Apply for a UPSC or SSC exam
Central government recruitment exams use one-time registration and online application with photo and signature.
What you need
- One-time registration on the exam portal
- Recent photo and signature in JPG within the notice limits
- Photo ID (such as Aadhaar or PAN) whose details you enter in the form
- Exam fee, unless you are exempt
Step by step
- Read the exam notice, including the photo and signature section
- Complete the one-time registration
- Fill in the application and upload or capture your photo and signature
- Pay the fee and submit before the deadline
- Download the admit card when released
Where to apply
UPSC · upsc.gov.in
Staff Selection Commission · ssc.gov.in
The app helps with
Tips to get it right the first time
- Carry the same photo ID you entered in the form to the exam.
- Some portals now capture a live photo with the webcam.
- Submit a few days early: portals slow down near the deadline.
Save the checklist in the app and tick items off as you gather them.
Reviewed on October 19, 2026 · source: vajiramandravi.com · Information from unofficial sources.. Requirements and costs are for reference and may change without notice: confirm them with the official source before you go. We are not affiliated with any institution.