The UPSC Civil Services Interview, or the Personality Test, is widely recognised as the most decisive stage in the entire IAS journey. Unlike Prelims and Mains that measure knowledge, the interview evaluates the candidate’s overall personality—clarity of thought, empathy, integrity, composure, administrative mindset, and the ability to take balanced decisions under pressure. It is here that a candidate must demonstrate the qualities of a future civil servant, making effective preparation absolutely essential.
To help aspirants excel in this crucial stage, EKAM IAS Academy announces its highly refined UPSC CSE Mock Interview Programme, conducted in New Delhi.
Location: Grover Chambers, Near Karol Bagh Metro Station, New Delhi
Dates: December 16th to February 28th
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This programme is designed as a complete personality-shaping ecosystem, bringing together retired bureaucrats, seasoned administrators, defence personnel, and interview experts to mentor aspirants with unmatched precision.
Why the Personality Test Matters So Much
The UPSC board evaluates far more than theoretical understanding. It observes how a candidate thinks, responds to real-world dilemmas, speaks under pressure, engages with society, and adapts to situations requiring judgment and leadership. Core qualities assessed include mental alertness, ethical grounding, social awareness, clear exposition, and emotional intelligence.
Hence, structured mentoring, exposure to rigorous questioning, and confidence-building simulations often make a visible difference to the final score and rank.
What Makes EKAM IAS Academy’s Mock Interview Programme Distinctive
EKAM’s approach is rooted in realism, mentorship depth, and a clear understanding of UPSC’s expectations. The programme goes far beyond a simple Q&A session—it prepares the mind of an administrator. Candidates undergo a detailed DAF analysis, personality profiling, feedback-focused interactions, and exposure to questions across governance, current affairs, national issues, ethics, and situational challenges.
A key highlight is the real interview simulation. The room setup, board structure, interview duration, and overall ambience closely resemble the UPSC environment, helping candidates reduce anxiety and perform confidently.
Highly Distinguished Panel Members
Aspirants will be mentored and assessed by an exceptional panel consisting of senior administrators and officers with decades of field experience:
Ratnaprabha Garu IAS (Retd), Former Chief Secretary, Karnataka
A distinguished bureaucrat offering insights on governance, welfare administration, ethical responsibilities, and socio-development issues.
K.N.A Vidyasagar Garu, IAS (Retd), Former Special Chief Secretary, Andhra Pradesh
Renowned for developmental administration, public policy, and deep analytical questioning.
Major SPS OberoiI (Retd), Indian Army
Known for strategic leadership, crisis management expertise, and discipline-oriented personality mentoring.
Dr. Anjay Kumar (PhD in Law)
An Expert in Indian Constitution and Compartive political thought.
Rajesh Sharma
An Expert in Indian Economy and Perspectives in World Economy.
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Key Highlights of the EKAM IAS Mock Interview Programme
• 100% Real-Time Simulation mirroring UPSC’s interview environment
• Detailed DAF Analysis covering education, hobbies, service preference, home-state issues, and personality traits
• Personality Assessment Framework evaluating confidence, clarity, ethical reasoning, and leadership potential
• Immediate Video Recording of the mock interview for self-review and improvement
• Panel-wise Feedback & Individual Mentoring focusing on articulation, thought structure, and administrative reasoning
• Special Workshops on current affairs, governance themes, and behavioural questions
• Holistic Personality Grooming to align aspirants with the UPSC board’s expectations
Who Should Attend This Programme
• Candidates who have cleared Mains and are appearing for the UPSC Personality Test
• Aspirants who need structured grooming in communication and analytical reasoning
• Those who wish to overcome interview anxiety, hesitation, or lack of structured answering
• Candidates who want exposure to administrative-style questioning and behaviour refinement
Why This Programme Is Crucial for Serious Aspirants
The UPSC interview is not about memorised information—it is about perspective, presence of mind, balance, and maturity. A well-structured mock interview shapes these attributes and helps candidates present their best administrative personality before the UPSC board.
With mock interviews running from December 13th to February 14th in New Delhi, EKAM IAS Academy provides every serious aspirant the opportunity to refine their personality, strengthen their confidence, and aim for a top score in the final round.
UPSC Mock Interview 2025: EKAM IAS Academy- FAQs Answered
What is the importance of the UPSC Mock Interview before the Personality Test?
A UPSC Mock Interview helps aspirants practise real UPSC board conditions, improve communication, and refine administrative thinking. It boosts confidence and reduces interview-day anxiety.
How does the EKAM IAS Academy Mock Interview Programme help UPSC candidates?
The Ekam IAS mock interview programme offers DAF analysis, real-time simulation, expert feedback, and guidance from retired IAS, IPS, and defence officers to shape a candidate’s overall personality.
Who are the panel members for the UPSC Mock Interviews in Delhi?
The Delhi UPSC mock panel includes Major SPS Oberoi (Retd), Ratnaprabha IAS (Retd), K.N.A. Vidyasagar IAS (Retd), and Ashok Kumar Poddar IPoS (Retd), offering high-quality mentorship.
When and where are the UPSC Mock Interviews 2025 conducted by Ekam IAS Academy?
The UPSC mock interviews in New Delhi will be held at Karol Bagh from December 13th to February 14th, giving aspirants a long window to book their preferred slot.
