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Sanjay Verma
Keywords-Computer Science engineering,Anthropology,Heritage walks ,OTT,Science olympiad ,Elderly Care-NGO
Chairperson-How are you feeling?
1.Your hobby is going on Heritage walks ,what is anthropological inference you have observed from going to heritage walks?
2.What type of ott genre do yo watch?
3.Do horror movies promote divinity or evil ?
4.Gave a quote on above and asked what do you understand by it ?
Member 1(lady)
1.What are the reasons of air pollution in Delhi?
2.Why we have not been able to correct it?
3.Being a resident a Delhi what problems do you have observed wrt Air pollution?
4.Tell me short term measures how you can correct air pollution?
Member 2
1.Gave a short monologue on how USA is a bully in geopolitical affairs-do you think India is a bully?
2.Do you think India should prioritise Core National Interest or Emotion in its foreign policy?
3.Does Indias foreign policy shows emotional overtone?
Member 3(female)
1.You have worked in an NGO -what did you do ?
2.What problems have you observed that elderly face?
3.What is silver economy?
4.Are we utilising it?
5.What measures we can take to realise the potential of silver economy?
6.Name one personality you appreciate and what qualities you want to emulate?
Member 4
1.You have won science olympiad ?what other science subjects you are interested in other than computer science (mentioned space)
2.What is singularity ?
3.What is event horizon?
4.Is there something other than what we have discussed you want to talk about?
Chairperson-You have mentioned a IPS officer as a personality you want to emulate,why have you not opted for ips as your first preference?
Keywords-Computer Science engineering,Anthropology,Heritage walks ,OTT,Science olympiad ,Elderly Care-NGO
Chairperson-How are you feeling?
1.Your hobby is going on Heritage walks ,what is anthropological inference you have observed from going to heritage walks?
2.What type of ott genre do yo watch?
3.Do horror movies promote divinity or evil ?
4.Gave a quote on above and asked what do you understand by it ?
Member 1(lady)
1.What are the reasons of air pollution in Delhi?
2.Why we have not been able to correct it?
3.Being a resident a Delhi what problems do you have observed wrt Air pollution?
4.Tell me short term measures how you can correct air pollution?
Member 2
1.Gave a short monologue on how USA is a bully in geopolitical affairs-do you think India is a bully?
2.Do you think India should prioritise Core National Interest or Emotion in its foreign policy?
3.Does Indias foreign policy shows emotional overtone?
Member 3(female)
1.You have worked in an NGO -what did you do ?
2.What problems have you observed that elderly face?
3.What is silver economy?
4.Are we utilising it?
5.What measures we can take to realise the potential of silver economy?
6.Name one personality you appreciate and what qualities you want to emulate?
Member 4
1.You have won science olympiad ?what other science subjects you are interested in other than computer science (mentioned space)
2.What is singularity ?
3.What is event horizon?
4.Is there something other than what we have discussed you want to talk about?
Chairperson-You have mentioned a IPS officer as a personality you want to emulate,why have you not opted for ips as your first preference?
Date - 16/12/2025 forenoon 2nd to go.
Board - Sujata Mam
Daf key word- geography (BA, MA ,UGC , optional), homeopathy, up, Moradabad, chess, science fiction
Chairman Mam
Are you all right? Sit comfortably
1- why did you choose geography subject?
2- what is human geography?
3- What is planning in geography?
4- Do we really plan accordingly?(She was emphasising that we don't plan our cities)
5-civic sense what is it? What are the things that make you unhappy in public?
6- why do people litter?(I said one is littering)
7- How will you bring behavioural change?
(I gave one case study of my district itself so one more question followed over does rewarding really works)
8- What is the role of education in this?
Member1
1- What are the alternative medicinal system in india?
2- How homeopathic system works, key principle and idea ?
3- How it is different from allopathic?
4- What is autoimmune disease?
5- if you have to dismiss one of your employees what would you consider about him?
6- What is natural justice, and some more questions followed on those principles itself.
Member 2
1- What is Indus Water Treaty? What is it's current status?
2- She asked me to tell in details , wanted all geographical aspects. So I kept on speaking on this. Some questions followed like what infrastructure we are developing, geographical limitations etc.
Member 3
1- What are the opportunity available to the students who have done there pg in geography?
2- Why didn't you choose any of these since 2022?
3- What are the recent discoveries In our solar system or beyond that can change the way of our understanding universe?( This was asked because when chairman Mam asked me about why I choose geography so at one place I used this term interest in solar system in childhood)
Member 4
1- What is remote sensing?
2- As your second preference is IPS what policing will you do if you are appointed in Goa, Punjab and Chhattisgarh?
3- what is maoism?( It was asked when I started telling about chattisgarh)
Chairman Mam- Your interview is over Manish , now you can go.
My experience - maximum interview was around geography but in a different way, they were more interested in asking follow up questions rather than specific geography question and in each question they were requiring to bring geographical dimensions, like that ips case study, indus water treaty.
No question from hobby, district etc.
One more thing that I noticed whenever I was giving any suggestions or solutions they were making altogether Saying this is very normal, oh this is on books not in reality.. wanted me to prove my point.
Overall I was satisfied because there was no factual question so conversation went well.
Board - Sujata Mam
Daf key word- geography (BA, MA ,UGC , optional), homeopathy, up, Moradabad, chess, science fiction
Chairman Mam
Are you all right? Sit comfortably
1- why did you choose geography subject?
2- what is human geography?
3- What is planning in geography?
4- Do we really plan accordingly?(She was emphasising that we don't plan our cities)
5-civic sense what is it? What are the things that make you unhappy in public?
6- why do people litter?(I said one is littering)
7- How will you bring behavioural change?
(I gave one case study of my district itself so one more question followed over does rewarding really works)
8- What is the role of education in this?
Member1
1- What are the alternative medicinal system in india?
2- How homeopathic system works, key principle and idea ?
3- How it is different from allopathic?
4- What is autoimmune disease?
5- if you have to dismiss one of your employees what would you consider about him?
6- What is natural justice, and some more questions followed on those principles itself.
Member 2
1- What is Indus Water Treaty? What is it's current status?
2- She asked me to tell in details , wanted all geographical aspects. So I kept on speaking on this. Some questions followed like what infrastructure we are developing, geographical limitations etc.
Member 3
1- What are the opportunity available to the students who have done there pg in geography?
2- Why didn't you choose any of these since 2022?
3- What are the recent discoveries In our solar system or beyond that can change the way of our understanding universe?( This was asked because when chairman Mam asked me about why I choose geography so at one place I used this term interest in solar system in childhood)
Member 4
1- What is remote sensing?
2- As your second preference is IPS what policing will you do if you are appointed in Goa, Punjab and Chhattisgarh?
3- what is maoism?( It was asked when I started telling about chattisgarh)
Chairman Mam- Your interview is over Manish , now you can go.
My experience - maximum interview was around geography but in a different way, they were more interested in asking follow up questions rather than specific geography question and in each question they were requiring to bring geographical dimensions, like that ips case study, indus water treaty.
No question from hobby, district etc.
One more thing that I noticed whenever I was giving any suggestions or solutions they were making altogether Saying this is very normal, oh this is on books not in reality.. wanted me to prove my point.
Overall I was satisfied because there was no factual question so conversation went well.
DAF: history, research, asiatic society, Kanpur
Chairperson: Sheel vardhan sir's
Chairperson: Good afternoon, welcome to the conversation, please take your seat.
*Started questioning*
1) 2 events you could change, one from modern one from world
2) tell me the conversation that Oppenheimer had with Us President. You should read it it's interesting
3) relate history and geography for me
4) what is subaltern history
5) is there a social dynamic in jungles? Can I write the history of marginalized animals ?
6) who was lachit borphukan?
(Follow ups)
Which battle, year, against whom, land or sea
M1: you're from kanpur, what was its original name. I mean it was part of which kingdom
- why it has been in the news
- tell me about namami gange progress in kanpur and which ministry
- leather ? Why it has declined
- (one or two history questions I can't recall)
M2: are you on social media ? Instagram or Facebook? WhatsApp or telegram?
- how to counter the history narratives on whatsapp?
- your views on this happening?
- okay tell me about one nation one election (the chairperson helped me in the negative part although the member seemed satisfied)
- one more ques, I can't recall
M3: tell me about yoginis ?
- what was their origin story ?
- so you've done a course with asiatic society
- tell me about its purpose for being established and all the verticals working at present
- recent history book you read ? Have you read romila thappar's early india ? AL basham ?
M4: (lady member, grilling mode, poker face)
- what were your papers in history ? (I told) Okay, then I will not ask you from this
- tell me about (named 3 random battles) - i said sorry
- why were Indians fighting for the Britishers in the WW1 ? Okay leave it, tell me would you have fought for the INA or for the Britishers ? In WW 2
- okay so, you are saying germany did holocaust and you're favouring INA? Because INA belived Germany would win ? I said I'm for the cause of independence, there was no guaranteed promise as such by the British Raj to grant immediate powers after the war, moreover the Germans help was limited - explained how, japan was a threat etc etc
- okay now tell me, you are in a district and then I give funds which you can either invest in social indicators or infrastructure. Which one you'll pick
( Asked if the allocation could be 50-50, she said there's always a cost benefit, it's up to you)
- so you're saying infra is more important? People are sick and you'll invest in infrastructure
( Explained to her that infrastructure includes hospitals, accessibility, better facilities even in the PHC and if not then would increase the refferal rate and by that automatically the health indicators would go up, in building the infra, employment would be generated for the skilled as well as the unskilled would translate into wage increase would lead to better standard of living, digitise the public school classrooms etc etc - would lead to holistic development)
- she said are you sure you will stick to your decision ?
- I said, yes ma'am, I will.
- she finally smiled and said thank you
Chairperson: thank you, your interview is over. It was very nice interacting with you.
(Said thank you, walked out, while closing the door, the chairperson kept looking, peripheral vision se I could see)
- felt the time pass by very quickl, but checked and realised that it went on for 30-32 minutes.
- i did say sorry, 2 times to lady member, once to chairperson and once to member 1.
- chairperson was giving a lot of expressions - cannot decode them, he did try to help me twice in answering.
- it was an average interview for me, more like ques ans and viva, board was asking back to back ques without giving a lot of time to answer as compared to mocks.
- *lastly, my only source of preparation was with UTKARSH SHUKLA SIR- MentorAID, and the daily discussion group of 4 people at the end, learned a lot from selected candidates and seniors*.
All in God's hand now.
Chairperson: Sheel vardhan sir's
Chairperson: Good afternoon, welcome to the conversation, please take your seat.
*Started questioning*
1) 2 events you could change, one from modern one from world
2) tell me the conversation that Oppenheimer had with Us President. You should read it it's interesting
3) relate history and geography for me
4) what is subaltern history
5) is there a social dynamic in jungles? Can I write the history of marginalized animals ?
6) who was lachit borphukan?
(Follow ups)
Which battle, year, against whom, land or sea
M1: you're from kanpur, what was its original name. I mean it was part of which kingdom
- why it has been in the news
- tell me about namami gange progress in kanpur and which ministry
- leather ? Why it has declined
- (one or two history questions I can't recall)
M2: are you on social media ? Instagram or Facebook? WhatsApp or telegram?
- how to counter the history narratives on whatsapp?
- your views on this happening?
- okay tell me about one nation one election (the chairperson helped me in the negative part although the member seemed satisfied)
- one more ques, I can't recall
M3: tell me about yoginis ?
- what was their origin story ?
- so you've done a course with asiatic society
- tell me about its purpose for being established and all the verticals working at present
- recent history book you read ? Have you read romila thappar's early india ? AL basham ?
