IAS Application Form 2023 (Fictitious Fee Notice Out): Check Steps to Apply

UPSC has released the UPSC CSE 2023 fictitious fee notice on March 07, 2023. The candidates can visit the UPSC website and download the notice. The applications of some candidates have been rejected due to non-payment of fee.

UPSC CSE 2023 Fictitious Fee Notice

All the candidates are required to fill the IAS application form very carefully because once the form is accepted by the UPSC, no changes can be made therein. The UPSC CSE 2023 application process has two stages – Registration and Application. Candidates are required to fulfill the IAS eligibility criteria to appear for the UPSC 2023 exam. The candidates can subscribe to our Youtube channel for free UPSC preparation.

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IAS Exam 2023 Application Fees

Candidates must pay an application fee of INR 100/- for IAS Exam Registration. Female and SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted from fee payment. The candidates can check the IAS Reservation criteria and rules for more details.

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Payment of Fees

• The fee can be paid in both offline and online modes.
• For the offline method of fee payment, the candidate must remit the amount in any branch of SBI.
• For online options, the candidate can opt either for the SBI Net Banking facility or for payment through a debit/credit/ Rupay card.
• Candidates paying cash will need to take a printout of the system-generated Pay-in-slip.
• The Pay in Slip is generated during the registration process.
• Cash must be deposited at the counter of an SBI Branch on the next working day only.
• Candidates failing to pay the fee by cash by the closing date, despite having a valid pay-in-slip, will have to resort to online modes of fee payment.

IAS Application Process 2023- Documents Required

Candidates are required to assemble the following documents prior to UPSC 2023 Registration to avoid any hassle. Any mismatch between the actual information and the registered information will result in the cancellation of the candidature. Thus, candidates must fill out the application form very carefully and tally the details with their original documents. The following documents or details are required for UPSC Registration 2023.

• An Active Email ID (Adhar Card, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, etc.)
• A valid mobile number
• Banking details
• Class X Marksheet
• Class XII Marksheet
• Graduation Marksheet
• A medical certificate, if required
• Category certificate (EWS, OBC, SET, ST, or any other)
• Scanned Photograph
• Scanned Signature
• Domicile Certificate of Jammu & Kashmir
• Certificate supporting age relaxation claim
• Certificate of disability while serving for defence
• Certificate of domicile of North-East State

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UPSC Civil Services Registration Form – Points To Remember

There are certain points that must not be missed while filling in the application form for the IAS exam:

• Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are to be mandatorily filled
• The application form is available in both English and Hindi, it must be filled only in English.
• Once the candidate clicks the submit button and his/her application is submitted successfully, no changes are allowed thereafter
• Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well in time without waiting for the last date for submission of Online Applications
• Always attach original information in the form as every data is verified moving further with the recruitment process

IAS Exam 2023 - Important Guidelines

The following pointers should be kept in mind while registering for IAS 2023. It is of utmost importance to follow the mentioned instructions.

• The candidate must not impersonate any other person in order to submit a successful application.
• Offering illegal gratification to a person related to the exam conducting body to have their application accepted must not be engaged in.
• Applying pressure on any member of the exam authority in relation to the application process is strictly prohibited.
• Threatening or blackmailing any of the authorities is not allowed.
• Submitting fabricated documents or documents which have been tampered with as part of the application is prohibited.
• Candidates must refrain from making incorrect or false statements with regard to their application.
• Submitting multiple applications should be avoided.
• In the case of multiple applications, the application with a higher Registration ID (RID) will be considered.
• The candidate must ensure that the application with the higher RID is complete in all respects.
• Care must be taken to provide a valid and active email address at the time of application.

Steps to Withdraw the IAS Application 2023

To withdraw the IAS Application form, the candidates need to follow the below-mentioned instructions:

1. Visit the official website- upsc.gov.in
2. Click the “What’s New” section
3. The aspirants have to select the Withdrawal of Application option: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination
4. On the new screen, the aspirants should click the link given for withdrawal.
5. Again, the candidates have to click the application withdrawal link, given at the right corner.
6. Before you click the ‘Yes’ button, the candidates need to thoroughly read the instructions
7. Enter the registration id and press continue.
8. Next, provide the below-mentioned information:
   • Name of the Candidate
   • Gender
   • Fathers’ Name
   • Mothers’ Name
   • Mobile number
   • E-mail id

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Once all the above-mentioned details are provided, candidates have to choose the option for Application Withdrawal and click on the ‘Agree’ button.