Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
One-Time Registration (OTR) System 2025 – Centralized Registration for UPSC Examinations
Short Details of Notification
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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
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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.
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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
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Recruitment Details – Total Vacancies – As per individual UPSC Exam Notification
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| 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
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| 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
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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
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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
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Interested Candidates Must Complete OTR Before Applying for Any UPSC Exam. Read Full Notification Before Application.
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Some Useful Important Links
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| UPSC One-Time Registration (OTR) Portal |
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| Download OTR Notification |
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| Official UPSC Website |
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