It’s worth noting that there’s no set syllabus for the prelims and mains exams. Members of the UPSC IAS interview panel come from a variety of backgrounds, including academics, retired diplomats, psychologists, and scholars. Preparation for the UPSC IAS interview should be comprehensive in nature.
Topics to prepare for the UPSC IAS interview include the Optional Subject chosen for the mains, educational background, place of residence, a rationale for wanting to be an IAS/IPS officer, content written in the Detailed Application Form (DAF), and current events. These are the parts with the most inquiries that can be asked from the board.
We’ve listed a few aspects that should never be overlooked or overlooked when preparing for the UPSC IAS interview: