UPSC IAS Application Form 2021 – The application process for UPSC IAS 2021 is now over. The Fictitious Fee of UPSC IAS 2020 perlims is now available. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will now conduct the UPSC IAS Application Form Withdrawal 2021. Aspirants can withdraw the IAS application form 2021 from March 31, 2021, to April 06, 2021. Candidates who wish to withdraw the form can access the link from upsc.gov.in or this article. Moreover, the IAS Detailed Application Form-II is also available. Candidates who have passed IAS 2020 Prelims Exam can submit the IAS DAF-II from March 25, 2021, to April 05, 2021. Get complete details on UPSC IAS Application form 2021 in this article.
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UPSC IAS Application Form 2021
UPSC releases separate applications for Prelims, Mains & Interview examination. First, to appear for the Prelims exam, candidates have to submit the IAS application form. On qualifying the exam, candidates have to submit a Detailed Application Form. Check the important dates for UPSC IAS Application Form 2021.
| Important Events | 2020 | 2021 |
| Notification Date | 12 Feb 2020 | |
| Last to apply | 03 Mar 2020 | |
| Application Form withdrawal | 12 to 18 Mar 2020 | 31 Mar to 06 Apr 2021 |
| 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 |
| Filling of Detailed Application Form-II for Successful Candidates | 25 Mar – 05 Apr 2021 | to be announced |
Apply here: Click here to submit UPSC IAS application form 2021.
Fictitious Fee: Click here to check UPSC IAS Prelims 2020 Fictitious Fee.
Detailed application form: Click here for UPSC IAS application form 2020.
UPSC IAS Application Fee 2021
The online registration and application of a candidate are accepted only if they make the fee payment. UPSC has already prescribed the IAS application fee. Aspirant can check the fee and mode of payment below
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved Category | Rs.100/- |
| Women/SC/ST/ PWBD | Exempted |
Mode of payment
- Offline mode – Submitting money in any branch of State bank of India.
- Online mode – Visa/Master/Rupay/Credit/Debit/Netbanking of SBI.
Image Specifications for Documents
Candidates have to upload the images of the photo and signature as per the specifications. Applications that are found that the images are not accepted and summarily rejected.
| 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 |
Prerequisites for UPSC Civil Service Application Form 2021
Candidates require original docu,ents in order to register for UPSC Civil Services exam. Here we have provded the lst of docu,ents that aspirants should keep befoehand applying for IAS.
- 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.
How to Submit UPSC IAS Application Form 2021?
To submit the IAS application form, candidates have to go to the official website of UPSC. They can also refer to the direct link given below the dates table or steps below.
1st step: Go to the official website, upsc.gov.in.
2nd step: Scroll down a little to get the ‘apply online’ button.
3rd step: Click on the “online application for Various Examinations” button.
4th step: The UPSC Civil Services application form link appears on the screen. Aspirants have to click on the Part I Registration Link to proceed.
5th step: Now enter the personal details, educational qualification, contact, address information to register successfully.
6th step: Next step is yo elect the age relaxation and click on continue button.
7th step: Now, aspirants have to enter the details such as photo ID, exam centre, language of exam and others. Tap on the continue button to proceed.
8th step: Click on the ‘i agree’ button and proceed.
9th step: In the second part, aspirants have to submit the IAS application form. Enter the details that are asked in the application form and submit it.
10th step: Select the exam centre and pay the application fee.
11th step: Next step is to upload the necessary documents.
12th step: Tap on the ‘i agree’ button to submit the application form and take take a print out of the form.
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
UPSC IAS 2021 Application Form Withdrawal
UPSC gives opportunity to candidates to withdraw their forms from the civil service exam. The conducting body activates the link for UPSC IAS Form Withdrawal as per the schedule uploaded online. Aspirants can check the important guidelines for the UPSC IAS Application Form Withdrawal below.
- 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.
What After UPSC IAS Application Procedure is Over?
After the form withdrawal process is over, UPSC prepares to release the call letter for the exam. As per the official notification, the UPSC IAS admit card releases at least 03 weeks before the examination. Candidates can download the UPSC IAS admit card 2021 from upsc.gov.in. They can check all the necessary details through the IAS admit card such as the exam centre, reporting time and important instructions. Aspirants have to carry the UPSC IAS call letter to the exam centre along with a photo ID proof. In case there is any discrepancy in the admit card, aspirants must conduct conducting body.
About IAS
The examination for Indian Administrative Services is conducted by Union Public Service Commission every year, IAS or popularly known as the Civil Service exam is a national level exam. Candidates who have passed graduation degree are eligible to appear for the IAS exam. They have to go through the three stages of the selection procedure. It includes the preliminary exam, mains exam and interview. After the selection selected candidates are selected by the Union government, State government and in several public sector undertakings. Pots that are offered are of the 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.
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