UPSC CSE Application Form 2024:The UPSC CSE Application Form has been released on the UPSC website. Candidates who wish to apply for the UPSC CSE. must fill out the application form online within the specified deadline.

Key highlights of the IAS Application Form are as follows:

  •  The CSE application process must be completed by 5th March 2024.
  • The application process is online only.
  • Candidates must make sure that they fulfil the required UPSC CSE Eligibility Criteria before filling out the UPSC Civil Services Application Form.

UPSC CSE Application Process 2024

Candidates will have to submit the CSE application form online mode only. After the candidates have successfully registered themselves for the UPSC CSE Exam, candidates will have to fill out the application form which is done online only. There will be separate registration links provided for both the Prelims and Mains exams.

The steps to apply for the UPSC IAS exam are as follows.

  • Step 1: Click on the direct link provided above.
  •  Step 2: In Part – I registration, candidates will have to fill in all the personal information like name, age, address, etc.
  •  Step 3: After the completion of this section, candidates must ensure/double-check that they have filled in all details correctly. Corrections cannot be made after clicking on the submit button.
  •  Step 4: In Part – II registration candidates have to submit all the requisite documents, namely; educational certificates, ID proof, age relaxation if applicable, photograph, signature, payment details and declaration. (Photograph & Signature should be in JPG format).
  •  Step 5: Candidates must also choose the exam centre they wish to write the examination.
  •  Step 6: Candidates must also ensure that they give a valid email address for further use.
  •  Step 7: Candidates can finally click on the “I Agree” button and submit the application form. A Registration Number will be provided to the candidates, make sure to keep it safe and also take copies of the application form for future reference.

Application Fee for UPSC CSE Exam 2024

The candidates who are submitting the UPSC CSE Application Form will also have to pay an application fee. The application fee can be paid online.

Check the below table for the application fees.

Category Application Fee 2024
General and OBC Candidates (Male)
INR 100/-
Female Candidates (All)
NIL
SC/ST/Physically Challenged
NIL

  • Application fees once paid will be not refunded under any circumstances.
  • Applications without the prescribed Fee (Unless remission of Fee is claimed) shall be summarily rejected.
  • If any candidate has attended the Civil Services Examination held in 2019/2020/2021 and wishes to apply for admission to this examination, he/she must submit his/her application without waiting for the results or an offer of appointment.
  • Candidates admitted to the Main Examination will be required to pay a further fee of INR 200/-.
  • Online Mode: Candidates can pay the application fee online through SBI Net banking or by cash through SBI bank challan or through credit card/debit card.
  • Offline Mode: To pay the fee in cash, the candidate should take a printout of challan generated online after completion of registration. The candidate may go to the nearest SBI branch for a depositing fee after 24 hours of generation of challan.
  • Candidates must ensure they keep the fee payment receipt carefully with them as they will have to provide proof later on.

UPSC CSE One Time Registration (OTR) 2024

  • There will be no application fee and no age limit to apply for UPSC One Time Registration 2023.UPSC One Time Registration is now compulsory for all candidates to appear for any UPSC examination in future.

UPSC CSE One Time Registration (OTR) 2024

UPSC OTR is a One Time Registration that a candidate has to do to appear in the examination conducted by the UPSC in future. With the help of the OTR, candidates who are planning to appear for any UPSC exam in future can savetheir maximum time. With the help of UPSC One Time Registration 2024, candidates will get a lot of information in the automatic application form. Candidates do not have to fill in their personal details each time filling in
any exam application form. Once, the candidates filled any information, that information will remain stored securely in the Commission’s servers. It is mandatory for all the candidates to first register in Union Public Service
Commission OTR to apply for any exam conducted by UPSC like CDS, CMS, IAS, IFS, NDA, Civil Services, Engineering Services, ISS, IES, Forest Services, etc.

