UPSC Advertisement 082026 Online Form 2026

Visit the UPSC Online Application Portal at upsconline.nic.in/ora.

Complete Account Creation on the portal, if not already registered.

Complete the Universal Registration module to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN), which is common across all UPSC recruitments and remains constant for the candidate.

Fill the Common Application Form (CAF), including uploading a photograph and capturing a live photograph as instructed on the portal.

Upload signature: sign three times on plain white paper in black ink and upload the image as per the portal's instructions.

Fill the fourth, post/vacancy-specific module for the desired post, available only during the notified application window.

Upload all supporting documents against each claim (date of birth, category, educational qualification, experience, disability, etc.) as separate PDF files.

Review all entries carefully - applications cannot be withdrawn, and no correction or alteration is permitted after submission.

Submit the application and download/print the finally submitted Online Recruitment Application for your own records.

All correspondence from UPSC will be made through the registered e-mail ID only, including interview schedules and requirements for submission of certificate copies - candidates must enter a correct, active e-mail address.

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) can apply for any post listed as "suitable" for their category, even if that specific post is not reserved for PwBD; such candidates are considered by the general standard of merit unless the post carries a PwBD reservation.

Only persons with 40% or more of the relevant disability are eligible for the benefit of reservation and other relaxations under PwBD provisions.