The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 1 and the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (NDA) 1 exams for 2025. Candidates can register online through the official portal, upsconline.gov.in.
UPSC CDS 2025 Vacancy Breakdown
A total of 457 positions will be filled under the CDS recruitment process:
UPSC NDA and NA 2025 Vacancy Breakdown
The NDA and NA exams will recruit 406 candidates for the following roles:
UPSC 2025 Application Fees
Exemptions apply to SC/ ST candidates, female candidates, and wards of JCOs/ NCOs/ ORs as per the official notice. Payments can be made via SBI branches, credit/ debit cards, UPI, or internet banking.
UPSC 2025 Key Dates
The deadline for submitting applications is December 31, 2024, until 6PM. Following the application closure, UPSC will activate a correction window from January 1 to January 7, 2025, allowing applicants to make necessary changes to their forms.
The UPSC NDA, CDS exams are scheduled to take place on April 13, 2025, at designated centres across the country. E-Admit Cards will be available for download from the UPSC website in the week preceding the exam date.