PMS 2016 Interview Experience
 

I appeared for viva voce on 27th March, 2017.
The panel comprised of Chairman PPSC Lt. Gen. Sajjad Akram, Mr. Seerat Asghar, Mr. Mohsin Razi and one other interviewer (probably a serving csp at secretary level).

Here is a transcript of my interview.

May I come in Sir
Assalam o Alaikum
Your Name gentleman?
Where have you come from?
When did you come to rawalpindi?
Where did you stay?
Was it pleasant?
Introduce yourself!
Why did you stidy engineering?
What made you take the competitive exam?
What are you optional subjects?

Mr. Seerat Asghar.
Why did you study public administration?
What is public policy?
What do you think should the govt monopolise the education sector or privatise it?
How would the govt perform in either case?
Problems in our education sector?
What are the remedies?

Mr. Mohsin Razi

Medium of instruction should be english or urdu?
How to improve the standard of English and Urdu being taught in our schools?
What would you do as Secretary Education?
What is pupulism?
Why is it rising in west?
Why didn't the populist succeed to gain majority in Netherland recent election?
What do you forsee for elections in France and Germany?
How do europeans perceive the immigrants?
Why Donald trump succeeded?
In the present day geopolitical scenario, in the wake of CPEC, govt should draft liberal policies on trade or it should strictly regulate it?
How to deal with trade with India?
How to make domestic goods more competitive?
How to protect economy against inrush of Chinese and Indian products?
5 negative impacts of developments under CPEC?

Third Person on Penal (likely a serving secretary)

What is a transistor?
What is a vaccum tube?
What is an IC?
Comparison of three
Have you ever taught?
Your method to teach someone something?
Where does the Indus originate?
What is alluvial fan and flood plain?
Your 3 recommendations for improvements in technical education?

Gen. Sab

Muslims are regarded as enemy army no.1 of US. Why?
Why is the Muslim world lagging behind the west?
Honesty is a precious commodity. Don't expect it from cheap people. Comment!
God forbid, What is your plan B if you cannot qualify for PMS?
What is more important for you? PMS or foreign qualification?
If selected, your plan for coming five years?

Thank you gentleman.

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Wow!
They asked you really nice questions. I Would appreciate if you could also post your answers in this thread. By the way Good luck :)

Thank you

A friend of mine also appeared for interview today and she told that the interview was very general in nature, but they have asked relatively technical questions from you. Maybe you have shown them your interest in international politics thats why they asked questions relating to trump, populism and nationalism .

Mr. Mohsin Razi is an ambassador, and he asked all these questions

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PMS Interview 2016 (Multan Centre)
 

Difference between aptitude and aptitude?
current dispute between Turkey and Germany, Dutch?
Difference between LOC and Working boundary?
What is creek? followed by question regarding Sir Creek dispute?
What is Global Governance?
What is Monetary policy?
What are the elements of Fiscal policy?
What is budget?
What is sculpture?
Who was Michael Angelo?
Was Michael Angelo a sculpturer or a painter?
How US can bring stability in South Asia?
Had Lord Mountbatten our governor general, would not it had been beneficial for Pakistan?
Obligations of citizens towards state?
Questions regarding optional subject.
There are other questions which I am unable to recall.

Please post more questions people!!!

One thing that I observed is that when Gen. Sb start asking questions, other were keenly observing and taking notes. Later, when Mr. Seerat took his turn, other two were taking notes.
Mr. Razi asked questions chiefly based on my answers to Gen. Sb and Mr. Seerat.
Same was the case with fourth interviewer.

So the point is, the second half of your interview depends mainly on your answers during the first half.

Hence the adage " انٹرویو لیا نہیں جاتا، دیا جاتا ہے " holds valid.

