Government Exam Application Fee 2026 - Category-wise Fee Chart

Application fees vary significantly across different government exams and categories. Paying the wrong fee amount can result in rejection of your application. Here is the complete picture.

Fee Structure by Major Exams

| Exam | General/EWS/OBC | SC/ST/PwD | Women | | -------------------- | --------------- | --------- | ------ | | SSC CGL / CHSL / MTS | ₹100 | Nil | Nil | | UPSC CSE (IAS) | ₹100 | Nil | Nil | | IBPS PO | ₹850 | ₹175 | ₹175 | | IBPS Clerk | ₹850 | ₹175 | ₹175 | | SBI PO | ₹750 | Nil | Nil | | SBI Clerk | ₹750 | Nil | Nil | | RRB NTPC | ₹500 | ₹250 | ₹250 | | RRB Group D | ₹500 | ₹250 | ₹250 | | UPSC CDS | ₹200 | Nil | Nil | | State PSC | ₹100-₹500 | ₹50-₹100 | Varies |

Who is Completely Fee Exempt?

In most central government exams, no application fee is charged for:

• SC category candidates
• ST category candidates
• PwD (Person with Disability) candidates
• Women candidates (for SSC and many state exams)
• Ex-Servicemen (for some exams)

Payment Modes Accepted

Most government exam portals accept:

• UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm)
• Net Banking
• Debit Card / Credit Card
• SBI Challan (for offline payment)

Tip: Use a Debit Card or UPI for instant confirmation. SBI Challans take 1-2 working days to process.

What if Your Payment is Deducted but Registration Shows Unsuccessful?

1. Wait 48-72 hours - most payments are auto-reconciled
2. Check your bank statement for the debit
3. If debited but not reflected, email the helpdesk with your transaction ID
4. Attach bank statement as proof

For complete application process, see how to apply for government jobs online.

See also: How to Apply Online | Latest Job Notifications | SSC CGL Fee Details