3. What is in Afghanistan that in past 200 years everybody tried to control it yet failed?
4. What is the difference between niti aayog and erstwhile planning Commission
5. What do you think is the major change that is needed in civil services?
Member 2
1. How society is influenced by social movies?
I don't remember the other questions.
Member 3
1. You learnt kathak in school. Should it be made compulsory?
2. How to promote French in schools and colleges.
3. Why civil services?
4. Supposed you are posted in rural area, in which sectors would u work?
5. What are the challenges in implementation of UCC?
6. Do you know about DPDP act? What companies have to do differently now?
Member 4
1. Why you read dostoevsky's work and not of others?
2. Have you read 'the idiot'. Why he was called the idiot and do you think he was an idiot.
3. Compare Dostoevsky, pushkin, and leo Tolstoy.
4. Suppose you are administrator and give suggestions but the minister do not take your advise and want to implement some sub optimal advice. What would you do?
Board- Raj Shukla sir
Daf keywords- US China Coldwar, Afghanistan, watching movies on social issues, French, kathak, Dostoevsky.
Chairman sir-
1. Where the current geopolitics is heading towards. What are the implications for the world.
2. Do you think china is rising or has risen?
Member 1
1. Why Pakistan Afghanistan are fighting?
2. Recent Afghanistan's minister visit? How do you see it. Should India recognise Afghanistan.
3. What is in Afghanistan that in past 200 years everybody tried to control it yet failed?
4. What is the difference between niti aayog and erstwhile planning Commission
5. What do you think is the major change that is needed in civil services?
Member 2
1. How society is influenced by social movies?
I don't remember the other questions.
Member 3
1. You learnt kathak in school. Should it be made compulsory?
2. How to promote French in schools and colleges.
3. Why civil services?
4. Supposed you are posted in rural area, in which sectors would u work?
5. What are the challenges in implementation of UCC?
6. Do you know about DPDP act? What companies have to do differently now?
Member 4
1. Why you read dostoevsky's work and not of others?
2. Have you read 'the idiot'. Why he was called the idiot and do you think he was an idiot.
3. Compare Dostoevsky, pushkin, and leo Tolstoy.
4. Suppose you are administrator and give suggestions but the minister do not take your advise and want to implement some sub optimal advice. What would you do?
Board : Sanjay Verma sir
date: 12 Dec'25
DAF details: B tech in mechanical engineering, 12 years working in automobile industry, agriculture background, UP, Haryana & Jammu kashmir. Story & cooking as hobby .
Chairman:
- so you have spent over 10 years in automobile industry. what will be status of auto industry by 2047.
- will Internal combustion engine based Cars will be like vintage car in 2024.
- ( i said no, he asked why, i explained)
- largest car maker in India?
- Largest car maker in world( followed by follow up questions)
- which new company entering in India.
- what is your thought/inspire you for any cooking.
M1:
- how your working experience in auto industry will help in administration.
- what is system based approach and system analysis.
- what is your take on Aruranchal Pradesh.
- should we give Aksai chin to China and settle Aruranchal issue.
- how Mc mohan line is a concern.
- how is our relations with Taiwan( i said economic and people to people,not diplomatic level)
- Did Taiwan supports our claim over Aruranchal? ( i said no. neutral stand)
- why Taiwan not doing that( Taiwan 's own autonomy at stake, issue of provoking China)
M2 .
- cooking as a hobby or compulsion?
- what are challanges in your district.
- how you will resolve if appointed there.first 2 priorities.
- why No industry there. any potential scope?
- key action you will take for women in your district.
- do you know about Kumbh happened this year. did you visit.
- what action will you take for management of such
a large gathering in kumbh if appointed there.
M3:
- why to join civil services after working in a good organization for such a long time?
- aren't you doing service to public as part of automobile industry
- What is Reynolds apparatus ( my college project), is it relevant today. are you using now?
