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What is the Union Public Service Commission (Exemption from Consultation) Regulation? | Consultation with the Commission is obligatory in the matters mentioned in Article 320(3). However, the President has framed the Regulations specifying matters in respect of which it shall not be necessary for the Commission to be consulted. These are called the Union Public Service Commission (Exemption from Consultat... |
What is the National Conference of Chairmen of State PSCs? | Through the device of National Conference, a firm relationship has been attempted to be developed over the years among the State Public Service Commissions on matters concerning methods of recruitment, personnel policies, conduct of examinations etc. The Conference also provides a suitable platform for discussion on th... |
What are the criteria adopted in the Commission for determining inter se seniority of candidates recommended in the Engineering Services Examination? | The guidelines adopted by the Commission for determining the inter se seniority of candidates coming from different disciplines of Engineering in the case of candidates belonging to the Engineering Services Examination for the examinations notified after 28th August 2019 are: (i) Persons obtaining more marks in the fin... |
Which documents are required for sending proposals for extraordinary pension cases to the Commission? | In extraordinary pension cases, it must be ensured that the following essential documents have been sent to the Commission: a) A full statement of the circumstances in which the injury was sustained/the disease was contracted/the death occurred; b) An application for injury/family pension in the prescribed form; c) Med... |
Which documents are required to be sent to the Commission for legal reimbursement cases? | In legal reimbursement cases, the following documents are required to be furnished: a) Completed proforma; b) Certified Copy of the judgment; c) Stamped receipts for fees paid to lawyers; d) Original Claim of the Claimant; e) Certified copy of order sheet or a certificate showing the number of days on which the case wa... |
What is the role of the Commission in disciplinary cases? | The Union Public Service Commission, a Constitutional Body, is mandated to carry out a wide range of functions under Article 320 of the Constitution of India. These functions include advising the Government(s) / Ministries/ Departments on subjects that inter alia, include disciplinary matters affecting a person serving... |
What are the cases that are exempted from consultation with the Commission? | The cases exempted from consultation with the Commission have been listed under Regulation 5 in Union Public Service Commission (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958. These Regulations are available on the website of DoP&T. |
How are the disciplinary cases referred to the Commission? | For expeditious disposal of disciplinary cases in the Commission and to reduce avoidable delays, a Single Window System (SWS) is functioning in the Commission. Under this System, a Ministry/Department/State Government referring a disciplinary case to the Commission for advice is required to authorize an officer, not be... |
How is an appointment at the Single Window made to bring the disciplinary cases? | To facilitate easier access, the Commission has introduced e-appointment system w.e.f. 20.11.2018. Authorized representatives from Ministries/Department/State Government are required to book prior appointments online using the link highlighted under Single Window tab on the website of UPSC (www.upsc.gov.in) and hand ov... |
Is it required that original/authenticated copies of the case records are sent to the Commission? | It is a mandatory requirement that all the case records received at the Single Window are as per the proforma check list issued vide DoP&T’s OM No.39011/08/2016-Estt.(B) dated 28.12.2018, are legible, and are either in the original or duly authenticated copies. |
If the case records are in any language other than English or Hindi, does the Commission accept them? | The Commission accepts authenticated versions of the documents either in English or in Hindi. The concerned administrative Ministry/Department/State Government is required to provide the authenticated translated version of the case records, in cases where the original case records are in any language other than English... |
Whether the Commission tenders its Advice in case the Relied upon Documents are missing or not duly authenticated? | The Commission considers this as a documentary lapse, and such cases are returned after pointing out the deficiency at the Single Window itself. |
What should be done in case the Charge Sheet, IO’s Report, etc. contain a variety of acronyms specific to the Department concerned? | The Ministry/Departments/State Governments should provide UPSC with the full-form of all the acronyms referred to in the case records. |
Whether the Commission tenders its Advice in case the information pertaining to the amount of ‘pension and gratuity (admissible/provisional/withheld)’ is not provided in a disciplinary case involving a retired Government Servant? | The Ministry/Department/State Government is required to provide information relating to the admissible and provisional Pension along with information regarding the gratuity admissible or withheld to the Government Servant while referring the case to the Commission for Advice. |
