Exam Application Fee Calculator
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Quick answer
Application fees depend on category and gender. SSC and UPSC charge ₹100, with women, SC, ST and PwBD exempt. RRB charges ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in the CBT) or ₹250 for reserved categories and women (fully refundable). IBPS charges ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD; SBI PO and Clerk charge ₹750 with SC/ST/PwBD exempt.
₹1,450
₹400 of the RRB fee comes back after you appear in the CBT.
| Exam | Your fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSC exams (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, CPO, JE, Steno)as per 2025 notification | ₹100 | Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible ex-servicemen are exempt. |
| RRB NTPC / Group D / ALP / JEas per 2024–25 notification | ₹500 | ₹400 refunded (minus bank charges) after you appear in the CBT |
| IBPS PO / Clerk / SO / RRBas per 2025 notification | ₹850 | Ex-servicemen pay ₹175 for Clerk. |
Bank / gateway charges and GST may be added at payment. Fees change between cycles — confirm in the notification before paying.
How to use the Fee Calculator
- 1Choose your categoryGeneral, EWS, OBC, SC or ST — and tick Female, PwBD or Ex-serviceman if they apply.
- 2Tick the examsSelect every exam you plan to apply for this year.
- 3See your feeGet the fee for each exam, notes on refunds, and the total.
Application fee by category
| Exam | General (male) | SC / ST | Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC exams (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, CPO, JE, Steno) | ₹100 | Nil | 2025 |
| Delhi Police Constable (via SSC) | ₹100 | Nil | 2025 |
| UPSC Civil Services (CSE) | ₹100 | Nil | 2025 |
| UPSC CDS | ₹200 | Nil | 2025 |
| RRB NTPC / Group D / ALP / JE | ₹500 | ₹250 | 2024–25 |
| IBPS PO / Clerk / SO / RRB | ₹850 | ₹175 | 2025 |
| SBI PO | ₹750 | Nil | 2025 |
| SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) | ₹750 | Nil | 2025 |
| RBI Assistant | ₹450 | ₹50 | 2025 |
| RBI Grade B | ₹850 | ₹100 | 2025 |
| CTET — one paper | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | 2025 |
| CTET — both papers | ₹1,200 | ₹600 | 2025 |
| UGC NET | ₹1,150 | ₹325 | 2025 |
| NEET UG | ₹1,700 | ₹1,000 | 2025 |
| JEE Main (one paper, per session) | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | 2025 |
| CUET UG (up to 3 subjects) | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | 2025 |
| UP Police Constable | ₹400 | ₹400 | 2023–24 |
| Agniveer (Army) CEE | ₹250 | ₹250 | 2025 |
| India Post GDS | ₹100 | Nil | 2025 |
Bank and gateway charges may be added at payment. Confirm the fee in your notification before paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any fee for women in SSC exams?+
No. Women candidates are exempt from the SSC application fee.
How much of the RRB fee is refunded?+
₹400 of the ₹500 fee is refunded after you appear in the CBT; reserved categories and women get the full ₹250 back (minus bank charges).
What is the IBPS PO fee for SC/ST?+
₹175 (intimation charges only); General, OBC and EWS pay ₹850.
Is the UPSC fee refundable?+
No. UPSC fees are not refundable; women, SC, ST and PwBD candidates do not pay.
How much is the NEET UG fee?+
₹1,700 for General, ₹1,600 for General-EWS/OBC-NCL and ₹1,000 for SC/ST/PwBD/third gender (as per the 2025 bulletin).
Can I pay the fee offline?+
Most exams accept net banking, UPI and cards; SSC and some others also allow a bank challan before the closing date.
Requirements differ between recruitments. Always follow the official notification of the exam you are applying for.