Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the full form of UPSC?
UPSC stands for Union Public Service Commission.
Q. What is UPSC?
UPSC is the Central Agency which recruits candidates into various services like Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) etc.
Q. What are the civil services? How to get into civil services of India?
Civil Services are jobs like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc. directly related to public service and are widely considered prestigious in India. UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts Civil Service Exams for Central Government job vacancies.
Q. What is the full form IAS,IPS,IFS & IRS?
The full form of IAS is Indian Administrative Service
The full form of IPS is Indian Police Service
The full form of IFS is Indian Foreign Service
The full form of IRS is Indian Revenue Service
Q. When are the UPSC Exams conducted?
The UPSC Examination that is Preliminary Exam are conducted in June and Mains are conducted in September.
Q. What is the Education Qualification required for UPSC exam?
The candidate must hold a Degree from a Government recognized University or must possess an equivalent qualification. Candidates who are in the final year or waiting for their results are eligible for appearing in the Preliminary exam.
Q. What is the negative marking scheme in Preliminary Exam?
There is a negative marking of (1/3), that means (1/3) mark will be deducted of the assigned mark to the questions.
Q. How can one register for UPSC Exam?
Registration for UPSC Exam is done online. Candidates are required to visit the official website (www.upsc.gov.in) for registration.
Q. How to apply for Examinations conducted by the UPSC?
Aspirants can apply online for the UPSC Examinations by accessing the online portal here is website (https://upsconline.nic.in).
Q. what quantity period of time is given to the candidates for applying online?
Time for applying on-line is clearly mentioned within the Examination Notice. A candidate gets concerning three weeks time to use on-line and may stock up {the on-line|the web|the net} application by following the directions provided on the web site for filling up online application.
Q. What happens if a candidate submits multiple on-line applications?
The candidate should avoid submitting quite one on-line application, just in case of doing this, the info provided within the last application thats with success submitted on-line, is accepted by the Commission.
Q. What unit the procedure if i created a choice to pay by bank challan?
The point in time of submission of on-line application is clearly mentioned inside the Examination Notice. Candidates, United Nations agency produce payments through Bank Challan, a square measure required to submit an online application a minimum of daily before the notified point in time thus they will generate the Bank Challan to be submitted in any Branch of SBI at intervals Bank operative hours throughout Asian country. The Facility of Challan generation is deactivated on the Last Day of the online application automatically by the system. However, Candidates can submit Bank Challan on the Last Day in any Branch of the SBI. Bank Challan generation is in Part-II of the online Application.
Q. Which category of candidates are exempted from payment of Examination fee?
Female candidates,
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD),
Scheduled Caste,
Scheduled Tribe.
Q. What precautions should be taken while filling up the Online Application Form?
Please make sure that you have read the instructions carefully before filling up the Online Application Form.
Q. What is meant by Part I and Part II of the Application Form?
Preliminary examination form of civil service exam contains two-stage of registration i.e for general study paper l and csat for paper ll, without completion of the second stages of the application the registration will be treated as unsuccessful.
Q. Non-filling of half II/Non-submission of fee.
If solely PART-I of the appliance is submitted while not submitting PART-II, the appliance remains incomplete and candidacy can not be registered. the appliance is incomplete even in cases wherever the applier has submitted PART-I and paid fee yet, however, has not completed PART-ll.
Q. Non Payment of Fee.
ANS. Non-payment of Fee (if not exempted from Fee payment) will lead to cancellation of the candidature.
Q. What is the structure of the Civil Services Examination?
Generally there are three-stage i.e
Preliminary for 400 marks
Main for 1750 marks
Personality test for 275 marks.
Q. What is the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination?
It is the first stage to clear as IAS/IPS/IFS etc, those who qualify the first stage are allowed to write mains papers which is the second stage.
Q. If a candidate has applied for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination but has not appeared at any paper in the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will it be counted as an attempt?
No, an attempt is counted only if a candidate has appeared in at least one paper in the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination.
Q. What is the scheme of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination?
The examination is comprised of two compulsory papers of 200 marks each.
Q. Is the General Studies Paper-II of qualifying nature? What are the Cut-off Marks for this Paper?
Yes, The minimum qualifying mark in this Paper is 33%.
