Is Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Down?

If you're experiencing issues with Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), try these troubleshooting steps:

Basic Steps

• Restart your browser or app: Close all tabs/windows related to upsc.gov.in and reopen the site. This clears temporary session glitches that may occur during form submissions or result viewing.
• Clear your browser cache and cookies: Since UPSC pages are heavily dependent on session data (especially for OTR – One Time Registration and application status), stale cookies often cause "page not loading" or "login loop" issues. Try a hard refresh (Ctrl+F5 on Windows, Cmd+Shift+R on Mac).
• Switch browsers or devices: If you are using an older browser, try Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge in incognito/private mode. UPSC’s site is optimized for desktop, so mobile browsers may render tables and PDFs incorrectly.
• Test your internet connection: The UPSC website hosts large PDFs (syllabus, admit cards, answer keys). Run a speed test and ensure you have a stable connection. If on Wi-Fi, toggle to mobile data to check if your ISP is throttling the domain.

Intermediate Steps

• Check for server-side delays on specific modules: The UPSC site often slows down heavily during online application windows (e.g., for Civil Services, Engineering Services) or immediately after a notification is published. If the homepage loads but the "Apply Online" or "e-Admit Card" page times out, it’s likely due to high traffic on their end.
• Disable browser extensions or VPN: Ad-blockers and privacy VPNs sometimes block the payment gateway or the CAPTCHA scripts used during registration. Temporarily disable these and reload the page.
• Check date/time and system clock: UPSC’s HTTPS certificates may fail if your device clock is incorrect. Ensure your timezone and date are set to automatic (this is a common cause of "Your connection is not private" warnings on upsc.gov.in).
• Try direct URL access without search redirects: Sometimes Google cache or news portals link to outdated UPSC URLs. Always type www.upsc.gov.in directly into the address bar to avoid broken redirects.

For UPSC specifically: If you are stuck on the “Candidate Login” page or the OTP verification fails, wait for 15–20 minutes and retry. Their session timeouts are very short (around 5 minutes), and frequent clicks can lock your ID temporarily. Do not use the back button after submitting forms.

If the service is still down for you after trying these steps, please click the “Report Outage” button on this Is It Down Bro? status page to help us track the issue and alert other users.