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News India Live, Digital Desk: Interview is the last and most decisive stage of the Civil Services Examination of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), one of the toughest examinations in the country. UPSC Mains 2025 examinations will be completed in January, after which successful candidates will be called for personality test i.e. interview. Usually, this process march and april It lasts for months.
The dreams of millions of aspirants are decided in this one room, where their personality is tested more than their knowledge. The interview panel looks at whether you are capable of being an honest, rational and capable officer who can take good decisions under pressure.
Candidates who reach this stage for the first time often make some mistakes which can spoil their hard work throughout the year. If you too are going to face an interview for the first time, then write these 5 things in your preparation diary first.
5 Surefire Mantras to Crack UPSC Interview in the First Time:
1. Your DAF is your ‘biodata’ and ‘horoscope’
Preparation for the interview starts with your Detailed Application Form (DAF). This is the only document in the hands of the interview panel members that tells about you. The meaning of your name, the history of your city or village, your hobbies, your parents’ profession, your educational background – every single word can lead to a question.
- What to do: Google each line of your DAF. If you have written ‘watching cricket’ in your hobby, then along with the latest matches, you should also know about some historical rules of cricket. Avoid making false claims about your hobby.
2. Don’t read the newspaper, start ‘living’ the newspaper.
In the interview, it is expected that you have a deep understanding of the issues going on in the country and the world. It is not enough to just know what is happening; You should also know why it is happening and what effects it may have.
- What to do: Try to form your opinion on any major national or international issue. Think about its pros, cons and a balanced solution. Adopt an analytical approach instead of just criticizing or praising government policies.
3. Have the courage to say ‘sorry sir/ma’am’
It is a common belief that it is important to answer every question in an interview. This is absolutely wrong. No person is omniscient. If you don’t know the answer to a question, don’t try to twist it in a roundabout way or use wrong answers.
- What to do: Say with complete politeness and confidence, “Sorry Sir/Ma’am, I don’t know about this subject.” Your honesty will have a more positive impact on the panel than giving wrong answers.
4. Learn the art of listening before speaking
Many times candidates become so excited or nervous that they start answering the panel member’s question without fully listening to it. This is a huge mistake.
- What to do: Listen to the question calmly and completely. Take a pause for a few seconds to frame your answer in your mind and then start speaking. It shows that you are a serious and patient person.
5. Take mock interviews seriously
It is very important to practice before entering the real battle. Mock interviews prepare you for the actual interview environment.
- What to do: Give at least 4-5 good mock interviews. Work honestly on the feedback received there. Pay attention to your body language, dressing sense and tone of voice. This will increase your confidence and reduce fear.
Remember, UPSC interview is not a test of your knowledge, that has been done in Mains. This is a test of your personality, patience and honesty. So, present yourself to the panel as you are, without any pretense.