IAS (UPSC CSE) Application Form 2021 (Out): Steps to Know Online Form Fill Up, Registration Date
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Mar 19, 2021
IAS (UPSC CSE) 2021 notification has been released on 4 March 2021 for filling 712 vacancies. The aspirants can fill the form online latest by 24 March 2021. On the other hand, the IAS 2021 withdrawal process will be started on 31 March 2021 and will be continued till 6 April (6 PM). Read more.
The IAS Application form 2021 will be released online medium (upsc.gov.in) by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). All the candidates are asked to fill the IAS Application form 2021 very carefully because once the form will be accepted by the UPSC, they will not be able to change. Read more.
If the candidates fulfil the IAS eligibility criteria of the UPSC IAS exam 2021, then they can appear for the exam. No extra attempt will be given to age-barred candidates whose last attempt was in 2020, as per the final verdict of the Supreme Court. Check the news in details here
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4 March: UPSC 2021 has been released for 712 vacancies. The last date of filing the application form is 24 March 2021. Read more.
IAS (UPSC CSE) 2021 Important Dates
The UPSC delayed to release of the IAS Notification 2021, and it was released on 4 March 2021. The aspirants will fill the IAS Application form by 24 March 2021. To know more about the important events, go through the following table:
| IAS 2021 Exam Event | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| UPSC IAS 2021 Notification | 4 Mar 2021 |
| IAS 2021 Application Started | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Last date to apply for IAS 2021 | 24 Mar 2021 |
| IAS 2021 Application form Withdrawal starting Date | 31 March 2021 |
| IAS 2021 Application form Withdrawal end Date | 6 April 2021 |
How to Apply Online for UPSC IAS 2021 Exam?
The IAS Application Form 2021 can be filled from 4 March 2021 to 24 March 2021. The candidates are advised to gather their documents before beginning the registration process of IAS 2021. Steps to be followed to fill the form are given below:
Step 1 – UPSC IAS 2021 Registration
- Visit the official website i.e. upsc.gov.in
- Click on the link ‘UPSC Civil Services Examination 2021’ under the Active Examinations section
- Candidates have to fill in their Personal, Educational, Parental, and Employment details.
- There will be six modules, keep saving each module after filling in the details.
- You can make changes before the final submission. No changes would be possible after the final submission, hence fill IAS 2021 Application Form very carefully
- Some of the columns would be auto-filled with details fetched from your registration form.
- These details cannot be changed, however, in case of any error, separate representation can be made to the commission.
Step 2 – UPSC IAS 2021 Application Fee
- Candidates can make the payment through online or offline mode
- For online payment, candidates may use credit card/debit card/Rupay card or Internet Banking Services.
- For offline payment, download the e-challan and submit the fee in cash at SBI bank branches on the next day itself.
- The detailed Application Form Fee for examination is INR 100.
- After fee payment, download and save the filled-in IAS Application Form 2021.
Note: Female applicants and SC/ST/ PwD category candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
Step 3 – UPSC IAS 2021 Center Selection
- Candidates will get an option to select the IAS examination centre.
- Here, the candidates can select the exam city of their choice.
Step 4 – Uploading Photograph and Signature
Candidates have to upload the following documents in UPSC 2021 Application Form in the prescribed specifications:
| Images | Size | Dimension | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 3Kb – 40Kb | 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm | .JPG |
| Signature | 1Kb – 40Kb | 3.5 cm X 1.5 cm | .JPG |
Step 5 – Agreeing to Declaration
- The last step is to Click On ‘I Agree’ and after that candidates can submit their online application form.
- Candidates can take a print out of the application form for future reference.
IAS (UPSC CSE) Application Fees
A fee of INR 100 is required for IAS Exam Registration. Female and SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted from fee payment. Check IAS Reservation
| Category | IAS Prelims- Exam Fee | IAS Mains- Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General/ EWS/ OBC Candidates (Male) | INR 100 | INR 200 |
| Female candidates (All Categories) | Exempted from fee payment | Exempted from fee payment |
| SC / ST / PH candidates | Exempted from fee payment | Exempted from fee payment |
Payment of Fees
- The fee can be paid in both offline and online mode.
