UPSC civil services exam 2023 registration window closing today, here's how to apply

UPSC Prelims 2023: The Union Public Service Commission will close the registration process for the UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2023 today, February 21. Aspirants who are willing to appear in the UPSC CSE preliminary examination can register for the same by 6 pm today. They can check the registration link and other details on the official website of the UPSC at upsc.gov.in upsconline.nic.in. The online registration window opened on February 1, 2023. 

According to the official notification, the UPSC Civil Services 2023 application form correction window will open on February 22 and close on February 28, 2023. The UPSC preliminary examination will be conducted on May 28, 2023. Through this recruitment drive, approximately 1105 posts at various services across the country will be filled.

UPSC Civil Services Exam 2023: Vacancy details

The number of vacancies to be filled through the UPSC Civil Services Examination is expected to be approximately 1105 which includes 37 vacancies reserved for the Persons with Benchmark Disability Category. The number is however tentative.  The final number of vacancies may undergo change after getting a firm number of vacancies from Cadre Controlling Authorities. Reservations will be made for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes.

Check UPSC CSE 2023 detailed notification here 

Withdrawing of UPSC CSE applications is no longer allowed

From this year onwards, applicants of the UPSC Civil Services Examination will not be able to withdraw their applications after submission. The UPSC had in 2018 announced a facility for the withdrawal of applications by candidates after it found that roughly 50 per cent of the over 10 lakh candidates who apply for the UPSC CSE preliminary examination actually write the test. However, the option to withdraw the applications will no longer be provided. "The candidates will not be allowed to withdraw their applications after the submission of the same," said a recent notification issued by the UPSC.

UPSC Civil Services Exam: Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants who wish to apply for the examination must have a graduate degree from any of the universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions.

Age Limit

Candidates aged between 21 to 32 years of age as of August 1, 2023, are eligible to appear for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2023.

Application Fees

The application fee is Rs 100 for all candidates. Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates are exempt from the payment of fees.  Candidates will have to make the payment either by remitting the money in any Branch of the State Bank of India by cash or by using the Net Banking facility of any bank or by using Visa/Master/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment.

UPSC Civil Services Exam 2023: How to register for UPSC CSE Prelims

• Step 1: To register for the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2023, candidates are required to visit the official site of the UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
• Step 2: Then, on the "Apply Online" section.
• Step 3: Now on the link that reads, "One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations of UPSC"
• Step 4: Register yourself by providing the correct information as required.
• Step 5: Candidates are then required to enter their login details or registration details and on "submit."
• Step 6: Then, fill in the application form and make the payment of the application fees.
• Step 7: Once done, on the "Submit" button.
• Step 8: The application has been submitted.
• Step 9: Download the page and keep a hard copy of it for future reference.

Direct link to apply for UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 here.

Number of Attempts

Every candidate appearing for the UPSC CSE examination, who is otherwise eligible, shall be permitted a maximum of six attempts. However, relaxation in the number of attempts will be available to the SC/ST/OBC and PwBD category candidates who are otherwise eligible. SC/ST candidates can attempt unlimited times. OBC candidates can attempt the exam 8 times. PwBD candidates under GL/EWS/OBC can attempt 9 times.