The Union Public Service Commission has issued a notification for One Time Registration (OTR) for 2026. This registration is designed to streamline the application process for candidates preparing for various recruitment examinations conducted by UPSC. By completing the OTR, candidates can save approximately 75% of their application time, as much of their information will be automatically populated in future application forms. The application/registration process commenced in February 2026. All candidates aspiring to apply for UPSC examinations such as NDA, CDS, Civil Services, CMS, Engineering Services, ISS, IES, Forest Service, and others, must first complete the OTR registration. The OTR facility will be available on the official website before each examination.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Open the official website upsconline.nic.in or use the direct link provided. |
| Step 2 | Click on the 'New Registration' tab. |
| Step 3 | Enter basic information such as Name, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, Mobile Number, Email Id, and High School Class 10 Roll Number. |
| Step 4 | Verify your OTR Profile details and submit the registration. |
| Step 5 | Enter the OTP received on your registered email and mobile number. |
| Step 6 | Registration is complete. Note down your OTR ID displayed on the screen and take a printout or screenshot. |
| Step 7 | Log in using your mobile number/email/OTR ID and the OTP received on your registered email and mobile. |
| Step 8 | Change your UPSC OTR ID password. |
| Step 9 | Your UPSC OTR registration is complete. You can now use this to apply for new applications and view past application history. |
| Apply Online for OTR | Click Here |
| Apply Online for Civil Service IAS/IFS | Click Here |
| Download OTR Instructions | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |