How to Apply for the UPSC Exam 2023 | Register and Apply Online

The UPSC Civil Services Examination is a national examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit potential candidates for joint civil service positions in the Indian government.

UPSC will release the notification on the 1st of February 2023, from where you will not only learn about the eligibility criteria but also get to know other detailed information regarding UPSC (like exam pattern, syllabus, vacancies, exam centers, and many more).

UPSC will start the registration process on its official website for UPSC Civil Services Examination. The last date to complete the application process for UPSC CSE is the 23rd of February, 2023. This article will guide you step-by-step on how to apply for the UPSC exam 2023.

Note: Before, proceeding to fill out the application form for UPSC CSE, it is essential to know about the eligibility criteria before applying for UPSC Civil Services Examination.

UPSC Online Registration

In February, the UPSC 2023 registration period opens. It’s an entirely online process.

The two primary websites for UPSC are:

1. The UPSC posts significant announcements about several exams on its website, upsc.gov.in.
2. upsconline.nic.in is the website where candidates can fill out the application form for different examinations to appear for.
   • All the UPSC CSE exam-related information, application forms, and admit cards can be found on the official website of UPSC.

When to Apply for UPSC CSE 2023

On February 1, 2023, notification regarding the UPSC Civil Services Exam will be made. The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2023 application period is from February 1 through February 21, 2023.

To sit for the prestigious exam, candidates can apply and submit their application form within the prescribed time limit.

For the UPSC Civil Services Exam: Prelims, Mains, and Interview, separate application forms are available.

UPSC CSE 2023 Important Dates

Go through the Exam Calendar of UPSC 2023 tabulated below to figure out the important dates for this examination.

Some Important UPSC CSE 2023 Exam Notice	Important UPSC CSE 2023 Exam Dates
Release Date of Notification	01st February 2023
UPSC Prelims Exam Registration Begins From	01st February 2023
Last Date To Apply	21st February 2023
When do the Prelims admit card expected to release?	April/May 2023
Date of UPSC Prelims Exam	28th May 2023
Release date of admit card for Mains Exam	August 2023
Mains Exam Begins From	15th September 2023 (5 days)
Interview/ IAS interview Schedule Date	Yet to be notified

How to Apply for UPSC Exam 2023

To apply for UPSC Exam 2023, follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Go to the official website of UPSC: https://www.upsconline.nic.in
2. Scroll down the page.
3. Click on the link mentioned on the website that reads ‘Online Application for Various Examinations of UPSC’
4. A new page will open on your screen.
5. Click on the Civil Services Part-I registration link mentioned there on the website.
6. Go through the application form instructions and read them carefully.
7. Click on Yes
8. Enter the details and click on ‘continue’. (In Part I registration, you have to fill out the basic details, like name, parent’s name, DOB, marital status, permanent address, educational qualification, and address).
9. Your application page will be redirected to the payment gateway to pay the application fees.
10. After paying the application fees, click on continue/proceed.
11. Upload your photograph, signature, and photo identity card.
12. After successfully uploading the documents, click on continue/proceed.
13. Select the center of examination and then submit your application form.
14. Once your application form has been successfully submitted, download it, and take a printout of your UPSC Exam application form for future reference.

Note:

1. In the first part of registration, you have to provide the basic details and go through all the necessary instructions for image specifications, payment of the application fee, corrections in the application form (if required), etc.
2. Candidates can alternatively click on Part-II registration after completing Part-I registration and can apply using their Registration ID and date of birth. Part II comprises three steps, namely – payment of examination fees (if applicable), uploading of a photograph and signature, and choosing an examination center.

Admit Card

The UPSC CSE Prelims Admit Card 2023 will be released around 15 days before the Prelims Exam Date, which you can download from the official website of UPSC.

Points to Remember

Keep the following points in mind while filling up the application form.

1. Though the online application form is available in both English and Hindi, it can only be filled out in the English Language.
2. Once the online application form is submitted, changes are not allowed.
3. If you want to make some changes to an application form, you may submit a fresh application with prerequisite revision by the last date for receipt of the application, which is 23rd February 2023. Remember, all your earlier submitted applications will be canceled and your latest one will be considered for processing.
4. The online application form is in two parts (Part I & Part II registration).
5. Please note that no changes are allowed on the application form in the specific details listed below once submitted:
   • Center of Examination
   • Optional Subjects
   • Medium of Examination
   • Compulsory Indian Language for UPSC CSE Mains

How Do I Apply Online for the UPSC Mains in 2023?

1. The door of the UPSC Mains 2023 exam is only open to candidates who pass the UPSC Civil Services Exam Prelims Exam 2023.
2. On upsconline.nic.in, the qualifying applicants must submit the Detailed Application Form I (DAF-I).

