Panel Members:
Dr. Ajita Bhattacharya (Madame Chairperson)
Member 2
Member 3
| Member | Themes | Possible Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ajita Bhattacharya | – Mountain Man of undivided Bihar – Water Man of Jharkhand – Local cuisine – Your current role |
1. “Who is known as the Mountain Man of undivided Bihar?” 2. “Who is the Water Man of Jharkhand?” 3. “Describe your district’s local cuisine.” 4. “Briefly outline your current responsibilities at KV School.” |
| Member 2 | – Meaning & advantages of your name – Displacement in mining areas – Climate-change impacts |
1. “What is the meaning of your name, and how does it benefit you as an educator?” 2. “Explain the displacement issue in Jharkhand’s mining belts & propose a solution.” 3. “How is climate change affecting your home district?” |
| Member 3 | – Social-media administration – Rajrappa Colliery & its cultural importance |
1. “What are the positive aspects of social media when managing a KV-School page?” 2. “Discuss the cultural importance of Rajrappa Colliery.” |
Format: Quick‐recall facts on current affairs & election data.
| Question Type | Questions |
|---|---|
| Academic Topper Recall | “Name this year’s JAC Class-10 topper.” |
| Election Margins | “Who won by the largest margin in the 2024 Jharkhand Legislative Elections?” |
| MLA–Gender Stats | “How many female MLAs were elected in 2024?” |
| Party-wise MLAs | “Number of MLAs from UPA vs. NDA?” |
| Cabinet Roster | “List the current Jharkhand Cabinet Ministers & their portfolios.” |
Candidate Background:
Graduation Subject: Economics Honours
Hobby Mentioned: Cooking
Interview Duration: Approx. 30–35 minutes
Board Chairperson: Khiangte Sir
| Panel Member | Key Areas Covered |
|---|---|
| Chairman – Khiangte Sir | Introduction, hobby-economy linkages, economic systems, food & society |
| Member 2 | Economic theory, monetary policy |
| Member 3 | Microeconomics, psychology, business awareness, situational judgement |
Opening:
“Introduce yourself.”
Hobby-Based Questions:
“Your hobby is cooking — can you link it to economics?”
“Give some more points on how cooking connects to economic principles.”
Conceptual & Analytical:
“Which type of economics are you more interested in — and why?”
“Do you know an Indian economist who received the Nobel Prize and is also known to be a great cook?”
“Tell the differences between feudalism and capitalism.”
“Is feudalism still present in India today?”
“Explain the Mansabdari system in historical context.”
Societal Linkage:
“How can food be a source of strength for society?”
Theoretical Understanding:
“Explain the difference between Keynesian and Classical economics.”
“What is the concept of Laissez-faire?”
“Define Behavioural Economics.”
“When was Keynesian economics introduced?”
Monetary Policy:
“How does a change in the repo rate impact the economy?”
Microeconomic Concepts:
“What is division of labour?”
Cross-disciplinary Insight:
“Name a psychologist who won the Nobel Prize.”
Situational Judgement:
“Presented a situation-based question (specifics not recalled).”
Business Awareness:
“Can you name a food company that has become famous worldwide?”
Candidate Background: Not specified
Interview Duration: Approx. 15 minutes
Focus Area: State-specific current affairs, factual recall, political awareness
Board Member Highlight: Jamal Ahmed Sir
Tone: Informal but intense; questions described as unexpected and spontaneous
Language: Mix of Hindi and English
Format: Rapid-fire questioning — no deep conceptual follow-ups, mostly quick recall and fact-checking
Academic Current Affairs
“Abhi JAC Board Class 10 ka result aaya hai — topper ka naam kya hai?”
Political Facts – 2024 Elections
“2024 Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha Chunav mein sabse zyada margin se kaun jeeta?”
“Assembly mein kitni female MLAs jeeti?”
“UPA se kitne aur NDA se kitne MLAs elected hue?”
Governance & Executive Awareness
“2024 Jharkhand Election Result yaad hai na?”
