UPSC IAS Application Form 2021 – Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) releases UPSC IAS application form 2021 online at upsc.gov.in. The online applications will be available from February 10, 2021 onwards. The last date to submit the UPSC Civil Services Application Form 2021 is March 02, 2021. First, an aspirant has to fill up the application form and then upload the documents required. They also have to pay the application fee of Rs. 100/-. For further details related to the UPSC IAS application form 2020 including the process to apply, application fee, and other information refer to this article.
Latest: The UPSC Civil Services Application Form 2021 will release from February 10, 2021.
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UPSC IAS Application Form 2021
It is important to read the instruction prior to the submission of the UPSC Civil Services Online Application. Candidates must first ensure that they meet the eligibility conditions before applying online. The entire process must be completed before the last date as per the schedule notified by the Commission. Check the table below to know the dates of UPSC IAS application form 2021.
| Important Events | 2020 | 2021 |
| Notification Date | 12 Feb 2020 | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Last to apply | 03 Mar 2020 | 02 Mar 2021 |
| Application Form withdrawal | 12 to 18 Mar 2020 | to be announced |
| Re-start of application form withdrawal | 01 -08 Aug 2020 | to be announced |
| Filling of Detailed Application Form-I for mains | 28 Oct to 11 Nov 2020 | to be announced |
Apply here: Click here to submit UPSC IAS application form 2021.
How to Apply for UPSC IAS 2021?
The application form is available in two parts. In the first part, candidates have to fill the application form and in the second part the uploading of documents and payment is done. Refer the steps given below to fill the UPSC IAS application form 2021:
Part I – Registration
1st step: Visit the UPSC official website, ups.gov.in or click on the direct link provided above.
2nd step: Click on the link, ‘apply online’.
3rd step: Now, click on ‘online application for various examination’. After this a new page is displayed on the screen. On this screen clcik on ‘ Online application for various examination of UPSC’.
4th step: On the next screen aspirants have to select ‘click here for Part 1’ to start the registration.
5th step: Candidates are asked to enter details like personal details, address, contact etc. After that they have to click on the ‘continue’ button.
6th step: Next step is to select the age relaxation; if applicable. Then, click on the ‘Continue’ button.
7th step: Last stage of registration is providing details of photo Id proof, the centre of examination, language of the examination, etc. After adding all the relevant details, submit them by clicking on the ‘continue’ button.
8th step: Then candidates have to confirm all their details by clicking on the ‘I agree’ after entering the captcha.
Part II – Payment and centre of examination
9th step: In the second part of the process, candidates have to submit the application fee for IAS 2021.
10th step: After the submission of application fee, candidates have to opt for the examination centre. Candidates are allowed to select only one examination centre.
11th step: Upload the scanned images of photograph and signature as per the prescribed specifications. Also the candidates have to submit their photo ID proof online.
12th step: Then they have to click on the declaration by clicking on the ‘I agree’ button. This will lead to the submission of Application form for IAS 2021.
Fees For UPSC IAS Application Form 2021
Once the registration and filling of application form is done, candidates have to make the fee payment. Here are the details of the UPSC IAS 2021 application fee, category-wise:
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved Category | Rs.100/- |
| Women/SC/ST/ PWBD | Exempted |
Mode of payment
- The application fee can be paid in offline mode by submitting the money in any branch of State bank of India.
- Candidates can also use Visa/Master/Rupay/Credit/Debit/Netbanking of SBI.
Image Specification for UPSC IAS Application Form 2021
By now candidates know that photograph and signature is compulsory to upload. The images that candidate is going to upload should be clear and properly scanned. For further specifications, check the table given below.
| Criteria | Photograph specifications | Signature specifications |
| Pixels | 350 X 350 (minimum) 1000 X 1000 (maximum) | 350 X 350 (minimum) 1000 X 1000 (maximum) |
| Format | JPG | JPG |
| Size | 20 KB to 300 KB | 20 KB to 300 KB |
Documents required to fill the UPSC IAS Application Form 2021
While filling UPSC Civil Services application form 2021, candidates are asked to upload their original documents. Given below is the list of documents which candidates must keep ready before filling the form.
- Aadhar Card or any valid photo ID proof
- 10th marksheet
- 12th marksheet
- Graduation degree
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate (for Jammu and Kashmir candidates)
- No objection certificate (for ex-servicemen)
- Scanned images of photograph
- Scanned images of signature
It is mandatory for the candidates to submit the required certificates (proving their reservation), in order to avail the benefits of reservation.
Details to enter in the UPSC IAS Application Form 2021
Here are the details which candidates have to enter while filling the UPSC IAS application form 2021.
- Name of the candidate
- Gender
- Date of birth
- Father’s name
- Mother’s name
- Nationality
- Marital status
- Correspondence Address
- Permanent Address
- Community
- Percentage of disability
- Centre of examination
- Language for the examination
- Optional subject
- Number of attempts
What After Submitting UPSC IAS Application Form 2021?
Once the process of application is over, the Commission allows candidates to withdraw applications once. A specific schedule is announced during which candidates can withdraw the applications. Here are some important points to remember about the application form withdrawal.
- Form withdrawal is an optional opportunity for those candidates who later decide that they do not want to appear in the exam after submitting UPSC IAS Application Form online.
- There is no additional fee involved in withdrawing the application form.
- The application fee paid during the online application process however is not refunded.
- The admit card for the exam is released only after the application form withdrawal process is over.
UPSC Admit Card 2021
Once the application process for UPSC IAS is over, UPSC releases the admit card online. To download UPSC IAS admit card visit the official website upsc.gov.in.
- E-admit card is issued to candidates before 3 weeks from the date of commencement of IAS examination.
- No IAS admit card is sent to candidates via post or any other mode.
- If there is any discrepancy in the admit card, then candidates are advised to bring it to the notice of UPSC immediately.
- Carry a print out of UPSC Civil Services admit card with photo identity proof to the exam centre.
About IAS
Indian Administrative Services (IAS) or Civil Services Exam is one of the prestigious examinations of India. Each year Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) organizes IAS examination. The selection procedure of IAS includes three rounds of selection – preliminary examination, main examination and interview round. After the final procedure is over, aspirants selected as IAS are employed by the Union government, State government and in several public sector undertakings. The selected candidate gets exposure to various jobs like head of public sector units, chief secretary, cabinet secretary, collector and others.
FAQs
Ans : To apply for UPSC IAS, visit the official website, upsc.gov.in. Click on the appropriate link for Part I and start the registration process. You can proceed for Part II after the registration.
Ans : The expected application fee for IAS is Rs. 100/- for unreserved category.
Ans : As per the previous year, application fees can only be submitted online using Debit/Credit/Visa.
Ans : No. Candidates only have to upload the scanned images of their photograph and signature, and photo identity proof.
