Cultural competency and effective communication skills are highly interlinked for UPSC interview candidates. Cultural competency enables candidates to understand and relate to diverse perspectives, which fosters improved communication. This understanding helps candidates navigate sensitive topics during interviews, allowing them to connect better with interviewers and present their thoughts clearly. Furthermore, effective communication enhances a candidate's ability to articulate their understanding of complex issues, demonstrating their readiness for civil service roles. A lack of cultural competency can lead to misinterpretations, making communication ineffective, thus compromising a candidate's performance in the interview.