The application fee can be paid through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. The fee structure is as follows:
| Category | Application Fee (₹) |
|---|
| General / Unreserved | 2,000 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 1,000 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 2,000 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1,000 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1,000 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PH) | 1,000 |
Fee once paid is non-refundable. Candidates claiming reservation benefits or belonging to specific sub-categories (e.g., dependents of freedom fighters, ex-servicemen, orphan children of Uttarakhand state) must pay the fee applicable to their respective vertical category.