The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will issue the notification for the NDA & NA (I) and CDS I Exam 2025 on December 11, 2024. Interested candidates can apply online at the official website upsc.gov.in starting from December 11, 2024, until the deadline on December 31, 2024.
Both exams are scheduled for April 13, 2025.
Steps to Apply
- Visit the official website: upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process if not already done.
- Log in and choose the application link for either NDA & NA (I) or CDS I Exam 2025.
- Fill in the form with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
- Pay the application fee using any available payment option.
- Submit the application and save/print a copy for your records.
Application Fees
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For CDS I Exam
- Fee: ₹200 (Exemptions: SC/ST and female candidates)
- Payment Options:
- Cash payment at any SBI branch
- Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card
- UPI Payment
- Internet Banking
For NDA & NA I Exam
- Fee: ₹100 (Exemptions: SC/ST, female candidates, wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs)
- Payment Options:
- Cash payment at any SBI branch
- Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card
- UPI Payment
- Internet Banking
Eligibility Criteria for CDS Exam
- Indian Military Academy (IMA) & Officers’ Training Academy (OTA)
- A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university.
- Indian Naval Academy (INA)
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a recognised university.
- Air Force Academy (AFA)
- Graduation with Physics and Mathematics at the Class 12 level or a Bachelor of Engineering.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: December 11, 2024
- Registration Start Date: December 11, 2024
- Registration Deadline: December 31, 2024
- Exam Date: April 13, 2025