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No doubt interview matters alot but what Score have we got in written, will decide the game i_e who's gonna be Assistant Commissioner ☺☺☺☺

Psychological Interview, Lahore Centre. March 31st (PMS '16)
 

1. Question on Professionalism and latest technology to solve issues (My Job related question)
2. Why Civil Service?
3. who’s your motivation?
4. Why over-protective for parents (about weakness)?
5. What would you if posted in Southern Punjab (Related to being Overprotective)?
6. You have been into Civil Service exams for past 4-5 years. Has it made you some different in terms of learning and experience?
7. Complete the joke (remained incomplete during day-1)
8. There's dearth of financial resources but they area you are posted in needs a school, needs overhauling of a govt hospital. How would you respond?
9. How would you raise your child as a father?
10. You are sitting with your female colleague in a restaurant, boys fix words at her. What would be your reaction?
11. How do your friends see you as a friend?
12. Do you get angry? If yes then how and to whom do you express it?
13. Who do you share your feelings with?
14. We have read almost everything about you, if you want to add something, please do.
15. If selected, how would you make your job professional and technologically driven?
16. If your son has a decision on a certain issue that’s no acceptable for you as a father. How would you deal with it?
17. How would you rate your confidence?

My interview with psychologists lasted about 18-20 minutes. I’m pretty satisfied given my past experience. Wishing you all a very best of luck for the final interview. Cheers!

Your session with Secretary Level guy was based on your academics or was it from EDS?

[QUOTE=hmkashif;1014938]Your session with Secretary Level guy was based on your academics or was it from EDS?[/QUOTE]
I think he asked me about transistor, ic etc because of my bachelors in electrical engineering. He also asked questions from geography which was my optional subject. Lastly, he asked questions related to my work experience.

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How many candidates were interviewed today at lahore ?kindly share the updates

Thank you Supergenius for your kind response. Wish you best of luck

No of candidates on 3/4/17
 

18 candidates were interviewed on Monday

Interview Experience Dated 04-April-2017
 

I arrived at PPSC office before 8 am. We were given passes to enter the premises and afterwards our documents were scrutinised. My name was at the sixth serial number. I was interviewed at 11:05 am approximately. Here I have delineated a brief version of my experience.

After seeking permission to enter the room, I sat on a chair in front of the Chairman.

[B]Chairman[/B] : How are you Gentleman?

[B]Me[/B]: I am fine. Thank you, Sir.

[B]Chairman[/B] : Introduce yourself!

I gave a brief introduction mentioning my profile, family background, achievements, extra-curricular activities, motivation for Civil Services etc..

[B]Chairman[/B] : Why do you think that you are a suitable candidate for Civil Services?

[B]Me[/B] : I have a sound academic background. I think that I have all the qualities of being humane, competent, dutiful and public deliverance that a Civil Servant should have.

[B]Chairman[/B] :Why did you choose Engineering in the first place?

[B]Me[/B] : Sir, I had a particular inclination towards Maths and Physics. Hence, I chose these subjects to complete my bachelors. I have also chosen Physics as an optional in PMS-16 and CE-17. But I want to pursue my career in Civil Services. Because Engineering has a limited scope whereas in Civil Services one can serve in multifarious capacities.

Chairman then made a gesture towards his left. I guess that person from the panel was from S&GAD.

[B]1st Panel Member[/B] : So you have Physics, Social Work and Mass communication as your optionals.

I answered in affirmation.

[B]1st Panel Member[/B] : What is Information Commission?

I apologised that I do not remember its exact working. I asked if I were to give my opinion. He said that it was ok and moved on to another question.

[B]1st Panel Member[/B] : Who is your favourite Journalist/Column writer etc?

[B]Me[/B] : Munir Akram and Mehdi Hassan.

[B]1st Panel Member[/B] then asked me about another journalist. I cannot recall the name. I answered that I do not know about him.

[B]1st Panel Member[/B] afterwards asked about Press note and Press release. I answered satisfactorily.

[B]1st Panel Member[/B] : Do you read books?

[B]Me[/B] : Yes, Sir.

[B]1st Panel Member[/B] : Which books have you read?

[B]Me[/B] : Sir, I have completed Khushwant Singh's "Train to Pakistan" yesterday. I described its plot briefly.

[B]1st Panel Member[/B] : Have you read about Allama Iqbal?

[B]Me[/B] : No, Sir. Not beside my curriculum.

He asked one or two more questions, I can't recall that.

He then forwarded me to Mr. Seerat Asghar.

[B]Mr. Seerat Asghar[/B] : So, you have opted Physics. Einstein was given Nobel Prize. Can you tell for what work exactly. I answered but he said that beta what if I tell you that he was given Nobel in some other work.

