Upper PCS UKPSC Interview Transcript - 52
Upper PCS UKPSC Interview Transcript - 52
Date: 28/05/2024
Session: Afternoon
Board: 1 - Godiyal Sir
Background: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with work experience in Power Sector
Chairperson
1. Career Transition:
Why do you want to join administration even after having such a good-paying job?
2. Tehri Lake:
Why is Tehri Dam a gravity rock-filled structure and not a concrete structure? Provide
reasons.
4. Installed Capacity:
Why is there another downstream hydroelectric power plant named Koteshwar? Why
not increase the capacity of the main Tehri power house?
6. National Symbols:
Who wrote the Rashtragan and Rashtra Geet? How many "Jai Ho!" are there in
Rashtragaan?
How are transmission line conductors laid across hills and valleys full of jungles?
Member 1 (M1)
1. ISA:
3. Achievability of Targets:
What is the difference between power and energy? Explain in layman's terms.
Tell us about T&D losses and AT&C losses. How much is it in Uttarakhand?
Member 2 (M2)
Should large hydro projects be held responsible for disasters happening in Uttarakhand?
2. Hydrogen Types:
Member 3 (M3)
3. Migration Factors:
4. Char Dham:
5. Silkyara Tunnel:
Member 4 (M4)
1. Code Explanation:
Asked for the code and why it was stated in a particular way.
2. Behavioral Observation:
Why did you remove your button after taking a seat? Did some coaching guys tell you to
do this?
Explain the district administration hierarchy. Where does the ADM fit in this hierarchy?
4. Revenue Administration:
Comments: The board was cordial and the interview felt more like a discussion and less grilling.