- 3 suggestion to balance relation with USA( followed by cross question)
- Golden visa? what it is? such scheme by any other country ( i said UAE, she added.. Portugal also)
- Make in India successful? how successful when mgf share ipn economy still almost same as in 1991. ( said in value terms mfg increased but as share in total economy it is same)
M4
- why Purvanchal region lagging in industrialization
- organised crime there?
- Fertilizer PSU in gorakhpur. was closed. is working?
every member was pleasing .
1. Mock with vaji rao
2. my school teacher who later became commissioner in KVS ( daily 1 hrs for last 1 week)
date: 12 Dec'25
DAF details: B tech in mechanical engineering, 12 years working in automobile industry, agriculture background, UP, Haryana & Jammu kashmir. Story & cooking as hobby .
Chairman:
- so you have spent over 10 years in automobile industry. what will be status of auto industry by 2047.
- will Internal combustion engine based Cars will be like vintage car in 2024.
- ( i said no, he asked why, i explained)
- largest car maker in India?
- Largest car maker in world( followed by follow up questions)
- which new company entering in India.
- what is your thought/inspire you for any cooking.
M1:
- how your working experience in auto industry will help in administration.
- what is system based approach and system analysis.
- what is your take on Aruranchal Pradesh.
- should we give Aksai chin to China and settle Aruranchal issue.
- how Mc mohan line is a concern.
- how is our relations with Taiwan( i said economic and people to people,not diplomatic level)
- Did Taiwan supports our claim over Aruranchal? ( i said no. neutral stand)
- why Taiwan not doing that( Taiwan 's own autonomy at stake, issue of provoking China)
M2 .
- cooking as a hobby or compulsion?
- what are challanges in your district.
- how you will resolve if appointed there.first 2 priorities.
- why No industry there. any potential scope?
- key action you will take for women in your district.
- do you know about Kumbh happened this year. did you visit.
- what action will you take for management of such
a large gathering in kumbh if appointed there.
M3:
- why to join civil services after working in a good organization for such a long time?
- aren't you doing service to public as part of automobile industry
- What is Reynolds apparatus ( my college project), is it relevant today. are you using now?
- 3 suggestion to balance relation with USA( followed by cross question)
- Golden visa? what it is? such scheme by any other country ( i said UAE, she added.. Portugal also)
- Make in India successful? how successful when mgf share ipn economy still almost same as in 1991. ( said in value terms mfg increased but as share in total economy it is same)
M4
- why Purvanchal region lagging in industrialization
- organised crime there?
- Fertilizer PSU in gorakhpur. was closed. is working?
every member was pleasing .
1. Mock with vaji rao
2. my school teacher who later became commissioner in KVS ( daily 1 hrs for last 1 week)
Date : 12th December 2025 (FN)
Board: Dinesh Dasa sir
Duration: v short 20 min i think
Daf keywords- journaling, isro,geography optional, lgbtqai awareness
Chairperson:
•How much time did it take you to come here( thought he was asking about my commute said 45 min sir- he said that's the physical distance how much time did it take to reach this chair- all laughed I said 2 years)
-From where isro launches satellites
-Role of geo and physics in launching satellite
-Journaling help in administration in future( told me pm recently said he also journals to control anger - I agreed )
-Role of isro in increasing gdp of country
M1- Full form of lgbtqai
Why so many newer terms coming explained she summarised by saying more gender consciousness- i agreed
- asked me due to my volunteering with the community-Transgenders why there are on roads and what can we do to help them?
- asked about crossdressing. Didn't wanna guess said mam I have to go look into it
M2- sir was asking about yellow journalism when dasa sir corrected him that she is into journaling not journalism then asked how can csr help in betterment of lgbtqai+ community
M3-Role of geo in indian future devp
What Is eez how helpful in Andaman region
Role of car Nicobar Galathea project
Have we delayed this project
M4- i have very high hopes from youth of our world but Why the youth in nepal Bangladesh protesting and indulging in violence
-Have we taken the right move by giving asylum to sheikh hasinaa
•
Not able to recall few questions
Chairperson sir said your interview is over, Thank you!!!
