{"id":25558436,"date":"2023-04-11T12:53:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T07:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25558436"},"modified":"2024-02-12T13:26:10","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T07:56:10","slug":"upsc-ias-interview-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-ias-interview-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions Asked In UPSC IAS Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e45fa25243d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e45fa25243d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-ias-interview-questions\/#UPSC_IAS_Interview_%E2%80%93_An_Overview\" >UPSC IAS Interview &#8211; An Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-ias-interview-questions\/#Personality_Traits_Checked_In_The_IAS_Interview_Process\" >Personality Traits Checked In The IAS Interview Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-ias-interview-questions\/#Types_Of_IAS_Interview_Questions\" >Types Of IAS Interview Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-ias-interview-questions\/#UPSC_IAS_Interview_Process\" >UPSC IAS Interview Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-ias-interview-questions\/#UPSC_Interview_Preparation_Tips\" >UPSC Interview Preparation Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-ias-interview-questions\/#Top_IAS_Interview_Questions_Asked\" >Top IAS Interview Questions Asked<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-ias-interview-questions\/#IAS_Interview_Tricky_Questions\" >IAS Interview Tricky Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-ias-interview-questions\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The\u00a0UPSC Civil Services Interview or Personality Test is the third and final stage in the selection procedure of IAS recruitment. The main objective of this stage is not only to test the candidates knowledge but also their personality, presence, and decision-making skills. There is no predetermined syllabus for this round. So candidates are asked from different types of interview questions. Most of the questions asked are depends upon the details filled in the\u00a0 application from of the candidates after the prelims along with the contemporary questions related to GK and current affairs. It is very important for all the candidates to check the call letter from the official website before appearing for the interview.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-previous-year-question-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPSC PREVIOUS QUESTIONS<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_IAS_Interview_%E2%80%93_An_Overview\"><\/span><strong>UPSC IAS Interview &#8211; An Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"table-head-bg-color\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>\u00a0Overview<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Timings<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Two sessions per day as mentioned in the candidate\u2019s call letter &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Forenoon session: 9:00 AM onwards<\/li>\n<li>Afternoon session: 1:00 PM onwards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>30-45 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Dress Code<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Basic formals (dark trousers with a light-coloured plain shirt for men and saree or \u2018churidar\u2019 for women)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Maximum Marks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>275<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Vacancies<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>861 (2022 cycle)<\/li>\n<li>1105 (2023 cycle)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personality_Traits_Checked_In_The_IAS_Interview_Process\"><\/span><strong>Personality Traits Checked In The IAS Interview Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Moral Integrity &amp; Scholarly<\/li>\n<li>Impartiality &amp; Balance of Judgement<\/li>\n<li>Diversity &amp; Depth of Interests<\/li>\n<li>Mental Alertness &amp; Acuity<\/li>\n<li>Rational Defence &amp; Logical Explanation<\/li>\n<li>Critical Assimilation &amp; Integration Skills<\/li>\n<li>Social Cohesion &amp; Leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/upsc-online-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Bright IAS Career Awaits for you! Get Free Demo Class!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_Of_IAS_Interview_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Types Of IAS Interview Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, the following types of UPSC Interview questions that are asked.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Questions regarding the candidate\u2019s personal &amp; educational background<\/li>\n<li>Questions based on Current Affairs (regional, national and international)<\/li>\n<li>Questions modelled on situational analysis<\/li>\n<li>Questions related to work profile &amp; hobbies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>IAS interview question based on introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This type of questions are asked to check candidates\u2019 personal information and its wider relation to the job.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tell us briefly about yourself.<\/li>\n<li>Do you know the meaning of your name\/ surname?<\/li>\n<li>Tell us briefly about your hometown and family background.<\/li>\n<li>Do you know the meaning of your name\/ surname?<\/li>\n<li>Tell us about one thing\u00a0 which you are proud of or your biggest achievement to date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>IAS interview question based on Educational background<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why did you choose this field other than your graduation subject?<\/li>\n<li>Which subject was your favourite\/least favourite?<\/li>\n<li>Would you call yourself an average student? If yes\/no, why?<\/li>\n<li>What kind of projects did you do during your school\/graduation\/PG?<\/li>\n<li>Tell us about an incident in your school\/college that made you feel both proud &amp; embarrassed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>IAS interview question based on <\/strong><strong>Work Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If your current job is well-paying and you are good at it, why you want to choose this field?<\/li>\n<li>What were your roles and responsibilities at your job?<\/li>\n<li>For example, If you were a doctor\/engineer, why do you want to join Civil Services when you were already serving common people?