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BPSC Interview Transcript

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BPSC Mock Interview Transcript – 1

Candidate Name: ABC​


Optional Subject: PSIR​
Graduation Background: Medical​
Board: Bagmati Board​
Date: 21 January (1st Shift)​
Duration: 15–18 Minutes

1. Chairman’s Questions (DAF-Based & Motivation)


1.​ Tell me about your graduation subject, optional, and post preference.
2.​ Why do you want to join Civil Services, especially Bihar?
3.​ Why have you chosen BPSC only and not other services or jobs?
4.​ What are you currently doing in your present job role?
5.​ Your 2nd post preference is BES (Bihar Education Service).
○​ Views on female education in Bihar
○​ NEP 2020: relevance and objectives
○​ Ground-level implementation of education schemes in Bihar

2. Member 1 – Bihar Specific Questions


1.​ Explain the soil types of North Bihar.
○​ Old alluvial soil
○​ New alluvial soil
○​ Area-wise distribution
2.​ What is Terai soil? Where is it found?
3.​ Name the major rivers of South Bihar.

3. Member 2 – Situation-Based & Constitutional Questions


1.​ Suppose you are a District Education Officer (DEO).
○​ What steps will you take to improve literacy in your district?
2.​ Explain Article 320 of the Indian Constitution.
3.​ Should Social Media be banned or regulated? Give your opinion.

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4. Member 3 – International Relations, Current Affairs &
Concepts
1.​ Trade sanctions / tariffs imposed by Donald Trump – your views.
2.​ What should be India’s strategy to counter pressure from the USA?
3.​ Board of Peace – Should India join it?
4.​ Samridhi Yatra by CM Nitish Kumar – significance and objectives.
5.​ India AI Mission
○​ Major challenges
○​ Possible solutions
6.​ What is the Monroe Doctrine (Munro Doctrine kya hai?)

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Chairman’s Questions (DAF + Service Orientation)
1.​ Optional Subject?
2.​ Graduation Subject?
3.​ Why Chemistry to Geography?
4.​ Are you in service? Which one?
5.​ Since when?
6.​ First Post Preference – BAS. Why?
7.​ Similarities between your current service and BAS
8.​ How will your current experience help as a BAS officer?
9.​ Hierarchy of your organization
10.​Constitutional Articles related to your work

Member 2 (Senior Member – Administration &


Constitution)
11.​Difference between your service and BAS
12.​Separation of Powers – Explain
●​ Follow-up: When separated?
13.​Structure-related questions (executive–judicial demarcation)
14.​Functions of Executive Magistrate
15.​Difference: Executive vs Judicial Magistrate

Member 3 (Posting, Area Awareness & Environment)


16.​Where are you posted?
17.​Any famous places there?
18.​Have you visited it?
19.​Any famous biodiversity/species?
●​ Why not?
20.​Any government steps for environment/biodiversity?

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Member 4 (Governance & Legal Awareness)
21.​ Problems in your current service
22.​ Reason behind it
23.​ What is Legal Aid?

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BPSC Interview Transcript – 3
Candidate Name: Bingo Wale​
Optional Subject: PSIR​
Board: Son Board​
Chairman: Shri Nishith Verma​
Date: 21 January​
Shift: 2nd​
Duration: ~30 Minutes

Member 1
1.​ Introduce yourself.
2.​ What is reflective diary writing?
3.​ Then today, what will you write in your diary after going back? (asked with a smile)
4.​ The government formed in Bihar last year — will it survive for five years?
5.​ BJP’s new president is quite youthful — why do you think he was chosen?
6.​ As per the new rule, 70% youth and 30% seniors — do you think this is the right step?
○​ Should experience be given priority or youthfulness?

Member 2
1.​ Is India moving towards a two-party system?
2.​ Irrespective of ideology, why are most political parties now grouping into two blocs?
3.​ In recent local body elections in Maharashtra, AIMIM won seats — what does this
indicate for:
○​ Shinde faction
○​ Other regional parties
4.​ What will be its impact on politics?

Member 3
1.​ What is currently happening in India’s relations with its neighbours?
2.​ Are India’s “Big Brother” attitude and “Vishwaguru” narrative the same?
3.​ Why does India impose export curbs (e.g., onion export)?
4.​ If MAGA (USA) and MIGA exist, are both correct approaches?

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5.​ Questions on National Interest, comparing:
○​ US tariffs
○​ India’s onion export restrictions
6.​ Where are Right-wing and Left-wing parties found?
7.​ What is the difference between Honesty and Integrity?
8.​ What should an officer be — honest or a man of integrity?
9.​ What is PVTG? Name any PVTG found in Bihar.
10.​ What is the Aspirational Districts Programme?
○​ What are its criteria?
○​ Name any district from Bihar.

Member 4
1.​ Tell us about the recent defence accord in the Middle East.
2.​ What is the Abraham Accord?
3.​ What is Islamic NATO?

Closing
●​ Board said: “Thank you, you may go.”

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BPSC Interview Transcript – 4
Telegram Name: Satyendra​
Board: Shri Nishith Verma​
Duration: ~18 Minutes

Questions Asked
1.​ What are the functions of an SDM?
2.​ Crimean War
○​ When did it take place?
○​ Between which countries was it fought?
○​ Why did it happen?
○​ Additional follow-up questions from the same topic
3.​ Vande Mataram controversy
4.​ What are the problems of your area?
○​ How will you solve those problems?
5.​ Why did you choose History?
6.​ Do you know Huma Qureshi?
7.​ Graduation-related questions
○​ Around 5–7 questions from graduation subject

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BPSC Interview Transcript – 5
Candidate Name: XYZ​
Graduation: Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)​
Optional Subject: Geography​
Interview Date: 21 January 2026​
Shift: 2nd​
Board: Ganga Board​
Chairman: Shri Pankaj Kumar

Member 1 – Chairman (Shri Pankaj Kumar)


1.​ What is your graduation year and subject?
2.​ What is your optional subject?
3.​ What are your job preferences?
4.​ Why have you not kept BPS as your second preference?
5.​ Do you know about the SVEEP programme?
○​ What is the full form of SVEEP?
6.​ Which sector do you want to work on on a priority basis?
7.​ If you get selected as a BAS officer, what changes in society would you like to bring?