Board: Dinesh Dasa sir
Duration: v short 20 min i think
Daf keywords- journaling, isro,geography optional, lgbtqai awareness
Chairperson:
•How much time did it take you to come here( thought he was asking about my commute said 45 min sir- he said that's the physical distance how much time did it take to reach this chair- all laughed I said 2 years)
-From where isro launches satellites
-Role of geo and physics in launching satellite
-Journaling help in administration in future( told me pm recently said he also journals to control anger - I agreed )
-Role of isro in increasing gdp of country
M1- Full form of lgbtqai
Why so many newer terms coming explained she summarised by saying more gender consciousness- i agreed
- asked me due to my volunteering with the community-Transgenders why there are on roads and what can we do to help them?
- asked about crossdressing. Didn't wanna guess said mam I have to go look into it
M2- sir was asking about yellow journalism when dasa sir corrected him that she is into journaling not journalism then asked how can csr help in betterment of lgbtqai+ community
M3-Role of geo in indian future devp
What Is eez how helpful in Andaman region
Role of car Nicobar Galathea project
Have we delayed this project
M4- i have very high hopes from youth of our world but Why the youth in nepal Bangladesh protesting and indulging in violence
-Have we taken the right move by giving asylum to sheikh hasinaa
•
Not able to recall few questions
Chairperson sir said your interview is over, Thank you!!!
Board : Sanjay Verma sir
date: 11 Dec forenoon
DAF details: cooking, badminton, leisure walking, manipal institute of technology ( rest of the daf- questions not asked)
Chairman :
- are you working? Have you ever worked before?
- leisure walking. Are you walking towards something or away from something
- when was the last time you walked.
- which shoe do you prefer. Starting price. Gst on that?
- cooking. Compare carbon footprint related to hyderabad cuisine and Chennai cuisine.
Why the differences.
M1 :
- difference between MIT and MIT (Massachusetts institute of technology). What is common and differences between the two.
- what is out of box thinking.
- give examples.
- Are you competitive person. Explain.
- define and differentiate the terms in terms of corporate world : enemy, collaborator, rival, competitor. Arrange them in order.
M2 :
- comparison of Tamil Nadu and andhra pradesh in terms of growth.
- industries sector of Tamil Nadu and andhra pradesh.
- gdp of andhra
- what policies andhra govt is doing to increase.
- issues of agriculture.
M3:
- studied Sanskrit in 12th. So asked me the Sanskrit term for 'atom'
- difference between hamas, hezbollah and houthis and discussion on that.
- have you heard of sridhar vembu. Why is he in news.
M4
- what is watershed development and discussion.
- what are sustainable development goals. Difference between sustainable development and development. Give example of sustainable development application and the related goal.
- contribution of puttaparthi Sai baba
Might have missed 2-3 questions.
Overall Board was cordial and helping to make me feel comfortable.
date: 11 Dec forenoon
DAF details: cooking, badminton, leisure walking, manipal institute of technology ( rest of the daf- questions not asked)
Chairman :
- are you working? Have you ever worked before?
- leisure walking. Are you walking towards something or away from something
- when was the last time you walked.
- which shoe do you prefer. Starting price. Gst on that?
- cooking. Compare carbon footprint related to hyderabad cuisine and Chennai cuisine.
Why the differences.
M1 :
- difference between MIT and MIT (Massachusetts institute of technology). What is common and differences between the two.
- what is out of box thinking.
- give examples.
- Are you competitive person. Explain.
- define and differentiate the terms in terms of corporate world : enemy, collaborator, rival, competitor. Arrange them in order.
M2 :
- comparison of Tamil Nadu and andhra pradesh in terms of growth.
- industries sector of Tamil Nadu and andhra pradesh.
- gdp of andhra
- what policies andhra govt is doing to increase.
- issues of agriculture.
M3:
- studied Sanskrit in 12th. So asked me the Sanskrit term for 'atom'
- difference between hamas, hezbollah and houthis and discussion on that.