Q. Is there any negative marking at the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination?
Yes, 1/3rd on each wrong answer to the questions
Q. What are the minimum educational qualifications needed?
The candidate must be a graduate of a recognized university.
Q. Final Year/semester students are also eligible to apply?
Yes
Q. What area unit the provisions for reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates?
Reservations are going to be created for candidates happiness to regular Castes. scheduled Tribes, different Backward categories, Economically Weaker Sections and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities candidates in respect of vacancies as could also be mounted by the govt.
Q. How are the Question Papers for the Civil Services (Main) Examination structured? What is the duration of each paper?
The question papers for the examination are of conventional writing type. Each paper is of three hours duration.
Q. How can I know the status of my application submitted for a particular post?
The candidate should refer to UPSC’s official Website www.upsc.gov.in
Q. Can candidates make changes in their applications after they have submitted them?
No. Applications once submitted are final and no changes can be made after submission.
Q. How can I apply Online for a recruitment case advertised by the Commission?
You can register yourself by visiting the official website.
Q. What ought to I do if theres delay in accessing the page?
The delay in accessing the Page depends upon varied factors like web Speed, sizable amount of candidates attempting to register the appliance at a similar time etc. Therefore, if youre unable to urge the page for registration promptly, please hear once it is slow, ideally not throughout peak hours.
Q. Can I deposit fee in cash in any nationalized/private bank?
No, the fee can be deposited in cash through ORA-generated challan in the State Bank of India or its Associate Banks only.
Q. Is there any other Form/Challan to pay fee by cash other than the pay-in-slip generated through ORA?
No. An applicant must use the pay-in-slip generated by the ORA system. The Bank (SBI) will not accept the fee (in cash) through any other form or challan.
Q. How will I upload my photograph/signature?
The photograph and signature should be scanned in .jpg format and are to be uploaded in the “Photo & Signature Upload” module.
Q. whether or not the photograph ought to be in Black & White or ought to its in a very colour?
Both Black & White and coloured pictures area unit acceptable as long as theyre as per the given specifications and additionally that the standard of the photograph is clearly recognizable and acceptable.
Q. What ought to be the dimensions of the scanned photograph and also the signature?
The candidate ought to scan his/her signature that has been placed on the white book with a black ink pen. every one of the scanned pictures of the photograph/signature shouldnt exceed forty kilobytes in size (for the photograph, the pixel size is a hundred and forty pixels height x110 pixels dimension and for signature, it ought to be a hundred and ten pixels height x140 pixels width).
Q. How can I make changes/addition/deletion in the information filled in various modules of the Online Application?
You can make changes in the information filled in any of the modules (except Registration Module) of Online application before its submission. No changes can be made after the Online application is submitted.
Q. What details ought to I retain once completion of submission of my on-line enlisting Application?
It is powerfully suggested that once the completion of the method of submission of the web enlisting Application, you need to take a printout of the submitted online enlisting Application and keep the aforementioned printout for future reference.
you’re additionally suggested to stay the proof of the fee payment which could be needed by the Commission just in case of any discrepancy.
Q. What details ought to I retain once completion of submission of my on-line enlisting Application?
It is powerfully suggested that once the completion of the method of submission of the web enlisting Application, you need to take a printout of the submitted online enlisting Application and keep the aforementioned printout for future reference.
you’re additionally suggested to stay the proof of the fee payment which could be needed by the Commission just in case of any discrepancy.
Q. Whom do I contact for any queries related to the recruitment for the post for which I have successfully submitted my Online application?
You may contact the Facilitation Counter of UPSC on the following Nos. 011-23098543, 23385271 and 23381125 or visit UPSC Facilitation Counter at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069 or visit UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in (Recruitment Link) for further details regarding recruitment by selection.
Q. Any graduates students are allowed to fill the application form of upsc preliminary exam which is common for both i.e CSE and IFS.
NO
Q. Any graduates students are allowed to fill up the application form of UPSC preliminary exam for CSE.
Yes
Q. If a candidate was applied for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, but due to any reason candidate is unable to attend any papers of preliminary examinations, does this will count in attempts?
No
Q. What is the minimum percentage required for the graduates student to apply for the upsc-CSE preliminary exam.
There is no such percentage requirement, the candidate is only required to be completed or in the final year of his/her degree of graduation.