M4: (lady member, grilling mode, poker face)
- what were your papers in history ? (I told) Okay, then I will not ask you from this
- tell me about (named 3 random battles) - i said sorry
- why were Indians fighting for the Britishers in the WW1 ? Okay leave it, tell me would you have fought for the INA or for the Britishers ? In WW 2
- okay so, you are saying germany did holocaust and you're favouring INA? Because INA belived Germany would win ? I said I'm for the cause of independence, there was no guaranteed promise as such by the British Raj to grant immediate powers after the war, moreover the Germans help was limited - explained how, japan was a threat etc etc
- okay now tell me, you are in a district and then I give funds which you can either invest in social indicators or infrastructure. Which one you'll pick
( Asked if the allocation could be 50-50, she said there's always a cost benefit, it's up to you)
- so you're saying infra is more important? People are sick and you'll invest in infrastructure
( Explained to her that infrastructure includes hospitals, accessibility, better facilities even in the PHC and if not then would increase the refferal rate and by that automatically the health indicators would go up, in building the infra, employment would be generated for the skilled as well as the unskilled would translate into wage increase would lead to better standard of living, digitise the public school classrooms etc etc - would lead to holistic development)
- she said are you sure you will stick to your decision ?
- I said, yes ma'am, I will.
- she finally smiled and said thank you
Chairperson: thank you, your interview is over. It was very nice interacting with you.
(Said thank you, walked out, while closing the door, the chairperson kept looking, peripheral vision se I could see)
- felt the time pass by very quickl, but checked and realised that it went on for 30-32 minutes.
- i did say sorry, 2 times to lady member, once to chairperson and once to member 1.
- chairperson was giving a lot of expressions - cannot decode them, he did try to help me twice in answering.
- it was an average interview for me, more like ques ans and viva, board was asking back to back ques without giving a lot of time to answer as compared to mocks.
- *lastly, my only source of preparation was with UTKARSH SHUKLA SIR- MentorAID, and the daily discussion group of 4 people at the end, learned a lot from selected candidates and seniors*.
All in God's hand now.
Interview date: 18/12/2025 Afternoon (23-24 minutes)
Daf keywords : Bits Pilani , Trekking , Fitness (Gym), Ngo, Uttarakhand , Physics wallah (1-2 Q asked from Daf)
Board: Sujata mam
Greeted the board
The chairman read my name and said ok you're from Uttarakhand.
Is this your first interview. I told her that is my 2nd interview
She said I see you're working in work from home also (I acknowledged it but she started to talk so I did not shared what I do exactly)
How was your experience last time ? Are you better prepared this year
Gave a monologue for a minute about how she keeps on hearing about the same repetitive motives of everyone about joining the civil services
Tell me other reasons apart from the ones like diverse work , impact, challenging role etc
Then asked about altruism. Do you understand it
Then asked to choose between the quality of being generous and competitive.
After I choose generous and explained the reason
She said but competitive people will be more successful ahead by using tactics etc etc
Had a brief conversation about success and why I felt generous would be successful in the entirety of life
Asked about one shortcomings. (Told her that I tend to analyse more which delays decision)
Brief conversation on it for a minute
Member 1(Lady): What will you do if you're made Pm for a week
And brief discussion on my responses
You seem to be a fitness oriented individual. (But didn't asked ahead)
Just said so you also worked in an Ngo
What's the role of Ngo (told her about the brief history and role)
What did you do (Told her about my project of guidance and counseling)
Member 2:
So you're an Army Brat. Are you aware about the term (I said yes sir )
After that he directly asked a question about who is the general which also stays a general in other army of a country (what's the name of that country) - question was not clear . So he rephrased it once (had no idea so accepted )
He himself told that it's Nepal
Then a brief discussion on should gorkhas be included in Indian army (they have been excluded now)
Is Physicswallah doing something abroad (Told them as far as i know it is currently working in domestic areas mainly)
Is there a future plan to go abroad (Told him I'm not aware about any such strategy or news)
Member 3: (Serious look)
What's your take on Capital punishment? Do you think we should have death penalty.
(Chairman mam also was involved in the discussion - acknowledged my points too)
Where can a person approach for capital punishment (Told him about Judiciary but wanted more so told about President pardon .. but wanted more so accepted that I'm aware of these provisions at present will read more)
Criteria for appointment of judges of Sc
Have you heard Paretos principle ( I said I'm not able to recall it )
Similarly asked Parkinson's law and Parkinson's disease(similar answer as above)
Mplads scheme what is it (told him about it then asked its full form - told that). Then asked what's the corpus. Is it 100 crore (I said I'm not sure about the data as of now sir)
Member 4:
Difference between Murder and Culpable homicide (but said wrong himself at start , later rephrased it to say murder and intent term )
Gave a very complex sentence (from what I can recall it was about what's the situation where one commits crime but cannot be punished (Even Chairman mam said hein? Ye kya complex chiz h sir)
I said I'm not aware about such provisions
Started throwing random terms of legal importance:
Do you understand this -
Means rea , Prima facie , Double jeopardy, And a few others as well (unable to recall other terms . Answered where I was confident)
Overall :Nothing asked from mocks or one to one (0 questions repeated)
Daf keywords : Bits Pilani , Trekking , Fitness (Gym), Ngo, Uttarakhand , Physics wallah (1-2 Q asked from Daf)
Board: Sujata mam
Greeted the board
The chairman read my name and said ok you're from Uttarakhand.
Is this your first interview. I told her that is my 2nd interview
She said I see you're working in work from home also (I acknowledged it but she started to talk so I did not shared what I do exactly)
How was your experience last time ? Are you better prepared this year
Gave a monologue for a minute about how she keeps on hearing about the same repetitive motives of everyone about joining the civil services
Tell me other reasons apart from the ones like diverse work , impact, challenging role etc
Then asked about altruism. Do you understand it
Then asked to choose between the quality of being generous and competitive.
After I choose generous and explained the reason
She said but competitive people will be more successful ahead by using tactics etc etc
Had a brief conversation about success and why I felt generous would be successful in the entirety of life
Asked about one shortcomings. (Told her that I tend to analyse more which delays decision)
Brief conversation on it for a minute
Member 1(Lady): What will you do if you're made Pm for a week
And brief discussion on my responses
You seem to be a fitness oriented individual. (But didn't asked ahead)
Just said so you also worked in an Ngo
What's the role of Ngo (told her about the brief history and role)
What did you do (Told her about my project of guidance and counseling)
Member 2:
So you're an Army Brat. Are you aware about the term (I said yes sir )
After that he directly asked a question about who is the general which also stays a general in other army of a country (what's the name of that country) - question was not clear . So he rephrased it once (had no idea so accepted )
He himself told that it's Nepal
Then a brief discussion on should gorkhas be included in Indian army (they have been excluded now)
Is Physicswallah doing something abroad (Told them as far as i know it is currently working in domestic areas mainly)
Is there a future plan to go abroad (Told him I'm not aware about any such strategy or news)
Member 3: (Serious look)
What's your take on Capital punishment? Do you think we should have death penalty.
(Chairman mam also was involved in the discussion - acknowledged my points too)
Where can a person approach for capital punishment (Told him about Judiciary but wanted more so told about President pardon .. but wanted more so accepted that I'm aware of these provisions at present will read more)
Criteria for appointment of judges of Sc
Have you heard Paretos principle ( I said I'm not able to recall it )
Similarly asked Parkinson's law and Parkinson's disease(similar answer as above)
Mplads scheme what is it (told him about it then asked its full form - told that). Then asked what's the corpus. Is it 100 crore (I said I'm not sure about the data as of now sir)
Member 4:
Difference between Murder and Culpable homicide (but said wrong himself at start , later rephrased it to say murder and intent term )
Gave a very complex sentence (from what I can recall it was about what's the situation where one commits crime but cannot be punished (Even Chairman mam said hein? Ye kya complex chiz h sir)
I said I'm not aware about such provisions
Started throwing random terms of legal importance:
Do you understand this -
Means rea , Prima facie , Double jeopardy, And a few others as well (unable to recall other terms . Answered where I was confident)
Overall :Nothing asked from mocks or one to one (0 questions repeated)
Date: 16/12/2025 FORENOON, 4th to go
Panel:Dinesh Dasa Sir
Daf: Electrical Eng., Kota, Railways, Mathematics
Chairperson:
What were the major power reforms in country post independence
Do you believe Electricity Act 2003 was a watershed moment in Power sector?
Free farm electricity and how do you see it?
Privatisation of Indian Trains on Tracks and what is your opinion
Voltage levels of Locomotives
M1
Criticisms of Coaching and should they be banned
Necessity of Coaching
But if they have both what should we do
M2
How to eliminate corruption levels in India(the most important step according to you)
Electoral debates in parliament
Electoral reforms needed
M3
Design me a matrix to solve governance problems in India
Do not focus on specifics but talk about broad governance parameters
Do you know that deterrence has been decreased in PCA 1988, tell me provisions (Dasa Sir at this point told him to move on)
M4
How to increase electrification of mobility in India(Asked him politely to repeat the question)?
Tell me apart from EVs
Experience: Poker face overall, Dasa sir went out for 5 mins in between
Panel:Dinesh Dasa Sir
Daf: Electrical Eng., Kota, Railways, Mathematics
Chairperson:
What were the major power reforms in country post independence
Do you believe Electricity Act 2003 was a watershed moment in Power sector?
Free farm electricity and how do you see it?
Privatisation of Indian Trains on Tracks and what is your opinion
Voltage levels of Locomotives
M1
Criticisms of Coaching and should they be banned
Necessity of Coaching
But if they have both what should we do
M2
How to eliminate corruption levels in India(the most important step according to you)
Electoral debates in parliament
Electoral reforms needed
M3
Design me a matrix to solve governance problems in India
Do not focus on specifics but talk about broad governance parameters
Do you know that deterrence has been decreased in PCA 1988, tell me provisions (Dasa Sir at this point told him to move on)
M4
How to increase electrification of mobility in India(Asked him politely to repeat the question)?
Tell me apart from EVs
Experience: Poker face overall, Dasa sir went out for 5 mins in between
Board:Hon'ble Dr. Dinesh Dasa Sir
DAF details: Raebareli, Sociology, Maths(graduation) , Parliamentary debating
CSE attempt-2, interview-1st
Chairman
Were u born in raebareli?
What is the state of debates in Parliament?
Even when we have internet, educated parliamentarians the quality of debates is decreasing. Why?
Should anti defection law be amended?
You have studied sociology, what are the social elements in Constitution?
Mention articles?
Why was article 51A introduced?
What do u think about the doctrine of dissent? What is it's importance in democracy?
What is famous in Raebareli
Member1:
What is the state of water, different dimensions! How to solve the problem?
What about groundwated pollution?
Should supply of clean water be improved to solve the problem of illegal pumping of water?
Member2
What do u think about economic growth and HDI, which is more important, what are metrics of HDI?
Should GDP growth which is redundant, not be used as a criteria for measuring growth?
Since you have studied mathematics, how would u measure happiness?
Tell me the the method?
Member3
What is social loafing?
Since you have studied sociology what factors cause inequality?
Asked to repeat factors?
What are traditional knowledge systems?
How will you handle criticism in administration?
Member4:
Situation:
There are some Industries along the river, they are polluting the water and not using treatment facility because of the cost? What would you do?
You are part of administration. In a tribal area health and educational infrastructure is to be developed but cost is high, terrain is difficult so the administration wants to displace, However the trivams are opposing and reluctant, What would you do, would you forceably displace them?
DAF details: Raebareli, Sociology, Maths(graduation) , Parliamentary debating
CSE attempt-2, interview-1st
Chairman
Were u born in raebareli?
What is the state of debates in Parliament?
Even when we have internet, educated parliamentarians the quality of debates is decreasing. Why?
Should anti defection law be amended?
You have studied sociology, what are the social elements in Constitution?
Mention articles?
Why was article 51A introduced?
What do u think about the doctrine of dissent? What is it's importance in democracy?
What is famous in Raebareli
Member1:
What is the state of water, different dimensions! How to solve the problem?
What about groundwated pollution?
Should supply of clean water be improved to solve the problem of illegal pumping of water?
Member2
What do u think about economic growth and HDI, which is more important, what are metrics of HDI?
Should GDP growth which is redundant, not be used as a criteria for measuring growth?
Since you have studied mathematics, how would u measure happiness?
Tell me the the method?
Member3
What is social loafing?
Since you have studied sociology what factors cause inequality?
Asked to repeat factors?
What are traditional knowledge systems?
How will you handle criticism in administration?
Member4:
Situation:
There are some Industries along the river, they are polluting the water and not using treatment facility because of the cost? What would you do?
