The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the release of the Detailed Application Form I (DAF-I) for the UPSC Civil Service Mains examination 2024. Candidates who have successfully cleared the prelims round can now access the DAF and submit their applications for the Mains exam on the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.

The application process for CSE Mains 2024 has already begun on the website and interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline on July 12, 2024, 6 PM. The Commission has emphasized that timely submission of the DAF-I and supporting documents is crucial to avoid disqualification for CSE-2024. For more details, refer to the official notice here.

How to Apply for UPSC CSE Mains 2024 DAF-I:

Follow these simple steps to complete your application process:

1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in
2. Click on the ‘UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination DAF’ link in the ‘What’s new’ section on the home page
3. Access the online portal for DAF-I by following the provided link
4. Enter your UPSC roll number and date of birth to login
5. Fill out the UPSC Mains DAF-1 carefully by providing all necessary information

For direct access to the UPSC DAF-I portal, click here.

Following the announcement of the Civil Services preliminary exam results on July 1, 2024, candidates who have qualified are required to clear the Mains round comprising a written exam and a personality test. The tentative schedule for the Civil Services Mains Examination 2024 is set for September 20, 2024, as per the UPSC calendar.