{"id":25654842,"date":"2026-07-24T13:47:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T08:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25654842"},"modified":"2026-07-24T13:46:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T08:16:13","slug":"tnpsc-otr-one-time-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-otr-one-time-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"TNPSC One Time Registration (OTR) 2026: Registration Process, Fees &#038; Required Documents"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a649de7d453e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a649de7d453e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-otr-one-time-registration\/#Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Recruitment_2026_Details_Here\" >Tamil Nadu PSC Recruitment 2026 Details Here!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-otr-one-time-registration\/#What_Exactly_Is_TNPSC_OTR\" >What Exactly Is TNPSC OTR?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-otr-one-time-registration\/#Step-by-Step_TNPSC_OTR_Registration_Process_2026\" >Step-by-Step TNPSC OTR Registration Process 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-otr-one-time-registration\/#TNPSC_One_Time_Registration_2026_Aadhaar_Linking_%E2%80%93_A_Mandatory_Step\" >TNPSC One Time Registration 2026: Aadhaar Linking \u2013 A Mandatory Step<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-otr-one-time-registration\/#Documents_Details_Needed_Before_You_Start_TNPSC_One_Time_Registration_2026\" >Documents &amp; Details Needed Before You Start TNPSC One Time Registration 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-otr-one-time-registration\/#TNPSC_OTR_Registration_2026_%E2%80%93_Photo_Signature_Specifications\" >TNPSC OTR Registration 2026 &#8211; Photo &amp; Signature Specifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-otr-one-time-registration\/#TNPSC_2026_OTR_Registration_Fee_Validity\" >TNPSC 2026 OTR Registration Fee &amp; Validity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-otr-one-time-registration\/#What_Happens_After_TNPSC_OTR_Is_Complete\" >What Happens After TNPSC OTR Is Complete?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-otr-one-time-registration\/#TNPSC_Apply_Online_2026_Edit_Your_OTR_Profile_After_Registration\" >TNPSC Apply Online 2026: Edit Your OTR Profile After Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-otr-one-time-registration\/#TPSC_OTR_vs_Application-Specific_Correction_Window_%E2%80%94_Dont_Confuse_the_Two\" >TPSC OTR vs. Application-Specific Correction Window \u2014 Don&#8217;t Confuse the Two<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/tnpsc-otr-one-time-registration\/#TNPSC_Apply_Online_2026_Common_OTR_Mistakes_to_Avoid\" >TNPSC Apply Online 2026: Common OTR Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Before applying for any TNPSC exam \u2014 Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 3, Group 4, or Combined Technical Services (CTS) \u2014 every candidate must first complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the official TNPSC portal. TNPSC OTR is a centralized profile system where candidates store their personal, educational, and identity details. Once completed, the same information is reused every time you apply for an exam \u2014 think of it like your permanent TNPSC profile, since every application you submit later pulls data from here. This guide covers everything about OTR \u2014 what it is, how to register, the fee, validity, documents needed, common mistakes, and how to edit your profile later.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tamil_Nadu_PSC_Recruitment_2026_Details_Here\"><\/span><strong>Tamil Nadu PSC Recruitment 2026 Details Here!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive wprt_style_display\">\n<table class=\"table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) Exam 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Conducting Body<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>State-Level Competitive Examination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Job Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Tamil Nadu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Posts Covered<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, Group 4, VAO, Combined Engineering Services, Assistant Engineer, and other departmental posts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Exam Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Offline (OMR-Based) \/ Computer-Based (for selected posts, as notified)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Selection Process<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview (for applicable posts), and Certificate Verification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Official Notification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>As per the TNPSC Annual Planner 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tnpsc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tnpsc.gov.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Purpose of the Planner<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Provides notification dates, application schedules, and exam timelines for TNPSC recruitments throughout the year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Exactly_Is_TNPSC_OTR\"><\/span><strong>What Exactly Is TNPSC OTR?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">TNPSC OTR registration is a one-time process where candidates create a profile on the official TNPSC portal. Instead of filling out your personal and educational details separately for every single exam notification, you register once, and TNPSC stores that data centrally. Every subsequent application \u2014 whether it&#8217;s Group 1 this year or Group 4 next year \u2014 pulls your core details directly from this OTR profile.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_TNPSC_OTR_Registration_Process_2026\"><\/span><strong>Step-by-Step TNPSC OTR Registration Process 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Step 1: Visit the official site of TNPSC.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Step 2: Tap on the &#8220;New User&#8221; link present on the &#8220;One Time Registration&#8221; tab \u2014 it will display the One Time Registration form on the screen.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Step 3: Fill in all mandatory details like your personal details, qualification details, and address in the provided fields.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Step 4: Upload your passport-size photograph and signature in the required format.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Step 5: Pay the registration fee through online mode using any debit\/credit card.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Step 6: Click on the &#8220;Submit&#8221; button.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Step 7: Once the registration process is completed, you will receive a confirmation SMS on your registered mobile number with your User ID and Password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">After this, you can change any of the fields by clicking on the &#8220;Edit&#8221; option \u2014 log in with your TNPSC Login ID and click &#8220;Edit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_One_Time_Registration_2026_Aadhaar_Linking_%E2%80%93_A_Mandatory_Step\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC One Time Registration 2026: Aadhaar Linking \u2013 A Mandatory Step<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Aadhaar verification is now a compulsory part of OTR. Before you can submit any application, you must link your valid Aadhaar Card number with your One-Time Registration (OTR) account on the official portal \u2014 the form cannot be completed without this step.