The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is launching a new online application portal, effective May 28, 2025. The new portal streamlines the application process by dividing it into four parts: Account Creation, Universal Registration, Common Application Form, and Examination. The first three parts contain information common to all examinations and can be completed in advance, saving time for applicants. Candidates must register and upload documents on the new portal at https://upsconline.nic.in, as the old One Time Registration (OTR) module is no longer valid. Applicants are encouraged to use their Aadhar Card for simplified verification. The new portal will be used to accept applications for the CDS Exam II, 2025, and NDA/NA II, 2025, which are scheduled to be notified on May 28, 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
UPSC: Union Public Service Commission, the organization introducing the new online application portal.
Union Public Service Commission: The full name of the UPSC organization.
Online Application Portal: The new online system being introduced by UPSC for registration and application form completion.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the source of the posted information.
Account Creation: One of the four parts (cards) of the new UPSC Online Application Portal.
Universal Registration: One of the four parts (cards) of the new UPSC Online Application Portal.
Common Application Form: One of the four parts (cards) of the new UPSC Online Application Portal.
Examination: One of the four parts (cards) of the new UPSC Online Application Portal.
UPSC examination: General reference to examinations conducted by the UPSC.
https:upsconline.nic.in: The website address for the new UPSC Online Application Portal.
One Time Registration: The old OTR module that will no longer be applicable.
OTR: Abbreviation for One Time Registration module.
Aadhar Card: An ID document recommended for use in the Universal Application.
28.05.2025: The launch date of the New Application Portal.
CDS ExamII, 2025: Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2025 - one of the examinations for which applications will be accepted through the new portal.
NDANAII, 2025: National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025 - one of the examinations for which applications will be accepted through the new portal.
NKRPSM: An identifier, likely related to the release.
2132115: Release ID number associated with the announcement.
UPSC
Union Public Service Commission Introduces New
Online Application Portal
Posted On: 28 MAY 2025 6:02PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Public Service Commission is introducing a new Online Application Portal for registration and
filling up of application form online. The UPSC Online Application Portal has four parts, arranged in 4
separate cards at the home page, three of which namely, Account Creation, Universal Registration and
Common Application Form contains information which are common to all examinations and can be filled
anytime by the candidates. The fourth part i.e. Examination contains examination notices, Examination
Application and applications status. Only examination specific information is to be filled up in this part by
candidates during the time period allowed in the notification of an examination.
This arrangement will facilitate candidates to fill up first three parts anytime and keep ready for applying to
any UPSC examination whenever notified with updates as may be required, thereby saving time and avoiding
last minute rush.
All applicants are required to fill up the application and upload their documents in the newly introduced portal
afresh by using the website https://upsconline.nic.in. The old One Time Registration (OTR) module will not
be applicable henceforth.
Detailed instructions are available on the home page as well as with all profiles/modules to guide the
candidates for filling up the application and upload the documents.
Applicants are strongly advised to use their Aadhar Card as ID document in the Universal Application for
easy, effortless and seamless verification and authentication of ID and other details after which it serves as a
permanent and common record for all examinations.
The New Application Portal is being launched with effect from 28.05.2025. Applications for CDS Exam-II,
2025 and NDA&NA-II, 2025, scheduled to be notified on 28.05.2025, will be accepted through the new
online application portal.
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(Release ID: 2132115)