Member 2
1.​ What is the basic difference between electronics and electrical devices?
2.​ Do you know about the sand mafia?
○​ What are the challenges related to it?
○​ What are the government rules regarding sand mining?
○​ How will you tackle such issues as an administrator?
3.​ Have you ever seen Ganga sand and Son sand?
○​ What is the difference between them?

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Member 3 – International Relations
1.​ Location of the Antarctic and Arctic regions
2.​ Questions related to Greenland
3.​ Trade routes through polar regions
4.​ Why is Donald Trump threatening Europe with tariffs?
5.​ What kind of personality Donald Trump has?
6.​ Your views about Donald Trump
7.​ Which country is responsible for cocaine flooding in the USA?
8.​ China’s dominance in the South China Sea
○​ Its impact on India

Member 4
1.​ Have you heard about LASER?
○​ What is the full form of LASER?
2.​ Uses of LASER
3.​ Wavelength of X-rays
4.​ How can your electronics background help in administration?
5.​ What is your strong area in ECE?
6.​ Have you remembered or forgotten everything from ECE? (asked in a lighter tone)
7.​ Difference between Northern and Southern rivers of Bihar

Closing
●​ Board: “Ok, you can go now.”

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BPSC Interview Transcript – 6
Date: 22 January 2026​
Duration: 18–20 Minutes​
Board: Mahananda Board

Graduation Subject: English Honours​


Graduation Year: 2023​
Optional Subject: Geography

Chairman / Member 1
1.​ What is your graduation subject and year?
○​ English Honours, 2023
2.​ What is your optional subject?
○​ Geography
3.​ Types of rocks found in Bihar, arranged from oldest to newest.
4.​ Name all the rivers of North Bihar, their origin, and point of confluence.
5.​ Bihar has monopoly over which mineral?
○​ Pyrite
6.​ GI Tag
○​ What is GI tag?
○​ Name five products of Bihar which have GI tag.
7.​ A photo of the National Emblem placed above the Chairman:
○​ What is this?
○​ Identify the animal in the National Emblem.

Member 2
1.​ Name two dramas of William Shakespeare.
2.​ Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening is written by whom?
○​ Robert Frost
3.​ Tell some famous lines from this poem.
○​ “The woods are lovely, dark and deep,​
But I have promises to keep,​
And miles to go before I sleep.”
4.​ What is a sonnet?
5.​ How many lines are there in a sonnet?​

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Member 3
1.​ Who wrote Robinson Crusoe?
2.​ What is the story/theme of Robinson Crusoe?
3.​ What are the main purposes of BRICS?
4.​ Name the member nations of BRICS.
5.​ Who wrote Pamela?
6.​ What is the purpose of:
○​ Buddha Circuit
○​ Ramayan Circuit
○​ Jain Circuit​
(with reference to Bihar tourism)

Member 4
1.​ Who is Rashtra Kavi?
○​ His home district and specific place.
2.​ What are the works of Nagarjuna?
3.​ What is Bidesia?
○​ Written by whom?
○​ What is the theme of Bidesia?
4.​ Marcha rice belongs to which district?
5.​ Katarni rice belongs to which district?

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BPSC Interview Transcript – 7
Date: 22 January 2026​
Board Chairman: Shri Bhagat Sir

Questions / Discussion Areas


1.​ Asked about college.
2.​ Asked about the place of birth.
3.​ Discussion shifted to International Relations / Border Issues:
○​ Bangladesh
○​ China
○​ Tibet issue
○​ Galwan Valley
○​ Aksai Chin
4.​ Discussion related to movies.
5.​ Questions from graduation subject – Metallurgy:
○​ Iron ore
○​ Extraction of iron
○​ Chemical reactions involved

Candidate’s Observation
●​ Most questions were from areas of personal interest.
●​ No questions from:
○​ Post preference
○​ Hobby
○​ Bihar-specific topics
○​ Optional subject

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BPSC Interview Transcript – 8
Shift: 1st

Questions Asked
1.​ Tell us about your graduation subject, optional subject, and hobby.
2.​ Which areas do you think questions should be asked from based on your profile?
3.​ Why did you mention Bihar?
○​ Do you face any problem related to your area?
4.​ Causes of World War I.
5.​ Causes of World War II.
6.​ Use of History in Administration.
7.​ What are the functions of an SDM?
8.​ Difference between SDM and SDO.
9.​ As an SDM, which industry would you promote?
10.​ Why has Bihar lagged behind in development?
11.​ Do you know about the Vande Mataram controversy?

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BPSC Interview Transcript – 9
Candidate Name: —​
Optional Subject: PSIR​
Board: Dipti Ma’am​
Date: 22 January​
Shift: 2nd

Member 1
1.​ Introduce yourself.
2.​ What is your post preference?
3.​ What is your hobby?
4.​ Questions related to Donald Trump (3–4 questions):
○​ Starting question:
■​ Don’t you think Trump’s actions reflect a “Might is Right” approach?
○​ Several cross and counter questions on Trump.
5.​ Why is India not accepting the Board of Peace?
6.​ What should be done in this regard?

Member 2
1.​ Further questions related to Donald Trump.

Member 3
1.​ Laski’s Theory of Rights.
2.​ Clash of Civilizations.

Member 4
1.​ What is NITI Aayog?
○​ What is its role?
2.​ How is NITI Aayog different from the Planning Commission?
3.​ Apart from Five-Year Plans, have there been any other types of plans?

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BPSC Interview Transcript – 10
Date: 21 January​
Shift: 1st​
Order: 1st Candidate to exit (70th)​
Duration: ~17 Minutes

Graduation & M.A.: PSIR​


Optional Subject: PSIR​
Occupation: Teacher

Questions Asked
1.​ Samriddhi Yatra
○​ Historical background
○​ Reasons behind its continuity
2.​ What is your optional subject?
○​ Where do you teach?
3.​ If appointed in District Education Services, what would be your top three
priorities?
4.​ Since you teach Social Science, how do you view secularism:
○​ In schools
○​ Outside schools
5.​ Question related to entry point of rivers (Geography).
6.​ What reasons do you see behind the steps taken by Donald Trump?
7.​ India’s diplomatic stand and sanctions.
8.​ What does India majorly produce and export?
9.​ Question related to digital impact.
10.​ IndiaAI Mission.
11.​ Which type of industries would you support in Bihar?
○​ Cite reasons.
12.​ Any recent initiative related to AI.

