UPSC DCIO/Tech Interview Schedule 2026: Dates, Documents, Roll Numbers

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the interview schedule for candidates shortlisted for the post of Deputy Central Intelligence Officer (Technical) (DCIO/Tech) in the Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs. This notification, dated 29.04.2026, calls candidates to appear for interviews from May 18 to May 21, 2026, at the UPSC Office in New Delhi. Candidates are advised to carefully review their interview date, session, reporting time, and the comprehensive list of documents required for verification.

Interview Schedule Overview

Detailed Interview Schedule

Candidates are requested to report at the specified time for their respective sessions. No request for change of interview date will be entertained.

Documents Required for Interview

Candidates MUST bring all original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies as claimed in their Online Application Form (ORA form). Failure to produce any required original document may lead to cancellation of candidature.

• Interview Call Letter: The original interview call letter received from UPSC.
• Age Proof: Matriculation/10th Standard or equivalent certificate showing date of birth (or mark sheet, or school leaving certificate).
• Educational Qualification: Degree/Certificates for Essential Qualification and Experience as mentioned in Adv. No. 07/2025. Provisional certificate along with mark sheets of all academic years/final year will be accepted if degree is not available.
• Experience Certificate: In the “prescribed proforma” from Head(s) of Organization(s)/Department(s), clearly mentioning duration of employment (date, month & year), basic pay, consolidated pay, and nature of duties performed. Experience must be relevant to the post.
• Caste Certificate (if applicable): SC/ST/OBC certificate in “prescribed proforma” from competent authority, clearly indicating caste, Act/Order of recognition, and place of residence.
• OBC Declaration (if applicable): A declaration in the “prescribed proforma” stating non-creamy layer status on the crucial date (last date for ORA).
• Physically Handicapped (PH) Certificate (if applicable): In “prescribed proforma” issued by the competent authority.
• Documents for Name Change (if applicable): Marriage certificate, divorce deed, affidavit, newspaper cuttings, Gazette Notification, etc., for candidates who changed name after matriculation.
• Age Relaxation Certificate (if applicable): For Ex-Servicemen and Central/UT Government Employees/Servants in “prescribed proforma”.
• Government Service Declaration (if applicable): A declaration stating that you have informed your Head of Office/Department in writing about applying for this selection.
• Government Servant Certificate (if applicable): A certificate from your employer clearly stating your status as a Government servant on the closing date for the post(s).
• Attestation Form: Duly filled Attestation Form (available on UPSC website) with one recent passport-size photograph affixed.
• Additional Photographs: Two additional identical recent passport-size photographs, self-signed on the front in ink, with (i) Name, (ii) Roll Number, (iii) Date of interview, and (iv) Name of the Post written on the back (upper half for details, lower half blank).
• TA Bill Form (if applicable): Duly filled in duplicate (available on UPSC website).
• Original Affidavit (if applicable): For provisionally shortlisted candidates, as per final modalities uploaded on the Commission’s website.
• Optional Documents: Books, publications, manuscripts, Thesis/Dissertation, reprints of papers, literary/artistic, and architectural work relevant to the advertised post, for scrutiny by the Interview Board.

Important Instructions for Interview Day

• Provisional Candidature: Your candidature is provisional, subject to verification of all claims and documents.
• False Information: Any false information or claim will lead to rejection of candidature and debarment from future examinations/selections by UPSC or Central Government employment.
• No Change of Date: Requests for changing the interview date will not be entertained.
• Mobile Phones & Gadgets: Use of mobile phones and other electronic gadgets is strictly banned inside UPSC premises. Candidates are advised not to bring them, as the Commission will not be responsible for their custody.
• Reporting: Bring this letter and report to the Reception Officer upon arrival at the Commission’s Office.
• Weather Advisory: Delhi weather from December to February can be cold. Candidates are advised to equip themselves adequately (relevant for interviews during these months, though this schedule is for May).

Travel Allowance (TA) Details

Outstation candidates attending the interview are eligible for reimbursement of travelling allowance as per the following conditions:

• Reimbursement: Second/Sleeper class train fare (Mail Express) will be reimbursed for journey by Rail, irrespective of class, as per para 132 of Supplementary Rules.
• Submission: Candidates must submit hard copies/printouts of tickets (to and fro journey) along with the prescribed T.A. claim form, duly filled in duplicate. TA Claim forms are available in the Forms and Download Section of the UPSC website.
• Payment: The contribution will be paid in cash on the date of the interview itself from the cashier in the Commission’s Office.
• Conditional Interview: If a candidate is interviewed conditionally or not allowed for interview, the Commission’s contribution towards travelling expenses will not be paid until such conditionality is cleared. Candidates are advised to have adequate funds for their return journey.

Preparation Tips for UPSC Interviews

A UPSC interview is a personality test designed to assess your suitability for the role beyond academic knowledge. Here are some general tips:

• Know Your DAF (Detailed Application Form): Be thorough with every detail mentioned in your application form, including educational qualifications, hobbies, work experience, and achievements.
• Current Affairs: Stay updated on national and international current events, especially those related to your field (Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs) and general governance.
• Subject Knowledge: While the interview is not an exam, be prepared to discuss technical aspects of your essential qualification and experience.
• Communication Skills: Practice clear, concise, and confident communication. Maintain eye contact and a positive body language.
• Honesty & Integrity: Be honest in your answers. If you don’t know something, it’s better to admit it politely than to guess.
• Dress Code: Opt for formal and comfortable attire.
• Mock Interviews: Consider practicing with mock interviews to get accustomed to the format and receive feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What if I miss my interview date?

A: The notification clearly states that no request for a change of interview date will be entertained. Missing your scheduled interview date will likely lead to the cancellation of your candidature.

Q2: Can I bring my mobile phone and submit it at a counter?

A: No, the use of mobile phones and other electronic gadgets is strictly banned within UPSC premises. The Commission will not undertake to keep them in custody. It is strongly advised not to bring them.

Q3: What if I don’t have an original document mentioned in the list?

A: The notification explicitly states that candidates must produce all original documents as claimed in their ORA form. Failure to do so may lead to the cancellation of your candidature. It is critical to arrange all required original documents well in advance.

Q4: Is the Attestation Form available online?

A: Yes, the Attestation Form and TA Bill Forms are available on the Commission’s website (www.upsc.gov.in) under the Recruitment/Interview/Procedure, Terms & Conditions (Annexure II) section.

Q5: What is the ‘crucial date’ for OBC non-creamy layer status?

A: Unless specified otherwise, the prescribed last date for receipt of the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) on the ORA website for the post is to be treated as the crucial date for determining OBC non-creamy layer status.

Q6: Will UPSC reimburse my flight tickets for the interview?

A: The notification specifies reimbursement for Second/Sleeper class train fare (Mail Express) only. Flight tickets are generally not reimbursed unless specifically mentioned in the detailed advertisement or official rules.

Q7: What should I do if my name has changed after matriculation?

A: You must submit documentary proof for the name change, such as a marriage certificate, divorce deed, affidavit, newspaper cuttings, or a Gazette Notification, as applicable, along with your original documents.

Q8: What if I am currently employed in a government service?

A: You must submit a declaration stating that you have informed your Head of Office/Department in writing about your application for this selection. Additionally, a certificate from your employer confirming your government servant status on the closing date for the posts is required if you claimed it.