NDA Application Form

you can select your nda exam center at the time of filling form by indicate your test city prefrence from a list available  on the UPSC Application form portal. 

The NDA application form for 2026 will be released on December 10, 2025. Here's a summary of the key dates ¹ ²:

- *NDA 1 Application Form:*

    - Release Date: December 10, 2025

    - Last Date to Apply: December 30, 2025

    - Exam Date: April 12, 2026

- *NDA 2 Application Form:*

    - Release Date: May 20, 2026

    - Last Date to Apply: June 9, 2026

    - Exam Date: September 13, 2026

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.

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

If you've missed the NDA 1 form filling then  you can't go for it now so now you have to wait for NDA 2 which comes usually around September  

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.