How to go about interview preparation in the next 15 days? Do's & Don't's and other help.

yoga123

Hey everyone

I wasn't much expecting an interview call, so I didn't chalk out a plan as to how I should go about doing it. That may sound naive to some here, but I really thought that my papers weren't that good.
this is my 2nd attempt at Mains and first call for interview.
I'm through with basic things like my DAF (there is practically no end to it, but still i feel somewhat comfortable with it). However, I need some more help about mock interviews and any interview classes that are available in Delhi.

I belong to Delhi/NCR region, so expecting the call in initial days itself. Please help How to optimally utilise next 15-odd days?

P.S.: Kindly pitch in irrespective of your attempts and experience.

P.P.S: If anyone else is in same boat, please get in touch.

loks

some points to start:
1.Watch vision ias (IAS O P choudhary) video on how to prepare for interview..It's nice and and guides correctly.
2.JOIN samkalp etc for 2-3 mock if you want to.they conduct Current affair classes also..and for grad subject also.
3.Buy small diary..Jot 3-4 point for any Current affairs....YOUR view on any issue is important..
4.BIO-data.is key..prepare thoroughly..is that's done it's more than 50% prep.
5.Buy mirror to check if any issues in body language..

Neyawn

Adding some more points
1. Go for running/jogging any physical activity for 25-30 minutes everyday - will help you from falling sick, getting cold and probably will help get in shape before the interview.
2. Cover all RSTV videos of last 2 months - even political debates - except ones that are BJP vs Kejriwal vs Congress etc.
3. Do current affairs notes of vision or attend free or paid classes at samkalp etc. - if you are not good at IR, one session with some retired IFS speaker will really boost things - Samkalp is also good.
4. Bio data as @loks said is key - do it incrementally - you already know there is no end to it
5. As girly as it may sound, Try to Drink orange juice everyday - has Vitamin C and keeps immunity fine + skin getter better.
6. See the interview transcripts of previous years - and compile questions and prepare answers that may be asked with respect to your profile.
7. Form group(s) based on hobby , home state etc and cover all questions - especially questions on home state are often repeated ( if they at all ask questions on home state ) across the board.

brahmarakshash

some points to start:
1.Watch vision ias (IAS O P choudhary) video on how to prepare for interview..It's nice and and guides correctly.
2.JOIN samkalp etc for 2-3 mock if you want to.they conduct Current affair classes also..and for grad subject also.
3.Buy small diary..Jot 3-4 point for any Current affairs....YOUR view on any issue is important..
4.BIO-data.is key..prepare thoroughly..is that's done it's more than 50% prep.
5.Buy mirror to check if any issues in body language..

by bio data u mean everything including hobbies etc or just the undergrad background...anyway what should be more prioritized upon..thnku

yoga123

Thanks @loks and @neyawn for your helpful suggestions.

Achilles451

Friends I am from jaipur. If want to make group for mock interviews we can meet .(preferably those who qualified for the interview this time.)

VikasSwarup

i have a problem. I was born in a different state but haven't lived thereafter. While filling up the daf i have put true place of birth of that state because of my ignorance. Now my summary sheet has place of birth mentioning that state. If members other than chairman start to ask question from that state, what to do?

battletank

Hi all! I also haven't prepared much...except the current affairs part...if anyone making some peer group for mock interview. ...kindly msg....staying in Delhi...

JohnSnow

i have a problem. I was born in a different state but haven't lived thereafter. While filling up the daf i have put true place of birth of that state because of my ignorance. Now my summary sheet has place of birth mentioning that state. If members other than chairman start to ask question from that state, what to do?

Just prepare about it and answer. Place of birth is something very visible on the summary sheet and most questions are generally about it.

anmolgarg

Friends I am from jaipur. If want to make group for mock interviews we can meet .(preferably those who qualified for the interview this time.)

give me ur whatsapp number lets make a whatsapp group me too from rajasthan no 9815909768 add me

yoga123

@Niveddita_Luthra
Thanks for the advice. Esp for point 8, that boosted the confidence somewhat