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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