Q. Does upsc followed reservation provision permitted by the governments.
YES
Q. How do I access the site to fill up the online application?
An applicant should log on to https://upsconline.nic.in/ to access the home page of the online application.
Q. When can I submit online application for a particular examination? Can I apply any time during the year for a particular examination?
An applicant should apply for a particular examination only when it has been notified by the Commission. Brief information containing the extracts of the examination which is being notified is published in the leading News Papers. The complete and detailed information is available on Commission's website HTTPS://www.upsc.gov.in and at the website for filling the online application for a particular notified exam/exams at https://upsconline.nic.in/.
Q. Can anyone apply online for a particular examination?
Yes, an applicant who fulfils the eligibility criteria prescribed in the notification (i.e. the detailed information available on website
https://upsconline.nic.in/ ) of that particular examination can apply.
Q. Are there any detailed instructions to guide an applicant for submitting an online application?
Yes, an applicant must refer to the detailed instructions which are available on website https://upsconline.nic.in/ for filling up the online application before doing so, which are available.
Q. I have a problem in filling up Name and Address fields. What should I do?
Due to security reasons, some reserved words and special characters like (!,@,#,$,%,^,&,*,(,),<,>,?,/,~,`, etc) are not acceptable in the Name and Address fields of the Online System. Please retry after deleting special characters.
Q. What should I do if my name is more than space limit of 30 characters?
If your name exceeds more than 30 characters, please abbreviate you name in Name Column, and then press TAB key. Full Name column displays below to facilitate the candidate to write his full name in Full Name column.
Do not forget to send a signed written request to Joint Secretary (Examination), UPSC, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi 110069 by Speed-post or by Fax (011-23387310) giving details of the full name and reasons for abbreviation in this regard; otherwise your application / candidature may be rejected at a later stage.
Q. How eligibility of age are calculated?
It is calculated based on cut-off date according to the notification.
Q. Which documents/Certificate must be in my possession if I want to claim any type of relaxation/reservation?
Candidates seeking reservation / relaxation benefits available for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes / Other Backward Classes / Economically Weaker Sections / Persons with Benchmark disabilities / Ex-Servicemen must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation / relaxation in accordance with the eligibility prescribed in the Examination Rules/Notice. They should be in possession of all the requisite certificates in the prescribed format in support of their claims for availing reservation before applying for the examination, and these certificates should be dated earlier than the closing date for receipt of applications for the examination, unless otherwise prescribed in the Examination Notice/Rules.
Q. As per the detailed information available in the Commission's website, I am exempted from payment of fee on account of being a Female/PH/SC/ST candidate. Am I required to enter the payment details in Part-II?
No. All the applicants who are exempted from the payment of fee can straight away proceed to the part-II of the application. Moreover, such applicants will not be taken through the "fee payment details page" where the applicants are required to fill in the details for payment of fee.
Q. I am a Female/Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Physically Handicapped (40% and more) candidate and I completed my application. Where should I pay the fee for the application?
Female/Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Physically Handicapped (40% and more)candidates are exempted from payment of fee.
Q. What is certificate date?
In case you are claiming any relaxation against a certificate you are having with you, its date may be mentioned against certificate date.
Q. Is it necessary to fill up the details related to area pin code/phone No. with area code/Mobile No./e-mail?
At Present area PIN code is mandatory to be filed in by the candidate, rest of above indicated items are optional. However, it is advisable that these particulars may be filled up so that an applicant can be easily accessed/ contacted if required by the Commission.
Q. How do I move to the next page when columns on one page have been completely filled?
An applicant should click on the "Continue" button at the bottom of the page to move to the next page.
Q. When the relevant particulars i.e. the community/ age relaxation requirements/ disability status/ year of birth etc. do not appear in the corresponding parameters available in thedrop-out menu. How should I fill up the relevant columns?
Before filling up the application, please check that you have selected the right examination in case more than one exam is notified during that period. Although it may not happen as the required columns along with the drop-down menu for selection and inputting the information is available on the online form for a particular examination. In case, the applicant desires to opt for a criteria/parameter which is different from the one contained in the drop-down menu, would lead to the inference with the system that the candidate is not eligible for this examination on account of different parameter.