You are part of administration. In a tribal area health and educational infrastructure is to be developed but cost is high, terrain is difficult so the administration wants to displace, However the trivams are opposing and reluctant, What would you do, would you forceably displace them?
Date - 18/12/2025
Afternoon (5th Candidate) i was second last to go
Time -17:10 -17:40 hrs
Anuradha Madam
Telegram - Uno
DAF - Spirituality, Rajasthan, Industrial & Production Engineering, Hindi Essay Award
Anuradha Madam -
1) Are you comfortable in English or shall we go in "Hindi". i replied "English" madam.
2) Have you heard about the Word 'Spectrum' ? (I replied that I have heard the spectrum but do not have the clarity)
3) You have heard 'Spectrum' in Which thing ( I said 2G, 4G)
4) Why recently it was controversial ( i replied I am not aware)
5) 2G Spectrum issue
6) You are an engineer but in many branches students are very less shall we close them. (i replied it is true that some branches has less but closing is not an option rather we can rationalize the resources, right now can't think which branch can be closed)
M2 (Male) -
1) Who was Guru Ghasidas?
2) What is Dholpur House?
3) Who was Maharaja of Dholpur? (I said can't recall)
4) One school believe in 'predetermination' and other is 'free will' which do you support.
5) Here onwards Job Related questions............
M3(Male)-
All related to Job profile.......
2) What is 'Narco Analysis'. Don't you think it violates principle of 'protection against self incrimination'
M4(Male) -
1) what is the meaning of your name and what inspiration do you draw from it ?
2) Gave a big monologue about Freight Equalization Policy 1952. ( I said I am not aware of this Policy). He letter on explain me in this policy and ask me was it right or wrong (I said sir that in aspir my estimation at that time it was good because India needed and equitable resource all location).
3) some states are paying more taxes but the money is being transferred to legging states are we not penalising them. ( Penalising rather it is responsibility to make sure that we can tap the potential of each and every State)
4) Indian population is a challenge don't you think ? (Reply sir that today we are young Nation and we can read the benefit but if you are not able to read the demographic dividend then can be a challenge)
5)What is CAA ( i explained)
6) why people were against CAA ( i mentioned that biggest minority was against it)
7) Minorities had nothing to do with ( i said NPR NRC)
8) What is the current status ( I said NPR NRC are in abeyance and citizenship rights beig give under CAA)
M5 (Female)
Slow voice (i said that madam pardon i was not able to understand first line of you)
1) Why India is focusing on the big Industries rather than we should focus on the msme's don't you think that by focusing on big Industries we are trying to promote the inquality of income. (I said it is duty to promote equality but both are important, as for future we need to create Chip Industry, Semiconductor but should also promote MSMEs as they provide Jobs)
2) She insisted on that we should promote Big Industries.
Anuradha Madam Said "Thank You"
I said thank you to Madam (Forgot to say thank you to other members, I stood up very quickly)
Afternoon (5th Candidate) i was second last to go
Time -17:10 -17:40 hrs
Anuradha Madam
Telegram - Uno
DAF - Spirituality, Rajasthan, Industrial & Production Engineering, Hindi Essay Award
Anuradha Madam -
1) Are you comfortable in English or shall we go in "Hindi". i replied "English" madam.
2) Have you heard about the Word 'Spectrum' ? (I replied that I have heard the spectrum but do not have the clarity)
3) You have heard 'Spectrum' in Which thing ( I said 2G, 4G)
4) Why recently it was controversial ( i replied I am not aware)
5) 2G Spectrum issue
6) You are an engineer but in many branches students are very less shall we close them. (i replied it is true that some branches has less but closing is not an option rather we can rationalize the resources, right now can't think which branch can be closed)
M2 (Male) -
1) Who was Guru Ghasidas?
2) What is Dholpur House?
3) Who was Maharaja of Dholpur? (I said can't recall)
4) One school believe in 'predetermination' and other is 'free will' which do you support.
5) Here onwards Job Related questions............
M3(Male)-
All related to Job profile.......
2) What is 'Narco Analysis'. Don't you think it violates principle of 'protection against self incrimination'
M4(Male) -
1) what is the meaning of your name and what inspiration do you draw from it ?
2) Gave a big monologue about Freight Equalization Policy 1952. ( I said I am not aware of this Policy). He letter on explain me in this policy and ask me was it right or wrong (I said sir that in aspir my estimation at that time it was good because India needed and equitable resource all location).
3) some states are paying more taxes but the money is being transferred to legging states are we not penalising them. ( Penalising rather it is responsibility to make sure that we can tap the potential of each and every State)
4) Indian population is a challenge don't you think ? (Reply sir that today we are young Nation and we can read the benefit but if you are not able to read the demographic dividend then can be a challenge)
5)What is CAA ( i explained)
6) why people were against CAA ( i mentioned that biggest minority was against it)
7) Minorities had nothing to do with ( i said NPR NRC)
8) What is the current status ( I said NPR NRC are in abeyance and citizenship rights beig give under CAA)
M5 (Female)
Slow voice (i said that madam pardon i was not able to understand first line of you)
1) Why India is focusing on the big Industries rather than we should focus on the msme's don't you think that by focusing on big Industries we are trying to promote the inquality of income. (I said it is duty to promote equality but both are important, as for future we need to create Chip Industry, Semiconductor but should also promote MSMEs as they provide Jobs)
2) She insisted on that we should promote Big Industries.
Anuradha Madam Said "Thank You"
I said thank you to Madam (Forgot to say thank you to other members, I stood up very quickly)
Date: 19/12/25(afternoon 2nd to go)
Board: Sheel Vardhan Sir
Daf keywords: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Maths optional, Anime (nothing else asked)
Time: 27min almost wholly on daf
Chairman:
1- You're from Lucknow why is it called city of Nazakat & Nafasat
2- what does Nazakat & Nafasat mean?
3- What is Language,dialect,script
4- Lang with >1 scripts(didn't know told me Sanskrit, Name some dialects
5-Have You watched dragon ball?
Have you read manga? How is it read?(said left to right like Urdu)
6- any other lang read left to right?
M1
1- Name some regulatory bodies in India
2- FSSAI what does it do? When act brought in? What changes broughtby it?
3-Where in Lucknow do you see food stalls?
4- Why poor hygiene in those stalls?
What can be done to improve that?
M2
1- Should UP be bifurcated?
2- why mafia culture?
3- What has UP done to improve it's situation of late?
M3
1- What is use of maths in IT sector?
2- How to prevent criminalisation of politics and reasons for the same? What will you do as DM?
3-What is awadh region? Why awadh biryani famous? Which other biryani?
4- What are the major issues being discussed in India ?
M4
1- Should southern states be allocated more resources ? (Said you thinking like North Indian think like southerner)
2- Should Capital be shifted from Delhi to some southern state?
(Baki kuch ques the yad nhi)
Your itnv is over nice talking to you
Cordial No grilling
Board: Sheel Vardhan Sir
Daf keywords: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Maths optional, Anime (nothing else asked)
Time: 27min almost wholly on daf
Chairman:
1- You're from Lucknow why is it called city of Nazakat & Nafasat
2- what does Nazakat & Nafasat mean?
3- What is Language,dialect,script
4- Lang with >1 scripts(didn't know told me Sanskrit, Name some dialects
5-Have You watched dragon ball?
Have you read manga? How is it read?(said left to right like Urdu)
6- any other lang read left to right?
M1
1- Name some regulatory bodies in India
2- FSSAI what does it do? When act brought in? What changes broughtby it?
3-Where in Lucknow do you see food stalls?
4- Why poor hygiene in those stalls?
What can be done to improve that?
M2
1- Should UP be bifurcated?
2- why mafia culture?
3- What has UP done to improve it's situation of late?
M3
1- What is use of maths in IT sector?
2- How to prevent criminalisation of politics and reasons for the same? What will you do as DM?
3-What is awadh region? Why awadh biryani famous? Which other biryani?
4- What are the major issues being discussed in India ?
M4
1- Should southern states be allocated more resources ? (Said you thinking like North Indian think like southerner)
2- Should Capital be shifted from Delhi to some southern state?
(Baki kuch ques the yad nhi)
Your itnv is over nice talking to you
Cordial No grilling
Date:19/12/25
Board:Hon'ble Dr. Dinesh Dasa Sir
DAF details: Raebareli, Sociology, Maths(graduation) , Parliamentary debating
CSE attempt-2, interview-1st
Chairman
Were u born in raebareli?
What is the state of debates in Parliament?
Even when we have internet, educated parliamentarians the quality of debates is decreasing. Why?
Should anti defection law be amended?
You have studied sociology, what are the social elements in Constitution?
Mention articles?
Why was article 51A introduced?
What do u think about the doctrine of dissent? What is it's importance in democracy?
What is famous in Raebareli
Member1:
What is the state of water, different dimensions! How to solve the problem?
What about groundwated pollution?
Should supply of clean water be improved to solve the problem of illegal pumping of water?
Member2
What do u think about economic growth and HDI, which is more important, what are metrics of HDI?
Should GDP growth which is redundant, not be used as a criteria for measuring growth?
Since you have studied mathematics, how would u measure happiness?
Tell me the the method?
Member3
What is social loafing?
Since you have studied sociology what factors cause inequality?
Asked to repeat factors?
What are traditional knowledge systems?
How will you handle criticism in administration?
Member4:
Situation:
There are some Industries along the river, they are polluting the water and not using treatment facility because of the cost? What would you do?
You are part of administration. In a tribal area health and educational infrastructure is to be developed but cost is high, terrain is difficult so the administration wants to displace, However the trivams are opposing and reluctant, What would you do, would you forceably displace them?
Board:Hon'ble Dr. Dinesh Dasa Sir
DAF details: Raebareli, Sociology, Maths(graduation) , Parliamentary debating
CSE attempt-2, interview-1st
Chairman
Were u born in raebareli?
What is the state of debates in Parliament?
Even when we have internet, educated parliamentarians the quality of debates is decreasing. Why?
Should anti defection law be amended?
You have studied sociology, what are the social elements in Constitution?
Mention articles?
Why was article 51A introduced?
What do u think about the doctrine of dissent? What is it's importance in democracy?
What is famous in Raebareli
Member1:
What is the state of water, different dimensions! How to solve the problem?
What about groundwated pollution?
Should supply of clean water be improved to solve the problem of illegal pumping of water?
Member2
What do u think about economic growth and HDI, which is more important, what are metrics of HDI?
Should GDP growth which is redundant, not be used as a criteria for measuring growth?
Since you have studied mathematics, how would u measure happiness?
Tell me the the method?
Member3
What is social loafing?
Since you have studied sociology what factors cause inequality?
Asked to repeat factors?
What are traditional knowledge systems?
How will you handle criticism in administration?
Member4:
Situation:
There are some Industries along the river, they are polluting the water and not using treatment facility because of the cost? What would you do?
You are part of administration. In a tribal area health and educational infrastructure is to be developed but cost is high, terrain is difficult so the administration wants to displace, However the trivams are opposing and reluctant, What would you do, would you forceably displace them?
>Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025)
Date -16/12/2025.
Forenoon- was the first to go
Board - Sujata Chaturvedi Mam
Keywords - Prayagraj, Geography optional, electrical engineering and movies (rest not asked)
Greeted all
Everybody together said about me having a unique name.
Chairperson:
What were you doing since 2 hours? Said i was doing breathing exercise along with some chantings
Chairperson - Did it help? I said yes
Chairperson - should we start now?
1) What is going on in India recently domestic international anything?
2) so about this pollution in Delhi, why it varies like it was very bad yesterday and its a bit better today?
3) we do not know geography optional, so tell us what is temperature inversion?
4) what geographical reasons are responsible for pollution in Delhi?
5) Where are we at present with respect to US India Trade?
6)How our trade is doing? I said exports increased as per the article in today's newspaper
7) But how did it happen- we are facing tariffs?
8) What is happening at Aravalis - have you heard anything? I said sorry mam i know only about degradation and mining issues but not exactly i am aware of.
Member -1
1)You talked about new NREGA Bill- what are its new clauses?