- For an offline method of fee payment, the candidate must remit the amount in any branch of SBI.
- For online options, the candidate can opt either for the SBI Net Banking facility or for payment through a debit/credit/ Rupay card.
- Candidates paying cash will need to take a print out of the system generated Pay-in-slip.
- The Pay in Slip is generated during the registration process.
- Cash must be deposited at the counter of an SBI Branch on the next working day only.
- Candidates failing to pay the fee by cash by the closing date, despite having a valid pay-in-slip, will have to resort to online modes of fee payment.
IAS (UPSC CSE) Application Process 2021- Important Documents required
Candidates are required to assemble the following documents prior to UPSC IAS Exam 2021 Registration to ensure accurate and correct data. Any mismatch between the actual information and the registered information will result in the cancellation of the candidature
- An Active Email ID
- A valid mobile number
- Banking details
- Class X Marksheet
- Class XII Marksheet
- Graduation Marksheet
- A medical certificate, if required
- Category certificate, if required
- Scanned Photograph
- Scanned Signature
Read IAS Prelims Strategy
UPSC IAS Exam 2021- Important Application Form Guidelines
The following pointers should be kept in mind while registering for IAS. It is of utmost importance to follow the mentioned instructions.
- The candidate must not impersonate any other person in order to submit a successful application.
- Offering illegal gratification to a person related to the exam conducting body to have their application accepted must not be engaged in.
- Applying pressure on any member of the exam authority in relation to the application process is strictly prohibited.
- Threatening or blackmailing any of the authorities is not allowed.
- Submitting fabricated documents or documents which have been tampered with as part of the application is prohibited.
- Candidates must refrain from making incorrect or false statements with regard to their application.
- Submitting multiple applications should be avoided.
- In the case of multiple applications, the application with a higher Registration ID (RID) will be considered.
- The candidate must ensure that the application with the higher RID is complete in all respects.
- Care must be taken to provide a valid and active email address at the time of application.
Steps to Withdraw the IAS (UPSC CSE) Application
To withdraw the IAS Application form, the candidates need to follow the below-mentioned instructions:
- Visit the official website- upsc.gov.in
- Click the What’s new section
- The aspirants have to select the Withdrawal of Application option: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination
- On the new screen, the aspirants should click the link given for withdrawal.
- Again, the candidates have to click the application withdrawal link, given at the right corner.
- Before you click the ‘Yes’ button, the candidates need to thoroughly read the instructions
- Enter the registration id and press continue.
- Next, provide the below-mentioned information:
- Name of the candidates
- Gender
- Fathers’ Name
- Mothers’ Name
- Mobile number
- E-mail id
Once you provide all the above-mentioned details, the candidates have to choose the option for Application Withdrawal and the press agree.
FAQs
Ques. How much time is given to the candidates for applying online?
Ans. A candidate gets 3 weeks to 1 month to complete the application procedure.
Ques. What happens if a candidate submits multiple online applications?
Ans. This must be avoided but, in case of doing so, the data provided in the final application that is successfully submitted online will be accepted by the Commission. All previous applications will be ignored. All the candidates are advised to fill one application form only.
Ques. When should I apply if I choose to pay by Bank Challan?
Ans. Candidates, who make payments through Bank Challan, are required to submit the online application at least a day before the notified closing date. Without paying the online application fees, the application will be not be submitted and candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
Ques. Can a candidate change the Date of Birth after having submitted the online application?
Ans. The Commission does not allow change of Date of Birth that has been furnished by a candidate and recorded by the Commission on any grounds. So it is advised that candidates should provide the right information at the time of the online application process.
Ques. What action is taken by the Commission in case of submission of false information by the candidates?
Ans. A candidate found to be furnishing false information to the Commission or suppressing information, adopting various unfair means in the examination like impersonation, etc., is liable to be disqualified or debarred from writing IAS Exam as decided by the Commission.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer to the official website of the exam.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.