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>IAS interview question based on Hobbies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this type of questions, the questions may varies depending upon the hobbies of candidates. For example those who opted listening music as a hobby, the interview panel may ask about the questions related to music.\u00a0A few candidates have also been asked to sing during the interview process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IAS interview question based Situation Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If a wall is built in ten hours by 8 men how many hours will it take four men to build it?<\/li>\n<li>What looks like half an apple?<\/li>\n<li>What would you do if you made a mistake no one noticed?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>IAS interview question based on Current Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What are your views on the present situation or issues going around the globe?<\/li>\n<li>Tell us todays top 5 news headlines<\/li>\n<li>State a few important incidents or events that recently happened in your home town or state\u00a0 that we should know.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_IAS_Interview_Process\"><\/span><strong>UPSC IAS Interview Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The UPSC Interview process is a two-way communication between UPSC aspirants and the designated panels from the UPSC board. Facing the UPSC IAS interview panel is an alarming task but armed with facts and information, a candidate with self confidence and appropriate soft skills can surely ace the interview. The interview experience of a previous candidate is shared below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The candidates must reach the\u00a0 venue sometime prior to the interview. The security guards check their identity proof and interview call letter. The best idea is to carry government issues identification to avoid any confusion there.<\/li>\n<li>After proper security checks, the candidates have to submit their mobile phones and other personal belongings. Then the candidates are allowed to enter the entrance hall. \u00a0The people are quite welcoming and even offer refreshments and newspapers to the candidates.<\/li>\n<li>Then the candidates have to fill out a questionnaire for UPSC\u2019s research and analysis purposes.<\/li>\n<li>After the verification of the documents, candidates get a panel number and the order of their interview turns. The name of the panel chairperson is kept confidential.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0The panel takes 5-6 candidates at a time and each interview lasts for around 20 minutes. There is no time limit but they usually wrap under 20 \u2013 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>For the forenoon session, candidates usually reach the venue around 8:45 AM. A staff member accompany the candidate from one room to another for the interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Interview_Preparation_Tips\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Interview Preparation Tips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Go through your application and prepare yourself for questions based on those details.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t miss out on current affairs of national international importance.<\/li>\n<li>Practice with people or in front of the mirror to improve your communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Try to record yourself to improve your body language and gesture for the interview.<\/li>\n<li>Go through your college and school syllabus and activities.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t try to give out the perfect answer. Rather be honest about your opinions and speak to them confidently.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Practice with the mock-interview before the final interview will help you in avoiding the mistakes.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that you\u2019ve all the required documents ready and assembled in one file to avoid the last minute rush.<\/li>\n<li>Wear neat and comfortable dress.<\/li>\n<li>Have a good sleep the night before and avoid taking unnecessary stress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_IAS_Interview_Questions_Asked\"><\/span><strong>Top IAS Interview Questions Asked<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>\u00a0How do you see yourself contributing to the development of the country as an IAS officer?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What are your strengths and weaknesses?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How would you handle a situation where your subordinate refuses to follow your orders?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Why do you want to become an IAS officer?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>If you were the Prime Minister of India, what would you do to improve the economy?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What would you innovate today if given the opportunity?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What is governance? What is governance deficit? What should we do to solve this deficit?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a0What is the difference between vision, mission, goals, and objectives?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What are your thoughts on the reservation system in India?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>How would you deal with corruption in your department?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"rich-text-component css-26ec2o e1tiznh50\"><strong>How has the civil service changed in the last three decades, and what is the importance of those changes?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"rich-text-component css-26ec2o e1tiznh50\"><strong>\u00a0What is your opinion of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and what are its benefits?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"rich-text-component css-1g5t2dl e1wnkr790\"><strong>Explain the steps you might take to reduce the levels of pollution in New Delhi?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"rich-text-component css-1g5t2dl e1wnkr790\"><strong>What are the differences between terrorism, insurgency, fundamentalism and militancy?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"rich-text-component css-1g5t2dl e1wnkr790\"><strong>In your opinion, what are the most important discoveries in the last two centuries?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"rich-text-component css-1g5t2dl e1wnkr790\"><strong>What do you think are the most important qualities of an IAS, IFS or IPS officer?