Q. I cannot find the “Continue” or “I Agree” or “Declaration” button at the end of the screen. What should I do?
This may happen due to incompatible resolution of your computer and requires you to decrease the resolution before filling up Part II of the application form. Please hold the Ctrl keyof the keyboard and move the mouse wheel down (or press Ctrl and Minus “-” key) to change the resolution.
Q. What should I do if I am not able to proceed further after filling my basic details in Part-I registration?
You are requested to clear cache of your browser (all time) from the browser settings and complete your application form (Part-I & Part-II registration).
Q. Is it necessary to fill up both the parts i.e. part-I and part-II of the application?
The applicant is required to first complete the part-I of the application and thereafter complete the part-II of the application. Both Part-I and Part-II of the application should be duly completed as per instructions.
Q. The system returned a Blank or Zero Registration number after submission of application Online. What should I do?
Blank or Zero Registration number indicates that your application has not beensubmitted successfully. Please fill up the application form again and resubmit.
Q. I filled up my form and successfully paid the application fee through online payment gateway. However, the application status has not been updated with these particulars. What should I do?
If you have made your payment successfully through Credit/ Debit card and have been redirected to the UPSC Online website for uploading photograph and signature, and if you haveuploaded your photo and signature and other information required to fill Part-II properly, yourapplication is ready to be submitted. Otherwise, there may be a connectivity problem with thePayment Gateway. In such a case, you may choose Cash option or Internet Banking option for payment of fee and proceed according to the guidelines/ instructions.
Q. After filling up and completing the application form, the system (1) returned a Blank Screen (2) Internet was disconnected (3) My PC closed / hung / shut down. Is my application saved / registered?
On completion of Part-I of application Registration ID (RID) is generated by the system. If the same has not been generated and you are disconnected midway due to any reason, you have to enter the details of the application again.
Q. How should I proceed with Part-II if an alert/message is displayed stating that the security certificate is unsafe / untrusted?
Please proceed with filling up Part-II Registration form even if such an alert/ messageis displayed. Users of Google Chrome or Mozilla browsers are advised to minimize problems[click on the “I Understand the risk (Mozilla) or Advanced (Google Chrome)” button as the casemay be to proceed further and finally click on “Add Exception with continue (Mozilla) or Proceed to https://upsconline.nic.in (unsafe) (Google Chrome)”]. Only Desktop or Laptop should be used to apply Online for examinations and Mobile Phones are not compatible with the OnlineSystem.
Q. What details should I provide to make correspondence with the Commission?
In case of correspondence with the commission an applicant must mention these details -Name of Examination, Applicant's name, father's name, date of birth and the Registration Identity Number(RID).
Q. On using Google Chrome browser, it is showing “Your connection is not private” What should I do?
Please click on “Advanced” then click on “Proceed to upsconline.nic.in (unsafe)”.
Q. On using Internet Explorer browser, the message “There is a problem with this website’s security certificate” is displayed. What should I do?
Please ensure that you have typed the correct URL “https://upsconline.nic.in” in thebrowser address line and not reached the address through ‘search’ tools or other means.Thereafter, you may click on “Continue to this website (not recommended)”.
Q. What is the procedure to pay the fee for the examination?
There are three options for the payment of fee-Pay
i) by Cash in any branch of State Bank of India,
ii) Pay by credit/debit Card and
iii) Pay by Net Banking facility of SBI.
An applicant who wants to pay the fee by cash should take a print of the PAY-IN SLIP (challan) by clicking on the option "Download and Print Bank Challan". Making use of this challan, an applicant can deposit the fee in cash at any branch of the State Bank of India. The bank will not accept any other challan/form for the payment of fee by cash. After depositing the fee by this challan, the bank will provide a "TRANSACTION ID". An applicant will again have to log in and start submission of the part-II of the online application. An applicant can also pay the fee online using the internet banking facility of the State Bank of India. An applicant can also pay the fee online using any VISA/MASTER DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD issued by any bank/institution.
Q. Is there any other bank in addition to SBI where fee can be deposited by cash?
No, the fee may be deposited in cash only in any branch of State Bank of India.
Q. I have taken the print of challan by clicking on the "Print" option. I have to deposit the cash in a branch of SBI through this challan. How will I re-enter the system to submit my transaction details of the fee if I log out of the system now?
An applicant, after having obtained the TRANSACTION ID number, should again log in by making use of the Registration ID number generated at the time of submission of Part-I of application & the date of birth of the applicant and thereafter enter the relevant particulars in the remaining columns. The Registration ID is also available on the challan.
