Is UPSC clearing interview necessary?

According to a report by The New Indian Express, UPSC has recommended the Central Ministries and agencies to recruit candidates who have clear the civil services exams but fail to clear the interview.

Does personality matter for IAS?

UPSC prefers candidates who have knowledge beyond academics. They seek well rounded personalities with varied interests. Candidates are asked to fill the details of extracurricular activities and hobbies they pursue. Several interview questions are from these non- academic areas of interest.

How can I improve my personality in UPSC?

Genuinely develop good qualities like civility and empathy. Avoid being a bitter and vindictive person. You don’t have to have a model’s body to develop a good personality. But since personality depends on a lot on perception, it helps to have a healthy physique.

Who got lowest marks in UPSC?

Subham Kumar
This year, among the top 10 rank holders, rank one Subham Kumar has been awarded the lowest mark in the interview. Kumar comes from Kushwaha community of Bihar, which is enlisted in the OBC category.

What kind of personality is required for IAS?

The above mentioned are the major skills and qualities that an IAS Officer should possess along with the other common qualities which every professional should possess like: Leadership. Knowledgeable. Good Communication Skills.

Is UPSC personality test difficult?

There are no set questions posed to each candidate. Every candidate’s interview is different from that of the others. It is, truly, the test of whether a candidate’s personality is suitable for a career in the civil services or not. This makes the personality test a tough stage to prepare for and ace as well.

How much percentage is given in UPSC personality test?

To ensure this, UPSC chairman conducts periodic meetings with all board chairmen. If you check the statistics, you can see almost all UPSC boards give high and low marks, which is usually in a range – from 40\% to 75\%. Reality: UPSC Personality Test is never the final say on anything.

Is it necessary to wear a suit for the UPSC interview?

UPSC awards marks for the person in you, not for your dress. There is nothing wrong if you wish to wear a suit for the UPSC interview, but that is not a must. However, don’t take flashy colour shades and appear like a bridegroom for the personality test.

How to prepare for UPSC Civil Services exam?

Understand the UPSC Civil Services Exam in real sense. As your final marks are the sum total of Main Exam (written) and Personality Test (interview), make a strategy based on your strengths and weakness. If you feel that you are not an ‘interview’ person, work hard to score high in the written exam.

How many candidates are selected for the UPSC exam every year?

Every year only around 1000 candidates are selected for all the 24 services combined. The number of candidates who applied for UPSC Civil Service Exam each year is approximately about 10 lakh, out of which around 5 lakh candidates appear on the exam day (prelims).