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Time of India
30-05-2025
- 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.'
Time of India
29-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
UPSC launches new online application portal for exams to simplify registration: Check details here
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a revamped Online Application Portal designed to simplify the registration and application process for all its competitive examinations. The new system, now live at replaces the older One-Time Registration (OTR) module, which will no longer be functional. The official notice says, 'Applicants are strongly advised to use their Aadhaar Card as ID document in the Universal Application for easy, effortless and seamless verification and authentication of ID and other details, after which it serves as a permanent and common record for all examinations.' This advance-fill model is expected to minimize last-minute traffic surges on the website by allowing candidates to prepare their profiles early. Once the first three parts are completed, aspirants only need to fill in exam-specific information when a notification is released, saving time and avoiding submission errors close to deadlines. Four-module system introduced The upgraded portal introduces a four-part structure, enabling candidates to enter most of their information in advance and apply quickly when exam notifications are released. The four modules include: Account Creation Universal Registration Common Application Form Examination Section The first three sections contain details that remain common across all exams and can be completed at any time. Only the Examination section requires input during the specific application window of a notified examination. UPSC is encouraging applicants to use their Aadhaar card as their primary ID during Universal Registration. Aadhaar-linked registration ensures smooth verification and authentication, and once completed, it becomes a permanent identity record for all future applications. Fresh registration mandatory All candidates—regardless of past registration—must now re-register on the new portal. The old OTR system will no longer be valid, and previously saved data will not be carried over. Applicants must also upload all required documents afresh as part of the updated process. What candidates should do now Applicants planning to appear for upcoming UPSC exams are advised to: Visit Complete the first three modules well before any exam notification Use Aadhaar for seamless authentication Follow instructions carefully during form submission Aspirants are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the latest updates of the UPSC recruitment process. Ready to empower your child for the AI era? Join our program now! Hurry, only a few seats left.
Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Indian Express
UPSC launches new portal for exam registration
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Wednesday launched a new portal and the applicants will now have the option of using Aadhaar authentication to register. The UPSC has included the option of Aadhaar verification and authentication, saying: 'Applicants are strongly advised to use their Aadhaar Card as ID document in the Universal Application for easy, effortless and seamless verification and authentication of ID and other details after which it serves as a permanent and common record for all examinations.' Apart from the identity profile, the applicants have to furnish either Aadhaar or another valid photo identity document, it said. 'For early confirmation and eased access at exam centre and verification process you are advised to use Aadhaar as your Identity document,' the instructions to applicants read. Applicants are required to upload the documents in the new portal, the UPSC said, adding that the old One Time Registration module will not be applicable anymore.
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
UPSC introduces new application portal
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) introduced a new 'Online Application Portal', which will save time of applicants and help maintain a common record for all examinations. The UPSC said in a statement that the 'applicants are strongly advised to use their Aadhar Card as ID document in the Universal Application for easy, effortless and seamless verification and authentication of identity and other details' after which it will serve as a permanent and common record for all examinations. The portal has four parts — account creation, universal registration, common application form, and examinations. The first three parts is common to all examinations and can be filled anytime by the candidates. 'This arrangement will facilitate candidates to fill up the first three parts anytime and be ready for applying to any UPSC examination whenever notified with updates as may be required, thereby saving time and avoiding last minute rush,' the UPSC said. All applicants are required to fill up the application on The old one-time registration module will not be applicable henceforth, the UPSC said.