In the minor penalty Disciplinary cases, is there any time limit for accepting the cases before retirement of the Charged Officer? | The Commission expects to receive minor penalty cases at least three months before the date of superannuation of the Charged Officer. |
In major penalty Disciplinary cases, is there any time limit for accepting the cases before retirement of the Charged Officer? | DoP&T’s OM No.39011/08/2016-Estt.(B) dated 28.12.2018 provides that the complete reference is received in the Commission at least six months before the retirement of the Charged Officer to enable the Commission to consider and tender Advice timely so that all the required procedures can be completed before retirement. |
What is the procedure for referring the case warranting cut in pension to the Commission? | In the Disciplinary proceedings relating to a pensioner, in accordance with the procedures outlined under Rule 9 of the CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972, and other analogous Rules applicable to a pensioner, the President is required to come to a tentative conclusion that charges proved against the petitioner constitute “grave ... |
When the case has been returned from the Single Window after pointing out any deficiency, is it necessary to again refer the case back through the Single Window only? | Yes. |
What steps are to be taken by the Administrative Ministry/Department/State Government in disciplinary cases which are sub-judice and there is a direction to finalize the case within a given time frame? | In cases involving directions of Court/CAT, the Ministries/Departments/State Governments must inform the Commission, while making a reference, about the present status in the Court/CAT case, so that due priority is accorded to such cases. Ministries/Departments/State Governments should seek sufficient extension of time... |
Is it necessary that the Commission should be informed of any new developments in a disciplinary case which is under reference to the Commission for Advice? | Any information having a bearing on the disciplinary case referred to the Commission should be sent immediately with the related original/authenticated document and detailed observations/comments of the concerned Ministry/Department/State Government. |
Whether the Commission keeps the copy of the case records or returns the same? | The case records received from the Ministries/Departments/State Governments are returned to the respective Ministries/Departments/State Governments along with the Advice of the Commission. No case records in original or copies thereof are retained in the Commission. |
Can an Officer request under the RTI Act, 2005, for copies of the case records that were referred by Ministries/Departments/State Governments for seeking advice of the Commission in a Disciplinary case? | The case records of a Disciplinary case are returned to the Ministries/Departments/State Governments along with the Advice of the Commission. Therefore, the Commission cannot provide copies of the case records pertaining to any Disciplinary case. |
Can the Disciplinary Authority indicate the quantum of penalty while referring a Disciplinary case to UPSC? | DoP&T’s O.M. No. 39034/1/2009-Estt.(B) dated 12.01.2010 provides that the Disciplinary Authorities while referring the disciplinary cases to the UPSC for advice should not propose the quantum of penalty. |
What are the Minor penalties that can be imposed in disciplinary proceedings? | These are as prescribed in the relevant rules, e.g., Rule 11 of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965. |
What are the Major penalties that can be imposed in disciplinary proceedings? | These are as prescribed in the relevant rules, e.g., Rule 11 of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965. |
Whether a minor penalty can be imposed on a Charged Officer in a major penalty disciplinary case? | Any of the penalties under Rule 11 of the CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965, and analogous Rules can be imposed in a major penalty disciplinary proceeding. |
Whether a major penalty can be imposed on a Charged Officer if the proceedings were initiated under minor penalty provisions? | No. |
Whether ‘Warning’ can be imposed as a penalty? | The penalties that can be imposed on a delinquent Government Servant are prescribed in the relevant Rules, e.g., Rule 11 of the CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965. |
Under what circumstances is an Inquiry required in a Minor penalty proceeding? | In terms of Rule 16(1-A) of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965, a Disciplinary Authority may hold an Inquiry under this rule (manner laid down in sub-rules (3) to (23) of Rule 14) only where the Disciplinary Authority is of the opinion that such Inquiry is necessary for imposition of certain penalties such as withholding of incremen... |
