UPSC CDS Application Fee: SC, ST, OBC, General & Women
UPSC CDS — the fee you pay for your category and gender, refunds and payment notes, as per the 2025 notification.
Quick answer
₹200 for General / UR, OBC, EWS, PwBD and Ex-servicemen; no fee for SC, ST and Women, as per the 2025 notification.
UPSC CDS fee by category
| Category | Application fee | Refund / note |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR (male) | ₹200 | Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are also exempt. |
| OBC (male) | ₹200 | Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are also exempt. |
| EWS (male) | ₹200 | Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are also exempt. |
| SC | No fee | Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are also exempt. |
| ST | No fee | Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are also exempt. |
| Women (General category) | No fee | Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are also exempt. |
| PwBD (General category) | ₹200 | Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are also exempt. |
| Ex-servicemen (General category) | ₹200 | Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are also exempt. |
Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are also exempt. Bank or payment-gateway charges may be added. Fees can change between cycles — check the current notification before paying.
Work out your UPSC CDS fee (and other exams)
Your category
Total fee for 1 exam
₹200
| Exam | Your fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UPSC CDSas per 2025 notification | ₹200 | Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are also exempt. |
Bank / gateway charges and GST may be added at payment. Fees change between cycles — confirm in the notification before paying.
UPSC CDS fee — questions
- What is the UPSC CDS application fee?
- ₹200 for General / UR, OBC, EWS, PwBD and Ex-servicemen; no fee for SC, ST and Women, as per the 2025 notification.
- What is the UPSC CDS fee for SC and ST candidates?
- There is no application fee for SC and ST candidates.
- What is the UPSC CDS fee for OBC candidates?
- ₹200 for OBC candidates.
- What is the UPSC CDS fee for women?
- There is no application fee for women.
- What is the UPSC CDS fee for General category candidates?
- ₹200 for General category candidates.
- What is the UPSC CDS fee for PwBD candidates?
- ₹200 for PwBD candidates.