UPSC IAS Registration
Register and apply for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (IAS/IPS/IFS and allied services) online through the UPSC's One Time Registration (OTR) system, followed by exam-specific application.
Required Documents
Step-by-Step Process
Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
On upsconline.nic.in, complete your OTR profile once with personal, educational, and category details - this is reused for all future UPSC exam applications.
Apply for the Specific Exam
When the Civil Services (Preliminary) notification is released, fill Part I and Part II of the application, selecting your exam centre.
Pay the Examination Fee
Pay Rs 100 online (women/SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt) via net banking, card, or at designated bank counters.
Upload Photo and Signature
Upload a recent scanned photograph and signature in the specified format and size.
Print Confirmation and Download Admit Card
Print your application confirmation, and later download your e-admit card about 3 weeks before the exam date.
Pro Tips & Warnings
- Your OTR (One Time Registration) profile only needs to be created once - reuse it for Prelims, Mains, and even other UPSC exams like CDS or CAPF.
- Double-check your exam centre choice carefully during application, as centre changes after submission are rarely permitted.
- The number of attempts is capped by category (6 for General/EWS, 9 for OBC, unlimited up to age limit for SC/ST) - track your attempt count carefully.