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(a) Candidates are required to apply Online only by using the website http://
www.upsconline.nic.in. Detailed instructions for filling up online applications are
available on the above mentioned website. However candidates residing in certain
remote areas specified in Para 6 of this Notice, may also apply through offline mode,
by using the common Application Form being used for examinations conducted by
the Commission. This form can be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/
Post Offices (specified in Appendix-III of the Notice) throughout the country against
cash payment of Rs. 20/- (Rupees twenty only). Each such Form can be used only
once and only for one examination.

In case of any difficulty in obtaining Application Forms from the designated HPOs/
POs the candidates should immediately contact the concerned Post Master or UPSC’s
‘‘FORMS SUPPLY MONITORING CELL’’ over Telephone No. 011-23389366/Fax
No. 011-23387310. It may be noted that all offline applications, if any, received from candidates residing in normal areas/abroad, shall be summarily rejected by the
Commission. The option of offline application is available only to candidates residing in specified remote areas.

(b) Candidates are advised to read carefully the Instructions for filling up the Online Application Form given in Appendix-II (A) and Instructions for Offline Applications given in Appendix-II (B) of this Notice.