UPSC CSE aspirants must go through several assessments before they are chosen, and a Detailed Application Form (DAF) is one such step. While it seems simple at the first glance, if not filled out properly, it can adversely affect the selection process.
DAF is a form that candidates are required to fill after cracking their Prelims examination, and this is done prior to the Mains and the interview. Over half the questions asked during the face-to-face session are curated from a candidate’s DAF.
IFS officer Suyash Chavan, who is from Delhi, shared his interview experience by posting his DAF on Quora. He said that due to a lack of proper guidance, he made a lot of mistakes in filling the form. This resulted in his inability to answer some questions during the interview.
Meanwhile, Vishnu H Prasad, an IRS officer from Nashik, shared that filling too many details can cause trouble for candidates.
Here’s what Quora users say are some crucial mistakes to avoid while filling out the…