Registration Help (OTR)

In the past, candidates had to fill out their basic details (Name, DOB, Father’s Name, Address) every time they applied for a new job. To save time and reduce server load, major boards like SSC (Staff Selection Commission) and UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) have introduced the One-Time Registration (OTR) system.

Under OTR, you create a permanent profile on the official website. Once your OTR is verified, you will get a permanent Registration Number. For any future job notification, you just log in, and 80% of the application form will be auto-filled!

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  Visit the New SSC Portal

  Go to the new official website of SSC: ssc.gov.in (Do not use the old ssc.nic.in website as it has been discontinued for new registrations).

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  Click on ‘Login / Register’

  On the top right corner, click the ‘Login/Register’ button, and then click on ‘Register Now’ under the OTR section.

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  Fill Basic Details

  Enter your Aadhar Card Number, Name exactly as per your 10th marksheet, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name, and Date of Birth. You have to type everything twice for verification.

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  Verify Mobile & Email

  Enter an active Mobile Number and Email ID. Click on ‘Send OTP’. Verify both OTPs to proceed. This is crucial as your password will be sent here.

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  Create Password & Save

  Log in with the temporary password sent to your email, create a new strong password, and fill in your address and category details. Click ‘Final Submit’ to generate your permanent SSC Registration Number.

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  Go to UPSC OTR Portal

  Visit upsconline.nic.in and click on the ‘One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations of UPSC’ button.

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  New Registration

  Click on the ‘New Registration’ tab. Provide your Name, Gender, DOB, Parents’ Names, Minority Status, Mobile, and Email ID.

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  Submit & OTP Verification

  After clicking submit, you will receive separate OTPs on your registered Mobile and Email. Enter them to validate your account.

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  Dashboard Access

  Once verified, your UPSC OTR ID is generated. You can now log in using your Mobile Number/Email and OTP to apply for NDA, CDS, Civil Services, or CAPF directly from the dashboard.

Your OTR is your permanent digital identity for government jobs. Do not make these fatal errors:

• The 10th Certificate Rule: Always type your Name, Father’s Name, and Date of Birth exactly as printed on your Class 10th (Matriculation) Certificate. Do not use your Aadhar card spellings if they are different from your 10th certificate.
• Permanent Contact Details: Never use a temporary mobile number or a cyber cafe’s email ID. If you lose access to your email/mobile, recovering your OTR password is extremely difficult.
• Safe Storage: Write down your Registration Number, Email, and Password in a physical diary immediately after generation.