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 on sarkari result info.
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
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
