The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a significant relief for candidates applying for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. The commission has now enabled candidates to make alterations to their One-Time Registration (OTR) profiles, enhancing the user experience during the application process. Additionally, the deadline for submitting applications for the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 has been extended, providing more flexibility for candidates to prepare their documents and submissions effectively.
Important Updates for UPSC CSE 2025 Candidates
According to the official notification released by UPSC, candidates can upload their necessary documents for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 until 6 PM on February 18. Furthermore, candidates who have already submitted their application forms will have the opportunity to make corrections between February 19 and February 25.
What Changes Can Candidates Make to Their OTR Profiles?
This is the first time UPSC has allowed changes to the One-Time Registration (OTR) profile, responding to complaints of technical glitches during the application process. The notice confirms that candidates can modify certain details in their online application profile. Specifically, candidates may change their gender, minority status, and the roll number of their Class 10 board examination in their OTR.
| Changeable Fields | Description |
|---|---|
| Gender | Candidates can update their gender in the OTR profile. |
| Minority Status | Options related to minority status can be altered. |
| Class 10 Roll Number | Candidates can change their Class 10 board roll number. |
What Changes Are Not Allowed in the OTR Profile?
As per the official communication from the UPSC, candidates are prohibited from changing the following details in their OTR profile:
| Non-Changeable Fields | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The name must be as per Class 10 records. |
| Date of Birth | There is no provision to change the date of birth. |
| Parent’s Name | Candidate’s father’s and mother’s names cannot be modified. |
| Mobile Number | To change the mobile number, a separate application is required. |
| Email ID | Changes to the email ID are not permitted. |
For further updates and detailed information, candidates are encouraged to refer to the official UPSC notification regarding the changes in OTR profiles and the application process.
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