- have you heard of sridhar vembu. Why is he in news.
M4
- what is watershed development and discussion.
- what are sustainable development goals. Difference between sustainable development and development. Give example of sustainable development application and the related goal.
- contribution of puttaparthi Sai baba
Might have missed 2-3 questions.
Overall Board was cordial and helping to make me feel comfortable.
11th december- afternoon session
Board- BB Swain sir
daf keywords - theatre, animal lover, computer science (remaining not relevant)
M1- BB SWAIN
-are you comfortable?
-what all animals do you rescue?
-how do you rescue? how do you go about it?
-name some NGOs in delhi in this field?
M2-
-can companies be given citizenship?
-do you know what is deep state?
-what is state under art 12?
and what is deep state(again)
-nanny state?
m3
-valuation of pet industry at the moment?
-it is booming, you must be happy?
(my reply- no sir, i disagree..)
-there are so many cyberfrauds and people lack knowledge, as incharge, how will you make sure to educate and spread awareness about it in fields of health, education and welfare?
-what is risk management? it can be in any field
m4(female)
-what is niti ayog?
-GST issues- as incharge, what one step you will take? (i said digitisation and faceless)
-then how will you ensure grievance redressal in faceless GST?
M5-
-your school is known to give a different education, how is it different?
-what is PESA?
-why is it needed if panchayats are there which are already elected?
-do you know about digital fencing?
M1(bb sain)
-you did street theatre- how did it help you in your personal growth?
-do you know the current status of LWE ? how have they achieved it?
thank you! and have a good day-
i also wished them a all a good day!
overall- very cordial and receptive. big room with a huge round table and you are basically sitting with them(at the high table ;) )
members on your right and left can see your hands and posture clearly.
Swain sir speaks very softly and in a low volume. So make sure you are attentive from the go!
Board- BB Swain sir
daf keywords - theatre, animal lover, computer science (remaining not relevant)
M1- BB SWAIN
-are you comfortable?
-what all animals do you rescue?
-how do you rescue? how do you go about it?
-name some NGOs in delhi in this field?
M2-
-can companies be given citizenship?
-do you know what is deep state?
-what is state under art 12?
and what is deep state(again)
-nanny state?
m3
-valuation of pet industry at the moment?
-it is booming, you must be happy?
(my reply- no sir, i disagree..)
-there are so many cyberfrauds and people lack knowledge, as incharge, how will you make sure to educate and spread awareness about it in fields of health, education and welfare?
-what is risk management? it can be in any field
m4(female)
-what is niti ayog?
-GST issues- as incharge, what one step you will take? (i said digitisation and faceless)
-then how will you ensure grievance redressal in faceless GST?
M5-
-your school is known to give a different education, how is it different?
-what is PESA?
-why is it needed if panchayats are there which are already elected?
-do you know about digital fencing?
M1(bb sain)
-you did street theatre- how did it help you in your personal growth?
-do you know the current status of LWE ? how have they achieved it?
thank you! and have a good day-
i also wished them a all a good day!
overall- very cordial and receptive. big room with a huge round table and you are basically sitting with them(at the high table ;) )
members on your right and left can see your hands and posture clearly.
Swain sir speaks very softly and in a low volume. So make sure you are attentive from the go!
Date : 12/12/25, Forenoon
Key DAF details : Ghaziabad, Anthropology, Cognitive Science, Kathak, Devotional Singing, Paper on Tradition Healing.
Board : Sujata Chaturvedi Ma’am
Questions Asked :
Chairperson -
1) Why did you take anthropology as a subject ?
2) Does it place you in a better position to understand people ?
3) An instance for the above.
4) Does Empathy Facilitate Administration ?
5) What if you are an empathetic person but your decision is not popular ?
Member 1 -
1) What is Gender Bias ?
2) What if your decisions are seen to be harsh (being a woman) and that of your male counterpart dynamic ?
3) What is the difference between sustainable agriculture and regenarative agriculture?
