Overview
- The Union Public Service Commission opened the Detailed Application Form window on Friday, June 19, for candidates cleared from the Prelims to confirm details on upsconline.nic.in.
- Published reports differ on the final submission date, citing June 28 in some outlets and June 29 in others, so candidates should verify the deadline on UPSC’s official portal before acting.
- UPSC has made DAF submission mandatory and will generate e‑admit cards only after a successful submission; candidates who miss the window will not be permitted to sit for the Main Exam.
- During the DAF period candidates must pay the fee if applicable, submit cadre preferences, and request scribes, assistive devices or large‑font papers; the ₹200 fee applies to General/OBC/EWS candidates while Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt.
- The Main Examination is scheduled to begin on August 21, 2026, and will be a written test of nine papers (two qualifying papers plus seven merit papers totaling 1,750 marks) followed by a 275‑mark Personality Test.