Candidates shortlisted for the Civil Services Personality Test must verify and update their educational, personal, and employment information by November 27 to receive their e-summon letters.
Key Highlights
- UPSC activates the DAF-II / information window for Civil Services Mains 2025 qualifiers.
- Window open from 13 November to 27 November (6 PM).
- Candidates must update/verify education, employment, address, and personal details.
- Mandatory to resubmit the form to generate the e-summon letter.
- Personality Test (Interview) to be held at Dholpur House, New Delhi.
- Clear step-by-step instructions provided for filling the information window and contact details for help.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened its information update window for candidates who cleared the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025, marking the next crucial step toward the Personality Test stage.
DAF-II Window Now Open
The information window, also known as DAF-II, is available from 13 November to 27 November 2025, closing officially at 6 PM. During this period, candidates must log in to the official UPSC portal to review, update, and submit their required details.
What Candidates Need to Update
UPSC has directed all qualified candidates to verify or update the following:
- Educational qualifications, along with mandatory upload of supporting documents.
- Personal details including addresses, marital status, and parental information.
- Employment/service details, if applicable.
- Caste/EWS/PwBD certificates, if claimed.
- Achievements, extracurriculars, and other relevant profile details.
Steps to Fill in the Information (How to submit DAF-II)
- Go to upsc.gov.in, the UPSC’s official website.
- On the home page, click the information window / DAF-II link.
- Candidates will need to input their login information on the new page.
- Fill in the required information and click “Submit.”
- After completion, download the confirmation page and save a hard copy for future reference.
Following successful submission, e-summon letters for interviews will be made available on the UPSC website later.
If candidates face any issues downloading the e-summon letter or have queries, they may contact UPSC at:
- Phone: 011-23385271, 011-23381125
- Fax: 011-23387310, 011-23384472
- Email: csm-upsc@nic.in
For further updates and official announcements, candidates are advised to regularly check the Commission’s website.
E-Summon Letters Only After Form Submission
UPSC has emphasized that every shortlisted candidate — even those with no changes — must re-submit the DAF-II after verification. Only then will the system generate their e-summon letter, which is required for appearing in the Personality Test. Failure to upload valid proof documents or incomplete submission may lead to cancellation of candidature or withholding of the interview call letter.
Next Stage: Personality Test
The Personality Test (Interview) will be conducted at UPSC’s headquarters, Dholpur House, New Delhi. The commission will release the interview schedule soon.
