ESE Application Form 2021 - Steps to Apply Online Registration, Application Fee

ESE Application Form 2021 - UPSC will release the application form of UPSC ESE 2021 tentatively on September 25, 2020. Applicants wanting to apply for the UPSC ESE exam must fill the ESE 2021 application form before the submission date. UPSC ESE Application Form 2021 comprises two parts. While filling the ESE 2021 online forms, aspirants need to enter in personal & academic details, upload scanned documents as asked by the commission and pay the examination fee to complete the registration process. The application fee is Rs 200 for general and OBC applicants whereas reserved category applicants are exempted from paying the application fee. UPSC ESE 2021 is expected to be held in January 2021. Before filling the registration form, aspirants must check the UPSC ESE eligibility criteria prescribed by the commission for the same. For more details on ESE 2021 application form and more read the article below.
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ESE Application Form 2021 - Important Dates

The ESE 2021 registration form has not been released yet but is expected to be released soon. Check the tentative dates below to get a rough idea of ESE important dates.

Important Dates of ESE Registration 2021

*tentative dates

ESE 2021 Application Form Overview

Documents Required to fill UPSC IES/ ESE Application Form 2021

Aspirants must keep the following documents ready while filling up the application form of UPSC ESE 2021.

• Scanned photograph, signature and photo id card

• Aadhaar Card

• Active mobile phone number and email id

• Educational details as asked

• Card details for application fee submission

Step to fill the UPSC IES/ ESE Application Form 2021

Online UPSC IES/ ESE 2021 application form has two parts i.e Part - 1 registration and Part - 2 registration. Applicants need to follow the below-mentioned steps for successful completion of both parts and submit the ESE registration form.

Part - 1 UPSC IES/ ESE Registration 2021

1. Visit the UPSC website - upsc.gov.in

2. Click on the ESE application form 2021 link

3. Then click on Part-I ESE registration form

4. Read instructions and click on the 'Yes' button to move on

5. Enter basic personal details like name, father’s name, gender, mobile number, email id, etc. and click on the ‘Continue’ button.

6. The registration ID and password will be sent to the registered email ID and mobile number

Part - 2 Registration

1. To complete part 2 of the ESE application process, applicants have to log in using registration number, DoB & captcha code and click on submit button

2. Aspirants have to select the mode of payment (online or offline) to submit the application fee

3. Applicants also need to select an exam centre from the drop-down menu

4. Upload the scanned images i.e. photograph, signature and photo id card

5. See the details entered are correct or not and make changes if required

6. Check the declaration checkbox

7. Click on the ‘Submit’ button for final submission of UPSC ESE registration form 2021

8. Applicants should take a print out of the ESE 2021 application form for future reference

ESE Application Form 2021 - Scanned Images Dimensions

The dimensions of the scanned images are given in the table below.

Images Dimensions

ESE 2021 Application Fee

ESE registration form fee which is to be submitted via online or offline mode by the aspirants belonging to different categories is as mentioned below.

UPSC ESE Application form Fee

Steps To Withdraw Application Form of UPSC ESE 2021

UPSC has also provided the withdrawal facility of the UPSC ESE registration form for applicants who do not wish to appear for the same this year. Steps to withdraw the application form of ESE are as follows:

1. Visit the official website - upsc.gov.in

2. Click on the ESE application form withdraw link 2021

3. Go through the instructions displayed on the screen and click on the ‘yes’ button

4. Enter the registration ID and click on the ‘Continue’ button to proceed further

5. An OPT will be sent to the registered email ID and mobile number which applicants must enter within 30 mins to confirm the withdrawal of the ESE application

ESE Application Form 2021 - Detailed Application Form (DAF)

Aspirants who qualify the ESE mains exam 2021 will have to fill the UPSC ESE 2021 DAF form online for appearing in the personality test. Applicants have to upload the scanned copies of the following documents.

• Birth Certificate

• 10 and 10+2 certificates

• Graduation certificate/degree and mark sheets

• Caste certificate for reserved category

• Certificate in support of a claim for age/fee concession, if applicable

Important Points to be Remember While Filling the ESE Registration Form

While filling in the UPSC ESE 2021 application form, applicants need to pay attention to all the details entered to avoid rejection of their ESE application. Some points to remember while filling the form are:

• Go through the UPSC ESE Eligibility Criteria 2021 properly

• Check if the personal details entered are correct or not.

• While uploading the documents check whether they are as per the prescribed dimensions or not.

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