The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the official notification for Civil Service Examinations 2018 at upsc.gov.in on February 7. According to the circular, the last date for the submission of applications is March 6. However, these dates are tentative, it could be rescheduled if required. Candidates are recommended to go through the statements carefully after the release of notification. The eligibility norms and instructions will be shared in detail with the circular.

Aspirants will be issued an e-admission certificate before the commencement of the examination which will be available on the official website for downloads. The applications are invited for the Civil Services Preliminary Exams only.

Here are quick steps to fill in the application forms for Civil Service Examinations 2018:

1. Visit the official website upsc.gov.in.

2. Read the notification released by the commission before you begin to fill in the form as it has all the detailed information.

3. The application consists of two parts.

4. Part 1, candidates will have to enter all the basic details and academic qualifications. Fill in all the requirements along with language preference and optional paper choice.

5. Once you are done entering all the information in Part 1, read it twice before clicking submit.

6. Part 2, choose your exam centre, upload the scanned photograph and signature keeping in mind the required size.

7. Pay your application fees. Both online and offline mode are available to you for payment.

Every year, lakh of candidates all over India write the Civil Service Examinations for several government posts such as the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service, etc. Aspirants has to undergo three stages- preliminary exam, main exam and the final interview to enter into civil services.

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