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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
UPSC makes important changes to application process for all exams: Check the new four-part structure and new website
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a new online portal for registration and application submission for all future examinations. According to the official notice, the new UPSC Online Application Portal is structured in four parts, each shown as a separate card on the homepage. UPSC Four-part structure for easier access As per the UPSC notification, 'The UPSC Online Application Portal has four parts, arranged in 4 separate cards at the home page, three of which namely, Account Creation, Universal Registration and Common Application Form contains information which are common to all examinations and can be filled anytime by the candidates. The fourth part i.e. Examination contains examination notices, Examination Application and applications status. Only examination specific information is to be filled up in this part by candidates during the time period allowed in the notification of an examination.' Move to save time and avoid last-minute rush The commission stated that this new system is designed to allow candidates to complete the first three sections in advance and keep their profiles ready. This is expected to save time and prevent congestion near the closing dates of application windows. Previous OTR module discontinued UPSC has asked all applicants to freshly register and upload necessary documents on the new portal at The older One Time Registration (OTR) module will no longer be valid. Aadhaar card based ID verification For identity verification, candidates have been 'strongly advised to use their Aadhar Card as ID document in the Universal Application for easy, effortless and seamless verification and authentication of ID and other details.' According to the commission, this will act as a standard and permanent record for all UPSC examinations. Live Events You Might Also Like: 'Abysmal waste': Former RBI Governor D Subbarao explains why UPSC urgently needs a reform New portal to be used for upcoming exams UPSC has confirmed that applications for the CDS II and NDA & NA II exams for 2025 will be accepted only through the new online portal. For more details and updates, candidates should visit the official UPSC website. Former RBI Governor calls for UPSC exam reforms Duvvuri Subbarao, former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has proposed significant changes to the recruitment system for India's civil services. Writing in The Times of India , he recommended reducing both the upper age limit and the number of attempts for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. He also suggested the introduction of a structured, annual mid-career entry route into the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) for professionals in their early 40s. Concerns over lost productive years and exam pressure Commenting on the 2024 civil service results, Subbarao congratulated successful candidates but raised concerns about the long-term impact on those who do not qualify after repeated attempts. 'For every successful candidate, there are at least ten others who too have invested years in preparation but have failed to make the grade. They are back at square one. An abysmal waste of productive years?' he wrote. He criticised the current policy of allowing six attempts up to age 32, saying it encourages aspirants to keep preparing due to the 'sunk cost fallacy.' Advocates mid-career IAS entry route and streamlined youth recruitment Subbarao called for limiting the number of attempts to three and reducing the upper age limit to 27. He also proposed a permanent, annual IAS entry channel for mid-career professionals aged 40–42. 'They can pursue other careers and take another shot at the exam mid-career,' he noted. While supporting continued recruitment of young candidates, he emphasised that the system should be modernised. 'The civil service exam has vastly improved from the time I took it over 50 years ago. But there is still a need to push the envelope.'
Indian Express
3 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
UPSC NDA/ NA, CDS II 2025: Application form out at upsconline.nic.in; exam on Sept 14
UPSC NDA/NA CDS II 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has activated the NDA/NA II and CDS II application link on its official website. Students interested in enrolling for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, the Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, or the National Defence Academy II course can apply. The official website to apply is or The examination is scheduled for September 14. The deadline to complete the UPSC CDS II 2025 application form is June 17. This year, a total of 453 positions are available for recruitment in the Academy. The application fee for the UPSC CS II is Rs 200 for General and OBC candidates, while SC/ST candidates and female applicants are exempted from the fee. All candidates must apply online at as no other form of application submission is permitted. To fill out the application form, the candidates need to keep their photo ID proof ready such as Aadhaar Card, voter ID card, PAN card, passport or driving license. Moreover, a scanned photograph, scanned signature, Class 10 certificate, matriculation certificate, enrollment and degree certificates and banking details. Step 1: Visit the official website — or upsc, Step 2: Click on 'One Time Registration of examination' link Step 3: Register by filling in your details such as name, date of birth, gender, category, parents' names and more Step 4: Once registered, log in using your login ID, OTP and verification code Step 5: Verify the information submitted before and fill out the application form Step 6: Once the application form is filled, save, submit and pay the fees Step 7: Download the application form with fee payment status for future reference from the dashboard Once the application procedure is completed, the eligible candidates will be issued an e-Admit Card on the last working day of the preceding week of the date of examination. Details regarding eligibility, medical fitness, and educational qualifications are mentioned in detail in the notification available on the official website.