4) Which Gharana of Kathak do you belong to (LKO gharana), How is it different from Jaipur Gharana ?
5) What does India stands for peace and is against war means ?
6) In what context was it used ?
Member 2 -
1) What is Lasya ?
2) What was your presentation about traditional tribal healing about?
3) Why such fascination with tribes ?
4) What is white metal, why has it’s price been soaring ?
5) What is the nudge theory?
6) Has the nudge theory been used in Policy?
Member 3 -
1) Were you happy that you chair is a woman ? (I said yes, he asked isn’t that gender bias?)
2) If you are posted at the Ministry of Women and Child, what are some areas you will like to work on?
3) What will you do for vulnerable women ?
Member 4 -
1) What do you know about the Manipur Conflict ?
2) What is the current status of the conflict ? How will you resolve the same ?
3) Why have the tribes of Andaman and Nicobar been isolated ?
4) What is PVTG ? (asked by chairperson)
4) What is the genetic basis of the same ?
5) What is Emotional Intelligence ?
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Mocks - HSC, JMI RCA, Vajirao Reddy and Chanakya Mandal.
One on one mock Session - Sirius Study Lounge (really helped to align whole interview to the DAF), and Saarthi IAS.
By what I understood the most controllable thing is to the keep smiling.
All the Best!
Key DAF details : Ghaziabad, Anthropology, Cognitive Science, Kathak, Devotional Singing, Paper on Tradition Healing.
Board : Sujata Chaturvedi Ma’am
Questions Asked :
Chairperson -
1) Why did you take anthropology as a subject ?
2) Does it place you in a better position to understand people ?
3) An instance for the above.
4) Does Empathy Facilitate Administration ?
5) What if you are an empathetic person but your decision is not popular ?
Member 1 -
1) What is Gender Bias ?
2) What if your decisions are seen to be harsh (being a woman) and that of your male counterpart dynamic ?
3) What is the difference between sustainable agriculture and regenarative agriculture?
4) Which Gharana of Kathak do you belong to (LKO gharana), How is it different from Jaipur Gharana ?
5) What does India stands for peace and is against war means ?
6) In what context was it used ?
Member 2 -
1) What is Lasya ?
2) What was your presentation about traditional tribal healing about?
3) Why such fascination with tribes ?
4) What is white metal, why has it’s price been soaring ?
5) What is the nudge theory?
6) Has the nudge theory been used in Policy?
Member 3 -
1) Were you happy that you chair is a woman ? (I said yes, he asked isn’t that gender bias?)
2) If you are posted at the Ministry of Women and Child, what are some areas you will like to work on?
3) What will you do for vulnerable women ?
Member 4 -
1) What do you know about the Manipur Conflict ?
2) What is the current status of the conflict ? How will you resolve the same ?
3) Why have the tribes of Andaman and Nicobar been isolated ?
4) What is PVTG ? (asked by chairperson)
4) What is the genetic basis of the same ?
5) What is Emotional Intelligence ?
—————————————————
Mocks - HSC, JMI RCA, Vajirao Reddy and Chanakya Mandal.
One on one mock Session - Sirius Study Lounge (really helped to align whole interview to the DAF), and Saarthi IAS.
By what I understood the most controllable thing is to the keep smiling.
All the Best!
>Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025): Date: 9/12/2025
Name: cadence
Key DAF details : IFS first preference, DU, Head of Indian delegation at an international conference, world cuisine, PSIR (rest not asked)
Board: Mr. Sanjay Verma
Chairman
1. Welcome (my name) - he ended up mispronouncing it, so I corrected him
2. That’s a very unique name, have you met anyone else with the same name - I thanked him and said that I was yet to meet another (name)
3. Lovely. It’s so unique, I think you should patent it (laughingly, I chuckled too). 4. Who gave you this name? -
4. Okay, so coming to your DAF. PSIR is your subject, can you tell me 2 concepts, one from political science and one from IR that have come into question in recent times? - I said that in International Relations, I think Liberal Institutionalism could be a good contender, because multilateral institutions like the WTO and UN seem to be on the back foot, and we see a shift towards protectionism and minilateralism. As for Political Science, sir, I think Communism as a concept has always been under question, especially considering the paradox modern communist countries exhibit - they practice authoritarianism under the garb of communism, and end up liberalising their economies
5. Okay good. Have you heard of Populism? Do you think it has always been in practice or is it a new phenomenon? Can you give an example from the past and the present? - Sir, I think populism in varying degrees has been in practice ever since democracy, and especially representative democracy have existed. It becomes imperative to cater to the demands of the people, and eventually numbers end up mattering a lot for accruing power. As for examples, the opening up of the EIC for public investment by the British was a populist measure. And today sir the rise of vote bank politics could be a case in point (I purposefully didn’t cite specific examples here. Figured if they wanted to go in that direction they would prod me on their own)
6. Okay. Out of all the leadership positions you’ve listed (I had listed 4), which was the latest - I mentioned the head of delegation
7. What did you buy in that country? I mentioned a wallet I had bought my mother, and told him that I had spent most of my money on trying different foods
8. Coming to food. You’ve mentioned world cuisine. It is such a wide and open ended hobby. Can you answer anything and everything about the cuisine around the world? - I told him that I was interested in the cuisine styles of many regions around the world (listed some) and I didn’t want to limit my hobby for fear of what might be asked. But of course I don’t know it all. I said I would try my best to answer his questions
9. Okay then, let me ask you something, if we were to combine all of North America and South America India would still have more diversity in cuisine - I concurred with his view, gave supporting examples and arguments (gave the example of delhi, old delhi has mughlai, Lajpat Nagar has Afghani immigrants, humayunpur for north eastern food etc)
Member 2
1. Do you know what animal testing is? - I said yes and explained
2. Do you think it should be done? Are there alternatives? - I said no, and that I find it to be exploitative of voiceless animals. Talked about anthropocentricity, and how we are seeing a shift to biocentricity now. Said there are companies which are going vegan.
3. Asked again, what the alternatives are - I said I can only think of artificial tissue culture being used to create artificial skin and organs to test cosmetics/medicine on, but that I didn’t know what is actually being used. Said I’ll read up on it
4. The difference between growth and development. Where have you seen growth vs development in your own life?
(There were a few more questions but I can’t remember them)
Member 3
1. What would happen to India if we take PoK back. Give pros and cons
2. Why do you think we only talk about women’s rights and not men’s rights? - good discussion on this
3. Imagine you’re at a global stage and you have to convince the other countries that India treats its women well. >Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025): Give only the good points. What all will you talk about. Don’t give constitutional provisions - I gave a lot of points here, could have perhaps kept the examples less and explained more, but I had put my point across
Asked something nuclear specific that I did not know the answer to
Member 4
1. Do you know who gave the slogan “Jai jawaan jai Kisaan?” Why was it given
2. kya aapne kalapani ki saza Suni hai? Kya hoti hai? Kahan hoti hai? Kisko di gayi thi? Usse kalapani kyun kehte hain - I didn’t know the exact reason why it was called kalapani, rest I answered
3. What is anemia? Why is it caused? Why do women in India suffer from it, what can be done to tackle it? Don’t just say anemia mukt Bharat- i explained what it was and said the genetic disposition and poverty points, Ma’am pointed out it’s not only the poor who suffer from it - I apologised and said yes ma’am, I think I might suffer from it too (members chuckled) - reiterated the genetic point, added the supplementation ones spoke about the lack of nutritional diversity in our diet
4. Do you think we should shift to organic farming?
Member 5
1. You mentioned about failure in one of your previous answers, what were the failures you were referring to?
How do you view failure? Is it absolute or relative - after listening to my answer sir said that was a very positive way of looking at things
2. Why do you think people are so critical of themselves these days?
3. Do you think it is impacting the mental health of children? What can be done to tackle it?
4. Parents say children are too strong willed to listen to them these days, then how can the situation improve? - I spoke of empathy and open communication and elaborated on that
5. I will say three words - “Clinton”, “Hillary” and “Monica” what comes to your mind?
6. What is nuclear winter?
There were I few more questions that I am not able to recall, but these were mostly it.
