The 6 Common Mistakes in UPSC/IAS Mock Interview

We all are aware of the fact that IAS mock interview is the most common thing among students. Most of them do not prepare for IAS mock interview and they don’t have enough confidence to answer any question that will be asked during the interview.

This is the reason why most of them fail in their mock interviews, but don’t worry we have compiled some mock interview questions along with the best answers for the competitive exams. You can prepare your online UPSC mock interview before the interview, and then it will give you a positive feeling.

You will be able to answer the questions even if you are nervous or you don’t know much about the topic. You can practice every day for the UPSC mock interview, and then it will be helpful for you. I hope that the following questions will help you to get better marks and make your interview a success story.

1. Tell us something about yourself 

First of all, you need to tell them about yourself, your hobbies, your family, your education background, and your achievements and so on. This question is very easy to answer and it will make you look confident. The more you talk about yourself, the more confidence you will gain. It will also give you an opportunity to describe yourself in detail. The more you are prepared for the interview, the better you will answer this question. Try to think about yourself in a positive way and you will be able to answer this question easily.

2. What are the things that are most important to you?

This question is very difficult to answer. You should be able to answer this question without any hesitation. There are many important things in our life, but we don’t pay enough attention towards them. If you are asked this question, then it means they want to know what is important to you. You can start by describing your family members, and then tell them your achievements, your hobbies and so on. Think about your priorities in life and write down your answers. It will help you to gain confidence.

3. Why do you want to join civil services?

You should have a clear answer for this question. If you don’t know why you want to join civil services, then you will not be able to get the job. Your answer to this question will determine whether you can join the service or not. If you are clear about your answer, then you will be able to get the job. You should have a positive attitude and be confident about your answer. You should also mention the reason why you want to join civil services.

4. Do you have any hobby?

Everyone has hobbies, but we never talk about them in an interview. You need to mention your hobbies to impress them and show them that you are interested in something other than the books or your education. You can also use the hobbies that relate to the industry you want to get into.

5. Tell us about your strengths and weaknesses 

This is one of the most important questions asked by an employer. You need to be confident in answering this question. Tell them about your strengths and weakness. Be positive about yourself and speak about what you like and dislike about yourself. If you are good at something then you should tell them about it. This will help them know more about you and how you can fit into civil services.

6. What are your plans after joining the service?

This is one of the most important questions asked by an employer. They want to know whether you are planning to stay in the civil services or not. If you have decided to stay in the service for some time, then you need to mention that on your resume.

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