UPSC NDA & CDS 1 2025 Registration Closing Tomorrow

New Delhi | December 29, 2025 — The window for aspiring defense personnel to join the prestigious Indian Armed Forces is rapidly closing. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to conclude the online registration process for the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I), 2025, and the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2025, tomorrow, December 30, 2025.

Candidates who have yet to submit their applications must do so by 6:00 PM tomorrow. To avoid last-minute technical glitches or server heavy-traffic issues, the Commission has advised applicants to complete the process well before the deadline.

Key Highlights and Important Dates

• Registration Deadline: December 30, 2025 (Until 6:00 PM)
• Correction Window: January 1, 2026, to January 7, 2026
• Exam Date: April 12, 2026
• Official Website: upsconline.nic.in

Vacancy Details

The current recruitment cycle offers a significant number of opportunities across various wings of the military:

• NDA & NA (I) 2025: Approximately 394 vacancies for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings. This includes opportunities for both male and female candidates.
• CDS (I) 2025: A total of 451 vacancies across the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA).

How to Apply: A Step-by-Step Guide

The UPSC has streamlined the application process through the One-Time Registration (OTR) platform. If you haven’t registered yet, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Portal: Go to the official UPSC recruitment website at upsconline.nic.in.
2. Complete OTR: Click on the ‘New Registration’ button to create your OTR profile if you are a first-time user. Already registered users can simply log in using their Email ID, Mobile Number, or OTR ID.
3. Fill Application: Once logged in, navigate to the ‘Latest Notification’ tab and select the exam you wish to apply for (NDA or CDS).
4. Upload Documents: Upload a scanned photograph, signature, and a valid photo ID proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, PAN, etc.) as per the specified dimensions.
5. Pay the Fee: * NDA: ₹100 for General/OBC; Exempted for Female/SC/ST candidates.
   • CDS: ₹200 for General/OBC; Exempted for Female/SC/ST candidates.
6. Final Submission: Review all details carefully and submit the form. Don’t forget to download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Correction Window and Preparation

For candidates who make inadvertent errors during the application process, the UPSC will provide a correction window from January 1 to January 7, 2026. During this period, applicants can modify their OTR profile or specific details in the application form.

With the written exam scheduled for April 12, 2026, candidates have roughly three and a half months to finalize their preparation. The selection process remains rigorous, involving a written examination followed by the SSB (Services Selection Board) interview, document verification, and a medical examination.