After the aspirants have successfully passed the written part of the CSS exams, they remain perplexed about how to prepare for the CSS interview. What areas need to be covered, and what types of questions do the panelists ask aspirants? A wrong direction in this step may divert you from your desired destination.
A good way to prepare for interviews is to join any reputable institute. However, a lot of students, due to economic reasons, cannot join the institutes. Today, in this write-up, we shall dissect this aspect of CSS preparation. Do give careful reading to my whole article. I hope that after you have gone through this, many of the queries will have their answers.
What type of Questions are Asked?
As far as the question is concerned, first we will dissect this into a number of domains from which questions may be asked. After that, I will present some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers here.
General Knowledge
Most importantly, the examiner remains focused for a major part of his time on token questions. These questions may relate to history, the political system of Pakistan, and international relations. For that matter, an aspirant should be well-versed in the overall geography of the world and Pakistan. A good source is JWT magazine and daily newspapers.
Current Affairs
Another important domain of the interview is your critical analysis regarding the current prevailing issues around the world as well as in Pakistan. For that matter, most mentors recommend that you read The Daily Dawn and The Express Tribune. You should be well aware of what is happening at national and international levels, its causes, implications, and suggestions.
Your Optional Subjects
Another main section of your interview section is your rudimentary knowledge of the terms and theories of your optional subjects. You should also have current, updated facts and figures for your optional subjects.
Your Interest-Based Queries
The chairman of the panel asks you about your interests. For example, he may ask about your favourite sport and then delve deep to gauge your interest.
Your District And Job Profile
As the panel has your CV in their hands, they ask you questions about your districts and your favourite cities. For example, they may ask about the history and the monuments present there. They may even ask about your previous job experience and your business.
Your Degree Subject
Last but not least, they may inquire about the degree programme in which you were enrolled. You are supposed to develop a keen interest in your degree subjects. You are supposed to know all the major authors of your course books, their philosophies, or magnum opuses.
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Most-Repeated Interview Questions and Answers
Here are some important and repeated questions you need to know:
As you are from Lahore, kindly tell us about what is Chauburjee and where it is located.
Chauburijee acted as a gateway to the garden, which is attributed to Zaib Un Nisa. It is called Chauburjee because of its four corner minarets. It is situated on Multan Road in Lahore. It has been declared as UNESCO-declared a heritage site.
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What is the Significance of the National Emblem of Pakistan?
It symbolizes Pakistan’s ideological foundation, the basis of its economy, its cultural heritage, and its guiding principles. The four components of the emblem are a crescent and star crest above a shield, which is surrounded by a wreath below which is a scroll.
What do you understand by the treaty of Versailles?
The Treaty of Versailles is one of the most controversial armistice treaties in history. The treaty’s so-called war-guilt clause forced Germany and other Central Powers to take all the blame for World War I. This meant a loss of territories, a reduction in military forces, and reparation payments to Allied powers.
Tell us the main theme of The Merchant of Venice.
The main theme is the conflict between self-interest and love. On a surface level, the major difference between Shylock the Jew and the Christian characters of the play is their level of compassion.
Why did you Choose the Police as your Favourite Group?
I chose police as my favourite one because I will have the opportunity to showcase my capabilities for the maintenance of law, order, and peace.
Why did you Prefer PAS?
I believe that it offers me the opportunity to groom vertically as well as horizontally. I will have the opportunity to impact the lives of people at the policy-making level.
What do you think will end the Current Political Stalemate?
I think all the concerned stakeholders should keep their vengeance politics aside and sit together for the betterment of the country, which is on the brink of economic collapse.
What Measures are Needed to get out of the Economic Meltdown?
I think that merely relying on borrowed economic growth is not the answer to all problems. The government should invest in capital and generate local revenue by plugging out the underlying economic loopholes that every party evades.
Wrapping Up
To sum up, we may conclude that the real race begins at your interview stage. A lot of students flunk out the interview portion of CSS. The reason is simple: misguided preparation strategy. We hope that when you cover the areas mentioned above, you will maximize your chances of allocation. You can cross the benchmark of 180 easily through smart preparation.