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UPSC One-Time Registration (OTR)

Last Updated: September 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM

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Union Public Service Commission has activated the One-Time Registration (OTR) facility for UPSC exams. OTR is mandatory for all candidates applying for Civil Services and other UPSC recruitments. Candidates must complete OTR on the official UPSC portal before submitting any application forms.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) One-Time Registration (OTR) System 2025 - Centralized Registration for UPSC Examinations Short Details of Notification SarkariJob.Com
Important Dates OTR Registration Start : 18/08/2022 Last Date for OTR Registration: To be announced (OTR is open year-round) Last Date for Edit OTR Details: To be announced (Edit window opens during application period) Next UPSC CSE Application Window: 22/01/2025 to 18/02/2025 Exam Dates (as per respective notification): To be announced Result Announced : To be announced			Application Fee General / OBC : ₹100/- (per exam application) SC / ST / PwD / Female : No Fee OTR Registration: No Fee (Registration is free for all candidates) Fee to be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI at time of exam application.
Age Limit & Selection Process Age Limit for UPSC CSE: Minimum 21 years, Maximum 32 years (as on 01/08/2025) Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, up to 10 years for PwBD, and other categories as per Govt. rules Selection Process: Prelims (Objective), Mains (Written), Interview (Personality Test) Note: OTR is mandatory prior to applying for any UPSC exam
Recruitment Details - Total Vacancies - As per individual UPSC Exam Notification
Post Name		Total Vacancies	Eligibility
UPSC Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IFS, etc.)		~1105 (2025 CSE)	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university Age: 21-32 years (as on 01/08/2025) Indian Nationality required
Other UPSC Recruitment (IFS, CDS, NDA, CAPF, etc.)		As per respective notification	Eligibility varies by examination (Refer official notifications for each exam) OTR is compulsory for all UPSC online applications
Salary & Pay Scale Details IAS/IPS/IFS (Group A Services): Pay Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) at entry + DA, HRA, TA, Medical, Pension Other Services: Pay scales as per 7th Pay Commission for respective posts (CDS, NDA, CAPF, etc.) Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance, HRA, Medical Facilities, Pension, LTC, Government Accommodation (as per post & location) Career Growth: Timely promotions, training, and opportunities for empanelment to higher posts
Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis Difficulty Level: High (UPSC CSE is among the most competitive exams in India) Expected Applications: 10,00,000+ (CSE 2025); 2-3 lakh appear for Mains Competition Ratio: 1:900 to 1:1100 (CSE 2025; ~1105 vacancies for over 10 lakh applicants) Previous Cut-off (General): Prelims: 88.22/200 (2023); Mains: 741/1750 Success Rate: Less than 0.2% (for CSE final selection) Recommended Preparation Time: 12-18 months of systematic study and practice
Interested Candidates Must Complete OTR Before Applying for Any UPSC Exam. Read Full Notification Before Application.
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Some Useful Important Links
UPSC One-Time Registration (OTR) Portal			Click Here (Register / Login)
Download OTR Notification			Click Here
Official UPSC Website			Click Here

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