[B]Me[/B] : I beg your pardon, Sir. I cannot seem to remember that.

[B]Mr. Seerat Asghar[/B] : It's OK beta. Not a problem. You have told that you have read about Khushwant Singh. Have you read his any other book?

[B]Me[/B]: Sir, I am quite impressed by his style of expression. I am planning to read his other book but I am forgetting its name. ('Delhi' was the book I could not remember)

[B]Mr. Seerat Asghar[/B] : (He was quite enthusiastic and smiling all the time) You must read his other books. He is a prolific writer.

[B]Me[/B] : Definitely, Sir.

[B]Mr. Seerat Asghar[/B] :Have you read any other books?

[B]Me[/B] : Yes Sir. I have read Lesley Hazleton's "The First Muslim" and "After the Prophet".

[B]Mr. Seerat Asghar[/B] seemed quite impressed. I carried on that although I like her expression a lot but certain segments of society have criticised her a lot.

[B]Mr. Seerat Asghar[/B] : What kind of criticism?

[B]Me[/B] : Sir, certain historians believe that Miss Lesley have used taletelling more than writing pure history.

[B]Mr. Seerat Asghar[/B] : What do you like about her? What do you like in her book especially The first Muslim.

[B]Me[/B] : I explained effectively...

[B]Mr. Seerat Asghar[/B] : then asked two to three more questions regarding Lesley Hazleton.


He then forwarded me to Mr. Mohsin Razi.

[B]Mr. Mohsin Razi[/B] : He asked about economics, GDP, Export rate, two questions from Physics, Trade barriers etc..

then [B]Mr. Mohsin Razi[/B] asked (with reference to the ongoing discussion about Lesley Hazleton's books) that what event occupied Hazrat Ali's (R.A) rule? He then asked about Khawarijis..

I answered effectively.

Mr Mohsin is the hardest one to convince with reference to foreign policy, economics and international trade. He consumed lesser time.

Afterwards Mr Chairman again directed questions. He asked about culture, media's functions, ways to induce Pakistaniyat in our youth, Nuclear weapons etc...

He, in the end, quoted a quotation..

"Wherever you go, you should go with your heart but you should not leave your brains behind."

I explained it in two lines.

Chairman said Thank you and that was the end of the interview.


Most of the questions have been asked from optionals but my interview consisted of approximately 8-10 mins discussion on my Book-Reading.

Overall the interview went smooth... It was of 25-35 mins.. Average time duration of interview is 20 mins approx.

It was a wonderful interview. Wishing you best of luck

Thank you brother. Best of luck to you too :)


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[QUOTE=therevenant;1016089]I arrived at PPSC office before 8 am. We were given passes to enter the premises and afterwards our documents were scrutinised. My name was at the sixth serial number. I was interviewed at 11:05 am approximately. Here I have delineated a brief version of my experience.

After seeking permission to enter the room, I sat on a chair in front of the Chairman.

[B]Chairman[/B] : How are you Gentleman?

[B]Me[/B]: I am fine. Thank you, Sir.

[B]Chairman[/B] : Introduce yourself!

I gave a brief introduction mentioning my profile, family background, achievements, extra-curricular activities, motivation for Civil Services etc..

[B]Chairman[/B] : Why do you think that you are a suitable candidate for Civil Services?

[B]Me[/B] : I have a sound academic background. I think that I have all the qualities of being humane, competent, dutiful and public deliverance that a Civil Servant should have.

[B]Chairman[/B] :Why did you choose Engineering in the first place?

[B]Me[/B] : Sir, I had a particular inclination towards Maths and Physics. Hence, I chose these subjects to complete my bachelors. I have also chosen Physics as an optional in PMS-16 and CE-17. But I want to pursue my career in Civil Services. Because Engineering has a limited scope whereas in Civil Services one can serve in multifarious capacities.

Chairman then made a gesture towards his left. I guess that person from the panel was from S&GAD.

[B]1st Panel Member[/B] : So you have Physics, Social Work and Mass communication as your optionals.

I answered in affirmation.

[B]1st Panel Member[/B] : What is Information Commission?

I apologised that I do not remember its exact working. I asked if I were to give my opinion. He said that it was ok and moved on to another question.