2)What is the full name? I said sorry sir it's a long name so i am not able to recall
3)What is that one word which the act is about? I said guarantee.
4)Are the states allowed for a seasonal pause? Why? Didn't know much
5)What is the current expenditure ratio between centre and states? I said sir its wages and material.
6) he said how much wage distribution? I said it may be sir 60-40 but not really sorry sir not sure of it. He said its 100%.
7) Explain Malthusian theory.
8) But food production in India is increasing so how about the theory being correct? Connect it with agriculture. I asked some time to think. Then i tried answering. He interrupted and started asking me certain questions (below
)
8A- how much was india's population during independence. I said sorry sir. He said 30-35 million.
8B- how much was food production - i again said sorry sir. He said around 50 million tonns
8C- by how many times population increased now - i said 5-6 times
8D- and the food production - 350 million tonnes -7-8 times
8E- so what happened in India something in history - i said sir green revolution. He said yes thank you.
FOUND HIM TO BE GRILLING.
Member 2 (Female)
Was very cordial, nodding her head on all my answers, smiling.
1)You're from Prayagraj. So the mahakumbh attracted lot of crowd - do you think people believe in spirituality now? I was giving my answer - chairperson mam interrupted and said FOMO BHI TOH THA JAANE KA. You must be understanding this more than us. All smiled.
2) so did you as local face any problems? I honestly talked about traffic congestion
3)So how did you all manage ? Talkd about some steps taken by administration.
4) so it was a great event? I said yes mam
5) Gave a condition - you are the DM,you have a deadline to complete monsoon related projects but they have not been completed before monsoon. Your political bosses are angry, people are, media is there. What challenges will you have and how will you deal with it?
6) so do you think that monsoon districts should prepare for the impact of monsoon?
Member 3
1)So you are an electrical engineer - did you do any job? I said no
2)Why did you join engineering?
3) God forbids, if you dont qualify civil services wht will you do? I said i have requested some of my friends and relatives for any technical role
4) but its been so many years - will you get a job? Sir thats why i said that I will initially have to join training or an internship for ups killing
5) what do you think about the state of engineering education in India? I said sir its fragmented- some have very good facilities others dont. ( I went to IIT DELHI and a very small private college during my engineering so made a comparison) >Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025): 6) and what about the teaching quality? Again i said sir its fragmented.
7) What is the new civil liability law which the government is proposing? I answered. He again asked what did you say how much liability?
8) and what about safety, security, leakages etc? I said sir thats why atomic regulatory board has been given the statutory status to look after this issue.
9) what is limited and unlimited liability? I said sorry sir.
Member 4
1) so you like thought provoking movies- tell me 3 movies which you liked?
2) Why dangal? I said how it showed about father fighting the society etc
3) what about daughters? I said yes sir they were intially involved in household chores and then they joined wrestling. He interrupted and asked about 2nd movie.
4) What happened on 16th December? I said its Vijay Diwas when India won 1971 war and Bangladesh was formed.
5) why did it happen? Talked about the conflicts, operation starlight, etc
6) and how it boils down to today? Couldn't understand the question properly so said talked a bit about how things have changed
7) He said Sheikh Hasina, i couldn't understand what he's trying to say then again he took the name, i said sorry sir , then he raised his voice and said who is Sheikh Hasina? ( I seriously didn't understand what he was trying to say)
8) Can you tell some event which happened on 16th in recent history?
I said sir unfortunate incident of Nirbhaya Delhi Gang rape case
He said ok thank you.
Chairman mam- Ok Yasharth, Your interview is over. You may go. Thank you.
TIME - 10:07 AM to 10:34 AM. (27 minutes)
These were exactly the questions which were asked. I remember all of them.
It was a very different board compared to others which we hear.Talked to different people with Sujata Mam'e board. They all had thr same opinion.Not much about your hobbies achievements nothing. Jumping randomly to new topics. But overall it was fine. May be Sujata mam sees things differently.
Rest all left to God. All the best guys.
Date -16/12/2025.
Forenoon- was the first to go
Board - Sujata Chaturvedi Mam
Keywords - Prayagraj, Geography optional, electrical engineering and movies (rest not asked)
Greeted all
Everybody together said about me having a unique name.
Chairperson:
What were you doing since 2 hours? Said i was doing breathing exercise along with some chantings
Chairperson - Did it help? I said yes
Chairperson - should we start now?
1) What is going on in India recently domestic international anything?
2) so about this pollution in Delhi, why it varies like it was very bad yesterday and its a bit better today?
3) we do not know geography optional, so tell us what is temperature inversion?
4) what geographical reasons are responsible for pollution in Delhi?
5) Where are we at present with respect to US India Trade?
6)How our trade is doing? I said exports increased as per the article in today's newspaper
7) But how did it happen- we are facing tariffs?
8) What is happening at Aravalis - have you heard anything? I said sorry mam i know only about degradation and mining issues but not exactly i am aware of.
Member -1
1)You talked about new NREGA Bill- what are its new clauses?
2)What is the full name? I said sorry sir it's a long name so i am not able to recall
3)What is that one word which the act is about? I said guarantee.
4)Are the states allowed for a seasonal pause? Why? Didn't know much
5)What is the current expenditure ratio between centre and states? I said sir its wages and material.
6) he said how much wage distribution? I said it may be sir 60-40 but not really sorry sir not sure of it. He said its 100%.
7) Explain Malthusian theory.
8) But food production in India is increasing so how about the theory being correct? Connect it with agriculture. I asked some time to think. Then i tried answering. He interrupted and started asking me certain questions (below
)8A- how much was india's population during independence. I said sorry sir. He said 30-35 million.
8B- how much was food production - i again said sorry sir. He said around 50 million tonns
8C- by how many times population increased now - i said 5-6 times
8D- and the food production - 350 million tonnes -7-8 times
8E- so what happened in India something in history - i said sir green revolution. He said yes thank you.
FOUND HIM TO BE GRILLING.
Member 2 (Female)
Was very cordial, nodding her head on all my answers, smiling.
1)You're from Prayagraj. So the mahakumbh attracted lot of crowd - do you think people believe in spirituality now? I was giving my answer - chairperson mam interrupted and said FOMO BHI TOH THA JAANE KA. You must be understanding this more than us. All smiled.
2) so did you as local face any problems? I honestly talked about traffic congestion
3)So how did you all manage ? Talkd about some steps taken by administration.
4) so it was a great event? I said yes mam
5) Gave a condition - you are the DM,you have a deadline to complete monsoon related projects but they have not been completed before monsoon. Your political bosses are angry, people are, media is there. What challenges will you have and how will you deal with it?
6) so do you think that monsoon districts should prepare for the impact of monsoon?
Member 3
1)So you are an electrical engineer - did you do any job? I said no
2)Why did you join engineering?
3) God forbids, if you dont qualify civil services wht will you do? I said i have requested some of my friends and relatives for any technical role
4) but its been so many years - will you get a job? Sir thats why i said that I will initially have to join training or an internship for ups killing
5) what do you think about the state of engineering education in India? I said sir its fragmented- some have very good facilities others dont. ( I went to IIT DELHI and a very small private college during my engineering so made a comparison) >Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025): 6) and what about the teaching quality? Again i said sir its fragmented.
7) What is the new civil liability law which the government is proposing? I answered. He again asked what did you say how much liability?
8) and what about safety, security, leakages etc? I said sir thats why atomic regulatory board has been given the statutory status to look after this issue.
9) what is limited and unlimited liability? I said sorry sir.
Member 4
1) so you like thought provoking movies- tell me 3 movies which you liked?
2) Why dangal? I said how it showed about father fighting the society etc
3) what about daughters? I said yes sir they were intially involved in household chores and then they joined wrestling. He interrupted and asked about 2nd movie.
4) What happened on 16th December? I said its Vijay Diwas when India won 1971 war and Bangladesh was formed.
5) why did it happen? Talked about the conflicts, operation starlight, etc
6) and how it boils down to today? Couldn't understand the question properly so said talked a bit about how things have changed
7) He said Sheikh Hasina, i couldn't understand what he's trying to say then again he took the name, i said sorry sir , then he raised his voice and said who is Sheikh Hasina? ( I seriously didn't understand what he was trying to say)
8) Can you tell some event which happened on 16th in recent history?
I said sir unfortunate incident of Nirbhaya Delhi Gang rape case
He said ok thank you.
Chairman mam- Ok Yasharth, Your interview is over. You may go. Thank you.
TIME - 10:07 AM to 10:34 AM. (27 minutes)
These were exactly the questions which were asked. I remember all of them.
It was a very different board compared to others which we hear.Talked to different people with Sujata Mam'e board. They all had thr same opinion.Not much about your hobbies achievements nothing. Jumping randomly to new topics. But overall it was fine. May be Sujata mam sees things differently.
Rest all left to God. All the best guys.
Date: 17/12/2025
Time:28-30 mins
Session: Morning
Board: DDS(Dinesh Dasa Sir) 3rd one to go. 2 people were from UP, 4 others were from Rajasthan.
Key DAF Details: Cricket, JNU, PSIR, Cooking, UP, Delhi, Kanpur, Pet lover, Agriculture, PSIR, Economics, Geography.
M1(Chairman)
Hello KL, how are you ? Can we take your Interview in Hindi?
I replied "sure sir". Then all interview went in "Hinglish".
1.What did you learn in JNU??
2.What 3 things will you do in JNU if you'll be elected as VC with full powers?
3.Why US in building so many aircrafts in the time of air warfare?
M2
1.You had economics in graduation, is work from home fine in India?
2.What will you do to promote FDI in India??
2-3 more questions but I can't recall
M3(lady member, thoda gusse me lg rhi thi).We will talk on urban housing
1.why many houses are locked and many are houseless in same city?
2.what will you do?
3.why laws support tenants?
4.Do you know about the laws related to tenants in India?
M4(looked dangerous but I think he was testing my patience. I was smiling constantly)
1.What is Power?
2.Why Kanpur is called Manchester of the East?
3.Tell me about French revolution. It's year. It's leaders, causes and impacts on India.
M5(It seemed he was from UP)
1.Which all industries are located in Kanpur??
2.Why still river pollution in Kanpur?
3.What steps will you take to promote cleanliness of Ganga??
4.Why "Beehads" are located just 50 kms away from Kanpur but not in Kanpur??
Time:28-30 mins
Session: Morning
Board: DDS(Dinesh Dasa Sir) 3rd one to go. 2 people were from UP, 4 others were from Rajasthan.
Key DAF Details: Cricket, JNU, PSIR, Cooking, UP, Delhi, Kanpur, Pet lover, Agriculture, PSIR, Economics, Geography.
M1(Chairman)
Hello KL, how are you ? Can we take your Interview in Hindi?
I replied "sure sir". Then all interview went in "Hinglish".
1.What did you learn in JNU??
2.What 3 things will you do in JNU if you'll be elected as VC with full powers?
3.Why US in building so many aircrafts in the time of air warfare?
M2
1.You had economics in graduation, is work from home fine in India?
2.What will you do to promote FDI in India??
2-3 more questions but I can't recall
M3(lady member, thoda gusse me lg rhi thi).We will talk on urban housing
1.why many houses are locked and many are houseless in same city?
2.what will you do?
3.why laws support tenants?
4.Do you know about the laws related to tenants in India?
M4(looked dangerous but I think he was testing my patience. I was smiling constantly)
1.What is Power?
2.Why Kanpur is called Manchester of the East?
3.Tell me about French revolution. It's year. It's leaders, causes and impacts on India.
M5(It seemed he was from UP)
1.Which all industries are located in Kanpur??
2.Why still river pollution in Kanpur?
3.What steps will you take to promote cleanliness of Ganga??
4.Why "Beehads" are located just 50 kms away from Kanpur but not in Kanpur??
Date of Interview - 18/12/2025
Name - SD
Board - Sheel Vardhan Sir
DAF Keywords - Doctor, PSIR, Geopolitics, Domestic politics
Interview Duration - 25 min
Chairman Sir
1.Have you ever been too rural India ?
2.What anxieties do you find in Rural youth ?
3.What 3 skills would you give'em to alleviate their anxiety ?
