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Behavioral Questions Behavioral Questions
  1. How do you respond to public criticism?
  2. Describe a situation where you had to take a stand against a popular opinion.
  3. How do you manage your time under high workload?
  4. Have you ever convinced a group to adopt your solution to a problem?
  5. How do you deal with difficult subordinates?
  6. Have you ever failed in leadership? What did you learn?
  7. How do you handle emotional pressure during a public grievance hearing?
  8. What would your team say about your management style?
  9. How do you keep yourself motivated in adverse conditions?
  10. Describe a time when you had to admit a mistake in front of others.
  11. How do you maintain discipline in a disorganized environment?
  12. How would you handle jealousy from peers after a rapid promotion?
  13. Tell us about a situation where you handled conflict within a team.
  14. If your work is not appreciated publicly, how do you react?
  15. How do you stay focused during multitasking?
  16. What’s your response to sudden change in responsibility or role?
  17. How do you ensure fairness while delegating responsibilities?
  18. How do you manage political interference in your work?
  19. Describe a time when you took initiative without being asked.
  20. If you are assigned a task outside your comfort zone, how do you approach it?
  21. How do you separate personal emotions from professional decisions?
  22. Have you ever been in a situation where honesty cost you an opportunity?
  23. What kind of work environment suits you best?
  24. If you get limited support from your team, how do you ensure delivery?
  25. What’s your way of managing stress?
  26. Have you ever had to convince a reluctant stakeholder?
  27. How do you prepare for a major presentation or event?
  28. What will you do if someone falsely accuses you of favoritism?
  29. How do you manage work-life balance under administrative pressure?
  30. How do you maintain ethical boundaries in politically sensitive roles?
Opinion-Based Questions Opinion-Based Questions
  1. Do you think freebies are sustainable in welfare schemes?
  2. Should the minimum age for marriage be the same for both genders?
  3. Is digital governance truly inclusive for rural India?
  4. Should there be performance-based incentives in civil services?
  5. Do you believe social media helps in making governance more transparent?
  6. Should elected representatives have fixed education qualifications?
  7. What’s your view on the Uniform Civil Code in a diverse country like India?
  8. Do you think India's reservation policy needs reform?
  9. Is climate change a bigger threat than terrorism?
  10. Should India adopt a presidential system of government?
  11. What is your opinion on the increasing privatization of public services?
  12. Is the Right to Protest being misused in recent times?
  13. Should public servants be allowed to express political opinions?
  14. Do you think economic development must take precedence over environmental protection?
  15. Should students be allowed to protest in universities?
  16. Is urbanization a solution or a problem for India’s future?
  17. Do you support compulsory military service in India?
  18. Should civil servants be allowed lateral entry from private sectors?
  19. Should the media be regulated more strictly to avoid misinformation?
  20. Are current anti-corruption mechanisms sufficient in India?
  21. What is your take on public sector disinvestment?
  22. Do you think India’s democracy is becoming more participative or polarized?
  23. Should exams like RAS include psychometric testing?
  24. What’s your view on banning apps or social media during law & order crises?
  25. Are e-governance initiatives effectively reaching rural women?
  26. Should there be compulsory rural service for doctors?
  27. Should India switch fully to renewable energy by 2040?
  28. Should people with criminal charges be allowed to contest elections?
  29. What’s your view on live streaming court proceedings?
  30. Do you believe empathy is as important as efficiency in administration?
Opinion-Based Questions Analytical/Logical Questions
  1. Analyze the pros and cons of decentralization in disaster management.
  2. How would you restructure the PDS system to reduce leakages?
  3. What are the systemic reasons behind low rural healthcare outcomes?
  4. How does caste influence local governance structures in India?
  5. Analyze the impact of climate change on India’s internal migration trends.
  6. What are the causes behind India’s falling female labor force participation?
  7. How can public-private partnerships be made more accountable?
  8. Analyze the success and limitations of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
  9. How can AI and data analytics be integrated into public service delivery?
  10. Why do some flagship schemes perform differently across states?
  11. How can India balance food security and nutritional security?
  12. What are the risks of over-centralization of power in governance?
  13. Why is teacher absenteeism still a problem in many states?
  14. What are the implications of population aging for Indian governance?
  15. Can economic development alone reduce social inequalities?
  16. What factors determine the effectiveness of anti-corruption agencies?
  17. How would you restructure the approach toward urban waste management?
  18. What lessons can India learn from Scandinavian models of governance?
  19. What are the challenges in implementing the One Nation One Ration Card scheme?
  20. How can you improve last-mile delivery of health schemes in tribal areas?
  21. How do inter-state water disputes affect national cohesion?
  22. Analyze why India’s ease of doing business rank improved but job creation didn’t.
  23. Why do many welfare schemes suffer from low beneficiary awareness?
  24. Analyze the need for data protection laws in the age of digital governance.
  25. Why do we still see poor law enforcement despite robust laws?
  26. How does politicization of bureaucracy affect service delivery?
  27. What are the effects of digital illiteracy on government scheme access?
  28. How does migration affect rural development?
  29. What could be the administrative model to tackle urban floods?
  30. What are the systemic flaws in India's disaster preparedness mechanisms?
Opinion-Based Questions Ethical & Decision-Making Questions
  1. Is it ethical to bend rules if it benefits a poor family?
  2. Would you act against a senior officer who is corrupt but powerful?
  3. If you are offered a bribe disguised as a “donation”, how would you respond?
  4. A journalist offers to write a positive article in return for an exclusive story. What would you do?
  5. A colleague shares confidential data publicly. Do you report or warn privately?
  6. Will you favor your home district if you become District Collector there?
  7. If a religious group demands exemption from law, how do you handle it?
  8. Is it ethical to transfer a sincere officer under political pressure?
  9. What if a welfare scheme unintentionally benefits undeserving people?
  10. If your decision leads to public outrage despite being right, what do you do?
  11. A local celebrity seeks vaccine preference. Will you allow it?
  12. How do you resolve conflict between personal beliefs and official duties?
  13. If a project is delayed due to red tape, would you cut procedural corners?
  14. What will you do if someone takes credit for your work?
  15. Will you help a poor person jump the queue during ration distribution?
  16. Would you ignore a small procedural lapse if the outcome is positive?
  17. Is it acceptable to hide internal issues to protect department image?
  18. You are asked to organize a cultural event with no budget. What would you do?
  19. If an honest officer makes a minor error, would you punish or counsel?
  20. What if a tender is won legally but by a politically linked firm?
  21. If your integrity is questioned without proof, how do you react?
  22. What’s more important: Public opinion or Rule of Law?
  23. If given a chance to recommend someone for promotion, will personal bond affect you?
  24. Should you support a political campaign if you're a government officer on leave?
  25. If you make an error in disaster reporting, will you admit it publicly?
  26. What would you do if you discover caste bias in police complaint handling?
  27. A powerful religious leader spreads misinformation. Will you act against him?
  28. Will you leak information to the press if a public health scam is being hidden?
  29. Can occasional flexibility in rules be justified?
  30. How do you ensure ethical budgeting in welfare fund allocation

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