The ongoing PCS-2025 interviews at the UPPSC are producing moments that go far beyond questions and answers inside the interview room.
Prayagraj : The ongoing PCS-2025 interviews at Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission ( UPPSC ) in Prayagraj are producing moments that go far beyond the interview room. The PCS-2025 interviews, which began on Sept 28, are scheduled to continue till Oct 24 at the UPPSC headquarters in Prayagraj, with candidates appearing in two shifts each day. Questions reported from different boards have covered corruption at the tehsil level, handling an insubordinate employee as an SDM, bureaucratic attitude towards citizens, emotional intelligence, democracy and monarchy, China’s development model, the Indian Justice Code, Partition, disaster management, sports policy, India-China relations and naval nuclear capability. Stay updated with the latest Prayagraj news.
One of the most widely shared recent videos shows an elderly father gently combing his son’s hair moments before he enters the interview building. The father carefully runs the comb through his son’s hair, perhaps unaware that the simple gesture would resonate with thousands online. The video has been widely shared and flooded with messages wishing the candidate success. For viewers, it captures something that examination results rarely reveal — the quiet contribution of parents behind an aspirant’s long journey. In another video, a candidate emerges after his interview visibly excited and lifts his young son onto his shoulders before affectionately embracing him. A separate clip shows a mother adjusting the saree pallu of her daughter just before she leaves for the interview. Relatives accompanying candidates have also been seen offering blessings and words of encouragement at the venue. The open space near the designated selfie point also adds to the mood. An idol of Swami Vivekananda, although not yet inaugurated, along with some of his inspirational quotes, provides a quiet backdrop for candidates and families waiting for their turn. Many candidates pause there for photographs or simply spend a few moments gathering confidence before entering the interview building. There is also a noticeable change in how candidates are responding to the media. Unlike previous years, when many aspirants preferred to avoid cameras after interviews, several candidates are now openly discussing the broad areas from which questions were asked. Coaching institutes and fellow aspirants have also reached the venue to cheer for successful candidates. The interviews are testing candidates on much more than general knowledge. Download the TOI App.
The open space near the interview building, often called a selfie point, has turned into an informal gathering spot where anxious candidates, proud parents and relatives wait before the crucial interaction with the interview board.