The Union Public Service Commission has started the UPSC registration for preliminary examination today, January 22, 2025, onwards. The UPSC application form has been released at upsconline.nic.in. Only candidates eligible for the UPSC exam can fill out the registration form for the preliminary stage. Students must pay the application fee to successfully register for the UPSC exam. The registration fee for the UPSC prelims exam is INR 100 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. Other category candidates including female aspirants from all categories are exempted from paying the application fees. This year, UPSC exam 2025 will be conducted on May 25.
UPSC Registration 2025 Date
Candidates appearing for the UPSC exam 2025 can check exam dates for the application window in the table below:
| Events | Date |
| UPSC Notification 2025 | January 22, 2025 |
| UPSC Registration Start | January 22, 2025 |
| UPSC Registration Ends | February 11, 2025 |
| UPSC Application Form Correction | To be announced |
UPSC Prelims Registration 2025 – Application Process
The detailed UPSC application process for the preliminary examination is as follows:
| Step | Details |
| 1. Notification Release | Visit the official UPSC website (https://www.upsc.gov.in) to check for the notification of the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The notification provides all the necessary details about the exam. |
| 2. Accessing the Application | Go to the UPSC Online Application portal (https://upsconline.nic.in) and click on the link for “Online Application for Various Examinations.” |
| 3. Registration Part I | Provide basic details such as name, date of birth, email, phone number, address, and educational qualifications. After submission, you’ll receive a registration ID. |
| 4. Registration Part II | Use the registration ID to log in and complete the second part of the application. This involves selecting exam centres, uploading documents, and making the payment. |
| 5. Upload Documents | Upload scanned copies of: a) Passport-sized photograph b) Signature c) proof (as per guidelines). Ensure the files meet size and format requirements mentioned in the notification. |
| 6. Fee Payment | Pay the application fee online (via credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI) or offline (by generating an SBI challan and paying at the branch). Fee exemptions may apply to specific categories. |
| 7. Choose Exam Center | Select your preferred exam centre from the available list. Centres are allotted on a first-come-first-served basis. |
| 8. Preview Application | Review all the details entered to ensure accuracy. Verify all the uploaded documents and payment status. |
| 9. Submit Application | Submit the application after verifying the details. Once submitted, no changes can be made. |
| 10. Acknowledgment | Upon successful submission, download and save the application form and acknowledgement slip for future reference. |
