Important Notice for the Aspirants/Candidates of CS(P)-2025 & IFoS(P)-2025

Changes in One-Time Registration (OTR) for Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 & Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoS) 2025

In response to candidate queries and difficulties encountered while filling out the online application form for the Civil Services Examination, 2025, the Commission has decided to implement the following changes in the One-Time Registration (OTR) process:

Editable Entries in OTR Profile

The following entries in the OTR profile have been made editable until the final submission of the application and subsequently during the correction window:

• Have you ever changed name?
• Gender
• Minority Status
• Class 10th Board Examination Roll No.

Non-Editable Entries in OTR Profile

Candidates are NOT permitted to make any changes to the following entries in their OTR profile:

• Name (as per Class X)
• Date of Birth
• Father's Name
• Mother's Name
• Mobile Number*
• Email ID@

Conditions for Changing Mobile Number/Email ID

• Lost Mobile Number Access: If a candidate has lost access to their registered mobile number but still has access to their registered email ID, they may apply for a change in the mobile number. An OTP will be sent to the registered email ID for verification.
• Lost Email ID Access: If a candidate has lost access to their registered email ID but still has access to their registered mobile number, they may apply for a change in the email ID. An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number for verification.

Lost Access to Both Mobile Number and Email ID

If a candidate reports having lost access to both their registered mobile number and registered email ID, they must send a request to the Commission via email at otr-upsc@gov.in. The request must include the following four documents:

1. Matriculation Certificate
2. Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving License
3. Recent passport-size photograph
4. Undertaking in the prescribed format

Provisions for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) Candidates

• 'Own Scribe' for CS (Prelims): Eligible PwBD candidates wishing to avail the assistance of their 'own scribe' for the CS (Prelims) Exam must mandatorily provide the scribe's details.
• 'Own Scribe' for CS (Main) Exam: PwBD candidates wishing for an 'own scribe' for the CS (Main) Exam may voluntarily indicate scribe details while applying for the CS (Prelims) Exam. Such details can be updated or provided during a window made available after the declaration of the CS (Prelims) Exam result.
• PwBD Certificate Upload: PwBD candidates may upload either the UDID PwD certificate issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment OR a valid PwBD certificate in the format available on the Commission's website.

Name Change and Mismatch

If a candidate's name has changed and there is a mismatch with the name on their matriculation or higher educational certificate, the candidate is required to submit a Gazette Notification to that effect. If the Gazette Notification is not currently available, a copy can be uploaded during the correction window, which will be provided AFTER the declaration of the CS (Prelims) Exam result.

Integrated Master's Degree

Candidates holding an Integrated Master's Degree (Graduation and Post-graduation) may fill the same course in both their Graduation and Higher Qualification columns.

Final Submission and Corrections

Candidates are advised to thoroughly review all entries made in the relevant columns before finally submitting their application. It is important to note that after the application submission, any changes or corrections (except for entries mentioned in Para B) can only be made during the one-week correction window, which will be provided by the Commission after the closing date of the application.