“Abhi ke Cabinet Ministers ke naam aur portfolios bhi dekh lena — hum poochhenge.”
Candidate Background:
Graduation Subject: Not specified
Hobby: Cricket
Service Preference: Police Service (first choice)
🕑 Interview Duration: Not mentioned (Estimated: 25–30 minutes)
👨💼 Panel: Chaired by the Board Chairman
| Section | Themes Covered |
|---|---|
| Introduction & Personality | Self-introduction, academic background, personality analysis |
| Hobby-Based Questions | In-depth hobby-based analysis (esp. cricket) – 10+ questions, mostly opinion-based |
| Service Orientation | Strong focus on police preference, community policing, cybercrime |
| State & District Awareness | Giridih-specific geography and issues, waterfalls of Jharkhand, Saranda Forest, ecotourism potential |
“Introduce yourself.”
“What was your graduation subject?”
“Why is Police Service your first preference?”
“Once in the police, what are your goals and priorities?”
Over 10 questions based on cricket — all opinion-based or analytical, not factual.
“How did your interest in cricket develop?”
“What are the positive and negative aspects of your personality — has cricket shaped them?”
“If you were appointed as BCCI Chairman, what reforms or changes would you implement?”
One question involved using cricket to assess leadership, decision-making, or team dynamics.
“You are from Giridih — tell us about Usri Waterfall and major issues in the district.”
“What are some important waterfalls in Jharkhand?”
“Tell us about the Saranda Forest.”
“What is the ecotourism potential of Jharkhand?”
“What do you understand by Community Policing?”
“How would you address the rising threat of Cybercrime in Jharkhand?”
Candidate Profile:
Educational Background: Education (B.Ed), KVS qualified
Hobby: Kitchen Gardening
District: Dhanbad
Board Member: Khiangte Sir (Chairman)
Please introduce yourself.
You have qualified KVS. Why didn’t you join it?
What is your opinion on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
You have a strong physical build – why did you choose Jharkhand Administrative Service (JAS) instead of joining defence or paramilitary services?
What are the major problems faced by Dhanbad district?
As a JAS officer posted in Dhanbad, how will you address these problems?
How will you ensure the effective implementation of welfare schemes and government policies in your block?
What inspired you to pursue kitchen gardening?
What is the difference between kitchen gardening and regular gardening?
Considering shrinking urban spaces, how can one practice kitchen gardening in cities?
Which vegetables do you grow in your kitchen garden?
What are the types of gardens you are aware of?
What is a modern garden?
Can you explain the Miyawaki method of afforestation?
Have you come across any case study or real-life example of the Miyawaki method in India?
Candidate Profile:
Educational Qualification: Graduate (details not specified)
Current Job: Employed (exact designation not provided)
District: Not specified
Board: Chairman-led Panel
Duration: 10–12 minutes
Please introduce yourself.
From which college did you complete your graduation, and in which year?
What is the nature of your current job?
What challenges do you face in your work?
How will you create awareness against child abuse in society?
Should sex education be imparted? Why do parents hesitate to talk about it?
How would you spread awareness about human trafficking?
Where is the Mandar Dam located, and on which river is it built?
Name a famous fair or festival from your district.
What are the duties of doctors in society? Do you think there has been a decline in their sense of duty?
How has your graduation subject helped you in your current job?
What is a tribal area? Can you name some tribal regions in Jharkhand?
Several questions were asked on ethics, morals, and values, testing personal judgment and integrity.
Candidate Profile:
Educational Background: Studied in Guru Gobind Singh Public School (12th standard)
Optional Subject / Hobby: Not specified
Board Member: Ajita Ma’am (Chairperson)
Medium: English + Hindi (bilingual)
Board Tone: Cordial and conversational
Overall Impression: Balanced – some factual, some opinion-based questions
Please introduce yourself (without mentioning your name).
