UPSC Interview Notifications and Updates 2026

The UPSC Interview, also known as the Personality Test, is the final stage of the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. After clearing the Mains exam, you enter this stage where interview schedules, official updates, and DAF-related instructions are released in multiple notifications, which can be difficult to track in one place.

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UPSC 2026 Interview Notifications and Key Updates

The UPSC Interview stage begins after the declaration of the Mains result. Candidates who qualify are issued interview call letters along with Detailed Application Form (DAF) instructions.

This stage includes multiple official components such as schedule release, DAF submission, interview guidelines, and final personality test details. Understanding each part is important for proper preparation and timely compliance.

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