UPSC CSE 2024 Application Form (Closed): Dates, Direct Link, Correction Window (Mar 7-13)

Updated By Tiyasa Khanra on 12 Jul, 2024 11:59

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UPSC 2024 Application Form (DAF I Application Link Closes Today)

The last date to fill out Detailed Application Form I for the UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2024 isJuly 12, 2024. The DAF I application form link will be made available till 6 pm. The DAF I was made available on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission from July 3, 2024, onwards. Candidates qualifying for the UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2024 are required to fill out the DAF I on the UPSC official website at upsc.gov.in. Candidates must log in to the UPSC official website through the One Time Registration (OTR) to fill out their DAF I, provide the requisite details/entries in the DAF I, upload the copies of all the mandatory and relevant documents, and finally submit the DAF I by 6.00 pm. The direct link to fill out the DAF I for the UPSC CSE Mains Exam 2024 has been provided below.

UPSC CSE Main Exam 2024 DAF I Application Form - Direct Link (Activated)

Notably, the commission will not allow submitting DAF I or supporting documents beyond the mentioned date which will lead to the cancellation of the candidature for the UPSC CSE 2024 exam. The UPSC Civil Services Mains exam 2024 is tentatively scheduled to be conducted from September 20, 2024, onwards.

UPSC opened the correction window dates for UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2024 from March 7 to March 13, 2024. Candidates could access the correction window on the official upsc.gov.in. Modifications, including changes to application details and the OTR profile could be made through the application form correction window. Once submitted, applications are final and cannot be withdrawn. The last to apply for UPSC CSE was extended till March 6, 2024. The UPSC Application Form 2024 for the Preliminary Exam was released on February 14, 2024. The UPSC CSE preliminary exam 2024 was conducted on June 16, 2024. Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be conducted on May 26, 2024. The Detailed Application Form (DAF) for UPSC CSE Mains 2024 will be released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in July 2024, on the official website at upsc.gov.in. The main exam will be conducted on September 20, 2024

The commission will provide the Time Registration (OTR) facility with the help of which, candidates will need to register on the official website just once and the same registration will be applicable while applying for any exam conducted by UPSC. To apply for the Civil Services Examination 2024, candidates have to the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and proceed with filling in all the required credentials.

Candidates are also advised to go through the UPSC CSE Eligibility Criteria for the 2024 exam before filling out the form. The website provides all the necessary details that candidates should know before applying for the examination. To complete the application process, the application fee has to be submitted via Credit card/Debit card/Internet banking/UPI. Check all the important information regarding UPSC CSE 2024 Application Process on this page.

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UPSC CSE 2024 Latest Updates

  • Jul 12, 2024 11:59 AM: The application form window to fill out the DAF I for UPSC CSE Main Exam 2024 will be closed today at 6 pm by the Union Public Service Commission. Candidates who have cleared the prelims exam and qualified for the main exam must fill out the DAF I at upsc.gov.in. The application form link was made available on July 3, 2024.

UPSC CSE 2024 Application Form: Highlights

Students can refer to this table to get a brief of the highlights of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024.

Events

Details

Organization 

Union Public Service Commission UPSC

Exam Name 

Civil services examination

Year

2024

Number of Vacancies 

1105

Advertisement Number 

95/2024-CSP

Application Form Release Date 

February 14, 2024

Application Deadline

March 5, 2024

UPSC Civil Services Selection Process

Prelims + Mains + Interview Round

Official Website 

upsc.gov.in

Also ReadList of Required Documents to Fill UPSC CSE 2024 Application Form

UPSC Civil Services Application Dates 2024

The UPSC CSE 2024 application form filling dates are as follows -

Event

Date

UPSC Civil Services 2024 (Prelims) Online Registration

February 14, 2024 (Out)

Last Date to Submit the UPSC Civil Services 2024 Application Form

March 6, 2024 (Extended)

Start Date for UPSC Civil Services Application Correction Window

March 7, 2024

Last Date for UPSC Civil Services Application Correction Window

March 13, 2024 (Closed)

UPSC Civil Services 2024 Preliminary Exam

June 16, 2024

Detailed Application Form I for UPSC CSE Mains 2024 Release Date

July 3, 2024

Last Date to Fill DAF I for UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2024

July 12, 2024 (till 6 pm)

