A system of online submission has been introduced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), for applications for the competitive examinations it conducts. A good number of candidates have already started applying online for the UPSC Examinations notified during 2010. This facility is an addition to the other option of submitting paper applications already available, however, the prospective candidates are encouraged to prefer online mode of applying for the UPSC Examinations. Candidates have following advantages if they apply online – one can apply in a hassle free manner at the convenience of sitting at home or at cyber cafe or any other place any time even during night hours; prompt confirmation of submitted application is received; no risk of postal delays; lower risk of rejection of one's application on account of wrong/incomplete data entry and so on.