Name: cadence
Key DAF details : IFS first preference, DU, Head of Indian delegation at an international conference, world cuisine, PSIR (rest not asked)
Board: Mr. Sanjay Verma
Chairman
1. Welcome (my name) - he ended up mispronouncing it, so I corrected him
2. That’s a very unique name, have you met anyone else with the same name - I thanked him and said that I was yet to meet another (name)
3. Lovely. It’s so unique, I think you should patent it (laughingly, I chuckled too). 4. Who gave you this name? -
4. Okay, so coming to your DAF. PSIR is your subject, can you tell me 2 concepts, one from political science and one from IR that have come into question in recent times? - I said that in International Relations, I think Liberal Institutionalism could be a good contender, because multilateral institutions like the WTO and UN seem to be on the back foot, and we see a shift towards protectionism and minilateralism. As for Political Science, sir, I think Communism as a concept has always been under question, especially considering the paradox modern communist countries exhibit - they practice authoritarianism under the garb of communism, and end up liberalising their economies
5. Okay good. Have you heard of Populism? Do you think it has always been in practice or is it a new phenomenon? Can you give an example from the past and the present? - Sir, I think populism in varying degrees has been in practice ever since democracy, and especially representative democracy have existed. It becomes imperative to cater to the demands of the people, and eventually numbers end up mattering a lot for accruing power. As for examples, the opening up of the EIC for public investment by the British was a populist measure. And today sir the rise of vote bank politics could be a case in point (I purposefully didn’t cite specific examples here. Figured if they wanted to go in that direction they would prod me on their own)
6. Okay. Out of all the leadership positions you’ve listed (I had listed 4), which was the latest - I mentioned the head of delegation
7. What did you buy in that country? I mentioned a wallet I had bought my mother, and told him that I had spent most of my money on trying different foods
8. Coming to food. You’ve mentioned world cuisine. It is such a wide and open ended hobby. Can you answer anything and everything about the cuisine around the world? - I told him that I was interested in the cuisine styles of many regions around the world (listed some) and I didn’t want to limit my hobby for fear of what might be asked. But of course I don’t know it all. I said I would try my best to answer his questions
9. Okay then, let me ask you something, if we were to combine all of North America and South America India would still have more diversity in cuisine - I concurred with his view, gave supporting examples and arguments (gave the example of delhi, old delhi has mughlai, Lajpat Nagar has Afghani immigrants, humayunpur for north eastern food etc)
Member 2
1. Do you know what animal testing is? - I said yes and explained
2. Do you think it should be done? Are there alternatives? - I said no, and that I find it to be exploitative of voiceless animals. Talked about anthropocentricity, and how we are seeing a shift to biocentricity now. Said there are companies which are going vegan.
3. Asked again, what the alternatives are - I said I can only think of artificial tissue culture being used to create artificial skin and organs to test cosmetics/medicine on, but that I didn’t know what is actually being used. Said I’ll read up on it
4. The difference between growth and development. Where have you seen growth vs development in your own life?
(There were a few more questions but I can’t remember them)
Member 3
1. What would happen to India if we take PoK back. Give pros and cons
2. Why do you think we only talk about women’s rights and not men’s rights? - good discussion on this
3. Imagine you’re at a global stage and you have to convince the other countries that India treats its women well. >Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025): Give only the good points. What all will you talk about. Don’t give constitutional provisions - I gave a lot of points here, could have perhaps kept the examples less and explained more, but I had put my point across
Asked something nuclear specific that I did not know the answer to
Member 4
1. Do you know who gave the slogan “Jai jawaan jai Kisaan?” Why was it given
2. kya aapne kalapani ki saza Suni hai? Kya hoti hai? Kahan hoti hai? Kisko di gayi thi? Usse kalapani kyun kehte hain - I didn’t know the exact reason why it was called kalapani, rest I answered
3. What is anemia? Why is it caused? Why do women in India suffer from it, what can be done to tackle it? Don’t just say anemia mukt Bharat- i explained what it was and said the genetic disposition and poverty points, Ma’am pointed out it’s not only the poor who suffer from it - I apologised and said yes ma’am, I think I might suffer from it too (members chuckled) - reiterated the genetic point, added the supplementation ones spoke about the lack of nutritional diversity in our diet
