Various stages of IAS Personality Test
Although mentioning and discussing the various stages of the personality test seems like an academic exercise in some ways, I would like to take some time here to tell you that knowledge of these is the key to your success in the personality test. There are following three stages of personality test
1.Pre Interview Stage
This is a stage where direct contact is not established between the candidate and the board member. This is a stage where the board members form their first opinion about the candidate through the detailed application form submitted by him.
You might be wondering why this step is being discussed. After all, the personality test begins when you meet the board face to face. The answer to the above question is that this is a very important stage of the personality test because it leaves a deep impression on the candidate on the board members and as a result of this impression, the board decides the intensity and intensity of the questions to be asked to the candidate.
Researchers have also pointed out that the impact of this opinion formed by the board before meeting the candidate is quite far-reaching. as well as. This stage also affects the score the candidate receives after the interview.
Therefore, I would like to bring to your attention that your personality test actually begins several months before your interview, with the filling of the Detailed Application Form. Therefore, it is important to fill this form carefully. For further details please see the chapter “How to fill Detailed Application Form” on page no.
2.Interview stage
This is the real interview as we know it in its traditional form and this phase has been discussed in detail in this book.
3.Post Interview Stage
This stage decides your fate in terms of this examination. This is the stage where the board awards marks to the candidate. A candidate gets these points as a result of his/her influence on the board during the actual interview. It is very important to mention here that the last few moments of the interview play an important role in the final evaluation of the candidate.
So when you start feeling that maybe this is one of the last or final questions. So you should be disciplined, focused and extra careful while answering. “So all is well, this saying is completely true. If you make sure that you finish the personality test on a positive note, you are more likely to minimize the damage caused by your initial mistakes.
I am sure that by now you would have realized that this was not your academic exercise but having accurate information about the various stages of the personality test is the first strong and correct step taken in its preparation.