UPSC One-Time Registration (OTR)

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)One-Time Registration (OTR) System 2025 - Centralized Registration for UPSC ExaminationsShort Details of Notification

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.

Some Useful Important Links

UPSC One-Time Registration (OTR) Portal

Click Here (Register / Login)

Download OTR Notification

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Official UPSC Website

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