UPSC CSE Mains 2026: DAF application window opens, details here
UPSC has opened the DAF window for 13,343 candidates who cleared Civil Services Prelims 2026. Candidates must submit forms, pay fees, provide required details, and select preferences by June 28 to appear for the Main Examination.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened the Detailed Application Form (DAF) window for candidates who have cleared the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 and are now eligible to appear for the Main Examination. Qualified candidates can submit their DAF through the official UPSC portal, upsconline.nic.in, from June 19 to June 28, 2026.
13,343 CANDIDATES SHORTLISTED FOR MAIN EXAM
The Commission declared the roll number-wise Prelims result on June 15, followed by the name-wise result list on June 17. A total of 13,343 candidates have been shortlisted for the Civil Services Main Examination, which will be conducted to fill 1,016 vacancies announced under the 2026 recruitment cycle.
The DAF submission is an important step in the UPSC selection process, and only candidates who complete this stage will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination.
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IMPORTANT DETAILS
Through the DAF window, candidates are required to submit their personal details, pay the applicable examination fee, update scribe-related information (if applicable), and request assistive facilities such as large-font question papers or other accommodations for candidates with benchmark disabilities.
Candidates will also have to provide their cadre preferences during this stage. The Commission has advised candidates to carefully fill in all details, as the information submitted through the DAF plays a significant role in the further stages of the recruitment process.
Female candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the examination fee, while other candidates must pay a fee of 200 during the application process.
ADMIT CARD TO BE ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFUL DAF SUBMISSION
The UPSC has clarified that e-Admit Cards for the Civil Services Main Examination 2026 will be generated only after candidates successfully submit their DAF.
Candidates who fail to complete the application process by June 28, 2026, will not be allowed to appear for the Main Examination. The Commission has warned that delays in submitting the form may lead to candidates missing out on the next stage of the recruitment process.
With a nine-day window available, candidates are advised to complete the DAF process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues or errors. Timely submission of the form remains essential for all aspirants aiming to continue their journey towards the Civil Services Examination 2026.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened the Detailed Application Form (DAF) window for candidates who have cleared the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 and are now eligible to appear for the Main Examination. Qualified candidates can submit their DAF through the official UPSC portal, upsconline.nic.in, from June 19 to June 28, 2026.
13,343 CANDIDATES SHORTLISTED FOR MAIN EXAM
The Commission declared the roll number-wise Prelims result on June 15, followed by the name-wise result list on June 17. A total of 13,343 candidates have been shortlisted for the Civil Services Main Examination, which will be conducted to fill 1,016 vacancies announced under the 2026 recruitment cycle.
The DAF submission is an important step in the UPSC selection process, and only candidates who complete this stage will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination.
Click here to read the full notice
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Through the DAF window, candidates are required to submit their personal details, pay the applicable examination fee, update scribe-related information (if applicable), and request assistive facilities such as large-font question papers or other accommodations for candidates with benchmark disabilities.
Candidates will also have to provide their cadre preferences during this stage. The Commission has advised candidates to carefully fill in all details, as the information submitted through the DAF plays a significant role in the further stages of the recruitment process.
Female candidates, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the examination fee, while other candidates must pay a fee of 200 during the application process.
ADMIT CARD TO BE ISSUED AFTER SUCCESSFUL DAF SUBMISSION
The UPSC has clarified that e-Admit Cards for the Civil Services Main Examination 2026 will be generated only after candidates successfully submit their DAF.
Candidates who fail to complete the application process by June 28, 2026, will not be allowed to appear for the Main Examination. The Commission has warned that delays in submitting the form may lead to candidates missing out on the next stage of the recruitment process.
With a nine-day window available, candidates are advised to complete the DAF process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues or errors. Timely submission of the form remains essential for all aspirants aiming to continue their journey towards the Civil Services Examination 2026.