End of Interview

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BPSC Interview Transcript No - 11
1.​ Interview Date: 22/01/2026
2.​ Shift: 2nd
3.​ Board: Ganga Board
4.​ Graduation: Mathematics (2022)
5.​ Optional: History

Chairman
1.​ What is your graduation subject? Which year did you graduate?
2.​ What is your optional subject in the examination?
3.​ What were your subsidiary subjects in graduation?
4.​ Have you been doing only exam preparation since 2022?
5.​ What is your post preference?
6.​ Tell us about the history of Bihar.

Member 2 (M2)
7.​ In which sector do women in Bihar need the most improvement? What will you do?
8.​ What will be your main focus?
9.​ Tell us about the constitutional special provisions for women.
10.​ It is said, “Where women are worshipped, gods reside.” Even then, why is the condition
of women such?
11.​ What changes have taken place in the status of women from the Vedic age to the
present? Mention any two reasons.
12.​ Why does prejudice against women exist?
13.​ “A woman is a woman’s worst enemy.” What is your opinion?

Member 3 (M3)
14.​ Does a matriarchal society exist anywhere in India?
15.​ What are the features of a matriarchal society?
16.​ In reality, what is the actual status of women there?

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Member 4 (M4)
17.​ Do you know any data related to the Bihar Startup Policy?
18.​ What changes can be brought in the health sector in Bihar?
19.​ These are long-term solutions. What are some short-term solutions?

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BPSC Interview Transcript No - 12
Interview Date: 21/01/2026​
Shift: Second Shift (07:30–08:00 PM)​
Board: Son Board (Chairman: Nishthih Sir)​
Duration: ~30 minutes

Profile
Education: [Link] in Mining Machinery, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (2017–2021)​
Optional: History​
Hobby: Badminton​
Home District: [Candidate’s district]

Chairman
Introduction

1.​ Please introduce yourself.

Career Gap

2.​ You graduated in 2021. Why haven’t you joined any mining-related job since then?
3.​ (Follow-up) What did you do during this gap period?

District Profile

4.​ Tell us about your home district.


5.​ What major problems do you see in your district?
6.​ What changes would you bring if you were posted there?

Situational Questions

7.​ If an MLA forces you to do something, how will you handle the situation?
8.​ How would you handle challenges related to land acquisition?

Post Preference

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9.​ You have chosen BAS and BPS. Why?
10.​ What is your assessment of the current condition of the Bihar Police Service?

Member 2
Application of Engineering Knowledge

11.​ What did you study in engineering, and how can you apply it in administration?

Dhanbad & Mining

12.​ Tell us about Dhanbad.


13.​ What is the situation regarding the Jharia underground coal fires?
14.​ Why have we failed to address this issue effectively?

Personal

15.​ What is your name?

Member 3
Social Media & Current Affairs

16.​ What are the recent controversies surrounding social media?


17.​ Tell us about the UDAN scheme. Is it profitable?
18.​ What is the difference between a holding company and a subsidiary company?
19.​ Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi?
20.​ Can you name some prominent influencers from Bihar?
21.​ Why don’t we have a Deputy Prime Minister today?
22.​ What is the Fodder Scam?

Member 4
Jharkhand

23.​ Which places have you visited in Jharkhand?

Career Choice

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24.​ Why did you choose civil services instead of a career in mining?

Disaster Management

25.​ Give an example of a major mining disaster. What were its causes?

Women Safety

26.​ Why is women’s safety not good in Bihar?

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BPSC Interview Transcript No. 13
Date: 23 Jan 2026​
Shift: 1st Shift​
Board: SON​
Chairman: Deepti Ma’am

Chairman (Deepti Ma’am)


1.​ What is your Honours subject and optional subject?
2.​ Have you completed post-graduation?
3.​ Are you currently employed?

International Relations (IR)

4.​ Can we discuss International Relations?


5.​ On which fixed date does the oath-taking ceremony take place in the United States?
6.​ Give examples of the expansionist policy of the USA.
7.​ What is the nature of polarity in the current world order?
○​ Follow-up: What kind of world order existed after World War II?

Personal

8.​ What is your post preference?


9.​ What is your hobby?

Member 2
10.​ Everyone cooks—what is special about your cooking?
11.​ A vendor gives 6 bananas for ₹25 and 7 bananas for ₹30. Who benefits more?
12.​ What are the advantages and disadvantages of UPI?

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Member 3
13.​ What is a Lok Adalat?
14.​ What is the difference between race and caste?

Member 4
15.​ What is GST 2.0?
●​ Follow-up: Is there also a 0% GST slab?

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Transcript No. 14
Date: 23 January 2026​
Shift: 1st Shift​
Board: SON Board – Deepti Ma’am​
Candidate Background: Economics, LLB (First Interview)​
Optional Subject: Law

Chairman Questions
1. What is Godi media?​
2. Why did Saurabh Dwivedi leave Lallantop?​
3. Do you think the media is biased these days? Enumerate the vote fraud allegations.​
4. Should the ECI listen to the opposition or not?​
Candidate Answer:​
Only if the demand is duly correct, proved in court, and economically feasible.​
Chairman Follow-up: Democracy is not associated with cost.

4 Follow-up:​
Again, should the ECI listen to opposition demands? Is the ECI more powerful than the
President/Prime Minister?

Member 1 (M1) Questions


5. Chess-related questions​
6. Why did you not pursue a job or adjudication?​
7. What other things could you have pursued after completing Economics?

Member 2 (M2) Questions


8. New criminal laws

9. Why were these laws implemented, when the Britishers already did so much for this
country?​
10. People have been in prison for ages even without chargesheets—why?​
11. In the Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam cases, the Supreme Court took a dual
stance—what does this indicate?

Member 3 (M3) Questions

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12. What are the principles of natural justice?​
13. In which case did the Chief Justice adjudicate his own case?​
14. Is everything really functioning properly across the country?​
15. In SIR, so many votes were cut—what do you say about this?

Overall Observation
●​ The panel was very dismissive of answers.
●​ Questions were fiercely political, probing, and cross-questioning followed every
response.
●​ There was very little scope for factual or analytical answers—more of
pressure-testing.
●​ The candidate felt “pressure tested like a cooker,” every question was meant to
challenge and provoke.