Is it required to obtain the 2nd Stage Advice of the CVC in cases where UPSC is to be consulted? | DoP&T’s O.M. No.372/19/2011-AVD-III(Pt.1) dated 26.09.2011 provides that in those cases where consultation with UPSC is required as per extant rules/instructions, the second stage consultation with CVC in disciplinary matters may be dispensed with. |
Is it necessary to issue a Show Cause Notice to a pensioner who has been convicted by a Court of law before imposing a cut in pension? | Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare’s O.M. No. 38/64/05- P&PW(A) dated 09.11.2006 provides that in order to meet the Principles of Natural Justice, it is a pre-requisite to issue a Show Cause Notice, on the basis of conviction by the Court, to the pensioner before imposing any cut in his pension. |
Can a penalty be imposed under Rule 9 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 and other analogous rules, on a retired Government Servant who has been convicted and sentenced for a criminal offence and has filed an appeal in the Court against conviction/sentence? | Department of Personnel and Training’s O.M. No. 371/23/92-AVD.III dated 04.03.1994 provides that when a person is convicted by a criminal court, the same shall remain in force until and unless it is reversed or set aside by a competent court in appeal. The mere filing of an Appeal and/or stay of the execution of the se... |
How much time does the Commission take in tendering its advice? | The Commission tenders its advice after a thorough, judicious, and independent consideration of all the relevant facts and circumstances of the case and original/authenticated case records. According to DoP&T’s O.M. N0.39035/01/2011-Estt.(B) dated 10.05.2011, the average time taken by the Commission in tendering advice... |
When is the copy of Advice to be provided to the Charged Officer and by whom? | DoP&T’s O.M. No. 11012/8/2011-Estt.(A) dated 19.11.2014 & Gazette Notification G.S.R. No. 769(E) dated 31.10.2014 stipulates that on receipt of the UPSC’s Advice, the Disciplinary Authority shall forward or cause to be forwarded a copy of the Advice to the Charged Officer who shall be required to submit, if he so desir... |
Can an Officer directly approach the Commission for relief in the Disciplinary Proceedings initiated against him? | The role of the Commission is to tender its Advice to the President in accordance with the requirement of consultation as laid down in Article 320 (3) (c) of the Constitution of India read with Regulation 5 (1) of the UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958. Therefore, an officer cannot directly approach t... |
Can an Officer submit a representation to the Commission directly, on the Advice of the UPSC, once a copy of the same is served upon him by the Administrative Ministry/Department/State Government in a Disciplinary Proceeding? | No representation lies to the Commission in this regard. The Officer can submit representations only to the concerned Disciplinary Authority. |
Can a Charged Officer meet any functionary in the Commission to explain his case? | Since the Disciplinary proceedings are quasi-judicial in nature, the Officer is required to submit his representation during the course of Disciplinary proceedings to IO/DA as provided for under the applicable Disciplinary Rules. Hence, any interaction between the CO and functionaries of the Commission is strictly proh... |
What procedure is to be followed by the Ministries/Departments in case of disagreement with the Advice of the Commission? | The procedure to be followed while disagreeing with the Advice of the Commission is stated in DoP&T’s O.M. No. 39023/02/2006-Estt.(B) dated 05.12.2006 and reiterated vide DoP&T’s O.M. No. 39023/02/2006-Estt.(B) dated 02.03.2016. |
What procedure is to be followed by the State Governments in case of disagreement with the Advice of the Commission? | According to Rule 11 of AIS (D & A) Rules, 1969, whenever there is any difference of opinion between a State Government and the Commission on any matter covered under these Rules, such matter shall be referred to the Central Government for its decision. |
What happens when the Ministry/Department/State Government disagrees with the Advice of the Commission? | Such cases, where the Ministry/Department/State Government disagrees with the Advice of the Commission, are reflected in the Explanatory Memorandum along with the Annual Report of the Commission, which is laid before the Parliament. |
Whether a copy of the final order is to be marked to the Commission? | Yes. |
What will happen in the eventuality of the death of the Charged Officer before the imposition of the penalty? | The procedure regarding the closing of disciplinary cases in the event of the death of the Charged official has been notified by DoP&T’s vide its O.M. No. 11012/7/99-Estt.(A) dated 20.10.1999. |
When are the Disciplinary Proceedings considered as closed? | The Disciplinary Proceedings come to a closure with the issue of the final Order imposing the penalty/exoneration/dropping of the Charges by the Disciplinary Authority. |
Can a Government Servant approach the Commission when he/she comes across any new material or new evidence which could not be produced or was not available during the course of enquiry, at the time of passing of the order after consultation with the Commission? | No. |
