What is the UPSC One Time Registration (OTR) system?

The One Time Registration (OTR) platform on upsconline.nic.in allows candidates to register their personal, educational, and demographic information once. This profile auto-populates for any subsequent UPSC application form, eliminating repetitive data entry.

How many attempts are permitted for UPSC Civil Services Examination?

For General and EWS candidates, a maximum of 6 attempts are allowed up to age 32. For OBC candidates, 9 attempts are permitted up to age 35. For SC/ST candidates, attempts are unlimited until the upper age limit of 37 years.

What is the negative marking penalty in UPSC objective exams?

For every incorrect answer in UPSC objective-type preliminary tests (such as CSE Prelims, NDA, and CDS), one-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question are deducted.

Can final-year college students apply for UPSC Civil Services?

Yes, candidates appearing in the final year or awaiting their final graduation degree examination are eligible to apply for the UPSC Preliminary Examination, provided they produce proof of passing before appearing in the Civil Services (Main) Examination.

UPSC Recruitment 2026 – Notifications &

About Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is India’s premier central recruiting agency responsible for appointments to Group A and Group B civil services and defence officers. UPSC conducts prestigious all-India competitive examinations including the Civil Services Examination (CSE), NDA, CDS, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF AC), and Combined Medical Services (CMS). Applications are processed through the official One Time Registration (OTR) system on upsconline.nic.in.

Authority TypeConstitutional Body under Article 315-323 of Constitution of India

Governing MinistryMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

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UPSC Major Examination Categories & Eligibility Matrix

Standard eligibility benchmarks and cadre qualifications across UPSC's primary recruitment streams:

Examination / Cadre	Cadre Rank	Prescribed Qualification	Age Benchmark	Exam Stages
Civil Services Examination (CSE)	Group A & B (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, IRTS)	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline	21–32 Years (General), Up to 35 (OBC), 37 (SC/ST)	Annual (Prelims + Mains + Interview)
National Defence Academy & NA (NDA/NA)	Commissioned Officers in Army, Navy, Air Force	10+2 Intermediate (Physics & Math for Navy/AF)	16.5–19.5 Years (Unmarried candidates)	Bi-annual (NDA-I & NDA-II)
Combined Defence Services (CDS)	IMA, OTA, INA, Air Force Academy	Graduation / Engineering Degree	19–24 Years (IMA/INA), 19–25 Years (OTA)	Bi-annual (CDS-I & CDS-II)
Combined Medical Services (CMS)	Medical Officers in Railways, CGHS, MCD	Passed written & practical MBBS Examination	Maximum 32 Years as on prescribed cutoff	Annual
Engineering Services Examination (ESE/IES)	Central Engineering Services (Civil, Mech, Elec, E&T)	Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech)	21–30 Years	Annual

UPSC Regional Examination Centers & State Recruitment Hubs

Candidates appearing for UPSC examinations can check state-specific vacancies, regional exam centers, and domicile rules across our dedicated state portals:

Delhi Hub

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Uttar Pradesh Hub

Major Centers: Lucknow, Prayagraj, Noida, Varanasi

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Bihar Hub

Major Centers: Patna, Gaya

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Rajasthan Hub

Major Centers: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer

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