When NDA application form 2026 will be released?

NDA 1 application form 2026 will be released on December 10, 2025. Interested candidates can fill the application form till December 30, 2025. The NDA 2 online form will be released on May 20, 2026. The last date to fill the application form is June 8, 2026.

What photo-identity proofs do I need to upload during filling NDA application form?

Candidate should also have details of one photo ID such as Aadhar Card/ Voter Card/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State/Central Government while filling the application form. Besides photo-identity proof, candidates are also required to upload their scanned photographs and signatures. Candidates need to bring the same photo-identity proof along with the admit card to the exam centre for appearing the written exam and SSB interview. The photo-identity proof that candidates upload during registration is used for all future reference by UPSC.The application form needs to be filled online only. Candidates must have their photographs and signatures duly scanned in the .jpg format in such a manner that each file should not exceed 300 KB each and must not be less than 20 KB in size for the photograph and signature. Candidates scan their photo-identity proof in PDF only. The size of the PDF file should not exceed 300 KB and must not be less than 20 KB.

How to make corrections in NDA application form?

Candidates can make corrections in NDA application form except the choice of centre. The facility to make corrections in the application form is made available seven days after the application process closes. In case candidates want to carry out any change in the OTR profile, they need to login into the OTR platform and do the needful accordingly. In other words, no change in the OTR profile can be made by visiting the window for modification in application form. The steps to make corrections in the application form are given below: Visit the official website of UPSC Login with the OTR portal by entering the required credentials In the dashboard, candidates will find the application modification link Candidates can make the corrections in the application forms and save the details

What to do if there is a mistake in my NDA application form?

Candidates must review the NDA application form to identify the mistake. Check the entire form to ensure that all the information they have provided are correct and accurate. If you want to make corrections in the NDA application form, they should inform the examination authority. If the examination authority allows corrections in the application form, candidates can rectify the wrong details. After making necessary changes, submit the application form. Candidates must ensure that all the details provided in the application form are correct and accurate.

How many students apply for NDA exam and qualify it?

Around two to three Lacs candidates apply for NDA exam. The written exam of NDA is cleared by around 8000 to 10,000 candidates. Such candidates are called for SSB interview. The pass percentage in SSB interview is around 10 to 15 per cent. Many students are rejected on medical ground as well. After the medicals, a merit list is prepared which features around 580 to 650 candidates. First 350 to 380 candidates are invited for admission to NDA and INAC. Some candidates do not join and some are not able to cope up with the tough training process. NDA selection process is bit tough therefore it takes about six months preparation to crack the exam.

In how many cities NDA exam will be conducted?

NDA exam is conducted across multiple test centres in more than 70 cities. The exam is conducted in two shifts-morning and afternoon. Candidates are required to appear in both shifts. The details regarding the NDA exam centre are mentioned on the admit card. There is a ceiling on the number of candidates allotted to each of the centres except Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata and Nagpur. Allotment of NDA centres is done on the first-apply-firstallot basis and once the capacity of a particular centre is attained, the same is frozen. Applicants who cannot get a centre of their choice due to ceiling, are required to choose a NDA exam centre from the remaining ones. Applicants should apply early so that they get their preferred exam centre.

How to get refund of NDA application fee?

UPSC has no provision to refund any fee amount paid by candidates. Banks concerned may be approached for claiming any extra/unsuccessful payments made by the candidates.

I am facing issue in filling the date and address in NDA application form. What to do?

Due to security reasons, some reserved words and special characters like (!, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (, ), ? , /, ~, ', etc.) are not acceptable in the Name and Address fields of the Online System. Please retry after deleting special characters.

Where will I get NDA apply online link?

NDA apply online link is acrivated on the official website of the exam conducting body. However, we will provide the direct link to register online for the exam. Only online applications are accepted for the exam.

How to fill NDA application form if I change my name after Class 10?

If your have changed your Name, select "Yes" for "Have your ever changed Name" option while registering in OTR, then mention your Changed Name in the column "Changed Name".