Since you studied at Guru Gobind Singh Public School, several questions were asked about Sikhism – including its teachings, significance of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and the philosophy of Sikhism. (This section lasted around 5 minutes.)
What is AICTE?
What is NAAC?
How is AICTE different from NAAC in terms of role and function?
Who is the current Vice-Captain of the Indian cricket team?
What is DRS (Decision Review System)?
Who was the first player to get out in a recent match (context-specific)?
What are the 10 types of dismissals in cricket?
What is the function of the pituitary gland?
Where are Islets of Langerhans located?
Questions on Covid-19 vaccines –
Who developed the major vaccines?
Indian vs foreign vaccines
Working mechanism in brief
Who is the author of Madhushala?
Candidate was asked to recite a few lines from Madhushala as well.
Candidate Profile:
Academic Background: B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany
Home District: Koderma, Jharkhand
Hobby: Mentorship
Board Member: Dr. Anima Hansda (Chairperson)
The interview focused on academic knowledge, district-level awareness, personal interests (mentorship), and situational judgment related to public service.
From where did you pass your matriculation?
What have you been doing since your graduation?
What is the meaning of mentorship?
You are from Koderma — which mineral found there is famous?
What are three uses of mica?
You have studied Botany. There were three plants in the office — can you name them? (Candidate could not answer this)
What is photosynthesis?
What are the products of photosynthesis?
What is the chemical formula for glucose?
You are connected with education — why didn’t you opt for the education services?
Name three famous paintings from Jharkhand and their associated regions.
There were some paintings in the office — can you identify any?
How do you evaluate the education system of Jharkhand?
What innovative reforms would you suggest for its improvement?
What exactly do you do in your mentorship work?
Have you personally guided anyone? What was the outcome?
Why didn’t you pursue entrepreneurship?
Earlier, Koderma’s economy was considered strong — why?
What steps can be taken to revive the economy of Koderma?
🟢 There were a few more questions from the panel, but these were the major ones recalled by the candidate.
Candidate Profile:
Board: L. Khayangte Sir (Chairperson)
Duration: Approx. 12–15 minutes
Graduation Subject: Not specified (answered in context)
Hometown: Hazaribagh
Hobby: Travel & Exploration
What is your educational background?
In which year did you graduate and in which subject?
What is your hobby?
Name some important tourist destinations in Jharkhand.
Tell us about Hazaribagh Lake. Under whose jurisdiction does the land fall?
What do you understand by the Trade War, and what has been its impact on India?
What are the weaknesses of Jharkhand's economy?
What is the difference between cheap labour and economic labour?
What is the current unemployment rate in India?
What steps would you take to reduce unemployment?
Your post preference is JAS (Jharkhand Administrative Services). How do you see yourself contributing in this role?
What are your strengths and weaknesses for the JAS role?
(One more question was asked, but the candidate could not recall it.)
Tell us about Parasnath Hill – what is the dispute related to it, and what could be a possible solution?
What are the police reforms announced in 2024?
What do you know about Itkhori? Which historical period does it belong to?
Why are you only interested in touring Jharkhand and not other places?
Duration: Approx. 12–15 minutes
Background: Candidate has done B.E., followed by M.Tech from IIT Madras, and is currently working as a Project Associate at IITM.
Region & Tribal Awareness
10th from where?
New name of Daltonganj?
Do you know any tribal language?
Who is Rameshwar Oraon?
His origin?
His current position (IPS / Finance Minister / MLA)?
From which constituency? (Candidate mistakenly said Gumla; correct is Lohardaga)
Local Administration & Geography
Agriculture issues in Palamu Commissionerate
How many trees are there in Palamu? (Humorous tone likely)
Total forest cover of Jharkhand? (Candidate said ~29.81% but was unsure)
Forest cover in Palamu? (Candidate could not answer)
Education & Career Justification
What did you do after B.E.?
Why switch from a Project Associate at IITM to this job?
Technology & Governance
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Most important scheme of Jharkhand Government?
Name 5 schemes of Jharkhand Government.