Candidate Notes
●​ Mostly political questions.
●​ No opportunity to discuss Law syllabus, optional, or hobbies.
●​ Candidate only partially answered ECI-related question.

Deepti Ma’am Marking Pattern (General Observation)


From experience across multiple transcripts:

1.​ Political Awareness: Questions are politically charged. Marks depend more on handling
pressure than factual recall.
2.​ Clarity of Thought: Even if answers are partial, confidence and structured reasoning matter.
3.​ Analytical Thinking: If you can answer logically under pressure, marks are given.
4.​ Tone of Interaction: Dismissive panels like Deepti Ma’am weigh calmness, composure, and
tact.
5.​ Typical Marking:
○​ Fully confident & relevant answers: 85–95% of panel marks.
○​ Partial answers handled tactfully: 70–80%.
○​ Panicked or defensive answers: below 60%.

In short: With Deepti Ma’am, handling political cross-questions calmly is more important than
having all factual knowledge ready.

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BPSC Interview Transcript No. 15 (English Translation)
Date: 23 Jan 2026​
Shift: 1st Shift​
Board: Mahananda – Arun Bhagat Sir​
Candidate Background: Mechanical + Geography + Tata Motors

Member 1 (Chairman / M1)

1.​ When did you graduate? What did you do afterward? What was your salary?
Why was it low?​
Answer: The candidate replied briefly, mentioning that the salary was low before
but would be higher here.

Member 2 (M2)
1.​ What are the types of internal combustion engines?
2.​ What is the difference between internal combustion engines (IC) and electric
vehicles (EV)?
3.​ Which has more torque – IC engine or EV?
4.​ How many charging cycles does an EV battery have?​
Answer: Candidate said: “Sorry sir” (could not answer).

Member 3 (M3)
1.​ Which part of India was incorporated the latest?
2.​ What is the language of that region?
3.​ Do you know any other language?
4.​ Tell one similarity between Bengali script and Hindi script.​
Answer: Candidates said: “Sorry sir” (could not answer).

Member 4 (M4)
1.​ Name the major ports in India.​
Answer: Candidates missed Kandla and one port in Maharashtra.
2.​ What is happening in the Middle East?

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3.​ The whole country knows that Israel attacked Gaza—can you explain why?​
Answer: The candidate gave a brief response: Over.

Observations

●​ Questions covered technical knowledge (IC engines, EVs), geography, and current
affairs (Middle East).
●​ Candidates gave partial answers for technical and language questions.
●​ Some questions were not answered, e.g., EV battery charging cycle, Bengali-Hindi
script similarity.
●​ The interview included a mix of technical, regional, and current affairs topics.

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BPSC Interview Transcript No. 16
Date: 23 January 2026​
Shift: Second Shift​
Board: Mahananda – Arun Bhagat Sir​
Candidate Background: Graduation – History, Optional – History

Chairman (M1)
1.​ When is Youth Day celebrated?
2.​ When is Yoga Day celebrated and why?
3.​ What is the state symbol of Bihar?

Member 2 (M2)
4.​ Name some countries in South America.
5.​ What is currently happening in Venezuela?
6.​ What are capitalism, socialism, and communism?

Member 3 (M3)
7.​ If you were in the place of the chairman, which history question would you have asked
us?
○​ (The candidate suggested Ashoka’s good deeds.)
8.​ Some countries are rich in resources but not developed — what is this called? Do you
consider it a curse?
9.​ What is your hobby?
10.​ Show us how to make a Madhubani painting.
●​ (Candidates started but were stopped.)

Member 4 (M4)
11.​ Who was Sundari Devi?
12.​ Who has received the Nobel Peace Prize? Please give the full name.
13.​ Would you consider them a traitor because they told Trump to attack their own
country?
14.​ There was an incident in Europe related to the swastika — what do you think it is about?

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BPSC Interview Transcript No. 17
Date: 23 January 2026​
Shift: 1st Shift​
Board: Son Board – Dipti Ma’am​
Candidate Background: Graduation – History, Optional – History

Preliminary Interaction / Greetings


●​ Candidate: May I come in, Ma’am?
●​ Chairman: Come in.
●​ Candidate: Good morning Ma’am, Good morning Sir.
●​ Chairman: Please have a seat.
●​ Candidate: Thank you Ma’am.
●​ Chairman: How are you feeling?
●​ Candidate: Yes Ma’am.
●​ Chairman: Would you like some water?
●​ Candidate: No Ma’am, thank you.

Chairman (Dipti Ma’am)


1.​ What is your graduation subject and optional subject?
2.​ Have you completed post-graduation (PG)?
3.​ Are you currently employed?
4.​ What is your hobby?

Member 1 (M1)
5.​ What is your post preference?
6.​ Why did you not choose any other civil service?
7.​ What are the reasons for mistrust between the police and the common people? How
can this be resolved from both perspectives?
8.​ What is your view on police personnel working without uniforms?

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Member 2 (M2)
9.​ Explain the significance of the following historical events:
○​ 1764
○​ 1857
○​ 1917
10.​ What changes occurred in 1857?
11.​ What were the issues involved in the Champaran movement?
12.​ What are the issues related to the Aravalli region?

Member 3 (M3)
13.​ Suppose you are a police officer and wild animals are troubling people and
damaging crops. What will you do?

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Transcript No. 18
Date: 23 January 2026​
Board: Mahananda – Bhagat Sir​
Approx. Duration: 15–17 minutes​
Candidate Background: Graduation – Economics, Optional – PSIR

Entry & Greetings


●​ Candidate entered the room, greeted everyone, and waited for permission to sit.

Chairman (Ch)
1.​ What is your graduation subject, year of completion, and optional subject?
2.​ Why did you choose BES over BAS and BPS?
3.​ What changes would you bring if you are selected in BES?

Member 1 (M1)
1.​ What is Inclusivity?
2.​ Tell us about experiential learning (as mentioned in your application)?
1.​ Candidate shared experience regarding a friend working in a school role
2.​ What is the impact of screens on children?
3.​ What is the impact of screens on preschool children specifically?

Member 2 (M2)
1.​ Have you heard about teachers’ unions? Name any one in Jharkhand.
2.​ What is the impact of political party support on student unions?
3.​ Are student unions good or bad?
4.​ What was Trump’s intention with the Board of Peace?

