NDA & CDS registration last date today: Check all details here

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will close the registration for the NDA & NA (I) 2025 and CDS (I) 2025 examinations on December 31, 2024. Candidates who wish to apply can complete the process on the official UPSC website at upsconline.gov.in. The examinations are scheduled to take place on April 13, 2025.

UPSC NDA, NA Exam Overview

The National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (NA) exams are conducted by the UPSC to recruit candidates into the Defence services. These exams are held twice a year and assess both male and female candidates through a written test and an interview conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB).

Similarly, the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination is a national-level test held twice annually. It selects candidates aspiring to join the Indian Air Force, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, and Officer’s Training Academy. Candidates must clear a written examination followed by an interview round and medical examination to qualify.

Correction Window Details

The UPSC will open the correction window for these exams from January 1, 2025, to January 7, 2025. Candidates can use this opportunity to rectify errors in their application forms by logging into the official UPSC platform.

Steps to Complete the Application Process

To apply for the exams, candidates can follow these steps:

Visit the official UPSC website: upsconline.gov.in.

On the homepage, click on the link for “UPSC NDA & NA, CDS (I) 2025.”

Register and log in to your account.

Fill out the application form carefully and upload the required documents.

Pay the application fee and download a copy of the completed form for future reference.

NDA NA Available Vacancies

The NDA & NA (I) 2025 exam aims to fill 406 vacancies, while the CDS (I) 2025 examination will recruit candidates for a total of 457 positions.