Table of Contents
- 1 Can we give UPSC mains and interview in different languages?
- 2 Can I give UPSC interview in mother tongue?
- 3 What happens if I fail UPSC interview?
- 4 How long does a civil service interview last?
- 5 What is the best language to answer in UPSC Civil Service interview?
- 6 What is the new civil service blended interview approach?
Can we give UPSC mains and interview in different languages?
Even those candidates, who give the main exam in English, can now choose English, Hindi or any other Indian language for the interview, opted by them for the compulsory Indian language paper in the written part of the test.
Can I give UPSC interview in mother tongue?
Yes you can give UPSC interview in your mother tongue. In the form you can opt for your mother tongue. Or choose any language in which you are comfortable.
How do I ace a civil service interview?
Listen carefully to the question, answer what is being asked, not what you think you have heard. Always make it clear why the example or demonstration of skills is relevant. Think about the required strengths and how you are going to answer the question in a positive and energetic way, backed up with a brief example.
What happens if I fail UPSC interview?
Any candidate has to clear all the three stages (Prelims, Mains, Interview) to get into the final Merit list. The marks obtained in the Mains and Interview are added and there is a fixed cut-off. If the total marks do not cross the cut-off marks, then the candidate is considered failed in UPSC Interview.
How long does a civil service interview last?
between 30 and 60 minutes
Interviews typically last between 30 and 60 minutes and you should be ready to describe how and when you have demonstrated relevant skills and behaviours. As mentioned above, as the Civil Service are now broadening their approach, they will not rely simply on competency based interview questions.
How to answer civil service interview questions?
More information is available on how to answer Civil Service Interview Questions. Assessment of strength-based questions is slightly more subjective. Typically, they are marked out of four; two marks for positive body language and two marks for content.
What is the best language to answer in UPSC Civil Service interview?
Language is just a communication tool through which you express your personality traits. Therefore one can answer in Hindi/ Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada or any other regional language and score top marks in UPSC Civil Service Examination interview.
What is the new civil service blended interview approach?
As mentioned above, as the Civil Service are now broadening their approach, they will not rely simply on competency based interview questions. They will use a Blended Interview approach where questions will be an equal mix of questions, including competency (behaviour) based as well as strengths based question.
What are the benefits of speaking English in the UPSC interview?
So, English speakers have no specific benefit. What is important is to develop fluency in the language you choose for the interview. You may have written the UPSC exam in English, but if you feel you are better off speaking Hindi or Tamil or any other regional language that is your native language, you can opt for it.