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Member 3 (M3)
1.​ Questions about the New Economic Policy and the Finance Minister during
that period.
○​ Candidate could not recall the exact questions

Notes / Observations
●​ Hobby was not asked.
●​ Approximately 70–80% of the interview focused on education and professional
background (BES was first preference).
●​ Only one question each from optional and graduation subjects.

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BPSC Mock Interview Transcript – 2 (With Answers)
Board: Bagmati Board​
Chairman: Shri Nitish Verma​
Optional: Geography​
Graduation: Chemistry​
First Preference: BAS​
Nature of Interview: Cordial, experience-oriented

1. Chairman’s Questions (DAF + Service Orientation)


Q1. Optional Subject?

Ans: Geography.

Q2. Graduation Subject?

Ans: Chemistry.

Q3. Why Chemistry to Geography?

Ans (Balanced & Honest):

●​ My graduation was almost 10 years back and Chemistry is a highly technical subject,
requiring continuous academic engagement.
●​ Being in service, giving that level of time was practically difficult.
●​ Geography is more dynamic and applied, overlaps with Prelims and Mains, and has
direct administrative relevance—like disaster management, resources, climate,
population, and regional planning.

Q4. Are you in service? Which one?

Ans: Yes sir. (Service name & designation explained clearly.)

Q5. Since when?

Ans: (Year/month clearly stated.)

Q6. First Post Preference – BAS. Why?


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●​ BAS offers direct grassroots administration, decision-making authority, and public


interaction.
●​ It allows implementation of policies at the cutting edge level, especially in districts and
blocks.
●​ My present service experience aligns well with field administration, making BAS a natural
progression.

Q7. Similarities between your current service and BAS

Ans:

●​ Public dealing
●​ Decision-making under rules
●​ Law & order / administrative coordination
●​ Implementation of government schemes
●​ Accountability and documentation

Q8. How will your current experience help as a BAS officer?

Ans:

●​ Understanding of procedures and governance systems


●​ Experience of ground realities
●​ Handling pressure, files, and coordination with departments
●​ Familiarity with constitutional and legal framework

Q9. Hierarchy of your organization

Ans:​
(Explained step-wise from lower to higher authority.)

Q10. Constitutional Articles related to your work


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Ans (Indicative):

●​ Article 309 – Service conditions


●​ Article 311 – Protection of civil servants
●​ Article 162 / 163 – Executive powers of state​
(Articles linked logically with role.)

2. Member 2 (Senior Member – Administration &


Constitution)
Q11. Difference between your service and BAS

Ans:

●​ BAS has wider jurisdiction, more discretion, and leadership role


●​ Current service is function-specific, BAS is generalist administration

Q12. Separation of Powers – Explain

Ans:

●​ Doctrine ensuring separation between Legislature, Executive, Judiciary


●​ In India, separation is functional, not absolute

Follow-up: When separated?

Ans:

●​ Clarified through constitutional framework and judicial interpretation


●​ Strengthened by judgments like Kesavananda Bharati

Q13. Structure-related questions

Ans:

●​ Explained executive–judicial demarcation post CrPC amendments

Q14. Functions of Executive Magistrate


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●​ Maintenance of law and order


●​ Preventive actions under CrPC (144, 107, 133)
●​ Disaster and emergency management

Q15. Difference: Executive vs Judicial Magistrate

Ans:

Executive Magistrate Judicial Magistrate

Administrative Judicial

Law & order Trial & adjudication

Under Executive Under Judiciary

3. Member 3 (Posting, Area Awareness & Environment)


Q16. Where are you posted?

Ans: (District/place name.)

Q17. Any famous place there?

Ans: (Tourist / cultural / historical site mentioned.)

Q18. Have you visited it?

Ans: Yes.

Q19. Any famous biodiversity/species?

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Ans: No.

Why not?

Ans:

●​ Area is more urban / agricultural


●​ Lack of protected forest or wildlife reserve

Q20. Any government steps for environment/biodiversity?

Ans:

●​ Plantation drives
●​ Wetland conservation / local schemes​
(Partly answered, acceptable.)

4. Member 4 (Governance & Legal Awareness)


Q21. Problems in your current service

Ans:

●​ Procedural delays
●​ Heavy documentation
●​ Limited discretion at field level

Q22. Reason behind it

Ans:

●​ Procedural complexity
●​ Multiple layers of approval​
(Member inferred “procedural cumbersome” – candidate agreed.)

Q23. What is Legal Aid?


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Ans (Strong Answer):

●​ Legal aid ensures access to justice for poor and marginalized


●​ Provided under Article 39A
●​ Implemented through NALSA, SALSA, DLSA
●​ Includes free legal services, Lok Adalats, legal awareness

Counter questions

Ans: Answered satisfactorily with examples.

Closing
Chairman: “Ok, thank you. You may go.”​
Candidate: Thanked the board.

Interview Insights (VERY IMPORTANT)


●​ 90% questions from work background
●​ No hobby/personality questions
●​ Board checked administrative maturity, not mugging
●​ Eye contact + calm body language worked positively

Transcript No. 11

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Interview Date: 22/01/2026​
Shift: 2nd​
Board: Ganga Board

Graduation: Mathematics (2022)​


Optional: History

Entry & Introduction

Entered the room, greeted the board members and took the seat after permission.

Chairman Sir

Q. Aapka graduation subject? Graduation year?​


Ans: Sir, mera graduation Mathematics me hua hai, year 2022.

Q. Optional kya hai exam me?​


Ans: Sir, History mera optional subject hai.

Q. Graduation me subsidiary subjects kaun-kaun se the?​


Ans: Sir, graduation me Mathematics ke sath Physics aur Statistics subsidiary subjects the.

Q. 2022 se sirf exam preparation kar rahi hain?​


Ans: Sir, 2022 se 2024 ke dauran maine post-graduation complete kiya, uske baad se main
full-time preparation kar rahi hoon.

Q. Post preference kya hai?​


Ans: Sir, meri first preference Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) hai.

Q. Bihar ka itihaas bataiye.​


Ans:​
Sir, Bihar ka itihaas prachin, samriddh aur gyaan-parampara se juda hua raha hai.