Q. Is there any other form/challan to pay fee by cash apart from the challan?
No. An applicant must make use of the challan generated by the system. The Bank(SBI) will not accept the fee (in cash) by any form or challan.
Q. I have taken the print of Pay-in-slip by clicking on the "Print" option. I have to deposit the cash in a branch of SBI through this Pay-inslip. How will I re-enter the system to submit my transaction details of the fee once I log out?
An applicant, after having obtained the TRANSACTION ID number, should again login Part-II Registration Form by making use of the Registration ID number generated at the timeof submission of Part-I of application and his date of birth and thereafter select Pay by Cashoption again and then click on Continue button to enter the relevant particulars in the remainingcolumns. The Registration ID is also indicated on the pay-in slip.
Q. How to get refund of payment as I had made payment more than once towards its fee?
UPSC has no provision to refund any fee amount paid by candidates. Concerned banks may be approached for claiming any extra/ unsuccessful payments made by the candidates.
Q. How I will fill-up transaction details after making payment by cash to SBI?
Login into Part II, Click on Pay by Cash -> Through any SBI Branch to find that you have already generated the challan. All generated Challans are valid till its closing date. Click on continue on the screen page for filling Transaction-Id & Date and click on Submit.
Q. When I will visit bank to pay fee by cash & my RID is not found in bank.
On downloading challan form for cash payment visit Bank on next day & ask Bank to use Screen Reference No in case of difficulty.
Q. I had paid online through netbanking but it is not showing & not allowing me to apply again.
Login into Part II, Click on Status at the end of the screen page if you have already paid fee through Net Banking.
Q. I have made a mistake while entering transaction details provided by SBI in its Challan Slip after making cash payment at the time of submission of my application. What should I do?
UPSC will send you a rejection letter on your email address in such a case. You willbe required to submit the original Challan Slip issued by the State Bank of India as proof ofpayment in cash mode or the bank statement showing debit of fee amount as proof of payment offee. It would be advisable to send the original Challan Slip by Registered or Speed Post or Byhand to the Joint Secretary (Examination), UPSC.
Q. Fee has been deducted two / three times from my account. Who will refund extra deduction of fee amount?
UPSC does not refund any extra fee amount paid by candidates. The bank concerned may be approached for claiming refunds. In case of transaction failure, the amount deducted isbeing refunded within 4 / 5 working days by the bank concerned.
Q. What should I do in case fee amount is credited back to my Credit/ Debit Card Account?
In case of payment made by Credit/ Debit card, the fee amount is credited back to your account due to failure of payment gateway, you are required to apply again to obtain a fresh RIDby submitting Part-I information and also make the fee payment again with new RID (if notexempted from payment of fee). Thereafter, you may submit the Part-II information once again with new RID.
Q. I have paid the fee in a State Bank of India Branch and I have Journal number but on Part II login, there is no confirmation?
Login to Part II using RID and DOB and select Pay by Cash through any SBI Branch,then click on Continue button of the Screen to enter Transaction Id and Date provided by theBank.
Q. I have paid the fee online through Net Banking but the transaction is not reflected and the system is not allowing me to proceed to complete Part-II. What should I do?
Click on the Part-II Registration link, A pop-up window will display on the screen, enter the Registration-id, date of birth and Confirm Random Image, Click the “Submit” button.The payment page will display with massage at the end of the screen page a massage “If youhave already paid fee (in case of payment failure), you can update the status by Clicking here” and the follow proceed according to instructions.
Q. I paid the fee by Debit/Credit Card and amount is debited from my bank account but Part II of the application is still showing payment page to pay again?
This means your transaction has failed and you have to make the payment afresh. Incase you are still facing difficulty in paying the fee using Debit/Credit card, you may choose topay in cash by generating Bank Pay-in-Slip (challan) or Internet Banking (INB).
Q. What should I do in case the centre I wish to choose is displayed in a different colour in the drop-down menu and is not selectable?
Applicants should note that there is a ceiling on the number of candidates allotted toeach of the Centers (means city), except in Chennai, *Delhi, Dispur, Kolkata and Nagpur.Allotment of Centers will be made on the ‘first-apply-first-allot’ basis, and once the capacity of aparticular Centre is exhausted, the same will be frozen and displayed in a different colour in theDrop-Down menu. You are advised to apply early so that you get the Centre of your choice.Please also note that UPSC reserves the right to change the Centre at their discretion, if thesituation demands.
