Interview Questions

List of 50 most probable interview questions. Commonly asked in government and private job interviews.

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🔹 Personal Introduction & Background

  1. Please introduce yourself.

  2. Tell us something that is not in your resume.

  3. Can you walk us through your educational background?

  4. What exams have you appeared for so far?

  5. Why is there a gap in your academic or professional career?

  6. Tell us briefly about your family background.

  7. Why haven’t you pursued a postgraduate course yet?

  8. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

  9. Who is your role model or biggest inspiration?

  10. What are your hobbies and interests?


🔹 Career Choice & Goals

  1. Why did you choose this stream/field for graduation (Engineering, Commerce, Arts, etc.)?

  2. Why are you not pursuing a job in your core domain (if changing stream)?

  3. Why are you not doing any job currently?

  4. Why do you want to leave your current job? (If employed)

  5. What are your short-term and long-term career goals?

  6. If you are not selected this time, what is your plan B?

  7. Will you leave this job if you get a better opportunity in future?

  8. Why are you not going for a private job (if applying in govt sector)?

  9. Why are you switching from private to government job (or vice versa)?

  10. Have you prepared for other competitive exams as well?


🔹 Job Awareness & Motivation

  1. Why do you want this job?

  2. What do you know about this organization/post?

  3. Are you aware of the job profile and responsibilities?

  4. What challenges do you expect in this role?

  5. Why should we hire you?

  6. What unique value will you bring to our organization?

  7. How will your academic background help in this job?

  8. What will be your contribution to the organization?

  9. What motivates you to work in public/private sector?

  10. How do you see yourself in the next 5 years?


🔹 General Awareness & Opinion-Based

  1. What are the major problems in your city/state/country?

  2. Can you suggest any solutions to those problems?

  3. Do you read newspapers or follow current affairs? Which ones?

  4. What are your views on unemployment in India?

  5. What is your opinion on the Indian education system?

  6. How do you keep yourself updated with general knowledge?

  7. Tell us about a recent news event that caught your attention.


🔹 Behavioral & Situational Questions

  1. Describe a time when you faced a difficult situation. How did you handle it?

  2. How do you manage stress or pressure?

  3. What would you do if your senior officer asks you to do something unethical?

  4. If you are posted in a remote area, how will you manage?

  5. How will you deal with conflicts in a team?

  6. What will you do if your team does not cooperate with you?

  7. How would you handle a situation where you made a mistake in work?


🔹 Competency & Skills

  1. What computer/software skills do you have?

  2. Are you comfortable with fieldwork and travel, if required?

  3. Are you good at working in a team or do you prefer working alone?

  4. How do you prioritize your work?

  5. What leadership experience do you have?

  6. Do you have any questions for us?




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