Steps for UPSC CSE One-Time Registration

Candidates can check out the below-provided steps to apply for UPSC One Time Registration

The steps are as follows:

  •  Step 1: You have to first visit the official website of UPSC.
  •  Step 2: Click on the UPSC OTR notification provided on the home page.
  •  Step 3: If you are new, register yourself first with the basic information such as name, father’s name, mother’s name, email ID, address, etc.
  •  Step 4: Then verify your One Time Registration profile details and submit Registration. 
  •  Step 5: You have to enter the OTP that you will receive on the registered email ID and mobile number.
  •  Step 6: Then the registration process will be completed and the candidate will see the OTR ID on their screen.
  •  Step 7: You have to take a print or screenshot of their OTR profile.
  •  Step 8: Now, you have to log in with the mobile number/email ID or OTR ID along with the OTP that you will receive on the registered mobile number or email.
  •  Step 9: Now, the UPSC CSE  One Time Registration  process is completed.
  •  Step 10: Now, whenever a new application for any UPSC exam comes out, you can apply for the same. You can also get the history of the old filling application form from the same.

Mandatory Documents For UPSC CSE Application Form

The requisite for any application form to be uploaded successfully is the requirement of correctly filled documents in the correct format. Candidates applying for the UPSC CSE exam must keep all the required documents ready for uploading. The documents to be uploaded are as follows.

  • Photo ID proof like a Passport/PAN Card/Aadhar Card should be in PDF format. (The digital size of the file should not exceed 300 KB each and must not be less than 20 KB)
  • A recent passport-size picture in JPG format. (Size of the file should be the same as above)
  • Required signatures in JPG format. (Size of the file should be the same as above)
  • 10th, 12th, graduation degree, etc. certificates. (Educational Qualification Proof)
  • Caste certificates

Document Dimensions Format, Size and Bit Depth
Photo
Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height)/Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height)
Format: JPG Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: 24
Signature
Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height)/Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height)
Format: JPG Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: 24
Photo ID card
N/A
Format: PDF Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: NA

How to Download UPSC CSE Application?

Candidates can withdraw their application form in case of any discrepancy from the official website. Candidates will have to fill in the details they have provided during the registration and application process. In order to withdraw the UPSC CSE Application Form, candidates can follow the below-given steps to avoid any sort of confusion.

  •  Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC, which is upsc.gov.in
  •  Step 2: Navigate to the section which says “What’s new”
  •  Step 3: Go to the Withdrawal of Application link for Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2024.
  •  Step 4: Follow the on-screen instructions and click on withdraw.
  •  Step 5: Click on the Application withdrawal link from the right corner once again.
  •  Step 6: Read all the instructions carefully and click on Yes
  •  Step 7: Enter the details like Registration ID and hit Enter.
  •  Step 8: Enter details such as Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Mobile Number, and e-mail id.
  •  Step 9: Withdrawal the application for the UPSC CSE 2024 examination and click agree.

UPSC CSE Application Form Correction

Any discrepancies related to the UPSC CSE Application Form can also be resolved if candidates contact the officials at the contact details given below.

UPSC Help Desk-011-23098543 / 23385271 / 23381125 / 23098591

UPSC Official Website-Official Website

UPSC CSE Application Form Rejection

Candidates should keep in mind that their UPSC CSE Application Forms can be rejected on various grounds. The following are the major reasons on why it can be rejected by the commission.

  • Unclear picture of the candidate.
  • If the photo or signature is not in the required format.
  • The application form contains incorrect details.
  • The wrong documents have been uploaded.
  • Application fees are not paid on time.

Points to Keep in Mind While Filling the UPSC CSE Application Form

Candidates who fill in the application form for the UPSC CSE exam must ensure not to miss out on any important information regarding the form. Keep in mind the points given below while filling in your application form.

  • Only online application forms will be accepted by the commission.
  • Candidates should have a proper functioning email address & phone number which is valid for at least a year from the time of application.
  • Your documents should be scanned and uploaded in the required formats. (PDF, JPEG, etc.)
  • Pay the required application fee.
  • Candidates who submit more than one application form must note that the application with the highest RID will be selected by the commission.