4. What's Demographic dividend ? Is it not turning into a burden ?
Member 1 : Only 1 question
What health problems do you feel farmers involved in intensive agriculture face ?
Member 2 :
1. Is not US a declining power ?
2. Can India become a superpower ?
3. What are India's potential ?
4. What India needs to do to become one ?
Member 3 :
1. Political parties in Andhra ?
2. What tussle is going on in the Congress party in Karnataka ? Should not Congress high command fulfill the promise which it gave to DK Shivkumar ?
3. What recent trends you observe in Indian Politics ? I said emergence of women as a vote bank, then the viva shifted towards women....
4. Should women be involved in development planing ?
5. Women can be corrupt as well ? Don't you think ?
6. Ethical situation - you are a head of a development project and some major mistake happens. What will you do ?
Member 4 :
1. Do you watch movies ?
2. Why South Indian movies are doing well than Bollywood movies ?
3. Why in India, the craze about govt jobs is more ?
Difference between Mocks and real interviews ? Mock interviews are like viva, real interview flows like intellectual conversation, in mocks you can predict questions and rehearse them, here the questions are highly unpredictable.......you sit on equal footing with the board members.......round table and six same size chairs are placed and you are seated on one of them implies that it's a conversation.
Name - SD
Board - Sheel Vardhan Sir
DAF Keywords - Doctor, PSIR, Geopolitics, Domestic politics
Interview Duration - 25 min
Chairman Sir
1.Have you ever been too rural India ?
2.What anxieties do you find in Rural youth ?
3.What 3 skills would you give'em to alleviate their anxiety ?
4. What's Demographic dividend ? Is it not turning into a burden ?
Member 1 : Only 1 question
What health problems do you feel farmers involved in intensive agriculture face ?
Member 2 :
1. Is not US a declining power ?
2. Can India become a superpower ?
3. What are India's potential ?
4. What India needs to do to become one ?
Member 3 :
1. Political parties in Andhra ?
2. What tussle is going on in the Congress party in Karnataka ? Should not Congress high command fulfill the promise which it gave to DK Shivkumar ?
3. What recent trends you observe in Indian Politics ? I said emergence of women as a vote bank, then the viva shifted towards women....
4. Should women be involved in development planing ?
5. Women can be corrupt as well ? Don't you think ?
6. Ethical situation - you are a head of a development project and some major mistake happens. What will you do ?
Member 4 :
1. Do you watch movies ?
2. Why South Indian movies are doing well than Bollywood movies ?
3. Why in India, the craze about govt jobs is more ?
Difference between Mocks and real interviews ? Mock interviews are like viva, real interview flows like intellectual conversation, in mocks you can predict questions and rehearse them, here the questions are highly unpredictable.......you sit on equal footing with the board members.......round table and six same size chairs are placed and you are seated on one of them implies that it's a conversation.
Date-18 Dec
Keywords -civil eng, siwan(bihar) ,geography optional, cricket, private college (rest not asked)
Chaired by - suman Sharma
Time- 20-25 min
Chairwomen
1) what is one china and China +1 policy
2) Does India get its benefit?
3) but other countries like vietnam get more benefit?
4) reason for the same
5) What is India doing ?
6) what is out of the Africa hypothesis?
M1
Why did a private college emerge in India ?
7)Tell 3 top private colleges of India
8)Why do you choose ?
9)Deepest point in ocean ?
10)Does life exist there ?
M2
11)Issue in your district?
12)What is a job less growth ?
13)Why is the job less growth happening?
14)What is the PLI scheme ? 2 issues and 2 benefits
M3
15)Does heartland and rimland theory still be relevant ?
16)Cross question on it
17)Issue with the ageing population in the world
18)What the world is doing
19 ) In future what is going to be more important geography or demography ?
20)Statement "India becomes older earlier than becoming rich "agree or disagree?
21)What is your basis for taking a stance
22)What is the meaning of viksit bharat for you
M4
23)Which record do you believe is difficult to break in cricket ?
24)What is the main issue with the recent MGNREGA amendment?
25) brics currency issue and should india need to support it or not
26) current account deficit and trade deficit
Chairwomen - your interview is over
Overall cordial board
Keywords -civil eng, siwan(bihar) ,geography optional, cricket, private college (rest not asked)
Chaired by - suman Sharma
Time- 20-25 min
Chairwomen
1) what is one china and China +1 policy
2) Does India get its benefit?
3) but other countries like vietnam get more benefit?
4) reason for the same
5) What is India doing ?
6) what is out of the Africa hypothesis?
M1
Why did a private college emerge in India ?
7)Tell 3 top private colleges of India
8)Why do you choose ?
9)Deepest point in ocean ?
10)Does life exist there ?
M2
11)Issue in your district?
12)What is a job less growth ?
13)Why is the job less growth happening?
14)What is the PLI scheme ? 2 issues and 2 benefits
M3
15)Does heartland and rimland theory still be relevant ?
16)Cross question on it
17)Issue with the ageing population in the world
18)What the world is doing
19 ) In future what is going to be more important geography or demography ?
20)Statement "India becomes older earlier than becoming rich "agree or disagree?
21)What is your basis for taking a stance
22)What is the meaning of viksit bharat for you
M4
23)Which record do you believe is difficult to break in cricket ?
24)What is the main issue with the recent MGNREGA amendment?
25) brics currency issue and should india need to support it or not
26) current account deficit and trade deficit
Chairwomen - your interview is over
Overall cordial board
Interview Date - 10/12/25
(Sharing late due to my bad health in past week)
Board - Dinesh Dasa Sir
Name - let it be
Keywords - Allhabaad University, UP , Atmnirbhar bharat , women empowerment, hath yoga (nothing asked ) , blogging on social issues, economics as optional (half interview was on this ) , Raebareli (my district) rest not asked .
I was the 1st one to go
Chairman sir - how are you ?
Q1 - Oh Allahabad University also offers undergraduate courses ?
I replied yes sir .
Q2 - Then he asked why the recent pace of civil servants coming from University has reduced ?
Q3 - Ok tell me the significance of Raebareli (basically wanted to know political significance) then briefed about some more districts having political significance like Ballia .
Q4 - Next question was on labour reforms , why it has been bought , what impact it will have and what more suggestions can I give ( good question)
Q5 - Next question was on msme -aksed turnover and investment limit , its significance and my suggestions on it .
M1 - (lady member )
Q1 - tell me about swach bharat abhiyan . Whom do you give responsibility to clean india -young or old age people ( tricky question)
Q2 - suppose you are DC of a lesser known district having a historical significance, how will you promote tourism there ?
Q3 - How can india's economic growth can be sustained ?
M2 - (male member )
Q1 - compare Chinese economy and indian economy .
Q2 - what is centralised and decentralised economy?
Q3 - what economic system does india have ?
Q4 - can india achieve the economic growth like china and how ?
Q5 - (very tricky for me at that time ) - why india has lagged behind china although started early reforms almost same year ? (Follow up questions )
M3 - (male member)
Q1 - mention the historical significance of raebareli ? Where it was 1st mentioned ?
Q2 - Name the first PSU of raebareli .
Q3 - how Raebareli is related to Awadhi culture ? (He Siad me to read about it in more detail )
Q4 - tell me three things you would like to include while making economic policy of india .( i told equity, economic growth , self reliance )
Q5 - then he asked relate the last two and then tell . (OK sir )
M4 - (lady member)
Q1- U write about social issues , what kind of social issues bother you ?
Q2 - tell me about beti bachao and beti padhao , its achievements
Q3 - tell me one thing that you will do to remove poverty ?
Q4 - she asked in today's newspaper , odisha's gross enrolment ratio has come down , how beti bachao and beti padhao helpful there ? What could be the possible reasons for it ?
Twist plot - it was already above 30 mins ,chairman interrupted that time is up , but lady member said sir just two more questions, and then interview went for 38to 40 mins . (May be I was the 1st one to go that's why )
Final experience- the board was very cordial (especially female members , they were encouraging me to speak ) , male members were strict and had no expression , however they were satisfied by my answers , the board was overall cordial . However u never know what comes out as result , so fingers crossed.
All the best .
(Sharing late due to my bad health in past week)
Board - Dinesh Dasa Sir
Name - let it be
Keywords - Allhabaad University, UP , Atmnirbhar bharat , women empowerment, hath yoga (nothing asked ) , blogging on social issues, economics as optional (half interview was on this ) , Raebareli (my district) rest not asked .
I was the 1st one to go
Chairman sir - how are you ?
Q1 - Oh Allahabad University also offers undergraduate courses ?
I replied yes sir .
Q2 - Then he asked why the recent pace of civil servants coming from University has reduced ?
Q3 - Ok tell me the significance of Raebareli (basically wanted to know political significance) then briefed about some more districts having political significance like Ballia .
Q4 - Next question was on labour reforms , why it has been bought , what impact it will have and what more suggestions can I give ( good question)
Q5 - Next question was on msme -aksed turnover and investment limit , its significance and my suggestions on it .
M1 - (lady member )
Q1 - tell me about swach bharat abhiyan . Whom do you give responsibility to clean india -young or old age people ( tricky question)
Q2 - suppose you are DC of a lesser known district having a historical significance, how will you promote tourism there ?
Q3 - How can india's economic growth can be sustained ?
M2 - (male member )
Q1 - compare Chinese economy and indian economy .
Q2 - what is centralised and decentralised economy?
Q3 - what economic system does india have ?
Q4 - can india achieve the economic growth like china and how ?
Q5 - (very tricky for me at that time ) - why india has lagged behind china although started early reforms almost same year ? (Follow up questions )
M3 - (male member)
Q1 - mention the historical significance of raebareli ? Where it was 1st mentioned ?
Q2 - Name the first PSU of raebareli .
Q3 - how Raebareli is related to Awadhi culture ? (He Siad me to read about it in more detail )
Q4 - tell me three things you would like to include while making economic policy of india .( i told equity, economic growth , self reliance )
Q5 - then he asked relate the last two and then tell . (OK sir )
M4 - (lady member)
Q1- U write about social issues , what kind of social issues bother you ?
Q2 - tell me about beti bachao and beti padhao , its achievements
Q3 - tell me one thing that you will do to remove poverty ?
Q4 - she asked in today's newspaper , odisha's gross enrolment ratio has come down , how beti bachao and beti padhao helpful there ? What could be the possible reasons for it ?
Twist plot - it was already above 30 mins ,chairman interrupted that time is up , but lady member said sir just two more questions, and then interview went for 38to 40 mins . (May be I was the 1st one to go that's why )
Final experience- the board was very cordial (especially female members , they were encouraging me to speak ) , male members were strict and had no expression , however they were satisfied by my answers , the board was overall cordial . However u never know what comes out as result , so fingers crossed.
All the best .
Date: 19/12/2025 ,AN
Key DAF Details: chess, mechanical optional, railways, movies , solar , disaster, MNiT, Rajasthan Jaipur Bengaluru
Board: Suman Sharma ma’am
Questions asked:
Chairman :
1. If you are railway minister how will you divide 100 rupees in railways , give breakup
2. When railway is planning for net zero?
3. How railway is planning to achieve that ?
4. How solar panel between the tracks work (I mentioned this in my answer )
5. What to be done for making them non vulnerable to theft ?
6. What is your opinion about DINk?( little discussion on this )
7. What do you infer from the statement “ people don’t cast their vote , they vote for the caste “
( I explained what I perceive from this , then asked examples , I refrained stating I can’t recall ma’am)
Member 1 :
1. What is the use of social media ? How to make it safe from mis utilisation ? What are the regulatory authorities?
2. How to improve sports infrastructure ?
One or two question more can’t recall
Member 2:
1. What is the disaster profile of Bengaluru ( posted there) ? Why it is so ?
2. What govt has done for improving the situation ? Or govt only supported real state and business in Bengaluru
3. If you are DM , which all departments would you have coordinated in this situation ?
Member 3:
1. What is tolerance ? Why it is given
2. How to decide sustainability of a material ? Is it necessary ?
3. What is asset monetisation of railways ?
4. Why railway still lacking on it ? ( isn’t minister involved in setting targets with Niti ayog - I kept quiet on this , the he said this is tough for you and all laughed )
5. What is fiscal deficit ?
6. Is it necessary or if yes up to what extent ?
7. Is there any act which prescribes the limit of it ? What is the limit ?
8 why we are far behind the targeted limit ?