Does any Appeal lie if the Order is made by the President? | In terms of Rule 22 of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965, no Appeal shall lie against any Order made by the President. |
When is the President required to consult the Commission in the cases of Review, Memorial, or Petitions? | In terms of MHA’s OM No. 18/9/63-Estt(B) dated 4.8.1964, the Commission is required to be consulted only when the President proposes to pass an Order overruling or modifying, after consideration of any Petition or Memorial or otherwise, an Order imposing any of the penalties made by him or by a subordinate authority or... |
Which is the Nodal Ministry for any clarification on the implementation of the penalty advised by the Commission? | Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T) is the Nodal Ministry for seeking any clarification on the implementation of the penalty. |
Which is the Authority to give clarification under CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 and AIS(D&A) Rules, 1969? | The Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T) is the Nodal Department with regard to interpretation and administration of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965, and AIS(D&A) Rules, 1969. |
Can the information regarding the status of a Disciplinary case in the Commission be sought under RTI Act, 2005? | As Disciplinary proceedings are quasi-judicial in nature, such information from the date of receipt of a case in the Commission, till the final rendering of advice by the Commission, cannot be shared under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. |
Can the Charged Officer or a third party request for providing a copy of the advice letter issued by UPSC under RTI Act, 2005? | In accordance with the extant rules, a copy of the Advice Letter is to be given to the Charged Officer by the Department/Disciplinary Authority to whom the Advice Letter is forwarded, and therefore, the concerned authority under the RTI to provide a copy of the Advice Letter would be the concerned Department/Disciplina... |
Where can one get the information regarding the total number of Disciplinary cases received by the Commission for advice and the number of cases in which the Commission has tendered its advice? | This information is contained in the Annual Report of the UPSC. Once the Annual Report is laid before Parliament, a copy of the same is also uploaded under the heading “Annual Reports” on the Official Website of UPSC (www.upsc.gov.in). |
Where can one find the data relating to the number of cases in which the Commission has advised penalties? | The data relating to the number of cases received and the penalties advised by the Commission are published in the Annual Report of the Commission. The Annual Reports of the Commission are available in the public domain on the official website of UPSC (www.upsc.gov.in). |
Can the Commission give clarification or interpretation in respect of Disciplinary Rules viz. CCS (CCA) Rules 1965, other Central Government service related rules in a Disciplinary case under RTI Act, 2005? | The applicants are advised to approach the concerned nodal Ministries for any such clarifications. For example, in the case of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, the Ministry of Personnel, Pension, and Public Grievances (Department of Personnel & Training) is the nodal Ministry. |
What are the Constitutional provisions regarding Consultation by Ministries/Departments with UPSC? | Article 320 of the Constitution inter alia provides that the Commission shall be consulted in framing and amendment of Recruitment Rules for various services and posts under the Government of India and Union Territories. Accordingly, Ministries/Departments are required to consult Commission for framing/amendment of RRs... |
Whether RRs notified without consultation of UPSC are valid? | As per constitutional provisions, Ministries/Departments are required to consult Commission for framing/amendment of RRs for all Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ posts except those which are exempted from consultation with UPSC under UPSC (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958, as amended from time to time. In case RRs of an... |
What is Recruitment and what are Recruitment Rules? | Recruitment is a process of selection of candidates to a designated post and Recruitment Rules are the provisions prescribed under the Statute, for executing the same. The UPSC is required to advise upon the Recruitment Rules for various Civil Posts which are mandated to it, under the Constitution of India or a specifi... |
What is the difference between Recruitment Rules & Service Rules? | Service Rules are framed for defined Organized Service(s) to the Union of India and are comprehensive statutory documents, which include among others the specifications with regard to, a. Title and definitions b. Authorized strength & grade(s) c. Initial constitution and future maintenance d. Seniority, qualifying serv... |
What kind of posts are exempt from the purview of mandatory consultation with the UPSC? | Clause 3 of Article 320 of the Constitution of India inter alia stipulates the matters on which UPSC is required to be consulted. Proviso to said clause provides for making regulations to specify the matters in which either generally, or in any particular class or case or in any particular circumstances, it shall not b... |
