New Delhi, 24 November 2021 – The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the timetable for the civil services (mains) examination 2021. The mains exam will begin on January 7 and aspirants can check the exam schedule by visiting the commissionโs official website.
Along with that, the commission has also released the detailed application form I (DAF-I) for the exam. Candidates can use the DAF-I to provide their personal details and change the city of their examination centre, if required. Aspirants have to fill up the DAF-I on or before December 1. This is the last date to fill the form and late entries will not be entertained by the commission.ย
Note: To view the entire time table for UPSC Civil Services (Mains) examination, click here.
UPSC Mains Exam Time Table – Major Pointsย
- The mains exam will begin on January 7 and conclude on January 16, 2021.ย
- There are a total of nine papers that will be conducted during the examination.ย
- Civil services (mains) will have two shifts – morning and afternoon.ย
- The morning shift will begin at 9 AM and end at 12 PM.ย
- The afternoon shift will start at 2 PM and conclude at 5 PM.ย
How to Fill UPSC Mains Detailed Application Form I (DAF-I)?
- Register at UPSC by visiting the official website and clicking on the registration link provided below the โloginโ button.ย
- On the next window, provide your name, roll number, date of birth, and e-mail address.ย
- Click โsubmitโ and receive login credentials at your email address.ย
- Using these credentials, log in again at http://www.upsc.gov.in (click on the โLoginโ tab on the top).
- The detailed application form I (DAF-I) will appear on your screen.ย
- Fill up all personal details.ย
- Choose your choice of exam centre in the form (this choice will be considered final and aspirants wonโt be able to change their exam centre from this point forward).ย
- Submit the form and pay the required examination fee to conclude the process.
