The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a new online portal for registration and application submission for its examinations. As per the official notice, this updated system has been designed to streamline the process and reduce the last-minute rush often faced by aspirants.
The new portal is structured into four parts, visible as separate cards on the homepage. These include Account Creation, Universal Registration, and the Common Application Form — all of which contain information applicable to all examinations and can be filled out at any time. The fourth section, Examination, will be updated with specific exam notices, applications, and status tracking. This part requires candidates to input examination-specific details only during the notification period of a particular exam.
The UPSC has made it clear that all candidates must complete their applications afresh on this new platform, accessible via upsconline.nic.in. The previously used One Time Registration (OTR) module will no longer be valid.
To ensure seamless verification and easy processing, candidates are strongly encouraged to use their Aadhar Card as the identification document in the Universal Registration section. This step will help establish a consistent and permanent record across all future applications.
This move comes ahead of major exams such as CDS II and NDA & NA II 2025, which will be conducted through the new portal. Candidates are advised to complete the first three steps in advance to be ready when exam notifications are released.
For further information and updates, applicants should regularly visit the official UPSC website.
