Top 10 Most Asked UPSC IAS Interview Questions

Question 1: Why do you want to join the civil services?

Question 2: What motivated you to choose this career path?

Question 3: How do you plan to contribute to society as a civil servant?

Question 4: What are the biggest challenges that India is facing today?

Question 5: Can you discuss a current event or issue that interests you?

Question 6: What is your opinion on the importance of ethics in public administration?

Question 7: How do you plan to address the challenges of rural development?

Question 8: How do you plan to promote gender equality and social justice as a civil servant?

Question 9: What do you think are the major challenges that civil servants face in their work?

Question 10: Tell us about a historical event that has shaped India’s present.