{"id":23045,"date":"2026-04-08T10:10:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T04:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=23045"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:46:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:16:18","slug":"list-of-documents-required-for-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/list-of-documents-required-for-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Documents Required for UPSC 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For every UPSC aspirant, success in the Civil Services Examination depends not only on preparation but also on proper documentation. From the online application to the final interview, UPSC verifies your identity, age, educational qualification, and category through official documents. Even a small mistake or a missing certificate can lead to rejection. This article discusses the List of Documents Required for UPSC 2026 Online Application Form.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-notification-2026-out\/\" target=\"_blank\">UPSC Notification 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>List of Documents Required for UPSC 2026 Online Application<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here is the List of Documents Required for the <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-apply-online\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>UPSC 2026 Online Application Form<\/strong><\/a>. These documents are mandatory before applying for the exam.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A <\/span><b>recent passport-size photograph<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> must be uploaded in digital format. It should be clear, in a light background, and match your current appearance.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A <\/span><b>scanned signature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is required. It should be neatly signed on white paper with black or blue ink.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A <\/span><b>valid photo identity proof<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> must be uploaded. You can use Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, or Driving License.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>Class 10 (Matriculation) certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is mandatory as proof of date of birth.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>A graduation certificate or provisional certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> must be uploaded as proof of educational qualification.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Final-year students can upload <\/span><b>mark sheets of previous semesters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or a university-issued proof.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>1. Valid ID Proof<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates must upload a <\/span><b>government-issued photo ID<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with correct personal details.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Accepted ID proofs include:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aadhaar Card<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Voter ID (EPIC)<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Passport<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PAN Card<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Driving License<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The ID must be <\/span><b>valid, clear, and scanned in the prescribed format<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The same ID must be used at all stages of the UPSC examination.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A mismatch in ID details can lead to <\/span><b>cancellation of candidature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>2. Educational Qualification Certificates<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates must provide proof that they meet the minimum educational qualification for <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>UPSC CSE 2026<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A graduation degree certificate is required.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If the final degree is not yet issued, a provisional certificate can be uploaded.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This document is used by UPSC to confirm your academic eligibility.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Class 10th marksheet is also required for the date of birth proof.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>3. Recent Photograph and Signature<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A <\/span><b>recent passport-size photograph<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> must be uploaded.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The photograph should be <\/span><b>not more than 10 days old<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from the start of the application process.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>candidate\u2019s name and date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of taking the photograph must be clearly mentioned.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>face should cover about 3\/4th of the photograph<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A <\/span><b>scanned signature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> done with black or blue pen on white paper must be uploaded.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your <\/span><b>appearance during Prelims, Mains, and Interview must match<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the uploaded photograph.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>4. Category Certificates for UPSC 2026<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Along with these basic documents, UPSC also requires candidates who belong to reserved categories to submit valid Category Certificates for the UPSC 2026 Application Form.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SC and ST candidates must submit a <\/span><b>caste certificate <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">issued by a competent authority.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">OBC candidates must provide an <\/span><b>OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, issued in the relevant financial year.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">EWS candidates must submit an <\/span><b>Income and Asset Certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as per government norms.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PwBD candidates must submit a <\/span><b>disability certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> issued by a government medical board.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ex-servicemen must provide a <\/span><b>service or discharge certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>5. Proof of Date of Birth<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC strictly verifies the <\/span><b>age eligibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of candidates.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Accepted documents for date of birth include:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Class 10 \/ Matriculation Certificate<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Birth Certificate<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Passport<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>date of birth in the application form must match<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the date mentioned in these documents.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any 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