UPSC CSE Mains 2024 DAF-1 Released

Right after the preliminary results, the long-awaited next step toward dreams is brought to aspirants qualified at UPSC: the DAF 1 Detailed Application Form. Now, students who have qualified can fill out this form and inch closer to their goal

What is DAF -1and Why  DAF  before Mains?

The DAF is an important document in the UPSC Civil Services Examination process, which becomes essential after candidates have qualified for the prelims stage. Candidates have to provide detailed personal, educational, and preference-related information with regard to their qualification, such as educational qualification, choice of service (IAS, IPS, IFS), and preferences regarding cadre allocation. The DAF is important in checking eligibility and preparation for mains, thereby enabling UPSC to allot candidates to their favorite services and cadres strictly based on the principles of merit and preference. This will ensure an orderly and effective manner of selection and induction of selected candidates into the Civil Services.

How To Fill DAF 1 | UPSC Mains 2024

The UPSC Mains DAF 2024 is now available online on the official website of the commission. Here is a direct link to access the UPSC CSE DAF; it is important that interested and eligible candidates fill it up with due care before the deadline, as per the deadlines, the same shall be discussed. To avoid any kind of error, follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the website of UPSC ‘upsc.gov.in‘.

Step 2: At the homepage, go in ‘what’s New” , click on the link ‘UPSC Civil Services Examination (Main) DAF’.

Step 3: Click on the given link for DAF I online portal.

Step 4: After this, login details will be required to be entered by candidate including UPSC roll no. and date of birth.

Step 5: By logging in, the UPSC Mains DAF will appear. Fill the form strictly correct in each section with educational and other details on each page.

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