Member 4:
1. Who was Madan mohan Malaviya ?
2. Explain, F= Gm1m2/r(square)
3. What is G and its value
4. What one work you have done in your 4 years of service for which you will be remembered for next 25 years ?(answered)
5. What you have done for staff (answered)
6. What you have done for your people beyond professional boundaries in personal capacity ( I said I restrained myself to professional level only )
Key DAF Details: chess, mechanical optional, railways, movies , solar , disaster, MNiT, Rajasthan Jaipur Bengaluru
Board: Suman Sharma ma’am
Questions asked:
Chairman :
1. If you are railway minister how will you divide 100 rupees in railways , give breakup
2. When railway is planning for net zero?
3. How railway is planning to achieve that ?
4. How solar panel between the tracks work (I mentioned this in my answer )
5. What to be done for making them non vulnerable to theft ?
6. What is your opinion about DINk?( little discussion on this )
7. What do you infer from the statement “ people don’t cast their vote , they vote for the caste “
( I explained what I perceive from this , then asked examples , I refrained stating I can’t recall ma’am)
Member 1 :
1. What is the use of social media ? How to make it safe from mis utilisation ? What are the regulatory authorities?
2. How to improve sports infrastructure ?
One or two question more can’t recall
Member 2:
1. What is the disaster profile of Bengaluru ( posted there) ? Why it is so ?
2. What govt has done for improving the situation ? Or govt only supported real state and business in Bengaluru
3. If you are DM , which all departments would you have coordinated in this situation ?
Member 3:
1. What is tolerance ? Why it is given
2. How to decide sustainability of a material ? Is it necessary ?
3. What is asset monetisation of railways ?
4. Why railway still lacking on it ? ( isn’t minister involved in setting targets with Niti ayog - I kept quiet on this , the he said this is tough for you and all laughed )
5. What is fiscal deficit ?
6. Is it necessary or if yes up to what extent ?
7. Is there any act which prescribes the limit of it ? What is the limit ?
8 why we are far behind the targeted limit ?
Member 4:
1. Who was Madan mohan Malaviya ?
2. Explain, F= Gm1m2/r(square)
3. What is G and its value
4. What one work you have done in your 4 years of service for which you will be remembered for next 25 years ?(answered)
5. What you have done for staff (answered)
6. What you have done for your people beyond professional boundaries in personal capacity ( I said I restrained myself to professional level only )
Date - 19th Dec - Afternoon 1st to go
Board - Sujata Ma'am
Daf Details - Law, Cricket, Scleroderma, nothing else asked
Chair
1. What were you thinking while sitting outside
2. Then read my DAF aloud
3. Asked what did you read in the newspaper today
4. Why rupee is depreciating (I mentioned that I read about it in the NP) and follow up
5. India - US trade tariff and it's implication on economy
6. Asked for my view on Indian economy in short term and long term
7. Asked what is PPP & L1 in bidding (had mentioned PPP in previous answer)
8. Follow up - what will you prefer in PPP which has revenue sharing clause, L1 or some other method
9. Asked other methods of evaluating bids and awarding ppp projects
Member 2
1. Tell me about Advocates Act (wanted to hear that lawyers are not allowed to advertise and then follow up Qs)
2. Asked about restoration of conjugal rights in India
3. Difference order and decree
4. What is injunction and on what grounds you get it
5. Who was baba kharak singh
Member 3
1. What's happening in Bangladesh
2. What international law is violated by Bangladesh and what recourse should India have (follow up Qs)
3. Asked about SHANTI Bill and then about Delhi Gas Leak Case
4. What is Case Law
1-2 more Qs can't remember
Member 4
1. 2 Situation based Qs
2. Asked about UNNAT Scheme & Shikshan Sansthan
3. Challenges faced by India's IT sector and discussion on AI (Picked it from my answer to chair ma'am) and follow up Qs
Member 5
1. What is Grundnorm of India (Law related)
2. You play cricket - You hit a six and ball goes out of park, hits someone on the head and he dies -- Decide your liability
3. Another situation based Q on law
4. What is torts
5. What is Scleroderma and follow ups (DAF Se)
Time - No idea
Board was really cordial
Board - Sujata Ma'am
Daf Details - Law, Cricket, Scleroderma, nothing else asked
Chair
1. What were you thinking while sitting outside
2. Then read my DAF aloud
3. Asked what did you read in the newspaper today
4. Why rupee is depreciating (I mentioned that I read about it in the NP) and follow up
5. India - US trade tariff and it's implication on economy
6. Asked for my view on Indian economy in short term and long term
7. Asked what is PPP & L1 in bidding (had mentioned PPP in previous answer)
8. Follow up - what will you prefer in PPP which has revenue sharing clause, L1 or some other method
9. Asked other methods of evaluating bids and awarding ppp projects
Member 2
1. Tell me about Advocates Act (wanted to hear that lawyers are not allowed to advertise and then follow up Qs)
2. Asked about restoration of conjugal rights in India
3. Difference order and decree
4. What is injunction and on what grounds you get it
5. Who was baba kharak singh
Member 3
1. What's happening in Bangladesh
2. What international law is violated by Bangladesh and what recourse should India have (follow up Qs)
3. Asked about SHANTI Bill and then about Delhi Gas Leak Case
4. What is Case Law
1-2 more Qs can't remember
Member 4
1. 2 Situation based Qs
2. Asked about UNNAT Scheme & Shikshan Sansthan
3. Challenges faced by India's IT sector and discussion on AI (Picked it from my answer to chair ma'am) and follow up Qs
Member 5
1. What is Grundnorm of India (Law related)
2. You play cricket - You hit a six and ball goes out of park, hits someone on the head and he dies -- Decide your liability
3. Another situation based Q on law
4. What is torts
5. What is Scleroderma and follow ups (DAF Se)
Time - No idea
Board was really cordial
Interview date:- 11th Dec , Forenoon; 2nd to go
DAF Keywords:- Jharkhand, Giridih, PSIR, and nothing else was asked
Board:- Sujata Chaturvedi Mam
Chairman
1. Giridih used to be better and suddenly city lost its charm....what was that factor...are you aware ...I said no mam.....she said mica mining is stopped and less demand due to synthetic mica
2. So you are from Jharkhand( I said yes). So you know tribal people follow some very bad* practices. Could you tell me some.
I started with witchbranding and witchhunting...and we have long discussion on the same issue
No further Q from mam
M1
1. Asked about judicial activism and examples
2. Asked about delegated legislation and examples
3. As a administrator, how would you balance people's right to protest and right to way/non damage
4. Asked which place in Delhi is designated as protest site.
5. Some ideals written in preamble which we have not yet achieved or have long way to achieve
6. Have you read today newspaper... I said I have gone briefly through it.....he asked which country is contemplating on banning citizenship by birth...
I Said ...not gone through that exact section of paper but going by the news it could be USA ....he smiled
M2.
1. Operation sindoor and learnings.
2. Media management and misinformation that they spread during Op Sindoor
3. If appointed as DM of Ranchi, how would you promote tourism therein
M3.
1. Why illegal abortion (sex selected) despite having a law in place.
How would you stop it.(I didn't mention Civil Society)
He asked is there any role of Civil society
M4 lady member
1. Follow up question from op sindoor. She asked I forgot to mention one domain (that was diplomacy she quickly mentioned and little talk on that).
2. Is socialism and capitalism can coexist. And discussion on same
...followup....discussion on inequality in india
Asked which Indian state has lowest inequality..i said I don't know but if allowed can take a guess......she said go ahead.(Guessing isn't prohibited in our board)...I said maybe Karnataka...she smiled...
Back to chairman...she said your interview is over you can go now
(I might have missed 1-2 questions but they were mostly follow ups)
Time:- 26 mins
DAF Keywords:- Jharkhand, Giridih, PSIR, and nothing else was asked
Board:- Sujata Chaturvedi Mam
Chairman
1. Giridih used to be better and suddenly city lost its charm....what was that factor...are you aware ...I said no mam.....she said mica mining is stopped and less demand due to synthetic mica
2. So you are from Jharkhand( I said yes). So you know tribal people follow some very bad* practices. Could you tell me some.
I started with witchbranding and witchhunting...and we have long discussion on the same issue
No further Q from mam
M1
1. Asked about judicial activism and examples
2. Asked about delegated legislation and examples
3. As a administrator, how would you balance people's right to protest and right to way/non damage
4. Asked which place in Delhi is designated as protest site.
5. Some ideals written in preamble which we have not yet achieved or have long way to achieve
6. Have you read today newspaper... I said I have gone briefly through it.....he asked which country is contemplating on banning citizenship by birth...
I Said ...not gone through that exact section of paper but going by the news it could be USA ....he smiled
M2.
1. Operation sindoor and learnings.
2. Media management and misinformation that they spread during Op Sindoor
3. If appointed as DM of Ranchi, how would you promote tourism therein
M3.
1. Why illegal abortion (sex selected) despite having a law in place.
How would you stop it.(I didn't mention Civil Society)
He asked is there any role of Civil society
M4 lady member
1. Follow up question from op sindoor. She asked I forgot to mention one domain (that was diplomacy she quickly mentioned and little talk on that).
2. Is socialism and capitalism can coexist. And discussion on same
...followup....discussion on inequality in india
Asked which Indian state has lowest inequality..i said I don't know but if allowed can take a guess......she said go ahead.(Guessing isn't prohibited in our board)...I said maybe Karnataka...she smiled...
Back to chairman...she said your interview is over you can go now
(I might have missed 1-2 questions but they were mostly follow ups)
Time:- 26 mins
Date : 15/12/2025 , Afternoon, Last person of the Day
Board : Sheelvardhan Sir
DAF Keywords : Bharatpur ,Dual Degree- Mining Engineer, ISM Dhanbad, MA Economics, Economics Optional , Tehsildar- Rajasthan, IES , Tennis, Vipassana , Public space Tidiness
Chair :
1. You have mentioned Public space tidiness in your interests , What is your opinion on Swaccha Bharat - Is it successful ?
2. you are happy but not satisfied with the performance , what measures do you think should be taken to make this mission a full success?
3. Since you are an economist, tell me why rupee is falling?
4. Why FIIs are running away despite India being 4th largest and fastest growing ?
5. Do you think RBI should intervene?
6. Discussion on Tennis and its lack of wide adoption in india
Member 1 :
1. What is the current per capita income of india ?
2. How do you see rising when India be a developed India ?
Then discussion on that . I said for me Viksit bharat is beyond economics, it also includes Inclusive growth, Happiness , human development , sustainabilityetc
3, Rank of Indian in human development index ?
4. Rank of india in hunger index ?
5. We are giving ration to 80 crore people , still we are one of the lowest why ??
Member 2
1. You worked as tehsildar , what are your learnings?
Why is there corruption?
2. Do you think digital mission wrt land record is working on the ground ?
What are the lacunas ? And discussion on digital literacy and general literacy
3. How would you transform the work culture based on your learnings of 3 and half years ?
4. How your hobbies can help in administration?
5. How to navigate current global uncertainties ?
Member 3
1. Do you practice vipasaana meditation?
Who invented it? How it was reintroduced in India ?
Why the chasnala disaster happened ?
2. How will you try to resolve Jharia Fire if posted as DM Dhanbad?
3. Bharatpur is famous for?
4. Why Siberian crane visit Bharatpur not AGra , not Mathura?
5. Ways to improve Economic perspective of bharatpur?
Member 4 _ Lady
1. Where were you posted last? What are the challenges and prospects there ?
I said …illegal Mining was challenge there and it was a border district .
2. If you have to rate Bharatpur amongst all the districts of rajasthan. What rank will you give ?
3. SWOT analysis of Bharatpur, questions and counter questions on that.
Chair : Your interview is over.You can leave.
