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About DAF

DAF stands for Detailed Application Form which is to be filled by the candidates who qualify for the Main Examination. Candidates have to fill Service and Cadre Preferences in the DAF.

Procedure For filling DAF

• Candidates who have been declared qualified in the written Examinations have to first get themselves registered before filling up the Online Detailed Application Form (DAF) at the website www.upsc.gov.in.
• Candidates will be required to create registration accounts by clicking appropriately on the link provided below the “login” button.
• After this, the candidates will be required to go back to the website (http://www.upsc.gov.in) and log in into the login module with their Roll Number along with the password.
• DAF has multiple parts having different module for
  • Personal Information
  • Educational Information
  • Parental Information
  • Employment Information
  • Upload documents
  • Final Submission
• DAF has to be filled online by the candidates.
• Candidates should save each module after completing the same. However, candidates will have the option to make changes in any module before final submission of DAF. Once Final Submission has been made, no change will be possible Online.
• Candidates who are claiming reservation have to provide complete details and respective documents.
• After filling the basic details, candidates have to upload all the necessary documents such as documents for proof of age, for Education Qualification, Caste Certificate (if applicable), Identity Proof and so on.
• After successful submission of DAF and OBC proforma (applicable for OBC non-creamy layer candidates), candidates have to download a signed copy of the DAF and have to produce this document at the time of Interview process. A summary sheet is also being generated at the end of DAF which includes a summary of all the necessary details mentioned in DAF such as Interests, Hobbies, Educational Background and Personal details.

Required Documents

The candidate should also scan their relevant original documents as listed below in 200 dpi grayscale and convert to separate pdf files before filling in the online Detailed Application Form (DAF).

1. Scanned copy of the certificate of age.
2. Scanned copy of the certificates showing his/her educational qualification prescribed in the Notice of the Examination.
3. Scanned copy of the certificate in support of claim to belong to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes (wherever applicable).
4. A scanned copy of Undertaking duly signed by the candidate seeking relaxation as OBC candidate in support of claim of not belonging to creamy layer, in the given format.
5. A scanned copy of duly filled in and signed proforma given as Annexure to Detailed Application Form is to be filled by the Candidate seeking relaxation as OBC candidate.
6. Scanned copy of the certificate in support of claim of age concession, wherever applicable.
7. Scanned copy of Discharge Certificate if claiming to be an Ex-serviceman.
8. Scanned copy of the certificate in support of the claim to being Physically challenged.

Above mentioned list may change as per UPSC Instructions. Some other documents may also be required if mentioned by UPSC for any particular type of candidates.

Things to keep in mind while filling DAF

1. Details in the DAF must be filled in by candidates very carefully because many of the questions asked in the interview are based on DAF such as questions on your educational background, Interests etc.
2. Candidates have to fill the DAF online only and there is no need to send any hardcopy to UPSC because UPSC will verify the original documents during the interview process only.
3. Candidates must contact UPSC for any doubt regarding DAF filling rather than making any wrong entry, this is because every claim made by candidates will be verified by UPSC in later stages of the examination process.
4. The candidates must ensure that they upload all the requisite documents before finally submitting the DAF and the OBC proforma online.
5. Candidates should mention those hobbies and interests in the DAF which can be defended and justified by the candidates in the interview.
6. Filling too many things in the Hobbies/Interests/Achievement section in over enthusiasm should be avoided.
7. It is alright to not know everything about your hobby. That means you are not supposed to be an expert in it. Be aware of the basics because that is proof that you pursue it.
8. It is recommended that you fill service and cadre preferences after thorough research on different posts and Cadre.
9. Factors like Promotion prospects, Postings, Recognition, Learning Opportunities etc should be considered while filling the Service preference and Cadre preference.

DAF is liable to be rejected in case of-

1. Incomplete Detailed Online application.
2. Incomplete online OBC proforma
3. DAF has not been submitted within the prescribed time limit
4. DAF is incorrectly filled or candidates gave wrong code numbers in any of the columns

E-admit card and Interview

After final submission UPSC will send confirmation to the registered number and Email ID of the candidate. Candidates can download the E-admit card for mains examination only when they have successfully filled DAF. Moreover, originals of the above-mentioned certificates are required to be produced at the time of UPSC Interview by the candidates.

Answer

A candidate is eligible to get community reservation only when that particular community is included in the list of reserved communities issued by the Central Government. If a candidate indicated in the application form for Preliminary Examination mentions General category but wants to change his/her category to a reserved one later then such request shall not be entertained by the Commission except in some exceptional cases. When a particular caste is included in the list of reserved communities within 3 months from the date of submission of application, the Commission may consider a request for change of community. In case of a candidate unfortunately becoming physically disabled during the course of the examination process, the candidate should produce a valid document showing that the disability is to the extent of 40% or more as mentioned in the relevant rules so that he/she can get the benefits of PwBD reservation.