The UPSC Personality Test (Interview) is the final frontier — 275 marks that
can make or break a rank. It tests not what you know, but who you are. Our Interview Guidance
Programme (IGP) is a holistic, intensive, and highly personalized preparation that addresses every
dimension of this crucial stage.
Program Structure
| Feature |
Detail |
| Duration |
4 Weeks Intensive |
| Eligibility |
UPSC Mains qualifiers with interview call letter |
| Mode |
Classroom |
| Batch Size |
Maximum 20 candidates per batch |
| Mock Interviews |
5 per candidate (diverse panel compositions) |
4-Week Program Breakdown
Week 1 — Foundation & Self-Discovery:
- Detailed Application Form (DAF) Analysis — In-depth review of every entry
- Personal Background & Hometown Study
- Academic Background & Optional Subject Mastery
- Strengths & Weakness Identification
- Communication Style Assessment
Week 2 — Knowledge Depth & Current Affairs:
- Current Affairs Update (last 6 months)
- Policy & Governance Updates
- International Relations & India's Position
- Social Issues & Government Schemes
- Economic Indicators & Budget Analysis
Week 3 — Mock Interview Series (5 Mocks):
- Mock Interviews by Retired Civil Servants (IAS/IPS/IFS)
- Mock Interviews by Domain Experts (Academic Panel)
- Mock Interviews by Psychologists (Personality Assessment)
- Mixed Panel Mock Interviews simulating real board composition
- Detailed individual feedback sessions after each mock
Week 4 — Final Preparation & Personality Grooming:
- Body Language, Eye Contact & Posture Training
- Dress Code, Grooming & Presentation
- Speech Clarity & Voice Modulation
- Handling Stress Questions & Uncomfortable Situations
- Ethical Dilemma Responses
- Special Personality Development Session by Swami Ramdev Ji's team
- Final Comprehensive Mock Interview
The Patanjali Advantage in Interviews
Our unique integration of Yoga, Indian Knowledge Systems, and values-based education means Patanjali
IAS Academy students enter their interviews with a quality no other coaching can provide — authentic
intellectual depth, genuine ethical conviction, and serene mental composure. Questions about Indian
culture, governance traditions, yoga, Ayurveda, and national development — our students answer with
genuine knowledge and heartfelt conviction.