What to do if I am not able to proceed further after filling Part 1 registration for NDA exam?

You are required to clear cache of your browser (all time) from the browser settings and complete your application form (Part-I & Part-II Registration). After clearing the cache, begin with filling the application form again.

What details should I retain after completion of successful submission of my NDA form?

The Account Creation details and CAF details including mobile number, email ID, password, URN number are permanent record and will be required every time the candidates fill any application. These may be retained and carefully preserved.

Is OTR applicable to fill NDA application form?

NDA application form filling process has been revised. Now the old OTR ID is not applicable. Candidates need to fill the application form as per the new process. Candidates are advised to read the guidelines to fill the application form before proceeding with registration.

What should I do if my name is more than 30 characters in the NDA form?

You can abbreviate your name within 30 characters and fill it in the name column of NDA application form. You need to send a signed written request to Joint Secretary (Examination), UPSC Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi 110069 by speed-post or fax by giving details of the full name and reasons for abbreviation in this regard. Applicants need to fill NDA application form online. Candidates are not required to sent the hard copy of the NDA application form. The application form can be filled in two parts. In Part 1 of NDA application form, candidates need to fill register for the exam, choose the preferred branch, verify the details and generate the registration ID. In Part 2, candidates need to select the exam centre, upload scanned images of photograph and signature. Before filling the application form, candidates need to complete the one time registration.

How will I fill transaction details after filling NDA application form?

UPSC has no provision to refund any fee amount paid by candidates. Banks concerned may be approached for claiming any extra/unsuccessful payments made by the candidates.

What is NDA Universal Registration Number?

URN is the Universal Registration Number which is generated after filling the Personal Details which once created forms the permanent record of the applicant using which he/she can fill all future applications of the Commission.

What information is required for NDA profile creation?

Candidates need the following details for NDA application profile creation: Personal Information: Name, date of birth, gender, and Nationality. Contact Information: Email address, mobile number, and residential address. Educational Qualifications: Details about your academic achievements and certifications. Work Experience: Employment history, if applicable. Other Documents: Scanned copies of documents like ID proof, photographs, etc.

Is it necessary to complete both the parts of NDA application form?

It is necessaary to fill both the parts of NDA application form. Part I registration is divided into four pages: candidate's registration, choosing the preferred branch, verifying details and generation of registration ID. In part II, candidates need to pay the application fees, select the exam centre, upload scanned images of photographs and signatures.

NDA Application Form 2025: Registration Last Date, Apply Online for UPSC NDA/NA 2

2.2K Students Q&A

Registration - 10 Dec '25 - 30 Dec '25

Updated on Nov 1, 2025 10:31 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

NDA 1 Application Form 2026 will be made available on December 10. The window to fill the online form will be available till December 30. The apply online link for UPSC NDA & NA II will be available from May 20 to June 8, 2026. The application link will be activated along with the NDA notification.

NDA application form correction window will be made available after the closure of the application process. NDA application form fees are INR 100 and SC/ST candidates/female candidates / Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from fee payment.

NDA exam date was announced by UPSC. NDA I 2026 exam will be conducted on April 12, 2026. UPSC NDA & NA II exam will be conducted on September 13, 2026. Read below for more details on the NDA application form 2026.

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NDA Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NDA 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
10 Dec ' 25	NDA 1 Notification 2026
10 Dec ' 25 - 30 Dec ' 25	NDA 1 Application Form 2026
12 Apr ' 26	NDA 1 2026 Exam Date
20 May ' 26	NDA 2 2026 notification
20 May ' 26 - 09 Jun ' 26	NDA 2 2026 application
13 Sep ' 26	NDA 2 2026 Exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
14 Sep ' 25	NDA 2 2025 exam
04 Sep ' 25 - 14 Sep ' 25	NDA 2 Admit Card 2025
28 May ' 25 - 20 Jun ' 25	NDA 2 Application Form 2025
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