Civil services officer (IAS / IPS) · Career Challenge · 13 minutes

A public-help desk has a long queue and unclear signs

Fictional counter trial: baseline 20 requests, eight misrouted, median wait 12 minutes. Investigate the case and produce a short work sample.

Your task: Public-counter trial brief

You are exploring Civil services officer (IAS / IPS) work in a fictional case. Recommend the next investigation, not a universal winner. Develop one work sample as you investigate. Your writing stays on this page unless you download it.

Supplied fictional records

Fictional counter trial: baseline 20 requests, eight misrouted, median wait 12 minutes. Sign trial: 20 requests, four misrouted, wait 11. Token trial: 20 requests, six misrouted, wait eight. Request types may differ.

Recommend the next investigation, not a universal winner.

One case, one work sample

  1. Understand your role and task
  2. Inspect the supplied records
  3. Investigate the case

    Request both supplied checks before deciding. Each response becomes part of this same work sample.

  4. Make or revise your decision

    Use the replies to choose the focus of your next draft. Keep the other open responsibilities in your note. You can revise this focus without losing your writing.

  5. Complete your work sample

    Your records and investigation are already included. Recommend the next investigation, not a universal winner. Add your own explanation or next question.

  6. Compare and reflect

    Compare your work sample with one possible explanation. You can return to edit your work before finishing. Reflection is about what you noticed, not a score.

This is a fictional exploration activity, not a test of ability or career fit. Your choices are not saved.