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New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
The Union Public Service Commission provides only 23 days to fill the UPSC Civil Service (IAS) application form online. The UPSC IAS 2026 notification was released at upsc.gov.in.The last date to fill the online applications was February 27, 2026.
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
The Union Public Service Commission released the official IAS 2024 notification online on February 14, 2024. The Commission mentioned in the official notification that the candidates are required to upload a clear photograph in the official notification. The candidates should upload the coloured photograph to enhance clarity.
The coloured photograph will also help in mathing the picture with the photo identity proof. The candidates are suggested to upload a clear picture so that the recognition become easy.
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
The Commission provides one week for the UPSC IAS application correction. The UPSC will notify such dates in the officoal notification only. The last date to apply for the exam is revised now and will be notified soon at upsc.gov.in.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
As a Biotechnology Engineering student with a strong Science background, you have several interesting options for your UPSC IAS optional subject. Here are some possibilities to consider, each with its own strengths:
Science-related options:
- Biotechnology: Leveraging your existing knowledge and expertise, this aligns well with your academic background and offers unique insights for the General Studies papers.
- Medical Science: Similar to Biotechnology, but with a broader focus on human health and medicine. Can be helpful for both optional and GS.
- Chemistry: Shares some overlap with your engineering studies and
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
The Union Public Service Commission mention the procedure to fill out the IAS application in the official notification. The candidates must read the official notification to get the details of the IAS 2024 applications. The candidates can see here the steps to apply online for the IAS 2024 exam as per the official notification:
Step 1: Pay IAS application fee online (through SBI Net Banking/ debit card/ credit card) or offline (by cash through SBI bank challan) mode.
Step 2: Upload scanned images of photograph, signature and photo ID card as per the specifications mentioned below:
Step 3: Enter the following information in the Civil Servi
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
The Union Public Service Commission notify the IAS application fee in the Civil Service notification.
The Commission will mention the following application fee in the following manner:
| Category | Preliminary Exam Fee | Mains Exam Fee |
|---|---|---|
General/ OBC | INR 100 | INR 200 |
Females/ SC/ ST/ Persons with Benchmark Disability | Nil | Nil |
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
The Commission will notify the image specification in the official notification which is expected soon. The candidates will be required to follow the instructions given by the Commission and recently, the Commission has issued the face detection guidelines in the application process.
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
The Union Public Service Commission will release the image specification in the official notification of any of its exam. The Commission mentions the following image specification as below:
| Document | Dimensions | Format, Size & Bit Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height) | Format: JPG Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: 24 |
| Signature | Minimum: 350 pixels (Width) X 350 pixels (Height) Maximum: 1000 pixels (Width) X 1000 pixels (Height) | Format: JPG Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: 24 |
| Photo ID card | NA | Format: PDF Size: 20 KB - 300 KB Bit Depth: NA |
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
The candidates need the UPSC registration number for fill the Civil Service application form. They are required to fill in the personal details in the registration form. The candidates need to upload their academic certificates on upsconline.nic.in.
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 9
The candidates can see below the registration process for the UPSC IAS application form. The candidates can register for any exam on the official website - upsc.gov.in. The candidates can see below the steps to register for the IAS application:
- Visit the official website of UPSC- upsconline.nic.in
- Click on the Exam Notifications tab.
- Click on Apply Online link.
- Click on the link available for Civil Services Part-I registration.
- Read the application form instructions carefully and click on Yes.
- Fill the personal details as asked in the UPSC registration form.
- Submit the personal details and verify the mobile number and email id.
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