[B]1st Panel Member[/B] : Who is your favourite Journalist/Column writer etc?

[B]Me[/B] : Munir Akram and Mehdi Hassan.

[B]1st Panel Member[/B] then asked me about another journalist. I cannot recall the name. I answered that I do not know about him.

[B]1st Panel Member[/B] afterwards asked about Press note and Press release. I answered satisfactorily.

[B]1st Panel Member[/B] : Do you read books?

[B]Me[/B] : Yes, Sir.

[B]1st Panel Member[/B] : Which books have you read?

[B]Me[/B] : Sir, I have completed Khushwant Singh's "Train to Pakistan" yesterday. I described its plot briefly.

[B]1st Panel Member[/B] : Have you read about Allama Iqbal?

[B]Me[/B] : No, Sir. Not beside my curriculum.

He asked one or two more questions, I can't recall that.

He then forwarded me to Mr. Seerat Asghar.

[B]Mr. Seerat Asghar[/B] : So, you have opted Physics. Einstein was given Nobel Prize. Can you tell for what work exactly. I answered but he said that beta what if I tell you that he was given Nobel in some other work.

[B]Me[/B] : I beg your pardon, Sir. I cannot seem to remember that.

[B]Mr. Seerat Asghar[/B] : It's OK beta. Not a problem. You have told that you have read about Khushwant Singh. Have you read his any other book?

[B]Me[/B]: Sir, I am quite impressed by his style of expression. I am planning to read his other book but I am forgetting its name. ('Delhi' was the book I could not remember)

[B]Mr. Seerat Asghar[/B] : (He was quite enthusiastic and smiling all the time) You must read his other books. He is a prolific writer.

[B]Me[/B] : Definitely, Sir.

[B]Mr. Seerat Asghar[/B] :Have you read any other books?

[B]Me[/B] : Yes Sir. I have read Lesley Hazleton's "The First Muslim" and "After the Prophet".

[B]Mr. Seerat Asghar[/B] seemed quite impressed. I carried on that although I like her expression a lot but certain segments of society have criticised her a lot.

[B]Mr. Seerat Asghar[/B] : What kind of criticism?

[B]Me[/B] : Sir, certain historians believe that Miss Lesley have used taletelling more than writing pure history.

[B]Mr. Seerat Asghar[/B] : What do you like about her? What do you like in her book especially The first Muslim.

[B]Me[/B] : I explained effectively...

[B]Mr. Seerat Asghar[/B] : then asked two to three more questions regarding Lesley Hazleton.


He then forwarded me to Mr. Mohsin Razi.

[B]Mr. Mohsin Razi[/B] : He asked about economics, GDP, Export rate, two questions from Physics, Trade barriers etc..

then [B]Mr. Mohsin Razi[/B] asked (with reference to the ongoing discussion about Lesley Hazleton's books) that what event occupied Hazrat Ali's (R.A) rule? He then asked about Khawarijis..

I answered effectively.

Mr Mohsin is the hardest one to convince with reference to foreign policy, economics and international trade. He consumed lesser time.

Afterwards Mr Chairman again directed questions. He asked about culture, media's functions, ways to induce Pakistaniyat in our youth, Nuclear weapons etc...

He, in the end, quoted a quotation..

"Wherever you go, you should go with your heart but you should not leave your brains behind."

I explained it in two lines.

Chairman said Thank you and that was the end of the interview.


Most of the questions have been asked from optionals but my interview consisted of approximately 8-10 mins discussion on my Book-Reading.

Overall the interview went smooth... It was of 25-35 mins.. Average time duration of interview is 20 mins approx.[/QUOTE]
It was great indeed. Good luck :)

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[QUOTE=supergenius;1016334]It was great indeed. Good luck :)

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Best of luck to you too :)


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Monday, April 10th, Lahore Centre.
 

