UPSC NDA, CDS: Application window for UPSC NDA-CDS II is about to close, fill the form immediately from this link..
UPSC NDA, CDS 2025: The online application window for the National Defense Academy (NDA) and Combined Defense Services (CDS) Examination-II 2025 conducted by the Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) is going to close soon. Interested candidates can fill out the application form by visiting the official website upsconline.nic.in.
The last date to apply is today i.e. June 17, 2025. Candidates have to submit their properly filled application form by 11.59 pm on June 17. The helpdesk will be open from 10 am to 5.30 pm during the application deadline.
Who can apply?
NDA-II:
Age Limit: The age of the candidate should be between 16.5 years to 19.5 years. Indian Army candidates must have passed the 12th class from any recognized board. For the Indian Navy and Air Force, the candidate should have passed 12th with Physics and Mathematics subjects.
CDS-II:
Age Limit: 19 to 25 years (the last age limit may vary according to the respective academy).
Educational Qualification
For Indian Military Academy (IMA), OTA, graduation degree from a recognized university.
For the Indian Naval Academy (INA), a degree in engineering is mandatory.
For the Air Force Academy (AFA), graduation with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level is mandatory or an engineering degree.
Application Fee
Candidates applying for UPSC NDA, NA II 2025 will have to pay a fee of Rs 100, while SC, ST, female candidates, and dependents of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from the application fee. At the same time, for the CDS II 2025 exam, the general category candidates must deposit an application fee of Rs 200, while SC, ST, and female candidates are completely exempted from the fee.
How to apply
First of all, go to the official website (upsconline.nic.in).
Now do One-Time Registration (OTR).
After this, log in and select the NDA-II or CDS-II link.
Fill personal and educational information in the form.
Upload photo, signature, and ID document.
Pay fees online (if applicable).
Submit the form and take a printout.
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