 What is looked for in the Personality Test?
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What is looked for in the Personality Test? The UPSC is looking for some traits, which can be summarized below: 1. Suitability to a public career 2. Mental Caliber 3. Not only intellectual traits but also social traits 4. Interest in current affairs 5. Mental alertness 6. Critical powers of assimilation 7. Clear and logical exposition 8. Balance of judgment 9. Variety and depth of interest 10. Ability for social cohesion and leadership 11. Intellectual and moral integrity In the words of former UPSC Chairman Surendra Nath, an ideal civil servant should be: " Firstly, an officer must be a gentleman. He should possess good character qualities. He should have courage of conviction, intellectual and moral capabilities, leadership qualities and capable of taking the right decisions at the right time. He should have indepth professional knowledge, self confidence, good communication skills, analytical in his thinking, flexible and not rigid, must be able to inspire and motivate his colleagues and his sub-ordinates. There should be a balance of judgment in decision making. So, you will have to improve these qualities as you progress towards the interview stage. How to Prepare? Start full-scale preparation for the interview, immediately after the mains exam. Be very careful while filling the mains application form. This form is the basis on which the whole interview depends. So, consult the seniors and fill the information carefully. Through this form, you can direct the board into your strong areas. The interview will go on expected lines and you can give well-prepared answers. Do keep a photocopy of the form. The preparation should be at two levels - the subject matter preparation and the way you present yourself. One should prepare for the interview with a group of 3-4 people as the preparation for Interview cannot be done in isolation. Personality is a life-time asset and expecting miraculous changes in personality in a span of a few days or weeks is not possible. Yet, efforts can be made to overcome major deficiency and polishing of views and opinions. Use a handy cam or a mirror to see how you speak, the facial expressions, mannerisms etc. Keep visualizing the interview scenario and modify yourself accordingly. In interview- you are assessed right from the moment you enter. So the following aspects are importantthe way you walk; the way you sit down; the way you dress up; the enthusiasm and cheerfulness in your face; the way you talk; your mannerisms; facial expressions; politeness; behavior; the way you tackle the questions; the confidence you display; the way you take leave and walk out of the room; etc. So in all these dimensions you should keep contemplating and put your best performance on that day. The best way of preparation is to just sit and do brain storming intensively. Think what type of questions can be asked and how you can give a simple and logical answer. This will not come from reading many books. It requires lot of introspection. Show a positive body language. You believe that you are suitable for the job. Convey to them the message that you are the person they are looking for. Read various original interviews given in the magazines to understand what the UPSC expects from you. Types of questions asked at the UPSC interview: Relating to your name: Any famous personality who has a similar or same name or surname. Your career choice: Why you want to opt for the civil services. Your Hobbies: Why you pursue such a hobby or questions related to your hobby. So research well on your hobby. Hot topics of recent days If you are an MBBS, then you might be asked about human to human spread of epidemics or any other epidemics and precautions etc. If you are from an economy background, the same topic will veer towards the economic implications of the Bird flu. How you are going to use your specific knowledge (like if you are a doctor, lawyer, engineer etc) in the services. Situational questions/ Hypothetical questions: Like If you were the collector/SP of so and so, what would you do after the Communal riots/Bomb Blast? Choice of services: The order of your choice of services can raise questions too. About your institution and related: If you have studies at IIM you may be asked about the rising salaries, if from IGNOU then even about Indira Gandhi and so on. Other areas to be focused are: why optionals; background of the parents; places where you stayed; academic background and related aspects; optional subjects; graduating subject; positions if held; job experience if any; hobbies; sports; All the very best.
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Created by satish, 02-22-2009 at 05:55 AM
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