4. Do you think we should shift to organic farming?
Member 5
1. You mentioned about failure in one of your previous answers, what were the failures you were referring to?
How do you view failure? Is it absolute or relative - after listening to my answer sir said that was a very positive way of looking at things
2. Why do you think people are so critical of themselves these days?
3. Do you think it is impacting the mental health of children? What can be done to tackle it?
4. Parents say children are too strong willed to listen to them these days, then how can the situation improve? - I spoke of empathy and open communication and elaborated on that
5. I will say three words - “Clinton”, “Hillary” and “Monica” what comes to your mind?
6. What is nuclear winter?
There were I few more questions that I am not able to recall, but these were mostly it.
Board :sujata chaturvedi
Date of interview :12/12/25 after noon session
Optional :physics
Hobbies:running and watching science movies
Interview mentor: puneet yadav sir somp
Chairperson:
1) what is ur work revenue officers?
2)when u go to office?
3)how u manage food working so late
4) worst experience/incident of ur job in last 3 years?
5) what qualities were shown by u and ur DM?
6) SHOULD YOUR DM SHOULD go to field on site when any grave incident occurs? Then further 2-3 question focusing on he should not go even if he is free and further few questions on same lines.
M1:
1)farmers use terms like beegha and kila ,what manner land record is maintained in your state?
2)irregularities in chakbandi process ?
3)is land record digitalised your ir state?
4) which science movie u last watched?
5) most successful film maker of india?
M2:
1) DRDO's recent achievements
2) one law and order situation u handled
3) how amd entropy in physics and society are interrelated,give us and analogy.
4)how u cop up with stress with a hectic schedule?
M3:
1) A SITUATION OF OFFICE AND 2 FOLLOWUP QUESTIONS.
2)utility of short service commission and again asked why should we have ssc.
3)new air defece in delhi type ,name and source nation.
M4:
1)What are renewable energy,initiatives and india's current position
2) india want a global sport event ,tell me when india want [about olympic 2036]
3)who decide host nation for Olympic
4)what is iron dome?
5) was it completely successful?
Date of interview :12/12/25 after noon session
Optional :physics
Hobbies:running and watching science movies
Interview mentor: puneet yadav sir somp
Chairperson:
1) what is ur work revenue officers?
2)when u go to office?
3)how u manage food working so late
4) worst experience/incident of ur job in last 3 years?
5) what qualities were shown by u and ur DM?
6) SHOULD YOUR DM SHOULD go to field on site when any grave incident occurs? Then further 2-3 question focusing on he should not go even if he is free and further few questions on same lines.
M1:
1)farmers use terms like beegha and kila ,what manner land record is maintained in your state?
2)irregularities in chakbandi process ?
3)is land record digitalised your ir state?
4) which science movie u last watched?
5) most successful film maker of india?
M2:
1) DRDO's recent achievements
2) one law and order situation u handled
3) how amd entropy in physics and society are interrelated,give us and analogy.
4)how u cop up with stress with a hectic schedule?
M3:
1) A SITUATION OF OFFICE AND 2 FOLLOWUP QUESTIONS.
2)utility of short service commission and again asked why should we have ssc.
3)new air defece in delhi type ,name and source nation.
M4:
1)What are renewable energy,initiatives and india's current position
2) india want a global sport event ,tell me when india want [about olympic 2036]
3)who decide host nation for Olympic
4)what is iron dome?
5) was it completely successful?
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