The UPSC interview has no fixed syllabus. Every candidate gets a different conversation, but one thing remains common — the style of questions the board asks. That’s exactly why Previous Year Questions (PYQs) are one of the smartest ways to prepare for the UPSC Personality Test. PYQs Show You How UPSC Thinks PYQs don’t help because the same questions are repeated. They help because they reveal the interview board’s approach. You’ll notice questions around: Your DAF and personal background. Current affairs linked to your profile. Ethical and situational decision-making. National and international issues. The more PYQs you practice, the easier…
-
-
Every year after the UPSC Civil Services Examination final result, one question quickly spreads across forums and Telegram groups: How many marks do candidates actually get in the UPSC interview? The Personality Test carries 275 marks, and even a small difference in interview performance can significantly affect the final rank. Many aspirants try to understand: What is the average UPSC interview score? How are interview marks distributed among candidates? Do most selected candidates score above or below the average? By how many marks do candidates clear the final cutoff? To make this easier to understand, we compiled interview marks data…
-
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), in collaboration with MyGov, has launched a special initiative titled “My UPSC Interview – From Dream to Reality” to commemorate its centenary year. This initiative invites all individuals who have appeared for the UPSC Personality Test (Interview) — in Civil Services or other UPSC examinations — to share their personal stories, reflections, and lessons from that defining experience. 🏛️ Why This Matters Celebrating 100 Years of UPSCUPSC has been conducting fair and transparent recruitment since 1926, and this centenary offers a chance to reflect, learn, and inspire. Making Interviews TransparentOften, the interview (or personality…