Whether Statutory Organizations are required to consult UPSC for framing/amendment of Recruitment Rules to posts under their jurisdiction? | In accordance with the mandate assigned under Article 321 of the Constitution, the Organizations, established under an Act of the Parliament, where the requirement of mandatory consultation with the UPSC is specified under a designated Section of that Act, are required to seek the Advice of the UPSC for the purpose of ... |
Whether Recruitment Rules are required to be reviewed periodically? | Recruitment Rules prescribe various specifications relating to the classification of post, pay structure, method of recruitment, composition of Departmental Promotion/ Confirmation Committee(s), essential qualifications & consultation process with the UPSC, etc. These are based on extant Guidelines of the DoP&T, which ... |
Who are the stakeholders and what is the process involved in framing/amendment of RRs? | a. The proposal for framing or amendment of Recruitment Rules is initiated by the concerned Administrative Ministry with the approval of the Competent Authority. The Competent Authority can delegate the specified power(s). b. Consequent upon the said approval, the proposal is required to be submitted to the DoP&T for c... |
Whether there is any requirement to seek comments of stakeholders before referring the proposal for framing/amendment of Recruitment Rules to DOPT/UPSC. | Before referring any proposal for framing/amendment of Recruitment Rules of a post to DOPT, Ministries/Departments are required to put up proposed Recruitment Rules on their website for 30 days for inviting comments from the stakeholders. Thereafter, taking into account the comments so received, the proposal is to be s... |
What is the Single Window System (SWS) for receipt of proposals in the UPSC? | UPSC has introduced a Single Window System (SWS) for discussing and accepting the proposals for framing/ amendment of Recruitment Rules (RRs) brought by the concerned Ministry/Department. The Administrative Ministry is required to designate an Officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to bring the proposal under SW... |
Whether there is any enabling provision to interact with Ministry/Department in UPSC portal in case any clarification is required on the proposal received online on the portal? | RRFAMS portal includes enabling provision to seek clarification from Department online, if required. Ministry/Department can also upload documents in support of their responses. Further, there is a mechanism to call Ministry/Department online for a meeting at various levels in UPSC to discuss the proposal. The meeting ... |
What is the Check‐list for submitting framing/amendment proposals to the Commission under SWS or on RRFAMS? | UPSC has devised a Check‐list of the points on which necessary information/documents are required to be provided while referring proposals to UPSC. The Check‐list is available on the website of UPSC. It is being used for receipt of proposals with effect from 01.05.2015. It contains points relating to methods of recruit... |
What are the common deficiencies observed in the proposals? | The proposals, which are brought for consideration in the SWS or submitted online on the RRFAMS Portal, are generally found to have the following deficiencies:‐ a. Approval of the Competent Authority, authorized to approve the draft proposal, is not enclosed b. Relevant document(s) required under the Check‐list of the ... |
What is the purpose of prescribing ‘Qualifying Service’ for promotion to the next higher Grade? | Qualifying Service is the minimum residency period prescribed in the Service Rules / Recruitment Rules that an incumbent has to serve in a Grade on a regular basis before being eligible to be promoted to the next higher grade. |
Whether “equivalence” can be used to prescribe Educational Qualification? | DOP&T guidelines dated 31.12.2010 on framing/amendment/ relaxation of Recruitment Rules provide that the Ministries/ Departments should clearly specify the educational qualifications and avoid the usage of the term ‘or equivalent’. Ministries/Departments are required to clearly prescribe an exhaustive list of education... |
When is the UPSC associated with the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) for considering promotion to a given post? | UPSC is associated with the DPC in all cases of promotion to Group ‘A’ posts except where promotion is from Level‐10 to Level‐11. |
Is the UPSC required to be associated in the Departmental Confirmation Committee constituted for considering confirmation of officers? | UPSC is not required to be associated with the Departmental Confirmation Committee for considering confirmation. |
What is one time mode of recruitment and under what circumstances it can be considered? | In case of newly created posts, for which Recruitment Rules are not yet framed, and posts for which RR are repealed, and these posts are required to be filled on an urgent basis, the concerned Ministry/Department can make a reference to UPSC for determination of one‐time method of recruitment for filling up the post in... |
