UPSC Civil Services Interview 2019 postponed as a precautionary measure against the Novel Corona Virus threat. Union Public Service Commission has postponed Personality Tests of all candidates scheduled from 23rd March 2020 to 3rd April 2020 till further orders. The new dates for the Personality Tests will be informed to the candidates in due course […]
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UPSC Ranking When Two Candidates Score Equal Marks (Revised Tie-Breaking Rules)
What is the UPSC ranking principle in case of equal marks? What is the methodology used by the Union Public Service Commission to break a tie in marks? If the overall marks of two or more candidates are equal, how is relative merit between such candidates decided by UPSC? Who will be given a higher […]
UPSC Personality Test: How should you answer questions outside of your bio-data?
While about half of the questions in the UPSC Personality Test may be based on your biodata, the next half of the questions may be intended to assess your social traits or interest in current affairs. How should you answer questions outside of your bio-data (Detailed Application Form) in the UPSC interview? This article focuses […]
How should you answer controversial questions in the UPSC Interview?
How should you answer difficult questions in the UPSC Interview for Civil Services Exam (CSE)? Learn clues from this mock interview transcript. The Personality Test (Interview) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the last stage in the Civil Services Examination (CSE). Usually, it is a 30-minute exercise. However, the influence of interview […]
7 Qualities that will be judged during the UPSC Interview (CSE)
What are the qualities that will be judged during the UPSC Interview (CSE)? Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Personality Test (interview) for candidates who qualified the Civil Services Main Exam (written) – every year, in the months of February, March and April. The final rank is based on the score obtained in the […]
Interview Schedule of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2019: Here is the direct link
Interview Schedule of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2019 is now released. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will be conducting the Personality Test for candidates who qualified the Civil Services Main Exam (written) 2019 from February 17, 2020. The interview process will conclude by April 3, 2020. 2304 candidates to be interviewed this year This year, […]
How many attempts does it take to succeed in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (on an average)?
How many attempts does it take to clear the ‘IAS exam’? How many times did each candidate appear in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) before he or she was finally selected? Many are fascinated by the stories of UPSC Toppers, but not everyone knows the years of hard work they put in to achieve […]
ClearIAS UPSC Interview Program 2019-20: Register Now to Boost Your Personality Test Marks!
ClearIAS UPSC Interview Program 2019-20 has started. All candidates who appear for UPSC Civil Services Exam Personality Test during February-April 2020 can register online for ClearIAS Interview Program now. The program includes DAF analysis, e-books, mock interviews etc. ClearIAS UPSC Interview Program 2019-20 The final 275 marks – the UPSC Interview performance – may decide […]
You May Clear IAS Exam (and be a Topper) with Just 55 Percent Marks! Will You Believe?
What is the percentage of marks you need, to clear the IAS exam? Unlike the popular perception, you don’t need very high marks to clear UPSC Civil Services Exam (popularly known as IAS exam). IAS exam is surprisingly low scoring! Rank 1 just scored 55.36% marks! UPSC Topper, Kanishak Kataria, just scored 55.36% marks to […]
Is Exam Stress Killing You? Get Expert Consultation Now!
Exam stress caused by high-pressure tests – whether it is for the selection into IITs, IIMs, AIIMs, or into services like IAS, IPS etc – may turn highly depressing for many aspirants, if they do not have proper support mechanisms. Aspirants attach a lot of things – happiness, family, career, marriage, finance, prestige, power – […]
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