To apply online for the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) exam, follow these steps:

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Visit the Official UPSC Website

• Go to the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC): https://www.upsc.gov.in 

2. Access the Online Application Portal

• Click on the "Apply Online" link available on the homepage.
• Alternatively, visit the Online Application for Various Examinations of UPSC portal directly: https://upsconline.nic.in 

3. Register on the UPSC Portal

If you are a first-time user:

• Select Part I Registration under the relevant examination link.
• Fill in your personal details like name, date of birth, email ID, phone number, etc.
• After submitting Part I, you'll receive a Registration ID.

If already registered:

• Log in using your Registration ID and password.

4. Fill the Application Form

• Select the IRMS Examination from the list of available exams.

Complete Part II Registration:

• Fill in educational qualifications, choice of examination center, and preferred optional subject.

Upload scanned copies of:

• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Signature.
• Photo ID proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, etc.).

5. Pay the Application Fee

Application Fee:

• General/OBC: ₹100.
• SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates: Exempted.

Payment Modes:

• Online: Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
• Offline: Through an SBI Bank Challan.

6. Submit the Application

• Review the form carefully before submission.
• Once satisfied, click Submit.
• Save a copy of the application form for future reference.

Key Documents Required

• Scanned passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG, 20–300 KB).
• Scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 20–300 KB).
• Valid photo ID proof.
• Certificates of educational qualifications.
• Caste certificate (if applicable).
• Disability certificate (if applicable).

7. Confirmation and Admit Card

• After successful submission, you will receive a confirmation email/SMS.
• UPSC will release the admit card on its website approximately three weeks before the exam. Download it from https://upsconline.nic.in.

Important Tips

• Ensure all details match your official documents.
• Submit the application before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
• Keep track of the application deadlines as mentioned in the official notification.