* For CSP, CAPF, NDA-I/NDA-II there might be a ceiling/ capping for Delhi Centre also.
Q. Can I change my centre after submission of application?
Change of Centre cases are normally discouraged by UPSC. However, written request duly signed addressing to J.S. (Exam), UPSC may be sent for change of centre request towards its consideration based on its merit.
Q. I am unable to upload Photo / Sign in my application. What should I do ?
Please check the properties of photo and sign images. Resize them as per specifications given in instructions for filling online application on the website itself within FAQ.
Q. What should i do in case my Photo / Sign does not match with pixel sizes mentioned in UPSC guidelines?
UPSC is concerned with identification of a candidate at the Exam Hall based on the images uploaded by the candidate and not to cancel the candidature based on the size or color of ink used.
Q. In which format should I upload the scanned photograph and signature?
The images of the photograph and signature should be scanned in the “JPG” format.No other format is acceptable.
Q. I am unable to upload photograph and signature in my application. What should I do?
Please check the properties of the photograph and signature images. Resize themaccording to the specifications given in instructions for filling online application.
Q. What should be the size of the scanned photograph and the signature?
You should scan your signature which has been affixed on white paper preferably withblack ink pen for its better visibility. Each of the scanned images of the photograph / signatureshould not exceed 300 KB and must not be less than 20 KB in size. The resolution of photographand signature are 350 pixel (Width) * 350 pixel (Height) minimum and 1000 pixel (Width) *1000 pixel (Height) maximum. Also, please ensure that the uploaded photograph and signatureare clearly discernible.
Q. How do I convert my photograph and signature to the required pixel size or desired format?
Use any free image editing software such as MSPaint or Irfanview, to deletethe unnecessary print area. Use the CROP option after selecting the Image. To resize to properpixel size use the Resize option. If the image is in other formats such as .tiff, .bmp etc, then openthe photo in MSPaint or Irfanview and click Save as option to save it in the desired format (.jpg).
Q. My photograph and signature, as uploaded on the site, are not clearly discernible. What should I do?
After photograph and the signature are uploaded, a fresh page shows the preview ofthe uploaded images. If you are satisfied with the uploaded images you may click on ConfirmUpload button. In case you are not satisfied with the uploaded images, you may click on theReload Photograph or Reload Signature button. The reloaded photograph and signature can againbe viewed by clicking on the Image refresh button. The process can be repeated till yoursatisfaction. You may please note that if the quality of photograph or signature is poor, theapplication is liable to be rejected. After having clicked on the Confirm Upload button, thesystem will not allow any changes in the photo / signature.
Q. What should I do if uploaded wrong photo identity card document / certificate related to writing extremity of PwBD in Part-II Registration form?
You will need to fill up the form once again and redo the entire process i.e. obtaining afresh RID by submitting the new application (Part-I Registration), fee payment (if applicable)and complete the Part-II application form as per instructions.
Q. What should be the size of the scanned photo identity card document / certificate related to writing extremity of PwBD (person with benchmark disability) ?
You should scan your photo identity card document / certificate related to writingextremity of PwBD (person with benchmark disability) not exceed 300 KB and must not less than 20 KB.
Q. What details should I retain after completion of successful submission of my form?
It is strongly advised that after the completion of the process of submission of the online application, the applicant must take a print out of the submitted application form and keep the same for future reference. The candidate is also advised to keep his fee payment proof which might be required by the commission in case of any discrepancy.
Q. How I will take printing of my submitted application?
You may click on View/Print option at https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/viewapplication.php site. Then enter RID & DOB to print your submitted application.
Q. I found mistake in entry of Transaction details after submission of my application. What should I do ?
You are required to submit original challan issued by bank for payment in cash mode / Bank statements showing debit of Fee Amount for other authorized mode as documentary proof for payment of Fee in case any rejection letter received by you from UPSC during verification of payment.
