Candidates who are selected for the personality test are usually 2 times, the candidates who appeared for the main exam. This depends on the vacancy, notified in the GROUP I ’s advertisement every year. The maximum marks for interview are 100. A score of 75 marks out of  100  is considered a high score.

Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, the balance of judgment, variety and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity. Interview is not that of a strict cross-examination but of a natural, though directed and purposive conversation, which is intended to reveal the mental qualities of the candidate.

The board tests a candidate on integrity, the depth in understanding, awareness about issues happening around and how well a candidate is able to analyze and apply these issues.

• The interview usually begins 2 weeks after the declaration of the main exam results. usually. It is conducted at the TNPSC Office located at TNPSC Road, Broadway, Chennai. The schedule usually consists of two slots per day. The Forenoon slot begins by 10 AM while the afternoon slot begins by 2 PM. But Candidate’s Should be Present earlier by 8.30 AM for Certificate Verification.
• The board usually consists of 5 people. The chairperson sits in the center while the other members are seated two on either side of the chairperson. The chairperson begins with the questions and will guide the other members to continue the interview.
  The duration of the interview is typically 20 minutes +/- 5 minutes.
• The range of questions will include questions on the hobby and their practical application, why he/ she wishes to join the Group I services, candidate’s opinion on current/historic issues, knowledge about candidate’s education, issues of the District candidate belongs to, current affairs, etc

Madurai IAS Academy Mock Interview Highlights

• The Madurai IAS Academy Interview Panel consists of Senior IAS & IPS Officers; University  Professors; and Experts in various fields of General Studies.
• After the mock interview, a detailed evaluation & feedback is provided to the candidate by the Interview Panel.
• We also provide a high-quality video of the interview session to the candidate so that s/he can watch and learn from it before appearing for the actual Group I Personality Test.
• Useful resources like study materials, special classes for interviews and video lectures are also provided to our mock interview candidates.

Special Sessions

During this Mock Interview Program number of Special sessions are organized for the benefit of aspirants called for interview by Group I. Among them, a few are:

1. Districts: Candidates called for interview are from different Districts. Candidates registered with Madurai IAS Academy for interview guidance are practically coming from all the Districts. As such number of sessions are organized Districts -wise to give them enough exposure on the topography, culture, heritage, tourism potentiality, culture, economy and other factors which are directly and essentially related to the common people of the Districts.

2. Educational Background:  Group I Services aspirants come from various educational backgrounds Educational background is an essential and indispensable part of the interview. Candidates need to be clear and prepare well to face any kind of queries about their educational background. All possible questions and ways to prepare for it is briefed in this session.

3. Current Affairs:  Since Current Affairs are an important matter for the interview, to sharpen the information and knowledge among the aspirants, Madurai IAS Academy during the interview guidance Program organizes seminar/lecture Programs on Current Affairs. Eminent persons/social activists in their lectures on Current Affairs topics analyses the issues objectively and also keep the aspirants informed being discussed from different angles.

4. Session on hobbies:  Many questions are asked by Board Members on these particular issues. The aspirants are equipped to face any question and give convincing reply on this aspect.

5. National Issues:  Contemporary issues related to Social, Economic & Environmental Matters are discussed in a lecture & question answer session

6. International Issues:  Events happening in International arena which directly or indirectly influence us or the living being at large are also taken up in lecture programs by experts. Aspirants are given to ask questions & clarification on the related topics.