UPSC Civil Services 2024 Mains Exam

September 20, 2024

UPSC CSE Vacancies 2024

There are 1031 vacancies available in this recruitment opportunity presented by the organization. The candidates can check out the major information about the number of vacancies which are available for the different categories of the candidates from the table given below:

Name of the Category 

Vacancies

Persons with Benchmark Disability

37

Blindness and low vision

07

Deaf and hard of hearing

05

Locomotor disability

15

Multiple disabilities

10

SC/ ST, OBC, EWS

1031

UPSC CSE Post Available 2024

Different types of posts are available through the UPSC CSE recruitment 2024. The candidates can check out the list of post that are available for the people to apply for given below: 

  • Indian Administrative Service
  • Indian Foreign Service
  • Indian Police Service
  • Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian Corporate Law Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian Information Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Group ‘A’
  • Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) Group ‘A’
  • Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Group ‘A’
  • Indian Trade Service, Group ‘A’ (Grade III)
  • Indian Railway Management Service, Group ‘A’
  • Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade)
  • Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS), Group ‘B’
  • Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS), Group ‘B’
  • Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS), Group ‘B’
  • Pondicherry Police Service (PONDIPS), Group ‘B’

UPSC CSE 2024: Eligibility Criteria

The detailed UPSC Civil Services Eligibility Criteria 2024 to appear for the UPSC CSE Exam 2024 are as follows:

  • Candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree from any recognized University.
  • Candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years on 1st August 2023 i.e., he/she must have been born not earlier than 2nd August 1988 and not later than 1st August 2000.  

Age Relaxation:

The candidates are provided age relaxations on the basis of their caste and categories if necessary. Check out the details related to the age relaxations from the table given below:

Category

Age Relaxation

SC/ST

5 years

OBC

3 years

Defense Services Personnel

3 years

Ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs

5 years

Hearing problem, deaf, low vision, ex-servicemen, blindness, muscle deformity

10 years

Also ReadUPSC Prelims: Most Important Chapter & Topics

How To Fill UPSC CSE 2024 Application Form?

There is a very easy procedure through which you will be able to fill up the UPSC CSE 2024 Application Form. The candidates can check out the simple procedure given below in order to fill out the application form:

  • The candidates must visit the official website of the organization of Union Public Service Commission
  • The home page will open on your screen.
  • The candidates are required to click on the notification for the UPSC CSE 2024 recruitment present on the home page.
  • The official website of UPSC also provides the opportunity for the candidates to do one-time registration for the examination.
  • If you want to do one-time registration then you have to click on the option called One Time Registration (OTR) For Examinations.
  • A new page with the details related to the registration form will open on your screen and you have to click on the option called New Registration.
  • The registration form will open on your screen and you are liable to fill out the registration form accordingly.
  • Upload all of the documents and successfully apply for recruitment to be eligible to give the preliminary examination.

How to Fill Out the Detailed Application Form I for UPSC Civil Services Main Exam 2024?

Those qualifying the UPSC CSE preliminary exam 2024 can register for the mains by completing the Detailed Application Form available on the official website of UPSC. Given below are the steps given to fill out the DAF I for the Civil Services Main examination 2024.

How to Access UPSC Mains DAF 2024?

Step 1: Go to the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.

Step 2: Navigate through the ‘What’s new’ section of the home page to find the ‘UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination DAF’ link.

Step 3: Click on the link that says ‘DAF – I: Civil Services (Main) Examination’ available on the home page.

Step 4: You will be redirected to a new page where you will have to log in to the account by entering your login credentials, i.e., the UPSC roll number and date of birth.

Step 5: Finally, the UPSC Mains DAF will open and you must complete each module of this form carefully by providing your educational information and other relevant details. Complete each of the 8 modules in the online UPSC Mains DAF: Personal Information, Educational Information, Parental Information, Employment Information, and upload documents before submitting the application form.

Step 6: After this, upload scanned copies of the relevant documents for the UPSC Mains DAF, such as the class 10 marksheet for proof of age, degree certificate, etc.

Step 7: Preview the UPSC Mains DAF I application form, click on 'Submit', and read the declaration carefully and click on ‘I agree’ for the final submission of UPSC Mains DAF.

Step 8: Download the confirmation page for the UPSC Mains DAF I application form and keep a hard copy of the same for future reference.

