Complete form-filling guide
How to Apply for Government Jobs
Filling the form is easy if you follow the right steps. This guide covers every government job's online application — SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking, Police, and more.
Always verify eligibility, dates and other details from the official notification before applying.
Important: Every job's form is filled only on its OFFICIAL website. SarkariUpdates.live never fills forms and never takes money. The steps below are a guide only.
Form bharna — step by step
Read the official notification first
The notification PDF contains eligibility, age limit, fee, dates and documents — read it fully before filling the form, or you may be rejected.
Check your eligibility
Age limit, qualification and category must all match before you proceed. Applying in the wrong category can disqualify you.
Register on the official portal
Register with a valid email and mobile number. An OTP will arrive — never share it. Note down your login ID and password.
Fill the application form
Fill name, DOB, category, education and address exactly as per your documents. Avoid spelling or DOB mistakes.
Upload photo, signature & documents
Photo and signature must be in the correct size/format (see specs below). Scan documents clearly.
Pay the application fee
Pay the fee via net banking, UPI or debit/credit card. Save the receipt or transaction ID — the form won't submit without payment.
Review & submit
Review everything in the preview, tick the declaration and submit. Changes are not allowed after submission (only during the correction window).
Save application number & print
After submitting you get a Registration/Application Number — screenshot and print it. This number is needed for admit card and result.
Documents you usually need
Photo & signature specifications (typical)
- Photo: recent passport-size, white/light background
- Format: JPG/JPEG (some forms accept PNG)
- Size: usually 20–50 KB (photo) & 10–20 KB (signature)
- Dimensions: ~200×230 px photo, ~140×60 px signature
- Signature: black/blue ink on white paper, clear scan
Exact size is always written in the form's instructions — follow that.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying at the last minute — the server may be slow or down.
- Wrong photo/signature size — the upload will fail.
- Name/DOB spelling mismatch with documents
- Paying the fee but not doing the final submit.
- OTP / login password kisi ko share karna
- Applying on a fake website — always use the official link.
After applying — what next?
Form-filling FAQs
Yes, but a laptop/desktop is safer — fewer issues with photo/signature upload and payment.