UPSC Civil Services Application Fee: SC, ST, OBC, General & Women
UPSC Civil Services (CSE) — the fee you pay for your category and gender, refunds and payment notes, as per the 2025 notification.
Quick answer
₹100 for General / UR, OBC, EWS and Ex-servicemen; no fee for SC, ST, Women and PwBD, as per the 2025 notification.
UPSC Civil Services fee by category
| Category | Application fee | Refund / note |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR (male) | ₹100 | — |
| OBC (male) | ₹100 | — |
| EWS (male) | ₹100 | — |
| SC | No fee | — |
| ST | No fee | — |
| Women (General category) | No fee | — |
| PwBD (General category) | No fee | — |
| Ex-servicemen (General category) | ₹100 | — |
Bank or payment-gateway charges may be added. Fees can change between cycles — check the current notification before paying.
Work out your UPSC Civil Services fee (and other exams)
Your category
Total fee for 1 exam
₹100
| Exam | Your fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UPSC Civil Services (CSE)as per 2025 notification | ₹100 | — |
Bank / gateway charges and GST may be added at payment. Fees change between cycles — confirm in the notification before paying.
UPSC Civil Services fee — questions
- What is the UPSC Civil Services application fee?
- ₹100 for General / UR, OBC, EWS and Ex-servicemen; no fee for SC, ST, Women and PwBD, as per the 2025 notification.
- What is the UPSC Civil Services fee for SC and ST candidates?
- There is no application fee for SC and ST candidates.
- What is the UPSC Civil Services fee for OBC candidates?
- ₹100 for OBC candidates.
- What is the UPSC Civil Services fee for women?
- There is no application fee for women.
- What is the UPSC Civil Services fee for General category candidates?
- ₹100 for General category candidates.
- What is the UPSC Civil Services fee for PwBD candidates?
- There is no application fee for PwBD candidates.