UPSC: The most important step before the interview! Do not be careless while filling this form..

UPSC Mains 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam is considered one of the most prestigious examinations in the country. To get a UPSC job, candidates have to go through three stages - preliminary, main, and interview. Each of these stages is important, but a form filled after the main examination, which is often not taken seriously, can play a decisive role in the success of the candidate. This form is the Detailed Application Form (DAF), which forms the foundation of the questions asked in the interview.

The commission has activated the window for filling the Detailed Application Form (DAF) for the candidates who have passed the Mains for the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2025. Candidates who have passed the main examination can fill this form by visiting upsconline.gov.in till 12 August 2025.

What is UPSC DAF?

UPSC DAF means Detailed Application Form. This form has to be filled by those candidates who pass the Mains exam of UPSC. In this, the candidate has to fill in information like his educational qualification, family information, work experience (if any), hobbies, participation in sports or other activities, and which service (IAS, IPS, IFS, etc.) is preferred. Many questions asked in the interview are based on the information given in this form, so it is necessary to fill it out very carefully and honestly.

See here the step-by-step method of filling out the DAF form
Step 1: Visit the official website
First of all, go to the official website of UPSC https://upsconline.gov.in.

Step 2: Log in
Click on the link “DAF for Combined Geo-Scientist Examination 2025”. Then log in by entering your registration number and password.

Step 3: Start filling in the form
After logging in, the DAF form will open. Fill in your personal information, educational qualification, work experience (if any), services/post preferences, etc., carefully.

Step 4: Upload documents
Upload scanned documents in the prescribed format and size - like photo, signature, caste certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate, etc.

Step 5: Fill in the declaration
Read and accept the declaration given at the end of the form carefully.

Step 6: Submit and print the form
Check all the information once again, then click on the Submit button. After the form is submitted, keep a printout of it with you.

Do not make these 5 mistakes while filling out the UPSC DAF form
1. Exaggerate or give wrong facts in the information: Do not exaggerate your achievements, experience, or hobbies at all. The interview board will ask questions on that basis, and if caught, it can have a negative impact.

2. Filling incomplete or unclear information: Fill in all the information asked in the DAF completely and clearly. Incomplete information can also lead to rejection of the form or create confusion in the interview. 3. Uploading wrong documents: Upload documents in the format and size mentioned in the form. Blurry or wrongly scanned files can cause problems.

4. Taking your interests lightly: The hobbies you write in the form may be subject to in-depth interview questions. So, write only those hobbies that you are really comfortable with.

5. Not reviewing the form before final submission: Before submitting the form, read the entire information again carefully and ensure that there are no typos or errors.

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