If you become BDO, what would be your priority?
Biotech Awareness
Name 5 Biotech companies in India.
CEO of Bharat Biotech? (Candidate didn’t know)
CEO of Serum Institute of India? (Candidate attempted: “Poonawalla”)
Geography + Misc GK
Sub-capital of Jharkhand?
Capital of Uttarakhand? (Candidate forgot)
Name of Shubham going to space – from which state? (Uttar Pradesh)
First Indian to go to space? (Rakesh Sharma, 1984)
First Indian female astronaut? (Kalpana Chawla)
Name of crashed spacecraft? (Candidate couldn’t recall; correct: Columbia)
Literature & Language
Are you interested in literature? (Yes)
What is Chhayavaad? (Candidate explained well)
In how many countries is Hindi spoken? (Couldn’t give exact number)
Geo-Strategic Awareness
Name countries bordering the Indian Ocean.
Role Preparedness
If posted in Dumka, how will you manage?
How long will it take to travel from Chennai to Jharkhand and from Dumka to Daltonganj?
Board: Anima Hasda Ma'am
Duration: 20–25 minutes
Language: Hindi + English (as inferred from mixed question phrasing)
No formal introduction was asked.
School from which 10th was completed?
Year of graduation?
Subject in graduation?
First preference in services?
“Why is Jharkhand not progressing?” – Opinion-based.
What new steps will you take as an officer?
If people don’t participate in Jan Samvad, what will you do?
What else can be done? (Suggested: e-Governance)
Any education-related scheme currently in Jharkhand?
What kind of scheme is it?
Which districts are benefiting? — Candidate replied “Sorry ma’am.”
Honours subject?
Which thinkers do you admire?
Name 2–3 thinkers and differentiate them.
“Is World War III already happening?” – Opinion-based.
Name of India's strike against Pakistan?
Why was it called Operation Sindoor?
What are your hobbies?
Teaching? Follow-up on hobby.
What is pedagogy?
“Honestly, where do you see Jharkhand after your retirement?” – Replied: “Number 1”
“Think again.” – Candidate stood by “Number 1” with reason: resource-rich.
Shared a motivational quote: “Hard work beats intelligence.”
“Are today’s policymakers doing nothing?” – Light sarcasm.
Article 51 – Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: “For whom?” → Answer: State. → Follow-up: “Which state?” → Confused Q.
“Is this for Jharkhand and Bihar?” → Confused framing: likely asked about whether national ideals apply to regional states.
Do you support horticulture or agriculture? Why?
Do you play cricket?
Batsman or bowler? → Candidate: “Batter 😊”
What is inswing and outswing?
What is a googly?
Top spin?
What is reverse swing?
Difference between swing and reverse swing?
What is an off-cutter?
When does swing occur?
How do you read a googly?
Heard of Sir Don Bradman?
What is a flipper?
Do you know about doosra? Any current bowlers using it?
Physics behind swing?
💬 Panel remarked: “We could do the entire interview on cricket.” 😊
Should Palamu remain a part of Jharkhand?
Panel: “I don’t think it should.”
“No one even speaks a Jharkhandi language in Palamu.”
They speak Magahi and Bhojpuri.
Why is Palamu infamous?
Candidate: "It is famous – Betla, Palamu Tiger Reserve, Fort."
