The UPSC Notification 2026 has been released at the official portal of UPSC at upsc.gov.in. Along with the release of notification, the UPSC Application Form 2026 has also been started. Candidates who have been waiting for the application window to get active, can now apply online at the official portal of Union Public Service Commission. The details regarding the Application Process has been provided here in this article. Candidates can apply online before the window closes on February 24, 2026 at 18:00 pm IST.
UPSC Application Form 2026
UPSC has released the UPSC Notification 2026, which was earlier scheduled on January 14, 2026. This release marks the beginning of the UPSC Application Form 2026. Aspirants who are eligible for the exam can fill out the form via online mode by visiting the official website: upsc.gov.in. The UPSC Apply Online 2026 process includes online registration, filling out the application form, uploading scanned copies of the required documents, and paying the application fee. Candidates need to follow the steps mentioned in the article for UPSC Apply Online 2026.
UPSC Application Form 2026 Pre-Requisites
Before applying for UPSC CSE 2026 Prelims, candidates need to check the pre-requisites for UPSC Application Form 2026.
- Active Mobile Number/ Contact Number
- Active Email Address
- Details from the Graduation certificate
- Recent Passport size photograph of the applicant
- Scanned image of the applicant's signature
- A valid Photo ID in scanned format
UPSC Apply Online 2026 Stages
The UPSC Apply Online 2026 has been activated on February 04, 2026. Candidates can apply online by visiting the official UPSC website ‘www.upsconline.gov.in’. The UPSC Online Form 2026 has been released by the official authority at the portal of UPSC CSE.
- Account Creation
- Universal Registration
- Common Application Form
- Apply for Examination
Steps to Fill UPSC Application Form 2026
The UPSC Application Form 2026 consists of two parts – Part I and Part II. The steps to follow to fill the UPSC CSE 2026 Application form:
Part-I (OTR Profile)
Follow these steps for UPSC OTR Registration.
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Visit the official website www.upsconline.nic.in or upsc.gov.in to download the latest notifications released by the commission. |
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Click on the 'Apply Online' link on the right-side panel of the Home page. |
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Click on 'Online Application for Various Examinations', then choose 'Online Application for Various Examinations of UPSC'. |
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Click on the 'Part I Registration' link. Read the important instructions for filling out the application form carefully before proceeding. |
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After reading the instructions, click 'Yes' to access the Part I registration page. Fill in personal details like Name, Gender, Date of Birth, Father’s Name, Nationality, and Address. |
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Next, provide your educational qualifications and contact details. |
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Enter your photo identity details, number of attempts made, graduation marks, and the Prelims exam center. |
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After filling in the details, preview the application and make edits if needed. Remember, editing is not allowed after final submission. |
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After previewing, click 'Submit'. Upon completing Part I registration, you will receive a Registration ID (RID). |
Part-II (Application Form)
Follow these steps to register for Part-II (Application Form).
| Steps to Fill Part II of UPSC CSE Application Form 2025 | |
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Step 1 |
Enter your photo identity details, number of attempts made, graduation marks, and the Prelims exam center. |
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Log in with your Registration ID (RID) and Date of Birth to proceed with Part II registration. |
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Pay the application fee through online or offline mode, or choose Pay by Cash via SBI Challan. |
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Step 4 |
Select your preferred centre for the prelims exam. |
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Upload all the required documents:
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Click 'Upload' after uploading all the documents in the prescribed size format. |
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A final declaration will appear on the screen. Check the box and submit the application. |
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After final submission, you will receive a confirmation message on your registered mobile number and email address, confirming successful completion and submission of the application. |
Part III (Detailed Application Form)
This section is required for the applicant to qualify for the prelims exam. For the UPSC CSE 2026, there are certain changes:
- After completing Part II, proceed to fill out the DAF (Detailed Application Form).
- Include details such as service preferences and other relevant data.
- Click ‘Submit’ to finalize the registration. After submission, Part III of the registration is complete.
Part-IV (Fees, Photograph, Signature, & Examination Centre Selection)
The final step to submit your UPSC Application Form 2026 is to complete payment and upload the necessary documents. The process includes:
- Pay the UPSC Application Fees 2026 of Rs 100 for General, EWS, OBS candidates, no fee for SC/ST/SC/ST/Female/PWD candidates using online banking or credit/debit cards.
- Upload the necessary images in the required formats having the size limit is 20 KB to 300 KB
- Select your preferred exam center from the provided list.
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