If you need to cancel your UPSC application, follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to the UPSC's official site ( https://upsc.gov.in/ )
Step 2: Find the “What’s New” section and select 'Withdrawal of Application: Civil Services (Preliminary) application”.
Step 3: A new window will pop up – Click on the button that says “Click Here”.
Step 4: Under the column titled ‘Withdraw Application’, click on ‘Click Here.’
Step 5: Please go through the instructions thoroughly before finalizing your withdrawal.
Note: For the year 2021, the UPSC allowed the withdrawal of applications from March 31st to April 6th.
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