BharatNotes ⚡ TL;DR
Document verification in UPSC CSE occurs at two points: DAF-II online submission (about 2–3 weeks after Mains results, usually November) and physically on Personality Test day at Dholpur House, New Delhi (typically December–February). Candidates must carry originals and self-attested copies of all listed documents.
UPSC Document Verification — Timeline and Process
UPSC CSE Annual Calendar (Approximate)
| Stage | Approximate Timing |
|---|---|
| Prelims | May–June |
| Prelims result | July–August |
| Mains examination | September |
| Mains result | November |
| DAF-II submission window | November (typically 15-day window) |
| Personality Test Phase 1 | December |
| Personality Test Phase 2 | January–February |
| Final result | April–May |
For CSE 2024: DAF-II opened 13 November 2024, closed 27 November 2024. Phase 1 interviews ran 8–19 December 2024; Phase 2 ran January–February 2025.
DAF-II Online Stage
- Submit all required documents online within the window.
- Failure to submit = no e-Summon Letter = cannot attend interview.
- Even if no new information needs updating, candidates must log in, verify, and submit.
Personality Test Day — Dholpur House, New Delhi
Venue: Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| e-Summon Letter | Printed |
| Matriculation certificate | Original + self-attested copy |
| Degree / provisional certificate | Original + self-attested copy |
| Category certificate (OBC-NCL / EWS / SC / ST) | Original + self-attested copy |
| PwBD certificate (if applicable) | Original + self-attested copy |
| Photo ID (same as application) | Original |
| TA form + journey proof | Two copies |
Verification Process
- Staff at Dholpur House check originals before the interview begins.
- Originals are returned the same day.
- Discrepancies or missing documents can lead to immediate cancellation of candidature.
