UPSC ESE 2027: CBSE DigiLocker Class 10 passing certificate has no certificate number—what should I enter in universal registration?
Hi everyone, I’m filling out the UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2027 application and am stuck on the “Passing Certificate Number” field in the Matriculation Board Profile.
I passed Class 10 from CBSE in 2018. I never received a physical passing certificate, so I’ve always used the CBSE-issued DigiLocker version, which has been accepted wherever I’ve submitted it. However, it doesn’t display a separate certificate number.
I have my original printed Class 10 marksheet, titled “Marks Statement,” with a serial number at the top. Since my marksheet and passing certificate are separate documents, I’m unsure whether I can use the marksheet’s serial number.
Has anyone faced this exact situation, especially a CBSE student who passed in 2018 or earlier?
● What did you enter in the passing certificate number field?
● Did UPSC confirm whether the marksheet serial number is acceptable?
● Which document and issue date did you use?
I’ve emailed UPSC and plan to call their helpdesk. I’m also looking into getting a printed certificate from CBSE, but the application deadline is 6 October.
The notification says later URN edits won’t update an already-submitted application, so I want to clarify this before submitting.
If you’ve received an official response or gone through document verification with the same issue, please share your experience. Thanks!