The UPSC Civil Services Mains DAF (detailed application form) 2024 has been out on the website of UPSC. The candidates can fill the application form from 3rd July, 2024 with the last date to apply on 12th July, 2024 till 6:00 PM. The UPSC Civil Services Prelims result was out on 1st July, 2024. There are various instructions which the candidates must follow while filling the detailed application form. As now only two selection stages are left, which is the mains exam and a personality test for which candidates are required to fill all the complete details. This will include all certificates, work experience (if applicable), documents such as 10th & 12th marksheet. The mains exam will take place in September, 2024. There will be a total of 8 modules in the Detailed application form. If you have qualified the prelims round then you must read the article below to comprehend the specificity of UPSC Civil Services Mains DAF 2024.
| UPSC Civil Services Mains DAF Overview 2024 | |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 3rd July, 2024 |
| Application Last Date | 12th July, 2024 |
| Official Website | Click here to visit the official website. |
What is UPSC Mains Detailed Application Form (DAF)?
The UPSC Civil Services Mains Detailed application form is available only after you clear the prelims round. The candidates who qualify the UPSC Civil Services prelims exam have to clear further two selection stages. These stages consist of a mains examination and a personality test. The UPSC released a DAF I for mains exam and DAF II interview round. Once, the authority verifies all the documents then it issues the admit cards accordingly. For this, the candidates have to submit a detailed application form which consists of 8 modules. Find out about it from the article below.
UPSC Civil Services Mains Application Steps 2024
The aspirants must learn how to apply for the examination. To apply to for the detailed application form for the UPSC Civil Services Mains, candidates must follow the steps outlined below:
- Navigate through the official website of the UPSC or click the link provided above.
- Complete the One-Time Profile Registration (OTPR) process.
- On the page that opens, click on New Registration for Direct Recruitment.
- Candidates must provide the following information: Aadhaar details, basic information, address details, educational qualifications, photo, and signature upload.
- Review the information and upload all the necessary documents such as the class 10 marksheet for proof of age, degree certificate, etc.
- If they have work experience then updating the correct information about the current employment details, Job Title, Name of Organization and Duration of Employment is mandatory.
- You will get a reference ID and it will display on the screen.
- Visit the login page and enter your credentials.
- Fill in and verify the form details.
- Complete the form and save or print the application form.
- Keep the application receipt for future reference and correspondence purposes.
Documents Required for UPSC Mains DAF Form
You will be requiring certain documents which you must prepare beforehand to skip delays or errors while submitting the application form. These are the documents which you will have to upload while submitting your detailed application form:
- Class 10th Marksheet/Date of Birth Proof
- Matriculation Certificate or Marksheet
- Graduation Degree Certificate/Provisional Certificate
- If you do not have a degree certificate, the mark sheet, or proof of appearing in the final year
- Category/Caste certificate if claimed reservation
- Non creamy layer certificates for OBC candidates.
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Undertaking (for those already serving in government
UPSC Mains DAF 2024 Modules
There are a total of 8 modules which you must adhere to while filling the UPSC Civil Services Mains DAF 2024. Refer to the table below for more details:
| Module Name | Description |
| Personal Information | This is a semi-filled module based on UPSC Prelims information in the application form having: |
| Full Name | |
| Date of Birth | |
| Gender | |
| Nationality | |
| Address | |
| Community | |
| Contact Details, etc. | |
| Examination Information | It is a pre-filled module having information on: |
| Language for Paper A | |
| Optional Subject for papers VI & VII | |
| Choice of Centre for Examination | |
| Language Medium UPSC Mains | |
| Here candidates need to indicate if they want to change the exam centre for the mains and confirm ‘Language Medium for Interview’. | |
| Educational Information | Candidates must have supporting documents while filling out this module: |
| Details of educational qualifications | |
| Marks obtained in 10th, 12th, and graduation | |
| Name of the Institutions | |
| Year of passing | |
| Subjects, etc. | |
| Parental Information | Details around parents are required: |
| Name of parents | |
| Occupation | |
| Yearly income, etc. | |
| Employment Information | For working candidates in either of the sectors: |
| Current Employment Details (if applicable) | |
| Job Title | |
| Name of Organization | |
| Duration of Employment | |
| Document Upload | Upload scanned copies of necessary documents in the format mentioned below: |
| Marksheets of 10th and 12th | |
| Degree certificate | |
| Category certificate and Disability certificate (if applicable) | |
| Final Submission | Review all the information provided for accuracy. |
| Make any necessary corrections before final submission. | |
| -Once you are satisfied, submit the DAF form. |
UPSC Civil Services Mains Selection Process 2024
Candidates must be aware of the civil services mains DAF will comprise of a Selection Process 2024 before appearing for the examination. The Selection Process for UPSC Civil Services Mains 2024 examination will consist of four phases. The phases are as follows:
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Personality Test
- Final Selection on the basis of Merit List
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