What is the difference between relaxation in Recruitment Rules and one time mode of recruitment? | Recruitment Rules contain a ‘Power to relax’ clause as per which relaxation of certain provisions in Recruitment Rules can be resorted to in respect of a class or category of persons. On the other hand, one time mode of recruitment is sought by Ministries/Departments in cases where Recruitment Rules for a post do not e... |
Whether Ministry/Department can seek review of advice of UPSC, given on framing/amendment of Recruitment Rules? | Ministry/Department can seek review of advice of UPSC before notification, giving detailed justification for the same. In case justification is considered appropriate by the Commission, revised advice is conveyed to the Ministry/Department. However, in case reasons for review are not considered justified by the Commiss... |
What happens when a Ministry/Department disagrees with advice of UPSC on framing/amendment of Recruitment Rules? | As stated above, Ministry/Department can seek review of advice of UPSC, if required. However, in case Ministry/Department notifies any recruitment rules at variance with the advice of UPSC, such cases are treated as non‐acceptance of advice of the Commission. Details of such cases of disagreement are mentioned in the A... |
What is the prescribed time‐frame within which the Recruitment Rules advised upon by the UPSC, should be Notified by the Ministry/Department concerned? | The Recruitment Rules should be notified by the Ministry/ Department concerned within ten weeks of the receipt of the Advice of UPSC. Ministries/Departments are also required to furnish a copy of the notified Rules to UPSC for record. In so far as proposals processed online on RRFAMS portal, Ministries are required to ... |
When is the Examination Notice issued? | UPSC Examination Notices encapsulate the Rules of Examinations notified by the Government. Examination Notices of all the 13 Structured Examinations are uploaded on the Commission’s website around 3 months before the date of Examination. Examination Notices (indicative) are also published in the Employment News/Rozgar ... |
What is the UPSC’s Annual Programme (Calendar) of Examinations/RTs (Recruitment Tests)? | The UPSC publishes an Annual Programme (Calendar) of all the Structured Examinations/RTs conducted by it at least 6 months in advance (i.e. in June) for the Examinations/RTs to be conducted during the next calendar year. The Programme is uploaded on the UPSC’s website as also published in the leading newspapers of the ... |
How to apply for Examinations conducted by the UPSC? | Candidates can apply online for the UPSC Examinations by accessing the online portal hosted on the UPSC’s website (https://upsconline.nic.in). |
How much time is given to the candidates for applying online? | Time for applying online is clearly mentioned in the Examination Notice. A candidate gets about 3 weeks time to apply online and can fill up the online application by following the instructions provided on the website for filling up online application. |
What happens if a candidate submits multiple online applications? | While a candidate should avoid submitting more than one online application, in case of doing so, the data provided in the last application (highest RID Number), that is successfully submitted online, is accepted by the Commission. All previous applications are ignored as these are amalgamated with the last completed & ... |
When should I apply if I choose to pay by Bank Challan? | The closing date of the submission of the online application is clearly mentioned in the Examination Notice. Candidates, who make payments through Bank Challan, are required to submit the online application at least a day before the notified closing date so that they can generate the Bank Challan to be submitted in any... |
Which category of candidates is exempted from payment of Examination fee? | For all the Examinations conducted by the Commission, Female candidates, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories are exempted from payment of Examination Fee. |
What is meant by ‘Fictitious Payment’ or ‘No Fee’? | Those payments mentioned by the candidates in their online application, which are not authenticated by the State Bank of India, i.e. the designated bank managing the entire payment module (including managing the payment gateway), are called Fictitious Payments or No Fee. |
How does the Commission resolve Fictitious Payment or No Fee cases? | The applicants, whose payments are marked fictitious, are intimated through e-mail to submit physical proof of payment to the Commission. These applicants are required to submit the proof within the timeframe given in the email either by hand or by speed post to the Commission. In case no response is received from the ... |
What precautions must be taken by candidates for claiming community reservation or reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)? | Candidates seeking reservation/ relaxation benefits available for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes/ Other Backward Classes/Economically Weaker Sections/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities/Ex-servicemen must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation/ relaxation in accordance with the eligibility prescribed in th... |
