b2854 Personality Test Programme For The Civil Services Examination 2018 PDF
b2854 Personality Test Programme For The Civil Services Examination 2018 PDF
b2854 Personality Test Programme For The Civil Services Examination 2018 PDF
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Introduction to Vision IAS Personality Test Program
The personality test of UPSC Civil Service Examination, popularly known as the interview, is
the final stage of the three stage filtering process to select candidates with desirable traits
to serve in the higher echelons of bureaucracy.
Having tested the knowledge aspect of the candidates in the previous two stages, the UPSC
aims to assess the personality and suitability of the candidate at this stage. This involves not
only an assessment of a candidates analytical skills but also confidence, conviction and
capability to respond to various situations in a thoughtful manner.
The UPSC interview board comprises of individuals with wide ranging accomplishments and
experience. They are distinguished personalities who achieved their position through
consistent commitment, discipline and hard work. In long years of public service they
exercised their rational and pragmatic judgment in various situations to serve the interests
of society. Their accomplishments and experience enables them to assess a candidate for
the qualities required in a good bureaucrat. Broadly, these distinguished interviewers are
looking for clarity of thoughts, capacity to articulate one’s opinion based on understanding
of the ground realities, keen sense of observation and introspection, openness to learning,
application of mind to adapt ideas into socially useful action, dedication to the exalted
ethical standards of the bureaucratic tradition and the ability to remain calm and
conscientious in dealing with sensitive situations.
Receptivity to the perceptions of others while holding forth one’s own opinion and taking a
well-considered decision is a trait that would serve a candidate well. Thus, at Vision IAS our
attempt is to help bring out the desired traits from within the individual personality of the
candidate. For this purpose, every relevant detail of a candidates Detailed Application Form
(DAF) is given due consideration by our team.
An interactive interview session with subject experts enables you to acquire a better
understanding of the range of questions. A thorough analysis of the DAF equips you to cover
multiple dimensions and possibilities of your life trajectory, experiences and the resultant
personality.
Having covered the contours of DAF you are then provided an opportunity to experience the
formal scenario of an interview board. Facing a panel of distinguished bureaucrats and
experts helps you to identify your strengths and weaknesses as well as improve expression
and articulation. The objective is to polish the gem in you and let you shine in all
resplendence. Thus, at every stage feedback and suggestions are provided suited to your
requirement.
We believe that having covered the distance so far in the examination process you have it in
you to successfully navigate the personality test on the way to a place in the final list. The
aim is, however, to provide you an opportunity to test and equip yourself before the final
Personality Test so that this stage can become a stepping stone to the higher rungs of the
final selection list.
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A Guide to the Personality Test Programme
The Personality Test Programme consists of the following stages:
Detailed DAF Analysis:
The Detailed Application Form (DAF) of a candidate is looked into assess the areas of
strengths as well as the possible range of questions and situations. The expert team
involved in the process exercises and required experience and knowledge base to optimally
probe into multiple dimensions of the candidates profile.
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Programme Features:
DAF Analysis Session with senior faculty members of Vision IAS
Mock Interview Session with Ex-Bureaucrats/Educationists
Interaction with Previous toppers and Serving bureaucrats
Performance Evaluation and Feedback
Programme Fee:
Personality Test Programme: Rs. 3500
Rs. 2500 (Vision IAS Students)
Important Instructions:
Submit you DAF only at [email protected]
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