Free guidance · For UPSC CSE 2026 Mains qualifiers

UPSC CSE 2026 Personality Test

1-on-1 DAF Session

The board can question any line of your DAF. Are you ready?

Free, one-to-one preparation for your Personality Test, from your DAF to the final board, with serving and former IAS and IPS officers. Open to Mains qualifiers from every state.

Limited slots · LIVE online across India · In person in Bhubaneswar

A mock interview board with a candidate, at RAYACADEMY IAS

3 reasons you shouldn’t skip a DAF session

  1. That small detail could become a big question. Discover the hidden questions in your DAF before the board does.
  2. One unexpected follow-up can expose weak preparation. Prepare for probing questions on your choices, achievements and gaps.
  3. A rehearsed answer can fall apart under scrutiny. Learn to give authentic, structured and confident answers.

Why this programme

  • 1-on-1 attention Work through questions drawn from your own background.
  • LIVE online across India Join from any state, wherever you are preparing.
  • Free of cost The programme has no registration or participation fee.
  • Two ways to attend Join LIVE online, or come in person to our Bhubaneswar campus.

What’s covered

  1. DAF Analysis

    Review your Detailed Application Form entry by entry and build a list of likely questions.

  2. Mock Interviews

    Face a simulated interview board and get detailed feedback on your answers and delivery.

  3. Current Affairs & Opinion

    Review key issues and practise explaining your views with evidence and balance.

  4. Home State & Optional

    Prepare for questions about your home state, your district and how your optional subject connects to public issues.

A 1-on-1 DAF session at RAYACADEMY IAS
A 1-on-1 DAF session
A mentor reviewing a candidate's DAF one to one
Every question comes from your own DAF.

Your mentors

Guidance by serving and former IAS and IPS officers

Get individual feedback on how you present your experience and handle follow-up questions.

How it works

  1. Register Fill in the short form on this page.
  2. Hear from us We’ll message you on WhatsApp within 24 hours.
  3. Review your DAF Go through likely questions in a dedicated session.
  4. Take your mock Practise with a board and get detailed feedback.

Key dates

UPSC DAF-II update window
11–25 November 2026, closing at 6:00 pm IST
UPSC Personality Tests
Expected in early 2027. UPSC will announce the official schedule.
Programme slots
The team will share available DAF review and mock interview slots over WhatsApp.
Read the official UPSC notice ↗

Frequently asked questions

Is it really free?

Yes. The guidance programme is free, with no hidden charges.

Who can register?

UPSC CSE 2026 Mains qualifiers from any state can register.

Can I attend online or in person?

Yes. Join LIVE online from anywhere in India, or attend in person at our Bhubaneswar campus.

How many mock interviews will I get?

The team will confirm mock interview availability when they contact you on WhatsApp.

Will my mock be recorded or published?

We’ll record or publish your mock interview only with your consent.

Do I need to share my DAF?

Have your DAF ready for the review session. The team will let you know how to share it.

Free guidance · Limited slots

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