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"rich-text-component css-1g5t2dl e1wnkr790\"><strong>Why do you think the civil services are important, and what might you do to promote them?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"rich-text-component css-1g5t2dl e1wnkr790\"><strong>Which subjects did you study in school or university, and how do they relate to the civil services?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"rich-text-component css-1g5t2dl e1wnkr790\"><strong>What were your primary responsibilities in your previous job, and what did you learn from your previous job that you feel prepares you for a career in the civil services?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"rich-text-component css-1g5t2dl e1wnkr790\"><strong>How might you promote women-led development in the National Capital Territory?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/exam\/upsc-online-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Bright IAS Career Awaits for you! Get Free Demo Class!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IAS_Interview_Tricky_Questions\"><\/span><strong>IAS Interview Tricky Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q: Name three consecutive days without using words \u201cMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can you say in which state is the Indian Ocean?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans: Liquid state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: <\/strong><strong>Is it possible for a man to stay awake for 8 days?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans: He sleeps at night time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How to write 32 by using only 3?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans: 33 &#8211; 3\/3 = 33 -1<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: If a ship sinks on the border of India &amp; USA, how would you bury the survivors?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans: The survivors need to be rescued, not buried.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans: A concrete floor is hard to crack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What is such a thing that dies after drinking water?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans: Thirst<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: \u00a0How can you weigh a fish without a scale?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans: A fish has its own scales.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: By using only one straight line, can you make the equation correct. 5+5+5=550?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans: Draw a tilted line on 1st plus (+) operator, + will become 4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: A murderer is condemned to death. He has to choose between three rooms. The first is full of raging fires, the second is full of assassins with loaded guns, and the third is full of lions that haven\u2019t eaten in 3 years. Which room is safest for him?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans: The third room. Lions that haven\u2019t eaten in three years are dead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How would you lift a camel with one hand?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans: A camel with one hand doesn\u2019t exist, so it cannot be lifted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: If two\u2019s company, and three\u2019s a crowd, then what is four and five?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans:\u00a0 Nine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q:\u00a0If you throw a red stone into the blue sea what it will become?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ans: It will Wet or Sink as simple as that.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-previous-year-question-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPSC PREVIOUS QUESTIONS<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cracking the IAS Interview questions is not an easy task, but with the right intention, preparation and guidance, it is easy to achieve. If you are somebody who is going to appear for this test then this article will surely help through the process and smoothen your preparation. Remember, the key to achieve the IAS interview is to stay calm, confident and serene.<\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Related Links &quot;}\"><strong>Related Links<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;UPSC Mains Malayalam Question Paper &quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-mains-malayalam-question-papers\/\"><strong><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-mains-malayalam-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPSC Mains Malayalam Question Paper <\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;UPSC Malayalam Mains Syllabus &quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-malayalam-mains-syllabus\/\"><strong><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-malayalam-mains-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPSC Malayalam Mains Syllabus <\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;UPSC Interview Medium of Language &quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/which-medium-of-language-is-best-for-upsc-interview\/\"><strong><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/which-medium-of-language-is-best-for-upsc-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPSC Interview Medium of Language <\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;UPSC FAQs&quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-faqs\/\"><strong><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPSC FAQs<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;UPSC Exam Success Rate Statistics &quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-exam-success-rate-statistics\/\"><strong><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-exam-success-rate-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPSC Exam Success Rate Statistics <\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;UPSC IAS Malayalam Optional Books &quot;}\" data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-ias-malayalam-optional-books\/\"><strong><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/upsc-ias-malayalam-optional-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPSC IAS Malayalam Optional Books <\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0UPSC Civil Services Interview or Personality Test is the third and final stage in the selection procedure of IAS recruitment. 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