NDA Application Form 2025 – The UPSC has notified the opening of registration for the NDA 1 exam 2025. The NDA exam is the most sought-after defence exam conducted for recruitment into the Indian Armed Forces. There are a total of 406 vacancies for NDA in the upcoming cycle. Every year, thousands of candidates fill out the NDA application form, and fiercely compete for the limited number of seats in this prestigious exam.
As per the UPSC calendar, the last date to fill out the NDA application form 2025 is December 31, 2024. The UPSC NDA exam is conducted in two stages- the NDA written exam, and SSB interview. A final merit list is prepared for candidates qualifying the exam and the interview with the highest marks.
UPSC NDA Registration 2025: Documents required
The UPSC has released the official notice for the NDA 2025 examination on its website upsc.gov.in. The notification gives details about the number of posts to be filled through the NDA 1 exam 2025, eligibility criteria and documents required to apply.
Candidates must have scanned copies of the following documents while applying:
- Photo ID evidence, such as an Aadhaar card, voter ID card, PAN card, passport, or driver’s license
- Photo
- Signature
- Class 12 certificate
- Matriculation certificate
- Certificate of enrollment and degree.
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UPSC NDA Application Fee 2025
While applying for the NDA 2025 exam, candidates need to make an online payment of the required amount of application fee. Check the NDA application fee 2025 details below.
| Category | Fee Details |
| General category and Male candidates | Rs 100 |
| SC/ST | Women candidates and candidates belonging to ST/SC categories are exempted from the application fee |
| Women candidates |
NDA Application 2025: Steps to apply
Candidates can apply online till December 31, 2025. The following steps need to be followed in order to fill the NDA Application 2025:
- Visit the official website of UPSC at upsconline.nic.in.
- Click on the tab that reads “One time registration (OTR) for Examinations”. The registration portal will open.
- Candidates should carefully enter their personal details, academic qualifications, and other details before submitting the form.
- Pay the Application Fee (if applicable).
- Download the NDA application confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates are advised to check for updates on the NDA exam 2025 at the official website of UPSC – upsc.gov.in.
