UPSC Exam-filling application FAQ Part 1

UPSCONLINE.NIC.IN – Online filling of UPSC application 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access the site to fill up the online application?

An applicant should log on to http://www.upsconline.nic.in/ to access the home page of the online application.

2. When can I submit online application for a particular examination? Can I apply any time during the year for a particular examination?

An applicant should apply for a particular examination only when it has been notified by the Commission. Brief information containing the extracts of the examination which is being notified is published in the leading News Papers. The complete and detailed information is subsequently published in the forthcoming 'Employment News' and is also available on Commission's website http://www.upsc.gov.in and at the website for filling the online application for a particular notified exam/exams at http://www.upsconline.nic.in/.

3. Can anyone apply online for a particular examination?

Yes, an applicant who fulfils the eligibility criteria prescribed in the notification (i.e. the detailed information published in the 'Employment News' or available on website 
http://www.upsconline.nic.in/) of that particular examination can apply.

4. Are there any detailed instructions to guide an applicant for submitting an online application?

Yes, an applicant must refer to the detailed instructions which are available on website http://www.upsconline.nic.in/ for filling up the online application before doing so, which are available.

5. What should I do if there is lot of delay in accessing the page?

The delay in accessing the Page depends upon various factors like Internet Speed, large number of applicants trying to register the application at the same time etc. Therefore if you are not able to get the page for registration promptly, please retry after some time or during off-peak hours.

6. What information/ details /items are required while filling the on-line application form?

The instructions/ items which are required to submit the fee, photograph and signature have been explained in the FAQs given below. In addition to these, you should have the relevant information/ details for all the columns which are required to be filled up.

7. Is it necessary to fill up the details related to area pin code/phone No. with area code/Mobile No./e-mail?

At Present area PIN code is mandatory to be filed in by the candidate, rest of above indicated items are optional. However, it is advisable that these particulars may be filled up so that an applicant can be easily accessed/ contacted if required by the Commission.

8. How do I move to the next page when columns on one page have been completely filled?

An applicant should click on the "Continue" button at the bottom of the page to move to the next page.

9. Is it necessary to fill up both the parts i.e. part-I and part-II of the application?

Yes, it is necessary to fill up both the parts i.e. part-I and part-II of the application.

10. I have filled up only part-I of the application. Will my application be rejected or not?

Yes, the application will be rejected.