The UPSC have developed an application form common for all their examinations which can be processed on computerised machines. This application form along with an Information Brochure containing general instructions for filling up the form, an acknowledgement card and an envelope for sending the application will be obtainable from the designated Head Post Offices/ Post Offices throughout the country on payment of a requisite amount. Blank application forms and other particulars are published by UPSC in leading newspapers and Employment News in the month of March and September. A candidate seeking admission must apply to The Secretary, UPSC, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi- 110069 on prescribed application form.

This form can be used only once and for only one examination. Since this form is electronically scanned, due care should be taken to fill up the application form, correctly. In case of any difficulty in getting the application forms from the designated post offices the candidates can contact the concerned post master or UPSC's "Forms Supply Monitoring Cell". Phone : 011- 23389366 Fax : 011-23387310.

In case of any guidance/ information/ clarification regarding their applications, candidature etc. candidates can contact UPSC's Facilitation Counter near 'C' gate of its campus in person or over Telephone No. 011-23385271/ Fax No. 011-23381125/011-23098543 on working days between 10.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs.

Important : All communications to the Commission should invariably contain the following particulars.

1. Name and year of the examination.
2. Application Form No. (8 digit)
3. Roll No. (if Received)
4. Name of candidate in full and in Block Letters.
5. Postal Address as given in the Application.