Interview prep

Now the preparation is being shifted with the onus on personality test.. Of the total 2432 candidates who have cleared the mains a huge number have decided to prepare at delhi where the environment and ambience suits the occasion perfectly..

Vajiram has started batches for interview preparation and so have many other institutes like samkalp, RCReddy institute, JSS institute etc.. Ravindran sir of Vajiram and ravi has given a list ofimportant issues

hobbies-how it reflects your personality
achievements during academics
detailed study of ur edu backgrd
social sector happenings(NREGA,schemes for STs,SCs,women,children,farmers)
poverty&illiteracy
health&edu--refer IYB n Economic survry
indepth knowledge of home state
north(south) n NE states
why civils?
service sector & manufacturing sector
e-governance wrt ur state
choice of optionals
indian constitution - electoral reforms, EC, Sup court
govt. hierarchy
current affairs for three last three months
indian economy n WTO
corporate goveranance
civil services reforms
2nd ARC
panchayats
HDI of states
social probs--ur opinions
judiciary
police reforms
environment, forest, wildlife
small vs large states
census- facts n analysis
RTI
ur role models
women empowerment

Results out

At last after a consuming wait the results have come out giving respite to a few and tears to many.

Amongst many whom i have to thank i should thank god, my parents and friends, my teachers and a few special people for helping me clear this exam..

UPSC plans to now conduct personality test starting 23rd march.. Now the focus shifts to interview prep...

Link to qualified list.

http://rapidshare.com/files/359287299/QUALIFIED_LIST.xls


Link is updated.. Thank you praveen..