A Talk With Former UPSC Interview Panelist Prof. Vinay Kumar Nangia Sir #upsc #podcast

✅ Enroll in GS Foundation 2026 here, batch started 28th April: https://www.levelupias.com/upsc-cse-g... ✅ Get a 50,000 scholarship for UPSC CSE 2026 prep: https://forms.gle/XVJ2BVVonEKM4hGj7 Meet us - 📍Location: LevelUp IAS, Karol Bagh Centre; Google Map - https://maps.app.goo.gl/NvPyzytSwDQYE...) Address - 2nd Floor, 45 Pusa Road, Opp. Metro Pillar 128, Karol Bagh 📲Queries? Call directly- 08062961200, 08062961201 In this UPSC podcast, Vinay Nangia Sir, Former Professor and HoD at IIT Roorkee and a Former UPSC CSE Interview Panelist, joins Pooja Ma’am from the LevelUp IAS core team to share expert insights on the UPSC interviews. Vinay Sir talks about his experience on the interview panel, explaining about the personality test, how marks are given, the role of the Detailed Application Form (DAF), and how to handle stress and tricky questions during interviews. They also discuss myths about the UPSC interview, the importance of mock sessions, and how aspirants can prepare better. LevelUp IAS Interview Guidance Program for UPSC CSE 2024 will start soon. Register now to get priority access to UPSC CSE Interview mentorship. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... _ 00:00 Teaser 01:02 Introduction of V.K.Nangia Sir 02:47 Nangia Sir shares his journey and past experiences 05:50 Difference between the UPSC personality test and other interviews 11:01 What is the structure of the UPSC interview board? 16:35 UPSC vs Armed Forces SSBs: How personality tests differ 17:51 What are Officers Like Qualities (OLQs)? 21:07 How are marks allocated in the UPSC interview? 28:30 Does failure in multiple attempts or lack of qualifications affect the panel’s perspective? 30:48 How to prepare the Detailed Application Form (DAF) 35:29 Is it okay to pause or say sorry if you don’t know an answer? 37:31 Handling opinion-based questions during the interview 40:39 Key differences between high and low scorers in personality tests 45:33 How does the panel react to stress or fumbling? 48:16 Busting myths: Common misconceptions about UPSC interviews 00:59:55 Importance of mock interviews in UPSC #upsc #ias #levelup #levelupias #upsccse #upscinterview #iasinterview #ips #upsctopper #upscinterview2024 #upsccse2024 #upsc2024 #upsc2025 #upscinterview2025 #mockinterview #upsctopperinterview #iasinterview #aspirant upsc interview, upsc topper interview, ias interview, ias topper interview, upsc mock interview topper, upsc preparation, ias mock interview, ias interview podcast, upsc panelist interview, levelup ias podcast,a talk with former upsc interview panelist prof vinay kumar nangia sir, upsc interview 2024, upsc cse interview, level up ias interview, level up ias upsc interview, levelup ias upsc interview, ias interview panel members, upsc interview panel members, mock interview