Instructions for One Time Registration (OTR)
- One Time Registration is mandatory for applying online for various examinations of UPSC.
- Register once in OTR and apply for any examination advertised by the UPSC in future.
- One Time Registration (OTR) is not an application for any examination. It is just a collection of information from the applicants and giving a separate dashboard to each applicant to facilitate them to maintain their own profile.
- Valid active Email ID and Mobile Number are mandatory for One Time Registration (OTR).
- The candidate will have to change his/her password in One Time Registration (OTR).
- The candidate who wishes to apply online for any examination advertised by the UPSC should use the same password given in the One Time Registration (OTR).
- No payment of fee is required for One Time Registration (OTR).
- After submitting all the details/ information successfully in the One Time Registration (OTR) a message will be sent to your registered Email ID and Mobile Number.
- OTR ID will be sent to your registered Email ID and Mobile Number.
- Multiple OTR IDs are not allowed. It may cause your application may be Rejected/Cancelled.
- If any correction/update/changes in data, please send to upscsoap[at]nic[dot]in with document proof.
- Log on to URL: https://www.upsconline.gov.in to access the home page of the Online Application.
- Click on New Registration to register a New User for various examinations of UPSC.