News18
4 days ago
- Science
- News18
UPSC CDS II 2025 Notification To Be Released Today: Know Eligibility, Exam Pattern And More
Last Updated: UPSC CDS II 2025: Candidates can apply on until June 17, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on September 14, 2025. UPSC CDS II 2025 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the official notification for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS) II 2025 today, May 28. Aspirants who wish to join the Indian Armed Forces through the CDS route can access the detailed notification on the official UPSC website at once released. The application process will begin along with the release of the notification and will remain open until June 17, 2025. The CDS II 2025 written examination is scheduled to be held on September 14, 2025. UPSC CDS exam serves as a gateway for candidates to join prestigious institutions like the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers' Training Academy (OTA). How To Apply For UPSC CDS II 2025? Interested candidates can apply for the exam by following a few simple steps: Step 1: Visit the official UPSC website at Step 2: Click on the link for Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025. Step 3: Complete the registration process using basic details. Step 5: Fill in the application form, upload documents, and pay the application fee. For the Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers' Training Academy (OTA): A bachelor's degree from a recognized university is required. For Indian Naval Academy (INA): An engineering degree from a recognized university or institution. For Air Force Academy (AFA): A degree from a recognized university with Physics and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, or a Bachelor of Engineering. The CDS exam is open to unmarried male and female candidates who meet the physical and medical standards set by the respective academies. The CDS examination is conducted in two stages: the written exam and the SSB interview. The structure of the written exam varies depending on the academy applied for: For IMA, INA, and AFA: The written exam consists of three papers — English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. Each section is two hours long, with a total duration of six hours. The combined maximum marks are 300. For OTA: The written exam includes English and General Knowledge sections only, with each paper lasting two hours. The total marks for OTA candidates are 200. Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the SSB interview, a comprehensive process that tests candidates' psychological fitness, leadership potential, and suitability for a career in the armed forces. First Published: May 28, 2025, 09:04 IST
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Four arrests after vehicle burglary and drug possession
LAKE CHARLES, La. () — Four Lafayette men were arrested on Friday and charged with vehicle burglary and possession of drugs, authorities said. Those arrested include: Jamarcus D. Green, 20, is charged with simple burglary; theft less than $1,000; 2 counts of possession of CDS II; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of machine guns unlawful; and illegal carrying of a weapon during a commission of a crime. His bond is set at $169,000 Ladarius D. Demouchet, 19, is charged with simple burglary; theft less than $1,000; 2 counts of possession of CDS II; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of machine guns unlawful; and illegal carrying of a weapon during a commission of a crime. His bond is set at $168,000 Ladarien P. Demouchet, 17, is charged with illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile; 2 counts of possession of CDS II; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of machine guns unlawful; and illegal carrying of a weapon in the commission of a crime. Authorities said his bond is set at $144,000. Kebba K. Verdin, 29, is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; 2 counts of possession of CDS II; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of machine guns unlawful; and illegal carrying of a weapon in the commission of a crime. Authorities said Verdin's bond is set at $234,000. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Deputies said they were dispatched to a local casino in Lake Charles where surveillance showed several individuals breaking into vehicles located in the parking lot. Upon arrival, deputies said they located four men matching the description of the suspects inside a SUV in the parking lot. During a search of the SUV, deputies said they located a pill bottle that had been stolen from a vehicle in the casino parking lot. Deputies said they also located two plastic bags containing suspected marijuana, two plastic bags containing suspected methamphetamines, one plastic bag containing suspected cocaine, drug paraphernalia and two pistols, one of which was modified with a fully automatic switch. All four of these men were arrested and booked into Calcasieu Correctional Center. Vice President JD Vance speaks at League of Cities conference Black Lives Matter mural is being taken away Two men arrested for Franklin shooting, another at large CFPB official details DOGE 'chaos' in overtaking agency Opelousas couple charged with stealing pension from 77-year-old veteran Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
