Free Assessment · Takes 5 minutes

Public Service
Motivation Test

Before you commit years to civil services preparation, find out whether your values, instincts, and drive are truly aligned with a life of public service.

Developed by the Learning Research Centre, Lead IAS Academy · Based on Perry's PSM Framework

16
Questions
3
Dimensions scored
5 min
To complete
100%
Free
How it works

Know yourself before you start

Thousands of aspirants begin preparation without checking whether civil services is the right fit. This test changes that.

1
Answer 16 honest questions
Situational, value-based, and habit questions — no right or wrong answers.
2
Get scored on 3 dimensions
Governance interest, civic values, and compassion — the three pillars of public service motivation.
3
Receive your personalised report
Understand your strengths, areas to develop, and whether you're ready to begin this journey.
What we measure
Governance & Policy Interest
Do you genuinely care how systems work and fail?
Public Values & Civic Duty
Is service a calling for you — not just a career?
Compassion & Readiness to Sacrifice
Can you put citizens before comfort?

Based on Perry's PSM Scale — a globally validated framework used in public administration research across 40+ countries, adapted here specifically for Indian civil services aspirants.

The Test

Are you built for public service?

Ready to find out?

16 questions. Completely free. Honest answers give you the most useful result.

5 min to complete
3 dimensions
Instant result
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