Board : Sheelvardhan Sir
DAF Keywords : Bharatpur ,Dual Degree- Mining Engineer, ISM Dhanbad, MA Economics, Economics Optional , Tehsildar- Rajasthan, IES , Tennis, Vipassana , Public space Tidiness
Chair :
1. You have mentioned Public space tidiness in your interests , What is your opinion on Swaccha Bharat - Is it successful ?
2. you are happy but not satisfied with the performance , what measures do you think should be taken to make this mission a full success?
3. Since you are an economist, tell me why rupee is falling?
4. Why FIIs are running away despite India being 4th largest and fastest growing ?
5. Do you think RBI should intervene?
6. Discussion on Tennis and its lack of wide adoption in india
Member 1 :
1. What is the current per capita income of india ?
2. How do you see rising when India be a developed India ?
Then discussion on that . I said for me Viksit bharat is beyond economics, it also includes Inclusive growth, Happiness , human development , sustainabilityetc
3, Rank of Indian in human development index ?
4. Rank of india in hunger index ?
5. We are giving ration to 80 crore people , still we are one of the lowest why ??
Member 2
1. You worked as tehsildar , what are your learnings?
Why is there corruption?
2. Do you think digital mission wrt land record is working on the ground ?
What are the lacunas ? And discussion on digital literacy and general literacy
3. How would you transform the work culture based on your learnings of 3 and half years ?
4. How your hobbies can help in administration?
5. How to navigate current global uncertainties ?
Member 3
1. Do you practice vipasaana meditation?
Who invented it? How it was reintroduced in India ?
Why the chasnala disaster happened ?
2. How will you try to resolve Jharia Fire if posted as DM Dhanbad?
3. Bharatpur is famous for?
4. Why Siberian crane visit Bharatpur not AGra , not Mathura?
5. Ways to improve Economic perspective of bharatpur?
Member 4 _ Lady
1. Where were you posted last? What are the challenges and prospects there ?
I said …illegal Mining was challenge there and it was a border district .
2. If you have to rate Bharatpur amongst all the districts of rajasthan. What rank will you give ?
3. SWOT analysis of Bharatpur, questions and counter questions on that.
Chair : Your interview is over.You can leave.
>Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025):
Name- Truly Stubborn
Board: Hon’ble Dinesh Dasa Sir
Afternoon, First to Go
DAF Keywords- Zoology, Botany, History, Sociology, Solo Travelling, Weight Training, Rajasthan University, Jaipur.
Entered, Wished Good Afternoon only to chair, took seat.
Chairperson Sir (Reading from some page and speaking Hindi)- Aapne Zoology – Botany se Graduation kiya, fir History se MA kiya ha aur aapka Optional Sociology ha. Abhi aap XYZ mein work kar rahe ho, Jaipur se ho (I was nodding)
Chairperson
1. Pehle ye rule tha ki aapko same subject mein PG karni padegi jisse aapne graduation ki ha. (I was not sure if it was a question but I added flexibility offered by NEP and increasing interdisciplinarity).
2. UGC ke naye rules ke according, teaching ke liye sirf PG subject matter karta ha, baaki qualifications matter nhi karti. Ispe kya opinion ha aapka? (I said PG offers a lot of depth but gave somewhat inconclusive reply)
3. Tell me about Maratha empire, kisne establish kiya tha? (He was probably checking the depth I mentioned above but I couldn’t answer
4. Inke major leaders kon thei? I couldn’t recall much except Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj)
5. Mainly Marathas Maharashtra mein thei. Fir unmein se kuchh Indore, Gwalior aur baaki jagah kaise chale gye? (Couldn’t Answer)
6. Let me give you a statement- The downfall of Mughal empire led to the downfall of Maratha Empire. Can you explain? (I said- Unable to connect the dots)
7. He repeated the same question… (I said- As far as I could understand, initially the Britishers were able to subjugate the Mughals and later on they were able to subdue Marathas. Sir added- Pehle Britishers ke saamne 2 groups thei, Mughals and Britishers. Ek baar Mughals ko hara diya fir sirf Marathas bache. I acknowledged.
8. Which three events from Indian history were watershed events according to you? (I mentioned 1857 Revolt, Formation of INC and Arrival of Gandhi Ji to the national movement. Sir added- Battle of Plassey, he further said, Jab unka jhanda neeche aaya aur apna Tiranga upar gaya uski bhi importance hogi? I acknowledged both the additions.
Sir asked the next member to continue.
M1 (Female)
1. These days, drugs are readily available in India. Even children are easily able to access it. Have you seen this? Why do you think this is happening? (Peer group and supply side but since confined to particular pockets, easy to tackle)
2. Do you think, this "Chalta ha" attitude is one of the reasons behind it? (Yes, it could be, in fact, it is one major reason behind many other issues like traffic problem)
3. Picking form my answer- Why do you think people are always in a hurry? They don’t follow rules, try to get ahead of others, they occupy the other side also despite knowing that this will cause unnecessary delays? (Ma’am I travel a lot and I have seen examples where one lane was completely empty but people were patiently waiting in queue, so this could be mainly a cultural phenomenon. But with sustained efforts, this can be tackled as we have been able to do with Swachh Bharat Mission)
M2 (Male)
1. You have mentioned Weight Training as your hobby. Should we make it mandatory in Schools? (Not necessarily Weight Training but main goal should be fitness be it through Yoga, Weight Traning or any other form of exercise. NEP already makes provision wrt to physical fitness.)
2. You had Zoology and Botany in Graduation. How can we ensure protection of natural biodiversity while promoting tourism? (JFM, Involving local communities like Nagas in case of Hornbill, Green Mobility and sustainable infra)
3. Are you aware of any such initiative being implemented on Delhi-Uttarakhand highway? (No).
4. Did Gandhi Ji establish any educational institution? (Probably picked because I mentioned Gandhi Ji to Dasa Sir -I mentioned Nai Taleem and Wardah Scheme of education but not aware about any institution as such).
Continued
>Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025):M3 (Male)
1. The Covid pandemic lasted for around 2 years. What social changes did you observe because of it? (In migration and consequent increased solidarity, adoption of digital media, increased interactions through virtual means due to distancing and better awareness related to health and hygiene)
2. Are these behavioral changes or Social changes? (We can put them in both categories)
3. Providing piped water connection and building toilet in every household has been priority of the government. What social changes have you observed because of this? (This was picked as I dropped SBM earlier- I said, Dignity of Women, Basic human rights, increasing acceptance and adoption of toilets in rural areas)
4. But what major social change it brought? (I mentioned elimination of manual scavenging from household level though still prevalent in at the institutional level- He nodded).
M4 (Male)
1. Jab Gandhi Ji Britain se aaye to western clothing chhorke Dhoti adopt ki. Aisa kyun kiya? (Picked Gandhi Ji from previous answers: I said- Swadeshi, Dignity of Labour, Emphasis on Minimalism, Means of Mass Mobilization through Charkha and I also mentioned Salt as a symbol).
2. Since you are from Jaipur and studied in Rajasthan University (RU), are you aware of any or any congress session associated with it? (No). Sir explained- Jab Jaipur ke Maharaja se Rajasthan University ko land transfer hui tab ye session hua tha. (That’s very interesting sir, this is the first thing I will read after getting out. Thank you for mentioning this)
3. National development ke liye youth bahut hi important lekin ab tak youth ka potential tap karne ke liye kuchh khaas nhi kiya gaya ha. What’s your opinion on it? (65% population below 35 years, Acknowledgment of Youth as priority by PM, Draft National Youth Policy released a week ago, Creation of MY Bharat as dedicated organization for youth).
Chaiperson Sir- Your interview is over (He didn’t say you can leave but I said thank you and left).
Experience-
1. It lasted around 25-30 minutes. It was more like a two-sided conversation.
2. Chairperson and M4 were speaking in Hindi. I tried to answer their questions in Hindi only but I had to resort to English in some questions where I was struggling with Hindi.
3. The members were supportive and adding details where I lacked. Very cordial experience. I hope it translates into better marks.
All the best everyone :-)
Board: Hon’ble Dinesh Dasa Sir
Afternoon, First to Go
DAF Keywords- Zoology, Botany, History, Sociology, Solo Travelling, Weight Training, Rajasthan University, Jaipur.
Entered, Wished Good Afternoon only to chair, took seat.
Chairperson Sir (Reading from some page and speaking Hindi)- Aapne Zoology – Botany se Graduation kiya, fir History se MA kiya ha aur aapka Optional Sociology ha. Abhi aap XYZ mein work kar rahe ho, Jaipur se ho (I was nodding)
Chairperson
1. Pehle ye rule tha ki aapko same subject mein PG karni padegi jisse aapne graduation ki ha. (I was not sure if it was a question but I added flexibility offered by NEP and increasing interdisciplinarity).
2. UGC ke naye rules ke according, teaching ke liye sirf PG subject matter karta ha, baaki qualifications matter nhi karti. Ispe kya opinion ha aapka? (I said PG offers a lot of depth but gave somewhat inconclusive reply)
3. Tell me about Maratha empire, kisne establish kiya tha? (He was probably checking the depth I mentioned above but I couldn’t answer
4. Inke major leaders kon thei? I couldn’t recall much except Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj)
5. Mainly Marathas Maharashtra mein thei. Fir unmein se kuchh Indore, Gwalior aur baaki jagah kaise chale gye? (Couldn’t Answer)
6. Let me give you a statement- The downfall of Mughal empire led to the downfall of Maratha Empire. Can you explain? (I said- Unable to connect the dots)
7. He repeated the same question… (I said- As far as I could understand, initially the Britishers were able to subjugate the Mughals and later on they were able to subdue Marathas. Sir added- Pehle Britishers ke saamne 2 groups thei, Mughals and Britishers. Ek baar Mughals ko hara diya fir sirf Marathas bache. I acknowledged.
8. Which three events from Indian history were watershed events according to you? (I mentioned 1857 Revolt, Formation of INC and Arrival of Gandhi Ji to the national movement. Sir added- Battle of Plassey, he further said, Jab unka jhanda neeche aaya aur apna Tiranga upar gaya uski bhi importance hogi? I acknowledged both the additions.
Sir asked the next member to continue.
M1 (Female)
1. These days, drugs are readily available in India. Even children are easily able to access it. Have you seen this? Why do you think this is happening? (Peer group and supply side but since confined to particular pockets, easy to tackle)
2. Do you think, this "Chalta ha" attitude is one of the reasons behind it? (Yes, it could be, in fact, it is one major reason behind many other issues like traffic problem)
3. Picking form my answer- Why do you think people are always in a hurry? They don’t follow rules, try to get ahead of others, they occupy the other side also despite knowing that this will cause unnecessary delays? (Ma’am I travel a lot and I have seen examples where one lane was completely empty but people were patiently waiting in queue, so this could be mainly a cultural phenomenon. But with sustained efforts, this can be tackled as we have been able to do with Swachh Bharat Mission)
M2 (Male)
1. You have mentioned Weight Training as your hobby. Should we make it mandatory in Schools? (Not necessarily Weight Training but main goal should be fitness be it through Yoga, Weight Traning or any other form of exercise. NEP already makes provision wrt to physical fitness.)
2. You had Zoology and Botany in Graduation. How can we ensure protection of natural biodiversity while promoting tourism? (JFM, Involving local communities like Nagas in case of Hornbill, Green Mobility and sustainable infra)
3. Are you aware of any such initiative being implemented on Delhi-Uttarakhand highway? (No).
4. Did Gandhi Ji establish any educational institution? (Probably picked because I mentioned Gandhi Ji to Dasa Sir -I mentioned Nai Taleem and Wardah Scheme of education but not aware about any institution as such).
Continued
>Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025):M3 (Male)1. The Covid pandemic lasted for around 2 years. What social changes did you observe because of it? (In migration and consequent increased solidarity, adoption of digital media, increased interactions through virtual means due to distancing and better awareness related to health and hygiene)
2. Are these behavioral changes or Social changes? (We can put them in both categories)
3. Providing piped water connection and building toilet in every household has been priority of the government. What social changes have you observed because of this? (This was picked as I dropped SBM earlier- I said, Dignity of Women, Basic human rights, increasing acceptance and adoption of toilets in rural areas)
4. But what major social change it brought? (I mentioned elimination of manual scavenging from household level though still prevalent in at the institutional level- He nodded).