Can a candidate change his/her Community Status? | A candidate is eligible to get the benefit of community reservation if his/her caste/tribe is included in the reserved community as may be determined by the Central Government and he/she has claimed for the same. The Commission does not entertain a request for a change of community from unreserved to reserved category ... |
Can a candidate change the Date of Birth from what he/she has submitted in the online application? | The Commission does not allow a change of Date of Birth that has been furnished by a candidate and recorded by the Commission on any ground whatsoever. |
What action is taken by the Commission in case of submission of false information by the candidates? | A candidate found to be furnishing false information to the Commission or suppressing information, adopting various unfair means in the Examination like impersonation, cheating, etc., is liable to be disqualified and/or debarred from writing UPSC Examinations as decided by the Commission. A detailed stipulation in this... |
When are the e-Admit Cards issued? | The eligible candidates are issued e-Admit Cards around three weeks before the commencement of the Examination. The e-Admit Cards are made available on the UPSC website [https://upsconline.nic.in] for downloading by the candidates. The Admit Card is not sent by post. If a candidate is not issued his/her e-Admit Card or... |
What is the procedure adopted for allotment of Roll Numbers, Centre and Venues to the candidates? | Allotment of Roll Numbers and Venues to the eligible candidates is carried out though the computer in a random manner without manual intervention. The Commission makes all efforts to allot the candidate the Centre of his/her choice, which is done on the “first-apply-first allot” basis. Once the capacity of a particular... |
Are requests for change of Centre/ Venue accepted? | The candidates should note that no request for the change of Centre / Venue is accepted. |
Can a candidate appear at a Centre/Venue other than the Venue mentioned on his/her e-Admit Card? | No candidate is allowed to appear at a Centre/Venue other than the Centre/Venue mentioned by the Commission on his/her e-Admit Card. If a candidate appears at such a Centre/Venue (except by a court order), the papers of that candidate shall not be evaluated, and his/her candidature will be liable for cancellation. |
What are the precautions to be taken while uploading candidates’ photographs and signatures? | Before filling up the Online Application, a candidate must have his/her photograph and signature duly scanned in the “JPG” format in such a manner that each file should not exceed 300 KB and must not be less than 20 KB. The photograph and signature must be clearly discernible. Samples of acceptable photographs and sign... |
What items are banned at the Examination Venues during Examinations and during conduct of the Personality Tests (Interviews) in the UPSC premises? | (a) Mobile phones (even in switched-off mode), any electronic equipment or programmable device or storage media like a pen drive, smartwatches etc. or camera or Bluetooth devices or any other equipment or related accessories either in working or switched-off mode capable of being used as a communication device or any o... |
Is it essential to carry Photo ID Card for appearing at an Examination/Interview? | The applicant is required to fill in the number of the Photo ID Card (viz. Aadhaar Card/Voter Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driving Licence/Any other Photo ID Card issued by the Central/State/UT Government) and to upload the same while filling up the online application form of an Examination of the Commission. The above numbe... |
What are the timing for reporting at the Examination Venue and the time of closure of entry into the Examination Venue? | The candidates are advised to reach the Venue well in time so that their entry inside the Examination Venue could be ensured smoothly after observing necessary protocol. As regards time for the closure of entry, the candidate may note that the entry into the Examination Venue is closed 10 minutes before the commencemen... |
What precautions should be taken while filling up the Online Application Form? | Please read the instructions carefully before filling up the Online Application Form. |
What is RID? | RID is Registration ID, which is generated by the system when the applicant completes PART-I registration of his/her application. |
What is TID? | TID is Transaction ID, which is given by the State Bank India when the applicant deposits his/her fee in cash. It is automatically generated when Internet Banking or credit/debit card mode is used for making the fee payment. |
What is meant by Part I and Part II of the Application Form? | Online Application Form consists of two parts i.e. Part I and Part II. a) Part I of the Application has personal details like name, father’s/mother’s name, date of birth, address, educational qualification, age relaxation, scribe details (only for PwBD candidates opting for a scribe) and preferences of particular Exami... |
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