●​ Prachin kaal me Magadh Mahajanapad ka kendr raha


●​ Maurya aur Gupta jaise vishal samrajyon ka udgam yahin se hua
●​ Nalanda aur Vikramshila jaise vishvavidyalayon ne Bihar ko vishwa-guru banaya
●​ Madhyakaleen daur me Bihar Delhi Sultanat aur Mughal shasan ka hissa raha
●​ Adhunik kaal me 1857 ka Vidroh aur Champaran Satyagrah jaise andolanon me Bihar ki
mahatvapurn bhumika rahi

Chairman sir ne M2 ko continue karne ko kaha.


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Member 2 (M2)

(Comfort dete hue)​


“Ye question-answer nahi, bas ek normal baatcheet hai.”

Q. Bihar me mahilaon ke liye kis sector me sudhar ki avashyakta hai? Aap kya karengi?​
Ans:​
Sir, Bihar me mahilaon ke liye sabse adhik sudhar shiksha, swasthya aur rojgar ke kshetra me
avashyak hai.​
Agar mujhe avsar mile to main:

●​ Ladkiyon ki school drop-out rate kam karne par focus karungi


●​ SHG aur skill development ke madhyam se mahilaon ko arthik roop se saksham banaungi
●​ Primary health services aur nutrition programs ko majboot karungi

Q. Aapka focus kis par hoga?​


Ans:​
Sir, mera focus mahilaon ki arthik swatantrata aur decision-making power par hoga, kyunki
jab mahila financially aur socially strong hoti hai, tab parivaar aur samaj dono majboot hote hain.

Q. Mahilaon ke liye constitutional special provisions bataiye.​


Ans:​
Sir, Constitution me mahilaon ke liye kai vishesh pravdhan hain jaise:

●​ Article 14 – Samanta ka adhikar


●​ Article 15(3) – Rajya ko mahilaon ke liye vishesh pravdhan banane ka adhikar
●​ Article 39(d) – Saman kaam ke liye saman vetan
●​ 73rd aur 74th Sanshodhan – Panchayati Raj aur Urban bodies me reservation

Q. “Yatra naryastu pujyante” kaha gaya hai, phir bhi mahilaon ki sthiti aisi kyun hai?​
Ans:​
Sir, ye vaakya hamare shastron me darshaya gaya adarsh hai, lekin vyavaharik roop me patriarchy,
shiksha ki kami aur samajik soch ke karan mahilaon ko wo samman nahi mil paata jo shastron me
bataya gaya hai.

Q. Vedic age se aaj tak mahilaon ke status me kya changes aaye? Koi do reasons bataiye.​
Ans:​
Sir, Vedic kaal me mahilaon ko shiksha, sabha aur dharmik kriyaon me hissa lene ka adhikar tha.​
Baad ke daur me:

1.​ Smriti granthon aur rigid samajik vyavastha ke karan mahilaon ki sthiti giri
2.​ Madhyakaleen aur aupniveshik kaal me shiksha aur swatantrata simit ho gayi

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Q. Mahilaon ke bare me prejudice kyun hai?​
Ans:​
Sir, iska mukhya karan paramparik soch, gender stereotyping aur shiksha ki kami hai, jahan
mahilaon ko kamzor ya parashrit maana jata raha hai.

Q. (Smiling) Main ek provocative statement bolunga – “Mahila hi mahila ki dushman hoti


hai.” Aapki rai?​
Ans:​
Sir, main is baat se sahmat nahi hoon.​
Mahilaon ke beech competition ya conflict vyakti vishesh ke karan ho sakta hai, lekin ise samuhik
roop se mahilaon par lagu karna uchit nahi hai. Aaj bahut si mahilaen ek-doosre ko support kar rahi
hain aur leadership me aage badh rahi hain.

Member 3 (M3)

Q. India me kahin matriarchal society exist karti hai?​


Ans:​
Ji sir, Meghalaya me Khasi aur Garo samuday me matriarchal society paayi jaati hai.

Q. Matriarchal society ke kya features hote hain?​


Ans:​
Sir:

●​ Vansh aur sampatti maa ki taraf se chalti hai


●​ Sabse chhoti beti ko virasat milti hai
●​ Mahila ghar ki mukhya decision-maker hoti hai

Q. Vastav me unki sthiti kaisi hoti hai?​


Ans:​
Sir, kanooni aur virasati roop se mahilaon ko adhik adhikar milte hain, lekin vyavaharik roop se kai
jagah purush hi rajneetik aur samajik power hold karte hain.

(Additional questions yaad nahi rahe)

Candidate:​
Sorry sir, is vishay me mujhe itni jankari nahi hai.

M3:​
Ok.

Member 4 (M4)

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Q. Bihar Startup Policy se related koi data? (Agar yaad na ho to koi baat nahi)​
Ans:​
Sorry sir, is samay main exact data recall nahi kar pa rahi hoon, main ise baad me dekh lungi.

Q. Bihar me health sector me kya changes laaye ja sakte hain?​


Ans:​
Sir, health sector me:

●​ Primary Health Centres ko majboot banana


●​ Doctors aur paramedical staff ki availability badhana
●​ Preventive healthcare aur nutrition par focus karna zaruri hai

Q. Ye long-term solutions hain. Koi short-term solution?​


Ans:​
Sir, short-term me mobile medical units, telemedicine aur medicine supply chain ko improve karke
immediate relief diya ja sakta hai.

Board members ne aapas me chhoti discussion ki.

Chairman Sir:​
Thik hai, aap ja sakti hain.

Candidate:​
Thank you sir. (Left the room)

Transcript No. 12

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Interview Date: 21/01/2026​
Shift: Second Shift (07:30–08:00 PM)​
Board: Son Board (Chairman: Nishthih Sir)​
Duration: ~30 minutes

Profile

Education: [Link] in Mining Machinery, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (2017–2021)​


Optional: History​
Hobby: Badminton​
Home District: [Candidate’s district]

Chairman
Introduction

Please introduce yourself.​


Ans:​
Sir, I am a [Link] graduate in Mining Machinery from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. My optional subject is
History. I belong to [home district] in Bihar. After graduation, I have been preparing for civil
services, with a strong interest in administrative roles that allow direct public engagement and
problem-solving.

Career Gap

You graduated in 2021. Why haven’t you joined any mining-related job since then?​
Ans:​
Sir, after graduation, I did explore opportunities in the mining sector, but during that phase I
realised that my long-term inclination lies more towards public service and administration. I
wanted to work at a level where decisions impact a larger section of society, especially in states like
Bihar where governance intervention can make a visible difference. Therefore, I consciously decided
to prepare for civil services.

