Foundation Program – Personality Test (2025)
The Civil Services Examination, conducted by UPSC, is one of India’s most prestigious and challenging competitive exams. Among its rigorous stages, the Interview, also known as the Personality Test, is the defining moment and ultimate opportunity to leave a lasting impression and secure a career in civil service. UPSC Interview is conducted to evaluate a candidate’s suitability for the service. Thus, it is not merely an assessment of academic knowledge but a comprehensive assessment of a candidate’s personality, communication, leadership and administrative skills. Furthermore, the Interview is not only a decisive factor in final recommendations, but it also plays a pivotal role in determining an aspirant's service allocation, cadre preferences, and even rank improvement for already recommended candidates.
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“The candidate will be interviewed by a Board who will have before them a record of his/her career. He/she will be asked questions on matters of general interest. The object of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service by a Board of competent and unbiased observers. The test is intended to judge the mental calibre of a candidate. In broad terms, this is an assessment of not only his/her intellectual qualities but also social traits and his/her interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgement, variety and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity.”
Recognizing the importance of the Interview Stage, Drishti IAS is delighted to announce the Foundation Program – Personality Test (2025). This programme is designed to prepare candidates for success in the final phase of the examination. It aims to empower candidates with confidence, communication skills, and strategic acumen holistically. It goes beyond imparting knowledge, focusing on enhancing the candidate’s ability to present a balanced, well-rounded personality that aligns with the expectations of the UPSC Interview Board. With guidance from subject-matter experts, seasoned professionals, and interview specialists, the programme provides a personalized approach to cater to each candidate's unique strengths and improvement areas.
Candidates who have cleared the UPSC CSE Mains 2025 are eligible to join the Foundation Program – Personality Test (2025)
| Programme Mode | Drishti Student | Non-Drishti Student |
|---|---|---|
| Online | Free | Free |
| Offline | Free | Free |
It is compulsory for all the candidates to register on the registration form available through this link: click here
Note: Students who have qualified UPSC CSE Mains - 2025 and were previously enrolled under the Asmita Scheme-2025 must also fill out this form and select the option: "Are you already enrolled in the Asmita Scheme-2025?"
Offline Mode: Offline applicants must fill out an additional admission form for library access, ID cards and session allocation by visiting Karol Bagh/NOIDA branch.
Note: Students who were part of Drishti Mentorship Programme (Mains)-2025 and qualified for the Interview stage must also register.
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