Please Introduce yourself
Tell us more about the historical importance of Dipalpur.
Where’s your office located?
What are your job responsibilities?
Name the biggest word without a vowel?
Who wrote Paradise Lost? What’s it about?
Who was William Wordsworth? Name any of his poems or recite few verses.
What’s Council of Common Interest?
What’s a Handout, Noise and Audience Target?
Suppose you are the most powerful person in Pakistan. What’d you like to do? Name only one thing.
What’s Fiscal and Monetary Policy? Who issues these? What are these about?
What’s Documented and Un-documented Economy?
What’s a Circular Debt?
What’s happening in Kashmir? Why’s unresolved so far?
Propose solution the issue of Kashmir.
Name all the outstanding issues between India and Pakistan apart from Kashmir.
What are the responsibilities of a Govt?
System of Governance in Pakistan?
What’s Governance?
What does the Senate symbolize?
Name all the territories of Pakistan.
What are the negative impacts of CPEC.
Do you think Pakistan; under the CPEC will turn into the colony of China?
Why’s Afghan issue lingering from decades? What went wrong?
Why’s Jerusalem a bone of contention between Muslims and Jews?
Who’s the third part to the issue of Jerusalem?
What happened in Jerusalem1800 years back?
Who was Salahuddin Ayyubi?
Name any two words without a vowel.
What do you understand of this idiom: To make nuisance of oneself?
Name the first Surah of the Holy Quran.
Complete the sentence. (Related with Although/Yet

Few other questions i forgot to mention above.

Name any three countries that successfully tackled terrorism/insurgency in the past?
Should the govt de-regularize the state owned institutions?
What's the general outlook of Pakistan's economy?

[QUOTE=hmkashif;1016800]Few other questions i forgot to mention above.



Name any three countries that successfully tackled terrorism/insurgency in the past?

Should the govt de-regularize the state owned institutions?

What's the general outlook of Pakistan's economy?[/QUOTE]



Those were quite technical questions. How did your interview go overall? And what were your optionals?

Wish you best of luck!!


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Does anyone know, when is the final PMS result?

[QUOTE=AmnaGull;1016980]Does anyone know, when is the final PMS result?[/QUOTE]
Before 25 April

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[QUOTE=SYEDTJNAQVI;1016981]Before 25 April

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[QUOTE=SYEDTJNAQVI;1016981]Before 25 April

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Sir How was your interview ?

[QUOTE=kainth;1017008]Sir How was your interview ?[/QUOTE]
Mine is on 15

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[QUOTE=kainth;1017008]Sir How was your interview ?[/QUOTE]
Mine is on 15

[QUOTE=Imrankhan9876;1016987]Welcome to cssforum via tapatalk. TJ Naqvi

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Thanks IK

6 candidates have more than 800 marks and more than 75 have over 700 marks.......result will be announced on 21 April
Source: A serving CSP coaching in a famous Academy

There were a lot of rumours before written results too.. Some claimed that only 80 candidates could pass the written. Some told that essay was hit.. I just want to ask aspirants to remain calm. This is competitive examinations and only the best will go through it. Have faith in yourself and if feel shackled, prepare yourself for the next competition

بندہ مرتضی علی ہستم <3

Chairman's secretary told me that result will be announced on 24th April or later.

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Moreover, he also said that there is only one copy of written result at the moment which lies with the Chairman, so say no to rumors and believe in the transparent personality of Gen. Saab :-)

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Gen sb was very strict and serious during interview.He was having full concentration in candidate all the time.I was nervous lil bit just because of his strict style☺☺☺

Yes he was a keen observer, and he took notes meanwhile aswell

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Well, say no to rumours. A deputy director of ppsc yesterday met me at rawalpindi regional office and he told that to maintain unbiasedness of interview panel and absolute transparency, not even the interview panel nor the chairman is provided with candidate's written result at the time of pms interviews this year. Those perform good will get good marks in interview.

[QUOTE=Ambber;1017169]Well, say no to rumours. A deputy director of ppsc yesterday met me at rawalpindi regional office and he told that to maintain unbiasedness of interview panel and absolute transparency, not even the interview panel nor the chairman is provided with candidate's written result at the time of pms interviews this year. Those perform good will get good marks in interview.[/QUOTE]
Heard the same at the time of psychological assessment

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[QUOTE=supergenius;1017174]Heard the same at the time of psychological assessment

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With written marks in front of panel, even the interview members sometimes show biaseness towards candidates . So great step by ppsc chairman,

Good step towards transparency

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I believe it was more of a GK type interview. I skipped 5 questions. The rest of the questions i responded confidently. I'm banking on my written score.