Government & Defence Entrance Exam

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.

Candidates can fill the NDA application form only after creating their profiles with UPSC. To create profile, they need to enter personal information, qualification, work experience, etc. After creating the profile, candidates get the unique registration ID.

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.

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.

Union Public Service Commission has revised NDA application process. As per the new process, online form comprises Account Creation, Universal Registration,  Common Application Form and Examinations. All applicants are required to fill up the application and upload their documents in the newly introduced portal afresh. The old One Time Registration (OTR) module will not be applicable. 

No. The commission released the notification for the CDS 1 exam 2026 on Dec 10, 2025. Candidates can apply for the designated exam centres across India as mentioned in the notification. The list of exam centers has been mentioned in the notification. Exam centres are allotted on a first-apply-first-allot basis to the candidates. Also, some centres have a limited capacity and, once filled, are no longer available for selection.

Yes, the UPSC will release the CDS admit card a few days before the exam. The admit card will consist of the exact address and name of the exam centre.