(Follow-up cross-questions on gap)​


Ans:​
Sir, this period has not been idle. I have been consistently preparing for the examination,
improving my understanding of governance, history, and current affairs. The preparation process
itself has helped me develop discipline, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills.

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District Profile

Q. Tell us about your home district.​


Ans:​
Sir, my home district is primarily agrarian, with agriculture being the main source of livelihood. It
has a young population, improving connectivity, but still faces challenges related to employment,
education quality, and healthcare infrastructure.

Q. What major problems do you see there?​


Ans:​
Sir, key issues include limited non-agricultural employment opportunities, migration of youth,
inadequate healthcare facilities at the primary level, and gaps in last-mile delivery of government
schemes.

Q. What changes would you bring if posted there?​


Ans:​
Sir, my focus would be on strengthening primary institutions—schools, PHCs, and local
governance bodies—along with promoting skill development linked to local resources so that
migration can be reduced.

Situational Questions

Q. If an MLA forces you to do something, how will you handle the situation?​
Ans:​
Sir, I would first listen respectfully and understand the concern. If the request is within legal and
ethical boundaries, I would act accordingly. If it violates rules or public interest, I would politely
but firmly explain the constraints, relying on rules and written procedures to maintain
transparency.

Q. How would you handle challenges related to land acquisition?​


Ans:​
Sir, land acquisition is sensitive. I would focus on proper consultation, fair compensation,
transparency, and grievance redressal. Building trust through dialogue and timely information is
essential to avoid conflict.

Post Preference

Q. You have chosen BAS and BPS. Why?​


Ans:​

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Sir, BAS allows comprehensive administrative exposure, while BPS offers an opportunity to work
directly on law and order and public safety. Both services provide a platform to address governance
challenges at the grassroots.

Follow-up: What is your assessment of the current condition of Bihar Police Service?​
Ans:​
Sir, Bihar Police faces challenges such as manpower shortage, workload pressure, and perception
issues. However, recent reforms, use of technology, and training initiatives are positive steps. With
better resources and accountability, effectiveness can improve further.

Member 2
Application of Engineering Knowledge

Q. What did you study in engineering, and how can you apply it in administration?​
Ans:​
Sir, my engineering training involved problem-solving, systems thinking, safety management, and
operational planning. In administration, these skills can help in infrastructure projects, disaster
management, resource optimisation, and evidence-based decision-making.

Dhanbad & Mining

Q. Tell us about Dhanbad.​


Ans:​
Sir, Dhanbad is known as the coal capital of India. It has extensive coalfields and plays a crucial role
in India’s energy security.

Q. What is the situation regarding Jharia underground coal fires?​


Ans:​
Sir, the fires have been burning for decades, causing land subsidence, environmental degradation,
and displacement of local populations.

Q. Why have we failed to address this issue effectively?​


Ans:​
Sir, reasons include technical complexity, high cost of rehabilitation, land ownership issues, and
delays in coordinated action between agencies.

Personal

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Q. What is your name?​
Ans:​
[Candidate states name]

(Member remarks that his name starts with the same letter)​
Candidate: Smiles Yes sir.

Member 3
Social Media & Current Affairs

Q. Recent controversies surrounding social media?​


Ans:​
Sir, issues include misinformation, hate speech, data privacy concerns, and the influence of
algorithms on public opinion and elections.

Q. Tell us about the UDAN scheme. Is it profitable?​


Ans:​
Sir, UDAN aims to enhance regional connectivity. Financially, it is not purely profit-driven; it is
more of a viability-gap-funded scheme focused on connectivity and regional development rather
than immediate profits.

Q. Difference between Holding company and Subsidiary company?​


Ans:​
Sir, a holding company controls another company by owning a majority of its shares, while the
subsidiary is the company that is controlled by the holding entity.

Q. Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi?​


Ans:​
Sir, he is a young cricketer from Bihar who has gained recognition for his performances at the
junior level.

Q. Prominent influencers from Bihar?​


Ans:​
Sir, there are influencers active in education, social awareness, and content creation, particularly
those focusing on civil services preparation and regional culture.

Q. Why don’t we have a Deputy Prime Minister today?​


Ans:​
Sir, the Constitution does not mandate the post. It is a political decision based on leadership
dynamics and coalition requirements, unlike Deputy Chief Ministers, which are often used for
state-level political balance.

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Q. Fodder Scam?​
Ans:​
Sir, it was a major corruption scandal involving fraudulent withdrawal of funds from government
treasuries meant for animal husbandry, primarily during the 1990s in undivided Bihar.

Member 4
Jharkhand

Q. Which places have you visited in Jharkhand?​


Ans:​
Sir, I have visited places like Dhanbad, Ranchi, Netarhat, and nearby mining areas during my
studies.

Career Choice

Q. Why civil services instead of mining?​


Ans:​
Sir, while mining offers technical and financial growth, civil services offer a broader social impact. I
want to work on systemic issues like governance, development, and public welfare, especially in
Bihar.

(Member gives a long monologue praising mining sector opportunities)​


Candidate:​
Sir, I fully respect the sector’s potential. My choice is driven not by comparison, but by personal
inclination towards public service and administrative responsibility.

Disaster Management

Q. Example of a major mining disaster? Causes?​


Ans:​
Sir, the Chasnala mining disaster of 1975 is a prominent example. It was caused by flooding due to
breach into water-filled abandoned workings, combined with inadequate safety measures.

Women Safety in Bihar

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Q. Why is women safety not good in Bihar?​
Ans:​
Sir, factors include social attitudes, underreporting of crimes, limited policing resources, and slow
judicial processes. Improving education, policing sensitivity, fast-track justice, and community
awareness can help address this issue.

Closing Observation

●​ Interview was conversational, not rapid-fire


●​ Board was engaged and probing
●​ Duration ~30 minutes

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Date: 23 Jan 2026​
Shift: 1st Shift​
Board: SON​
Chairman: Deepti Ma’am

Entry

Candidate knocked, said “May I come in, Ma’am?” and entered.

