UPSC Prelims Results Declared: DAF-I Submission Window Opens June 19 at upsconline.nic.in

UPSC Mains DAF 2026: The candidates whose roll numbers have appeared in the UPSC CSE Prelims result 2026 and have been shortlisted for the Mains examination must have to fill the DAF to register themselves for Mains. The registration window will open from 19 June 2026 and will close on 28 June 2026. The candidates have to submit an application fee of Rs. 200/- for admission into the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026. The UPSC CSE Mains examination is scheduled to commence on 21 August 2026.

UPSC Mains DAF 2026 Application Window

The UPSC will open the application window for the candidates who are shortlisted for the Mains examination from 19 June. The candidates have to fill in certain information, pay the application fee, and reconfirm their already filled details on the UPSC application portal, upsconline.nic.in. The window will remain open till 28 June 2026.

Details Required to be Filled in UPSC Mains DAF 2026

All the 13,343 qualified candidates will be provided a window for providing/updating the following details:

• Submission of fee of Rs. 200 for admission into the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026 except in the case of fee exempted candidates viz. Female/PwBD/SC/ST candidates.

• Submission/Updation of Scribe details, Assistive Device and Question Paper in large font (for Main Examination).

• Filling up the Cadre Preference for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026.

Candidates who have uploaded the required documents/information earlier and have no information to update/fill in, are also required to login and finally submit after verifying the details so as to generate the e-Admit Card for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2026.

How to Fill UPSC Mains DAF 2026?

The candidates can fill the UPSC Mains DAF 2026 by following the steps given below:

Step 1: Visit the official UPSC application portal, upsconline.nic.in. 

Step 2: Login either through Mobile & OTP/URN & Password/Email & Password to access your account.

Step 3: Go through all information that was automatically populated from your Prelims application.

Step 4: Fill all the necessary fields that are required.

Step 5: Upload all required certificates and supporting documents in the specified format.

Step 6: Applicants, excluding female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, are required to pay a Mains examination fee of Rs. 200.

Step 7: Go through the DAF once before final submission.