Q. What should I do if I realize that I have submitted my application form with incorrect entries?
You will need to fill up the application form once again, if you notice errors in an already submitted application form, and redo the entire process, i.e. obtain a fresh RID by submittingPart-I information, fee payment to be made by you again with new RID (if not exempted frompayment of fee), and upload the Part-II information again. Please note that your RID for lastsubmitted completed application will be considered for processing and all earlier applicationswill be treated as cancelled by the system.
Q. When the relevant particulars i.e. the community/ age relaxation requirements/ disability status/ year of birth etc. do not appear in the corresponding parameters available in the Drop-Down menu, how should I fill up the relevant columns?
All relevant particulars required according to Rules for a particular examination areprovided for in the Drop-Down menu. Before filling up the application, please check that youhave selected the right examination. Any attempt to enter any input other than the availableoptions will lead to rejection of your application.
Q. What should I do in case I found mistake in my submitted application?
Most of communications to candidates are carried out online by UPSC and address is hardly a matter in this regard. Please ensure your email-id & Mobile No is active.
Q. Is it possible to edit my record submitted in my application?
There is no editing facility in the application. In case of any mistake in filling application, candidate is responsible. However, fresh application may be made for correction of earlier mistake.
Q. What should I do if there is delay in accessing the page?
Please retry after some time preferably not during peak hours. The time taken to access the page depends upon factors like Internet speed and number of applicants registering their applications at the same time. It would always help if applications are made earlier rather than later. It is a good practice not to wait for the last day or hours.
Q. Am I allowed to change entries in fields/ columns that I have already filled up?
The system allows you to change entries in fields/ columns in Part-I of the online application by using the Update button. Please click on this button to make the desired changes. However, you cannot change the entries once you have submitted the application form by clicking on the “I Agree” button. Therefore, please submit only after carefully reviewing your entries.
Q. How do I receive intimation regarding registration of my application?
After the completion of Part-I and Part-II of the online application, a fresh pagedisplays the message that the application has been submitted successfully. An auto-generatedemail / SMS are sent to you stating that you have successfully submitted your application. Pleasenote that your application is subject to the verification of information according to theExamination Rules as well as verification of the quality of photograph, signature, and paymentdetails (in case you are not a fee-exempted candidate).
Q. What should I do if I receive an SMS from UPSC informing that your candidature is not valid as you have not completed Part-II of the application?
The SMS message could be a delayed alert. If you receive such an SMS, first obtain aprintout of your submitted application form and check that all fields including photo, signature and the centre are filled up and are in order. If the centre is indicated in the printed applicationform, you may ignore the SMS alert. Please keep the printout of your submitted application forfuture reference. If the centre is not indicated, it means your application has not been submitted and you are advised to complete Part-II of the application by filling up Centre and submit it as per the procedure.
Q. What do I do if my RID is not available at the Bank when I go there to make payment?
Please visit the Bank for payment a day after you have downloaded the pay-in-slip. Incase of difficulty, please request the Bank to use Challan Reference number for effectingpayment. You can also contact to UPSC by email- upscsoap[at]nic[dot]in / Telephone number – 011-23388088 / 23098591 Extn. 4930.
Q. How do I ensure that my online application has been submitted if SMS / email have not been received?
Auto-generated intimation is sent to candidates through email / SMS, which may nothave been received by you due to reasons like Inbox over loaded, cleaning of spam folder without checking, email-id inactive, jamming due to heavy rush/ traffic, congestion of packets inmail server etc. It is advisable to keep a hard copy of application for any future reference.
Q. I have completed my Application. When can I download my Admit Card (Hall Ticket) for the examination?
The eligible candidates shall be issued e-Admit Card three weeks before the commencement of the Examination. e-Admit Card will be made available on the UPSC Website[upsc.gov.in] for being downloaded by the candidate. No Admit Card will be sent by post.
Q. How will I get the admit card if I have submitted the application online? Whether I will get an e-mail or I will get the admit card by post or it is to be collected personally from the commission's office or it will be available on the website of the commission?
All admitted candidates can download e-AC with details of centre address around three weeks ahead of Examination Date once Admit Card are uploaded on HTTPS://www.upsc.gov.in . No e-mails sent in this regard.
Q. How do I re-confirm that my application is saved and received in the Commission's Office?
The successful submission of the online application requires the completion of two parts of the application correctly. After completing the part-I of the application the system generates a unique number which is known as the Registration ID. After the completion of all the columns in part-II, a fresh page displays the message that the application has been submitted successfully. The generation of the unique registration ID number combined with the display of this message indicates that the application has been registered.
