The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has activated the application link for NDA/NA II and CDS II on its official website. Students who wish to apply for admission to the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad, the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, the Officers Training Academy in Chennai, or the National Defence Academy II course are encouraged to do so. The official websites for application submission are upsconline.nic.in and upsc.gov.in. The examination is set to take place on September 14.
The deadline for completing the UPSC CDS II 2025 application form is June 17. This year, there are a total of 453 positions available for recruitment within the Academy. The application fee for the UPSC CDS II is Rs 200 for candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories, while SC/ST candidates and female applicants are exempt from this fee. All candidates are required to apply online at upsconline.nic.in, as no other method of application submission is accepted.
To complete the application form, candidates must have their photo ID proof ready, which can include an Aadhaar Card, voter ID card, PAN card, passport, or driving license. Additionally, they will need to provide a scanned photograph, scanned signature, Class 10 certificate, matriculation certificate, enrollment and degree certificates, as well as banking details.
UPSC NDA/NA & CDS Exam II: Steps to apply
Step 1: Visit the official website — upsconline.nic.in or upsc.gov.in
Step 2: Click on the ‘One Time Registration of examination’ link
Step 3: Register by entering your details such as name, date of birth, gender, category, parents’ names, and more
Step 4: After registration, log in using your login ID, OTP, and verification code
Step 5: Verify the information submitted previously and complete the application form
Step 6: Once the application form is completed, save it, submit it, and pay the fees
Step 7: Download the application form along with the fee payment status for future reference from the dashboard.
After the application process is finalized, eligible candidates will receive an e-Admit Card on the last working day of the week preceding the examination date.