Chairman (Deepti Ma’am)


Q. Optional aur Hons kya hai aapka?​
Ans:​
Ma’am, mera Honours Mathematics hai aur Optional Geography.

Q. Kya aapne PG kiya hai?​


Ans:​
Nahi ma’am.

Q. Job me ho?​
Ans:​
Nahi ma’am.​
(Added by candidate) Ma’am, maine 2022–24 ke beech [Link]. kiya hai.

IR Discussion

Chairman: “Hum log IR pe baat kar sakte hain?”​


Candidate: “Yes ma’am.”

Q. America me shapath-grahan samaroh fix date par kab hota hai?​


Ans:​
Sorry ma’am, exact date mujhe yaad nahi aa rahi.

(Ma’am herself told the date and briefly discussed Trump’s first speech.)

Q. Expansionist policy of USA ka example dijiye.​


Ans:​
Ma’am, recent context me USA ke expansionist tendencies ke examples Venezuela ke affairs me
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dikhane ke roop me dekhe ja sakte hain.

Q. Current world order me polarity kya hai?​


Ans:​
Ma’am, aaj ka world order largely multipolar ki taraf ja raha hai, jahan USA ke saath China, Russia
aur regional powers bhi influence rakhte hain.

Cross-question: “World War II ke baad kya order tha?”​


Ans:​
Ma’am,_toggle WW2 ke baad bipolar world order tha, jisme USA aur USSR do pramukh power
blocs the.

Q. Aapka post preference kya hai?​


Ans:​
(Candidate stated post preference.)

Q. Aapka hobby kya hai?​


Ans:​
Ma’am, cooking.

Member 2
Q. Cooking toh sab karte hain, phir isme aapka kya special hai?​
Ans:​
Sir, mere liye cooking sirf routine ka kaam nahi hai. Isme creativity, patience aur time management
hota hai. Alag-alag recipes try karna aur process ko plan karna mujhe achha lagta hai.

Q. Vendor 25 rupaye me 6 kele deta hai, aur 30 rupaye me 7 kele deta hai – kisko fayda
hua?​
Ans:​
Sir, 25 rupaye me 6 kele ka per banana cost kam padta hai, isliye buyer ko zyada fayda hota hai us
option me.

Q. UPI ke fayde aur nuksan bataiye.​


Ans:​
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Sir, UPI ke fayde hain ease of transaction, transparency aur cashless economy ko badhava.​
Nuksan me network issues, cyber fraud aur digital illiteracy ke cases aate hain.

Member 3
Q. Lok Adalat kya hota hai?​
Ans:​
Sir, Lok Adalat ek alternate dispute resolution mechanism hai jahan cases ko amicable settlement
ke through, bina lambi legal process ke, solve kiya jata hai.

Q. Race aur caste me kya antar hai?​


Ans:​
Sir, race biological aur physical characteristics par based hoti hai, jabki caste ek social structure hai
jo parampara aur samajik vyavastha se judi hoti hai.

Member 4
Q. GST 2.0 kya hai?​
Ans:​
Sir, GST 2.0 ka matlab GST system ko aur simplified, technology-driven aur compliance-friendly
banana hai.​
Maine mainly 5% aur 18% slabs ka mention kiya.

Cross-question: “0% slab bhi hota hai?”​


Ans:​
Haan sir, kuch essential items zero-rated category me aate hain.

Chairman (Closing)
Chairman: “Shubhkamnayein, aapka interview yahin samapt hota hai.”

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Candidate thanked the board and exited.

Overall Tone

●​ Calm, conversational interview


●​ IR discussion light but probing
●​ No pressure, cooperative board

Transcript No. 17
Date: 23 January 2026​
Shift: 1st Shift​
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Board: Son Board – Dipti Ma’am​
Candidate Background: Graduation – History, Optional – History

Preliminary Interaction / Greetings

●​ Candidate: “May I come in, Ma’am?”


●​ Chairman: “Come in.”
●​ Candidate: “Good morning Ma’am, Good morning Sir.”
●​ Chairman: “Please have a seat.”
●​ Candidate: “Thank you Ma’am.”
●​ Chairman: “How are you feeling?”
●​ Candidate: “Yes Ma’am.”
●​ Chairman: “Would you like some water?”
●​ Candidate: “No Ma’am, thank you.”

Basic Questions

Q1. What is your graduation subject and optional?​


Answer: History

Q2. Have you done PG?​


Answer: No

Q3. Are you currently employed?​


Answer: No

Q4. What is your hobby?​


Answer: Time and space-based science fiction web series; watched Dark

Note: Candidate was not asked any questions on IR (International Relations) or movies.

Member 1 (M1)

Q5. What is your post preference?​


Answer: BPS – District Commandant or Jail Superintendent

Q6. Why didn’t you choose any other civil service?​


Answer: Candidate was underage for BAS at that time

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Q7. What are the reasons for mistrust between the police and common people? How can it
be resolved from both perspectives?​
Answer:

●​ Modernization of police
●​ Community policing (Police conduct camps in hostels and interact with people to share
issues)
●​ Public awareness and ethical training
●​ Monitoring corruption (e.g., bribe for challans)
●​ Implementation starts with oneself

Q8. How do you view police working without uniform?​


Answer: Integrity and responsibility are more important; in emergencies, uniform can be skipped
but loyalty and service code of conduct must be maintained

Member 2 (M2)

Q9. Historical events:

●​ 1764 – Buxar
●​ 1857 – Revolt, EIC disbanded, power transferred to British Crown
●​ 1917 – Champaran movement

Q10. What changes occurred in 1857?​


Answer: EIC disbanded, power moved to British Crown

Q11. What were the issues in Champaran?​


Answer: Candidate could not recall fully; apologized

Q12. What are the issues in the Aravalli region?​


Answer:

●​ Mining at 100 m above ground level


●​ Climate impact due to mining
●​ Monsoon-related issues
●​ Added by Dipti Ma’am: mining point

Member 3 (M3)

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Q13. You are a police officer and wild animals are troubling people, damaging crops —
what will you do?​
Answer:

●​ Will work with the Forest Department


●​ If life or property is at risk, act accordingly
●​ Use provisions under the Wildlife Protection Act​
Observation: Candidate realized later that a better answer would have been rescue the
animal first and then handle the rest

Conclusion

●​ Chairman: “Okay, your interview is over. You may leave.”


●​ Candidate: “Thank you Ma’am.”

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