Application portal for UPSC CS Main Exam 2026 is open; candidates can fill out the DAF until June 28..
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened the application portal for the Civil Services (CS) Main Examination 2026. Candidates who qualified in the UPSC Prelims Examination 2026 can fill out the Detailed Application Form (DAF) for the Main Examination via the application portal until June 28. The DAF for the CS Main Examination 2026 can be filled out by visiting the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. Through this portal, candidates can submit the application form and fees, update details regarding a scribe (writer), and specify requirements for large-font question papers.
Let us understand how to register for the UPSC CS Main Examination 2026, how to fill out the application form (DAF), and the rules regarding the issuance of admit cards.
**E-Admit Cards to be Issued After DAF Completion; Main Exam Starts August 21**
Only candidates who have qualified in the Prelims 2026 are eligible to fill out the DAF for the UPSC CS Main Examination 2026. This year, over 13,000 candidates have cleared the Prelims. According to the rules prescribed by the UPSC, every candidate who has passed the Prelims must log in to the portal and fill out the DAF within the stipulated timeframe. Failure to do so will result in the non-issuance of e-admit cards for the Main Examination. Candidates who fail to successfully submit the DAF on time will not be permitted to appear for the Main Examination. According to the UPSC Civil Services Examination Rules 2026, the CS Main Examination is scheduled to commence on August 21, 2026.
**How to Fill the DAF for UPSC Main Examination 2026**
First, visit the official UPSC portal at upsc.gov.in.
Log in to the website using your registration credentials.
Verify your personal and educational details. Also, update reservation-related information, if applicable. Carefully fill in your cadre preferences for the UPSC Main exam.
Review all details and submit the form.
Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
What is the pattern of the UPSC Civil Services Main exam?
Regarding the prescribed pattern of the UPSC Civil Services Main exam, it consists of a total of nine papers. Two of these are language papers (English and Hindi). Both language papers carry 300 marks each and are qualifying in nature. Following these, there is an essay paper (250 marks) and four General Studies papers (GS I, GS II, GS III, and GS IV); each of these carries 250 marks. Additionally, there are two papers for the optional subject chosen by the candidate, with each carrying 250 marks. The merit list is prepared based on these seven papers, totaling 1,750 marks. Only candidates who qualify in this stage are called for the personality test (interview). The interview carries 275 marks.
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