How Do I Apply Online for a UPSC Interview in 2023 – 2024?

1. The students who will pass the 2023 UPSC Civil Services Main Examination are eligible to apply for the UPSC Interview.
2. On upsconline.nic.in, qualified candidates must submit the DAF-II or Detailed Application Form II.

How One Can Pay the Application Fee for the UPSC Exam?

UPSC charges a nominal fee to candidates for Prelims and Mains. Both online payment and offline payment options are available for UPSC Exam applicants.

1. Online mode: Applicants may pay their application fee online using a debit card/ credit card like a Visa, Mastercard, RuPay credit card, etc., or their SBI internet banking account. 
2. Offline mode: Applicants may pay their application fees in currency at any SBI branch in order to submit their payment offline. During part II registration, candidates who want to pay by cash should print the pay-in slip that the system generates and pay the cost at the SBI Branch counter only the next working day. Candidates should be aware that the “Pay by Cash” mode will be disabled one day prior to the submission deadline.

Note: Candidates who generated their pay-in slip prior to the process’s deactivation, however, may still pay the fee at any SBI branch. On the closing day, however, it is necessary to pay within banking hours.

Fees Structure

Fee Payment Details are listed below:

Exam Fee For UPSC Prelims: Rs. 100 for the Male applicants of General or OBC.

Exam Fee For UPSC Mains: Rs. 200 is set for the Male applicants belonging to General or OBC.

Note: Females, SC/STs, and anyone with a Benchmark Disability are excused from paying fees.

Candidate Photo and Signature Parameters in UPSC Applications

For uploading the scanned images of the photograph and signature, note down their required sizes, which are given below:

1. Photo: Size 3 KB – 40 KB
2. Signature: Size 1 KB – 40 KB

Essential Documents for UPSC CSE 2023 Online Form

The following crucial documentation, the specifics of which are required to submit an IAS Exam application, must be in the hands of candidates:

1. Any Acceptable Photo ID Proof.
2. In addition to a passport-size photo, candidates must scan copies of their qualifications.

UPSC Helpline Numbers for Assistance

Candidates can get in touch with the UPSC facilitation counter at gate C of its campus in person or by cellphone at 011-23385271/ 011-23381125/ 011-23098543 on working days between 10 a.m. and 17 p.m. if they have any questions about applications, candidacy, or other matters.

2023 UPSC IAS Exam Locations

A nationwide exam is the UPSC Civil Services 2023 exam. There are various exam centers in each of the 36 cities where the UPSC IAS 2023 mains exam is and 73 cities where the prelims exam is held. Candidates are informed about every UPSC IAS exam location for 2023 through an official UPSC release.

When completing the UPSC IAS application form 2023, applicants are required to select their preferred exam centers for both the prelims and UPSC Mains exams. Applicants are informed of the final UPSC Civil Services exam center allocation in 2023 when the UPSC Civil Services Exam admit card is made available.

How One Can Withdraw their UPSC CSE Application?

The processes listed below must be taken by applicants in order to withdraw their UPSC application:

1. Go to upsc.gov.in, the official website.
2. Go to the “What’s new” segment.
3. Navigate to the Withdrawal of Application: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2023 page.
4. Click the Application withdrawal link on the next screen.
5. Use the link to cancel your application that is located in the right corner.
6. Read the guidelines, then select Yes.
7. Type in your registration ID, then click Continue.
8. Type the following information in: Name, date of birth, father’s name, mother’s name, gender, phone number, and valid email address all required.
9. To withdraw your application, select that option and then click agree.

How One Can Get their UPSC E-Admit Card Online?

The e-admit cards are now issued by Union Public Service Commission in place of hall tickets (paper). One month before the exam, candidates who have already applied can download their e-admit cards. A printout of this document must thereafter be brought to the exam room by the candidates.

UPSC Conducted Examinations

The Central Armed Police Forces Examination (CAPF), the Indian Economic Service (IES), the Indian Statistical Service, and the Civil Services Examination are just a few of the tests that the UPSC administers (ISS).

The Civil Services Examination is regarded as the most prestigious exam out of all of them.

Notification from UPSC

1. UPSC Exam notification will be posted on the website upsc.gov.in.
2. Additionally, a Gazette notification will be issued for this.

Online Marksheets for UPSC

1. All candidates who took the Civil Services Examination will find their results posted on the UPSC online website.
2. Only when the entire Civil Services Examination, 2023 procedure has been completed, that is, after the announcement of the final result, will the marks, cut-off marks, and answer keys of the UPSC CSE 2023 be available on the UPSC Online website.

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