UPSC NDA, NA, CDS I Exam 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on will close the application for the UPSC NDA and NA, CDS I Exam 2025 today, January 1. Candidates yet to apply for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2025, as well as the Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2025, can check the notifications on the official UPSC websites at upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in and apply for it.
Applicants will have to register on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform available on the UPSC website. After completing the UPSC NDA, NA, CDS I Exam 2025 registration, they can proceed to fill out the online application for the examination.
Step 1: Go to the official website of UPSC at upsconline.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the tab that reads “One time registration (OTR) for Examinations”. The registration portal will open.
Step 3: Candidates should carefully enter their personal details, academic qualifications, and other details before submitting the form.
Step 4: Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Step 5: Download the NDA application confirmation page for future reference.
The UPSC NDA exam is held in two stages — the NDA written exam and SSB interview. A final merit list will be prepared for candidates qualifying the exam and an interview. Over 400 vacancies will be filled as part of this recruitment process.