Panel: “No, tell us the issues.” 😊
Candidate Background
Academic: B.A. English (Hons), graduated 2017
Current Pursuits: Civil Services preparation; assisting family in agricultural work
Hometown: (Not specified)
Duration: ~20–25 minutes
Style: Mixed—literary, regional GK, administration, and technology
| Interviewer | Themes | Questions Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | Personal & Academic Regional Geography |
1. Introduction (self, background) 2. Parasnath dispute – outline the issue and stakeholders 3. Graduation year & subject: “2017, English (Hons)” 4. Post-graduation activities: civil services prep + farm work 5. Favorite English genre: Drama → Dramatist: Shakespeare → Number of his plays: 39 6. Jharkhand Rivers: name five—Damodar, Swarnrekha, Barakar, North Koel, South Koel |
| Member 2 | Mythology & Polity | 1. Sanjay in Mahabharata: Dhritarashtra’s advisor and charioteer-narrator of battle events 2. Role in Bhagavad Gita: narrator of Krishna–Arjuna dialogue to Dhritarashtra (candidate couldn’t answer) 3. Article 370: abrogated in 2019; discuss its key provisions 4. J&K regional parties: name two (expected: NC, PDP; candidate could not recall) |
| Member 3 | Administration & Schemes Tribal Personalities Tech in Governance |
1. Cybercrime prevention as SP: promote digital literacy, enforce cyber laws 2. Dakiya Yojana: doorstep delivery of 35 kg food grains to PVTGs 3. Dhoti–Sari Scheme: named after Sona Sobaran 4. Lako Bodra: inventor of the Warang Citi script for the Ho tribe (candidate needed a hint) 5. GIS uses in administration: urban planning, land records, disaster management, agriculture monitoring |
Candidate Profile
Academic Background: B.A. (Hons.) in English Literature
Interview Duration: ~20 minutes
Board Chairperson: Dr. Anima Hansda
| Theme | Questions |
|---|---|
| 1. Personal & Academic | - “Aapne 10th kahan se kiya hai?” - “B.A. (Hons.) mein aapka paper kya tha?” - “Graduation ke baad aap kya kar rahi thi?” |
| 2. English Literature | - “English sahitya mein kaun se writer aapko pasand hain?” - “Shakespeare ke paanch natakon ke naam bataaiye.” - “Macbeth se ek line sunaaiye.” - “English literary ages mein aap kaunsa yug uchit maante hain?” - “Victorian yug ke paanch kavi ke naam bataaiye.” |
| 3. Regional & Historical GK | - “SPT ko kyon samapt nahin kiya jana chahiye—kya yeh vikas mein badha hai?” - “Damin‑e‑Koh kya hai?” |
| 4. Social Engagement | - “Aapka hobby kya hai?” - “Social issues par baat karne ke liye aap kisse baat karti hain?” |
| 5. Development Schemes & Data | - “Jansankhya‑labhansh kya hai?” (Population‑Benefit Ratio) - “Mukhyamantri Saarthi Yojana kya hai?” |
| 6. Skills vs. Education | - “Kya aapne koi skill development course kiya hai?” - “Skill zyada mahatvapurn hai ya formal education—ek chunie?” |
| 7. Service Choice & Role‑Play | - “Aap kyon banna chahti hain JAS adhikari?” - “Agar aapko Madhupur mein posting milti hai to aap kya‑kya karengi?” |
| 8. Scheme‑specific Linguistics | - “Abua Awas Yojana mein ‘Abua’ shabd kis bhasha se liya gaya hai?” |
Candidate Profile
Academic Background: Undergraduate (subject not specified)
Regional Context: Ranchi College affiliation question suggests local awareness expected
Interview Duration: ~15–20 minutes
| Interviewer | Themes | Key Questions (Translated in English) |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson (Ajita Mam) | Local & Agricultural Knowledge | 1. “Please introduce yourself.” 2. “Ranchi College is named after Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee—of which political party was he a member?” 3. “Explain Kharif and Rabi cropping seasons.” 4. “Compare the farming practices of Punjab and Jharkhand.” 5. “What is the full form of NPAC?” |
| Member 2 | Constitutional Law & Collegium System | 1. “How are judges appointed in India? Explain the constitutional provision.” 2. “What is the Collegium system?” 3. “Since when has India followed an agricultural year cycle?” |
| Member 3 | Crime & Development in Agriculture | 1. “What constitutes organized crime? Are you familiar with its laws?” 2. “You mentioned differences between Punjab and Jharkhand agriculture—please elaborate.” 3. “As an administrator, what agricultural reforms would you propose?” |