Government and bank recruitment forms follow a similar pattern. If you learn the pattern once, every new notification becomes easier. This guide is general, so always follow the specific official notice for the exact rules.
The usual stages
- Registration: you create a profile with your name, date of birth, email and mobile number.
- Application: you fill in personal, educational and category details and choose a post, exam centre or region.
- Uploads: photo, signature and sometimes a handwritten declaration or thumb impression.
- Fee: payment online, or an exemption if you are eligible under the notice.
- Final submit and printout.
Some boards use one-time registration, where your profile can be reused for later exams. Read the notice to learn how it works for your exam.
Read the notification first
Note the age limit and the date it is counted from, educational qualification, the last date, and every upload requirement. For age, use the age calculator to see your exact age on the cut-off date.
Prepare files in advance
- Photo and signature in the formats stated
- Handwritten declaration if asked, written exactly as the notice says
- Scanned certificates in PDF, if requested
Use the exam photo and signature resizer with your exam selected to size the photo and signature. For handwritten text or declarations, check the letter and declaration maker only if the notice allows typed or printed text. Many notices require your own handwriting, so follow that.
State exams
State recruitment commissions often add requirements, such as domicile or local language proof, and may use a different portal. Make sure you use the exact official website mentioned in the notification, not a link forwarded by a friend.
Avoid these mistakes
- Using an unofficial website or agent
- Selecting the wrong post or category
- Entering a different name from your certificates
- Waiting for the last day
- Paying the fee twice after a slow response, without checking the status first
After applying
Save the application number and the final PDF. Check the board’s website for admit card dates, and keep your photo and signature files for later stages.
For preparation guidance, visit our India exam pages and checklists, and read the photo and signature checklist.