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">As part of registration, you must complete Aadhaar e-KYC verification and upload a recent photograph and signature. This linking helps TNPSC verify candidate identity consistently across every exam cycle and reduces impersonation or duplicate-registration issues.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Details_Needed_Before_You_Start_TNPSC_One_Time_Registration_2026\"><\/span><strong>Documents &amp; Details Needed Before You Start TNPSC One Time Registration 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Keep the following ready before you begin, so you don&#8217;t have to pause halfway through the form:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Aadhaar Card<\/strong> (number + linked mobile for OTP verification)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Active mobile number and email ID<\/strong> (used for all future TNPSC communication, including hall tickets and results)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Recent passport-size photograph<\/strong> (scanned, in the prescribed format and size)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Signature<\/strong> (scanned separately, in the prescribed format and size)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Personal details<\/strong>: full name (exactly as per your certificates), father&#8217;s\/mother&#8217;s name, date of birth, gender<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Address details<\/strong>: permanent and communication address<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Basic educational qualification details<\/strong> (to be filled at this stage or updated later, depending on the portal&#8217;s flow)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_OTR_Registration_2026_%E2%80%93_Photo_Signature_Specifications\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC OTR Registration 2026 &#8211; Photo &amp; Signature Specifications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Getting the photo and signature format wrong is one of the most common OTR mistakes. Based on recent notification patterns:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Photo should be a recent passport-size image in JPG format, typically within a max size limit around 50KB.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Signature should also be in JPG format, typically within a max size limit around 30KB.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Signatures should ideally be scanned at 200 DPI, cropped to show the signature only, and saved at around 10\u201320 KB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Always double-check the exact size\/format table in whichever notification you&#8217;re applying against, since limits can shift slightly between cycles.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_2026_OTR_Registration_Fee_Validity\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC 2026 OTR Registration Fee &amp; Validity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The registration fee is \u20b9150, and it remains valid for 5 years, after which it must be renewed. This \u20b9150 OTR fee applies uniformly across all TNPSC exams \u2014 you don&#8217;t pay it again for each new notification, as long as your OTR is still within its validity period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Once your 5-year validity expires, you&#8217;ll need to renew your OTR (paying the fee again) before you can apply for any fresh notification.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_After_TNPSC_OTR_Is_Complete\"><\/span><strong>What Happens After TNPSC OTR Is Complete?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Once your OTR is successfully registered:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">You receive your User ID and Password via SMS to your registered mobile number.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">You can log in anytime to the TNPSC portal using these credentials.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">When a new notification opens (Group 1, Group 2, Group 4, CTS, etc.), you simply log in with your OTR credentials, select the relevant notification, and your personal details auto-populate the application form.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">You then complete the exam-specific sections \u2014 post preference, category declaration, exam centre choice, document uploads specific to that notification, and fee payment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">With OTR done, applying to any TNPSC exam takes about fifteen careful minutes \u2014 the heavy lifting is all done at the OTR stage.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Apply_Online_2026_Edit_Your_OTR_Profile_After_Registration\"><\/span><strong>TNPSC Apply Online 2026: Edit Your OTR Profile After Registration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">TNPSC does allow certain updates to your OTR profile after initial registration. Yes, you can update certain details after logging into your account. To make changes, log in with your TNPSC Login ID and click on &#8220;Edit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">However, not everything is freely editable \u2014 details tied to identity verification (like name or date of birth) are harder to change and may require additional proof or a formal correction request, especially once you&#8217;ve already used the profile to apply for a live notification.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TPSC_OTR_vs_Application-Specific_Correction_Window_%E2%80%94_Dont_Confuse_the_Two\"><\/span><strong>TPSC OTR vs. Application-Specific Correction Window \u2014 Don&#8217;t Confuse the Two<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">It&#8217;s important to understand these are two different things:<\/p>\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"><\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">OTR Profile Edit<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Notification Correction Window<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>What it covers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Your permanent TNPSC profile (name, DOB, address, photo, signature)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">A specific submitted application for one notification (e.g., Group 1 2026)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>When available<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Anytime you log in (subject to restrictions on sensitive fields)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Only during a short window announced after the application deadline for that specific exam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Ongoing<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Typically just 2\u20133 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>After it closes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">You can still edit OTR for future use<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">No further assistance is provided in correcting that specific application form.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">A mistake many candidates make: assuming that editing their OTR profile will automatically fix an already-submitted application for a live notification. It usually won&#8217;t \u2014 the application was submitted with the details as they stood at that time, and only the notification-specific correction window (if one exists) can fix that particular submission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TNPSC_Apply_Online_2026_Common_OTR_Mistakes_to_Avoid\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"127\">TNPSC Apply Online 2026: Common OTR Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive wprt_style_display\">\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Name mismatch<\/strong> \u2014 Entering your name differently than it appears on your SSLC\/Degree certificates. 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