M4 (Male)
1. Jab Gandhi Ji Britain se aaye to western clothing chhorke Dhoti adopt ki. Aisa kyun kiya? (Picked Gandhi Ji from previous answers: I said- Swadeshi, Dignity of Labour, Emphasis on Minimalism, Means of Mass Mobilization through Charkha and I also mentioned Salt as a symbol).
2. Since you are from Jaipur and studied in Rajasthan University (RU), are you aware of any or any congress session associated with it? (No). Sir explained- Jab Jaipur ke Maharaja se Rajasthan University ko land transfer hui tab ye session hua tha. (That’s very interesting sir, this is the first thing I will read after getting out. Thank you for mentioning this)
3. National development ke liye youth bahut hi important lekin ab tak youth ka potential tap karne ke liye kuchh khaas nhi kiya gaya ha. What’s your opinion on it? (65% population below 35 years, Acknowledgment of Youth as priority by PM, Draft National Youth Policy released a week ago, Creation of MY Bharat as dedicated organization for youth).
Chaiperson Sir- Your interview is over (He didn’t say you can leave but I said thank you and left).
Experience-
1. It lasted around 25-30 minutes. It was more like a two-sided conversation.
2. Chairperson and M4 were speaking in Hindi. I tried to answer their questions in Hindi only but I had to resort to English in some questions where I was struggling with Hindi.
3. The members were supportive and adding details where I lacked. Very cordial experience. I hope it translates into better marks.
All the best everyone :-)
>Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025):
Name: imperfectionist
Date: 18/12/25, afternoon, first to go
Key DAF Details: Lucknow, Electrical engg, history optional, railfanning, marsiya poetry, edtech work exp.
Board: Mrs Suman Sharma!
(Entered the glorious circular gallery - was made to sit outside by the person accompanying me - ma'am entered first - after a minute i was called inside)
(Ma'am was sitting that day in the room opposite to sheelvardhan sir, rather than her own - four male members were present)
(entered inside with poise - greeted ma'am and then the members - asked me to have a seat - and started with her volley of questions as soon as I had thanked her)
Questions asked:
Chair:
1. So you have a unique name, tell me the meaning. (I explained in brief)
2. And I see, you have worked at xyz company for 3+ yrs, how do you see its spectacular failure and what are the reasons for the same? (explained in detail pointwise)
3. Do we need edtech in india or should it be restricted (gave a balanced answer)
4. Issues with power sector in India, with reference to PPAs and PSAs (gave technical answers, got confused in between regarding payments made to generators by discoms, she interrupted in between)
(Passed to M1)
1. challenges with education sector in India - general points
2. issues regarding the same in rural India - critical gaps
3. case study - how will you tackle such issues as the DM
4. how will you ensure digital integration in rural education sector, curbing teacher absenteeism etc
5. partnerships between govt and private sector in ensuring effective educational outcomes as the DM
(Passed to M2)
1. Governance challenges in rural areas
2. 1st and 2nd ARC
3. their recommendations (I used keywords like citizen centric governance, modernising and optimising legacy workflows, streamlining processes, e governance etc)
4. asked me a body with deals with exclusive administrative grievances (I answered DARPG)
5. full form of darpg - (i mentioned governance instead of grievance - he corrected me)
(Passed to M3)
1. tell me about solar energy and associated challenges - went too technical and deep (managed to give satisfactory answer - forgot general challenges like land avblty etc)
2. floating solar and issues (mentioned O&M challenges)
3. renewable energy landscape in India - gave data points (had prepared them well)
4. challenges in RE integration as the power secy - which deptts will you coordinate with (I mentioned MNRE, POSOCO/GCIL, Power Ministry, grid operators like PGCIL, etc.)
5. you forgot to mention one critical agency (dropped hint regarding SECI - of which Ma'am was the MD) - (full sycophancy mode) - then asked about the mandate of which I responded with a generalistic answer (dev of solar power sector in India)
6. hypothetical situation - if the entire grid is shifted to RE esp solar and we have sufficient BESS - we should do away with thermal generation due to green energy commitments and NDCs - (i replied sir too difficult - we need to ensure predictable baseload power at all times for critical infra operation, also grid stability can be jeopardised) - started arguing that this is certainly possible etc (i mentioned sir we can reduce carbon intensity by other means such as SMRs etc) - (wanted to give him pakistan case study where off grid systems have collapsed the grid - but restricted myself) - again started reiterating his point (to which i said sir as per my limited understanding - i have learnt that predictable baseload generation is sin qua non for power system stability) - on which ma'am looked at him to signal something
7. went briefly to my hobby - railfanning - asked about it (replied in single line)
8. jumped to challenges in operationalisation of National Monetization pipeline in IR (I was dumbstruck - managed to carve an okayish answer like bureaucratic hurdles and delays in land acquisition - replied I need to dig deeper into this issue as I have not read much about it)
9. jumped to geopolitics and trade deals/FTAs (oman signed was being signed that day) - is the wto dead?
(Passed to M4) >Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025): 1. asked me about marsiya poetry - (replied in a single line with emphasis on elements and poets - looked like he wasn't much interested)
2. jumped to tourism question - should we build new monuments or conserve existing ones (i was blank for 2 secs and asked him to repeat since his voice was feeble - took a balanced stance - gave example of dubai/uae - glass and steel towers plus old arabian fort heritage
3. moved to challenges in tourism - mentioned about lucknow and its identity of Bada Imambada, but the city has innumerable imambadas, palaces, old gates, havelis etc
4. asked me for solutions - (i mentioned urban tourism - UP policy)
5. follow up on urban tourism - (same dubai example, malls, etc)
6. why will ppl come to see urban tourism - (i mentioned ppl frm rural areas thronging to see lulu mall, palassio, gomtinagar in lucknow)
7. if i come to lucknow, what places will you show me (i was delighted - tried to frame a long itinerary - morning at kudiya ghat, riverfront, breakfast at hazratganj/maulviganj/bilochpura/chowk) - interrupted me there - (i wanted to give him deeper insights and he chickened out lol)
8. again a question on wind power and challenges - (replied technically - lack of sustained wind speeds, limited geographical viability in west and south india, tower erection challenges above certain heights, power evacuation infra needs high capex - forgot to mention basic challenges of land, env issues such as GIB etc)
8. as i was mentioning wind challenges - i said sir i can think of only these points at the moment
Ma'am looked at M4 and said - "okay thank you, your interview is over."
I responded back with a thank you to ma'am and then the members.
felt so much relieved afterwards, stood up, took 2 steps back, again said a thank you, and came outside.
my own assessment - very cordial board - ma'am+members kept poker face all the time, I tried to smile everytime and keep cool when they tried to grill me. used hand gestures too while explaining. interestingly, they didnt touch hobbies in detail despite them being very unique, nor did they even mention about history optional lol.
Grateful to God for having come this far. Fingers crossed for the future.
Date: 18/12/25, afternoon, first to go
Key DAF Details: Lucknow, Electrical engg, history optional, railfanning, marsiya poetry, edtech work exp.
Board: Mrs Suman Sharma!
(Entered the glorious circular gallery - was made to sit outside by the person accompanying me - ma'am entered first - after a minute i was called inside)
(Ma'am was sitting that day in the room opposite to sheelvardhan sir, rather than her own - four male members were present)
(entered inside with poise - greeted ma'am and then the members - asked me to have a seat - and started with her volley of questions as soon as I had thanked her)
Questions asked:
Chair:
1. So you have a unique name, tell me the meaning. (I explained in brief)
2. And I see, you have worked at xyz company for 3+ yrs, how do you see its spectacular failure and what are the reasons for the same? (explained in detail pointwise)
3. Do we need edtech in india or should it be restricted (gave a balanced answer)
4. Issues with power sector in India, with reference to PPAs and PSAs (gave technical answers, got confused in between regarding payments made to generators by discoms, she interrupted in between)
(Passed to M1)
1. challenges with education sector in India - general points
2. issues regarding the same in rural India - critical gaps
3. case study - how will you tackle such issues as the DM
4. how will you ensure digital integration in rural education sector, curbing teacher absenteeism etc
5. partnerships between govt and private sector in ensuring effective educational outcomes as the DM
(Passed to M2)
1. Governance challenges in rural areas
2. 1st and 2nd ARC
3. their recommendations (I used keywords like citizen centric governance, modernising and optimising legacy workflows, streamlining processes, e governance etc)
4. asked me a body with deals with exclusive administrative grievances (I answered DARPG)
5. full form of darpg - (i mentioned governance instead of grievance - he corrected me)
(Passed to M3)
1. tell me about solar energy and associated challenges - went too technical and deep (managed to give satisfactory answer - forgot general challenges like land avblty etc)
2. floating solar and issues (mentioned O&M challenges)
3. renewable energy landscape in India - gave data points (had prepared them well)
4. challenges in RE integration as the power secy - which deptts will you coordinate with (I mentioned MNRE, POSOCO/GCIL, Power Ministry, grid operators like PGCIL, etc.)
5. you forgot to mention one critical agency (dropped hint regarding SECI - of which Ma'am was the MD) - (full sycophancy mode) - then asked about the mandate of which I responded with a generalistic answer (dev of solar power sector in India)
6. hypothetical situation - if the entire grid is shifted to RE esp solar and we have sufficient BESS - we should do away with thermal generation due to green energy commitments and NDCs - (i replied sir too difficult - we need to ensure predictable baseload power at all times for critical infra operation, also grid stability can be jeopardised) - started arguing that this is certainly possible etc (i mentioned sir we can reduce carbon intensity by other means such as SMRs etc) - (wanted to give him pakistan case study where off grid systems have collapsed the grid - but restricted myself) - again started reiterating his point (to which i said sir as per my limited understanding - i have learnt that predictable baseload generation is sin qua non for power system stability) - on which ma'am looked at him to signal something
7. went briefly to my hobby - railfanning - asked about it (replied in single line)
8. jumped to challenges in operationalisation of National Monetization pipeline in IR (I was dumbstruck - managed to carve an okayish answer like bureaucratic hurdles and delays in land acquisition - replied I need to dig deeper into this issue as I have not read much about it)
9. jumped to geopolitics and trade deals/FTAs (oman signed was being signed that day) - is the wto dead?
(Passed to M4) >Interview Transcripts (CSPT-2025): 1. asked me about marsiya poetry - (replied in a single line with emphasis on elements and poets - looked like he wasn't much interested)
2. jumped to tourism question - should we build new monuments or conserve existing ones (i was blank for 2 secs and asked him to repeat since his voice was feeble - took a balanced stance - gave example of dubai/uae - glass and steel towers plus old arabian fort heritage
3. moved to challenges in tourism - mentioned about lucknow and its identity of Bada Imambada, but the city has innumerable imambadas, palaces, old gates, havelis etc
4. asked me for solutions - (i mentioned urban tourism - UP policy)
5. follow up on urban tourism - (same dubai example, malls, etc)
6. why will ppl come to see urban tourism - (i mentioned ppl frm rural areas thronging to see lulu mall, palassio, gomtinagar in lucknow)
7. if i come to lucknow, what places will you show me (i was delighted - tried to frame a long itinerary - morning at kudiya ghat, riverfront, breakfast at hazratganj/maulviganj/bilochpura/chowk) - interrupted me there - (i wanted to give him deeper insights and he chickened out lol)
8. again a question on wind power and challenges - (replied technically - lack of sustained wind speeds, limited geographical viability in west and south india, tower erection challenges above certain heights, power evacuation infra needs high capex - forgot to mention basic challenges of land, env issues such as GIB etc)
8. as i was mentioning wind challenges - i said sir i can think of only these points at the moment
Ma'am looked at M4 and said - "okay thank you, your interview is over."
I responded back with a thank you to ma'am and then the members.
felt so much relieved afterwards, stood up, took 2 steps back, again said a thank you, and came outside.
my own assessment - very cordial board - ma'am+members kept poker face all the time, I tried to smile everytime and keep cool when they tried to grill me. used hand gestures too while explaining. interestingly, they didnt touch hobbies in detail despite them being very unique, nor did they even mention about history optional lol.
Grateful to God for having come this far. Fingers crossed for the future.
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