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.