Introduction

The Civil Services Examination, conducted by UPSC, is one of India’s most prestigious and challenging competitive exams. Among its rigorous stages, the Interview, also known as the Personality Test, is the defining moment and ultimate opportunity to leave a lasting impression and secure a career in civil service. UPSC Interview is conducted to evaluate a candidate’s suitability for the service. Thus, it is not merely an assessment of academic knowledge but a comprehensive assessment of a candidate’s personality, communication, leadership and administrative skills. Furthermore, the Interview is not only a decisive factor in final recommendations, but it also plays a pivotal role in determining an aspirant's service allocation, cadre preferences, and even rank improvement for already recommended candidates.

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What Does the UPSC Says About the Interview Process?

“The candidate will be interviewed by a Board who will have before them a record of his/her career. He/she will be asked questions on matters of general interest. The object of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service by a Board of competent and unbiased observers. The test is intended to judge the mental calibre of a candidate. In broad terms, this is an assessment of not only his/her intellectual qualities but also social traits and his/her interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgement, variety and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity.”

About the Programme?

Recognizing the importance of the Interview Stage, Drishti IAS is delighted to announce the Drishti Mentorship Programme (Interview) for UPSC CSE 2024. This programme is designed to prepare candidates for success in the final phase of the examination. It aims to empower candidates with confidence, communication skills, and strategic acumen holistically. It goes beyond imparting knowledge, focusing on enhancing the candidate’s ability to present a balanced, well-rounded personality that aligns with the expectations of the UPSC Interview Board. With guidance from subject-matter experts, seasoned professionals, and interview specialists, the programme provides a personalized approach to cater to each candidate's unique strengths and improvement areas.

Key Features of the Programme?

1. DAF Analysis: Detailed analysis of the Detailed Application Form (DAF) to prepare candidates for personalized questions.
2. One-to-One Mock: Facility of one-to-one mock will be provided to help students express themselves, boost confidence & identify weak and strong areas.
3. Panel Mock Interview: There will be two kinds of panel mock interview-
   • 3-Member Panel Mock: Focused practice session.
   • 5-Member Panel Mock: Simulated UPSC Interview experience.
4. Important Sessions: These sessions will be conducted to cover important themes of the Interview as well as current aspects.
5. Interview Focused Study Material: Candidates will get access to current affairs material and value-added resources that are specially designed for the Interview.
6. Customized DAF-based Questions: Candidates will be given customized probable questions for interview covering DAF keywords.
7. Well-equipped Library: Candidates enrolled in the offline mode will be given access to the library facility.

Availability of the Programme:

• Mode: Offline and Online
• Medium: English and Hindi

Eligibility:

Candidates who have cleared the UPSC CSE Mains 2024 are eligible to join the Drishti Mentorship Programme (Interview)-2024.

Fee Structure:

Programme Mode	Drishti Student	Non-Drishti Student
Online	Free	Free
Offline	Free	Free

Admission Process:

It is compulsory for all the candidates to register on the registration form available through this link: click here

Note: The registration or ASMITA Scheme-2024 shall be considered through the above Registration Form only.

Offline Mode: Offline applicants must fill out an additional admission form for library access, ID cards and session allocation by visiting Karol Bagh/NOIDA branch.

Note: Students who were part of Drishti Mentorship Programme (Mains)-2024 and qualified for the Interview stage must also register.

Note for Students of Asmita Scheme

• To continue availing the benefits of the Asmita Scheme, the students who were eligible to be the part of Asmita Scheme 2024 must tick the box related to Asmita Scheme in the Registration Form given below.
• Also, for the students who were eligible for Asmita Scheme-2024 but could not enrol in the scheme earlier are also requested to tick the box in the given Registration Form to opt for Scheme 2024. Such candidates will also have to visit our offline centre to complete other offline Asmita enrolment related formalities.

Registration Link:

click here

Documents Required:

1. Latest Passport-Size Photograph
2. Aadhar Card
3. PAN Card (For Students Opting for Asmita Scheme)
4. UPSC CSE Admit Card 2024
5. DAF-I
6. Drishti ID card (if applicable)
7. Your Signature

Contact Details:

For queries regarding the programme, reach out to us:

• Email: mentorship.english@groupdrishti.in
• Mobile: 8929704893

Best wishes for your success!

Thank You,

Team Mentorship, Drishti