If you are dreaming of becoming an officer in the Indian Army, Navy or Air Force, then this news is very important for you. Today is the last day to apply for NDA (National Defense Academy), NA (Naval Academy) and CDS (Combined Defense Services) 2 recruitment exam 2025 to be conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

Candidates who have not been able to apply for any reason till now have this last chance. If you have not yet filled the form, then complete the application process today without losing time.

Where and how to apply?

Online application for this recruitment is valid. To apply, go to the official website of UPSC upsconline.nic.in. From here you can fill different forms for both NDA and CDS exams. Once after registration, fill the application form carefully and upload the required documents.

How much is the application fee?

Candidates of General, OBC and EWS class will have to pay an application fee of Rs 200. Women candidates of SC, ST and all classes will not have to pay any fee. The fee can be paid through online medium. If a candidate does not pay the fee, then his application will be canceled.

What should be the eligibility?

For the NDA and NA exam, the candidate has passed the 12th (intermediate) examination from a recognized board. Physics and Maths subjects are especially compulsory for Naval Academy (NA) in 12th. Those students can also apply who are currently studying 12th. For the CDS exam, the candidate must have a graduate or engineering degree from a recognized university. Also, the candidate should also come under the age limit fixed by the Commission.

When will the exam be done?

The NDA and CDS exam will be conducted by UPSC on 14 September 2025. A few days before the examination, the candidates will be made available for download on the admit card website.

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If you want to serve the country by becoming an officer in the Indian Army, Navy or Air Force, then there is a great news for you. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued a notification for the National Defense Academy (NDA), Naval Academy (NA) and Combined Defense Services (CDS 2) Examination 2025. The online application process for this recruitment will start from 28 May 2025, and candidates will be able to apply till 17 June 2025.

Who can apply?

The same candidates can apply for NDA, who have passed the 12th examination from a recognized board. If you want to go to the Navy or Naval Academy, then you must have 12th pass with Physics and Mathematics subjects or you are studying with these subjects this year.

At the same time, for CDS, candidates must have a graduation or engineering degree from a recognized university. Apart from this, candidates will also have to follow the age limit and other rules set by UPSC. Complete information about this is given in detailed notifications.

Necessary preparations before application

Keep some documents prepared in advance to complete the online application without any hassle, such as recent passport size photos, scan copy of signature, 10th-12th-graduation marksheets, Aadhaar card, active mobile number and email ID. Keep a debit or credit card for the fee payment.

What is the application fee?

In this recruitment, candidates of General, OBC and EWS class will have to pay Rs 200 application fee. At the same time, applications for women candidates of SC, ST and all classes have been kept free. The fee can be paid through online medium.

Importance of this exam

Examinations like NDA and CDS give the youth a direct opportunity to become officers in the army. This is not just a job, but the responsibility related to country service and respect. Every year millions of youth fly their dreams through these exams.

How to apply?

First of all, candidates will have to register one time registration (OTR) by visiting UPSC’s official website upsc.gov.in. After this, complete the application form by logging. While filling the form, you have to upload your personal information, photo, signature and documents.

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