Modules in UPSC CSE Mains DAF 2024

There are a total of 8 modules in the UPSC Mains DAF 2024, including the final submission, and it is mandatory for the candidates to complete each module carefully before the last date of submission; otherwise, their candidature for the mains exam will be cancelled even after qualifying the prelims. The UPSC CSE DAF I modules have been provided below:

Name of the Module

Description

Personal Information (semi-filled module based on UPSC Prelims information)
  • Full Name of the candidate
  • Date of Birth
  • Gender
  • Nationality
  • Community
  • Permanent Address
  • Correspondence Address
  • Contact Number and Email ID
  • Current Marital Status, etc.
Examination Information (pre-filled module)
  • Language for Paper A
  • Optional Subject for papers VI & VII
  • Choice of Centre for Examination
  • Language Medium UPSC Mains

In this module, candidates must mention if they want to change the exam centre for the mains and confirm ‘Language Medium for Interview’.

Educational Information
  • Details of educational qualifications
  • Matriculation (10th Standard): board, year of passing, percentage/grade, and subjects
  • Intermediate (12th Standard): board, year of passing, percentage/grade, and subjects
  • Graduation: degree, university, year of passing, percentage/grade, and subjects
  • Post-Graduation (if any): degree, university, year of passing, percentage/grade, and subjects
  • Name of the Institutions
  • Year of passing
  • Subjects, etc.
Parental Information
  • Name of Father
  • Name of Mother
  • Occupation (current or last-held occupation)
  • Address
  • Yearly income, etc.
Employment Information (if applicable)
  • Current Employment Details, including designation and responsibilities (if applicable)
  • Job Title
  • Name of Organization 
  • Duration of Employment
Document UploadScanned copies of the following documents:
  • Marksheet of Class 10/ Date of Birth Proof
  • Class 12 Certificate or Marksheet
  • Graduation Degree Certificate/ Provisional Certificate/ final year appearing certificate
  • Domicile Certificate/ Caste Certificate along with Income/ Property Proof (if claimed reservation)
  • Non creamy layer certificates for OBC candidates
  • Disability Certificate (if applicable)
  • Undertaking (for Government servants)

Service Preferences

Preferred services in the order of priority (IAS, IFS, IPS, IRS, etc.)

Cadre Preferences

Ranking of the cadres (state preferences) depending on where you would prefer to serve

Optional Subject

Mentioning optional subject you have chosen for the Mains exam aligning with your strengths and academic background
Final Submission

Reviewing all the information provided in the DAF form for accuracy, making necessary corrections before final submission, reading the declaration carefully, and finally submitting the DAF form

Important Instructions for UPSC Civil Services Application Process 2024

  •  Applicants are required to apply online on the UPSC official website.  

  • While filling the application form, the applicant should carefully decide his/her choice of center for the examination.  

  • Suitable provisions have been made in the online application for information regarding the use of scribes by the blind applicants and applicants with Locomotor Disability and Cerebral Palsy where dominant (writing) extremity is affected to the extent of slowing the performance of function (minimum of 40% impairment).

  • Applicants taking the Civil Services Preliminary examination must mention information such as details of centers for examination, optional subject to be selected for the examination, the medium of examination and compulsory Indian Language at the time of the filling up online application itself.

  • During the submission of the application form, applicants are not required to submit any certificate as proofs of their Age, Educational Qualifications, Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes /Other Backward Classes and Physically disabled etc. The document verification will be conducted at the time of the Main examination only.

UPSC Civil Services Application Fee 2024

  • Applicants (excepting Female/SC/ST/PH candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay fee of INR 100/- either by remitting the money in any branch of SBI by cash, or by using Net Banking facility of State Bank of India/ State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/ State Bank of Patiala /State Bank of Travancore or by using Visa/Master Credit/Debit Card.  

  • Applicants who opt for 'Pay by Cash' mode should print the system generated pay-in-slip during part II registration and deposit the fee at the counter of SBI branch on the next working day only.  

  • After payment, applicants must take out the print of their application form. 

  • Applicants will get registration confirmation by SMS or E-mail.

The last date to fill out the UPSC application form 2024 is March 5, 2024. UPSC CSE preliminary exam are scheduled to be conducted on May 26, 2024. Students who have missed out on this year's application can stay updated with the coming important dates and timing of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024. Once the application window is closed, students cannot apply for UPSC CSE exam by any means. 

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