Q. I have successfully submitted the online application, should I send the print outs of the application to the commission by post?
Once an applicant has successfully submitted the Part-I and Part-II of the application through online, the same gets registered with the Commission and the applicant is not required to send a hard copy of the print out of his/her application to the Commission's office. However, it is strongly advised that the applicant keeps a hard copy of his /her application for his/her own record and future communication with the Commission, if any.
Q. When I will receive Admit Card (AC) once I had submitted my completed application.
All admitted candidates can download e-Admit Card with details of centre address around three weeks ahead of Examination Date once Admit Card are uploaded on HTTPS://www.upsc.gov.in/
Q. Do I require to send a hard copy of application to UPSC after submitting my online application?
No hard copy to be sent to UPSC unless it is asked for any reason, However, it is strongly advised that the applicant keeps a hard copy of his /her application for his/her own record and future communication with the commission, if any.
Q. Can I use pay-in-slip (challan) and transaction-id of an already submitted applicationform for another new application form (generated RID)?
You cannot use pay-in-slip (challan) and transaction-id of already submitted application form for another new application form. Otherwise your application form may be rejected.
Q. What should I do to become an IAS/IFS/IPS officer?
For selecting IAS/IFS/IPS officers, UPSC every year conducts Civil Service Examination. Any aspirant for IAS/IFS/IPS needs to pass this exam for getting selected.
Q. What is the structure of UPSC Civil Services Exam?
He examination is conducted in three stages– Preliminary, Mains and Personality Test. The Preliminary Examination consists of two papers of objective type (multiple-choice questions) carrying a maximum of 200 marks each. One paper is on General Studies and other is of Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). The Question Papers (Test Booklets) are set in English & Hindi. Mains Exam is descriptive in nature and consists of 9 papers: Compulsory English, Compulsory Indian Language, Essay, General Studies I, General Studies II, General Studies III, and General Studies IV. Besides you need to choose one Optional subject on which you will have 2 papers. Personality Test of successful candidates will be conducted.
Q. Is there any age limit for appearing in UPSC Civil Services Examination?
As per revised rules, any person from General category more than 21 and less than 32 years of age is eligible to appear for the above mentioned exam. The upper age limit is relaxed up to a maximum of five years for candidates belonging to SCs or STs Categories and up to a maximum of three years for candidates of OBC category among others.
Q. Is there any limit on number of attempts that I can take for UPSC exams?
As per revised rules, a candidate belonging to General category can take upto 6 attempts; those belonging to OBC can take up to 9 attempts. There is no limit on number of attempts available for candidates belonging to SC and ST communities. For more details visit the UPSC website: http://www.upsc.gov.in/
Q. How to select an optional subject?
Optional subject should be such that you are comfortable with the subject. Following are some thumb-rules you may follow while selecting your optional: Look at your interests: Considering the comprehensive manner in which the study of subject is necessary, you must select only such subject that interests you. Refer to previous question papers (Available on http://www.upsc.gov.in) Look at your abilities: Though you may not be able to solve all the questions initially, select the subject you are most comfortable with as your optional.
Q. I have completed my graduation in engineering/medicine. Can I select any other subject as my optional?
Yes, you can either select the subject of your graduation (if it is available) or any other subject as your optional. The only criterion is that you should be comfortable with that subject.
Q. Where can I get detailed syllabus for the exam?
Every year UPSC issues a notification before the Prelims of Exam. In that notification you can find the detailed syllabus. The notification for each year can be found on the UPSC’s website. www.upsc.gov.in I am not very good in English.
Q. Can I give exam in Hindi/Marathi or any other language?
The Prelims exams are conducted in Hindi and English only. However, for Mains you can select any one of the 22 languages which includes English, Hindi as well as Marathi. In Personality Test you can select a language different from one selected for Mains. Thus, if you appear for Mains in English you can still appear for interview in one of the languages mentioned in the list.
Q. How should I start my studies?
Study of newspapers along with other books is crucial for success in UPSC exams. You should read one good quality national newspaper everyday. The Hindu and The Indian Express are two good newspapers from which you can choose. Those appearing in Marathi should either read Loksatta or Maharashtra Times. But it is still advisable to read one national newspapers.
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