UPSC Civil Services Examination 2027 application fee by category
What it costs to apply, by category, read from the official bulletin. Payment gateway charges and GST are added by the bank or gateway and are not part of these figures.
These figures are for: 2027 dates from UPSC's calendar. Rules from the 2026 notice, until the 2027 notice on 13 January 2027.
| Preliminary | ₹100Women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates pay no fee. |
|---|---|
| Main | A further ₹200Same exemptions. It is paid in a 10-day window after the Preliminary result. |
| How to pay | Net banking of any bank, or a Visa, Master or RuPay credit or debit card, or UPI |
Source: UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 notice (the latest published rules). Checked on 10 November 2026.
Not announced yet for the next cycle: The 2027 notification (scheduled for 13 January 2027): the final eligibility, age limits, number of attempts, vacancies and fee for 2027; Any change to the syllabus and scheme for 2027. See the UPSC CSE page for the latest dates.
More on UPSC CSE: dates, how to apply, eligibility, exam pattern. Official site: upsc.gov.in.