In India, one well-known example is the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for certain lateral entry posts, where selection is based only on an interview (no written exam).
Apart from that:
- Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) sometimes hire professionals for senior positions purely through interviews (e.g., Directors, CMDs) without any written test.
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts interview-only selection for some Group B & Group C posts (though most now use exams).
- Research & Academic Bodies like ICMR, DRDO, ISRO may hire scientists or senior researchers via interview only.
- State Public Service Commissions also recruit for certain specialist positions (doctors, professors, legal officers) through direct interviews.
Conclusion:
Some government posts in UPSC, PSUs, and research bodies are filled through interviews only, mainly for senior or specialised roles requiring expertise and experience.
