UPSC IAS Mains 2026 DAF (Online Form) OUT — Apply 19–28 June
UPSC has opened the DAF-I for Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 for candidates who cleared the Prelims held on 24 May 2026. DAF submission is open 19–28 June 2026 at upsconline.nic.in. The Mains exam begins 21 August 2026.
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| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims Examination | 24 May 2026 | Result_out |
| DAF-I Submission Window | 19–28 June 2026 | Active |
| Mains Examination Begins | 21 August 2026 | Upcoming |
Candidates who have qualified the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 are eligible to submit DAF-I. Refer to the official notification at upsc.gov.in for complete details.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened the Detailed Application Form (DAF-I) for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026. Candidates who qualified the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026, held on 24 May 2026, can now submit the DAF-I online at upsconline.nic.in.
The DAF-I submission window is open from 19 June to 28 June 2026. A fee of ₹200 is applicable (with the usual exemptions for SC/ST, female and PwBD candidates as per the notification). Only candidates who complete the DAF within this window will be eligible to appear for the Mains, which begins on 21 August 2026.
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The DAF-I submission window is open from 19 June to 28 June 2026 on upsconline.nic.in.
Only candidates who qualified the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 held on 24 May 2026.
A fee of ₹200 is payable, with exemptions for SC/ST, female and PwBD candidates as per the official notification.
The Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 is scheduled to begin on 21 August 2026.