UPSC extends deadline for NDA, NA, CDS registration to June 20; exam in September
Suviral Shukla | June 18, 2025 | 10:03 AM IST | 1 min read
The UPSC will conduct the NDA and NA exams to fill a total of 406 posts, whereas the CDS will be held for 453 vacancies.
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Download EBookThe Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the last date to apply for the National Defence Academy (NDA), Naval Academy (NA) and Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 exams 2025. Candidates can now fill the application form for the competitive exams till June 20.
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Earlier, the deadline to apply for the NDA, NA and CDS 2025 exams was June 17. Candidates can submit their application form through the official website at upsconline.nic.in.
The commission will conduct the UPSC exams for various posts on September 14 and the admit cards will be issued tentatively on September 7, 2025.
As per the selection criteria, candidates will have to appear in the two stages of tests. Candidates, who will qualify the written test or stage 1 will qualify for the stage 2 exam.
The stage 2 of the UPSC competitive exam comprises interview, group testing officer tasks, psychology test, and conference. The commission will conduct the NDA and NA exam to fill a total of 406 vacancies, while CDS 2 will be held to occupy 453 posts.
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UPSC 2025 : Format of uploading docs for NDA, NA, CDS 2
Candidates must pay attention to the format in which they will be able to submit their important documents and photograph while filling the UPSC application form.
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Document to be uploaded |
Profile in which document to be uploaded |
Format |
Size |
File name |
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Name change, affidavit, gazette notification |
Identity profile |
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50 KB to 300 KB |
name_change |
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Matriculation, board equivalent certificate |
Matriculation profile |
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50 KB to 300 KB |
board_certificate |
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Photo ID |
Aadhaar, photo ID |
jpg |
20 KB to 200 KB |
id_card |
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Caste Certificate |
Social category profile |
|
50 KB to 300 KB |
caste_certificate |
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Disability certificate |
Disability |
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50 KB to 300 KB |
disability_certificate |
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PwD / PwBD recommendation |
Disability profile |
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50 KB to 300 KB |
pw_recommendation |
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Signature |
Photo and signature |
jpg |
20 KB to 100 KB |
signature |
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Secondary board |
NDA and NA exams |
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50 KB to 300 KB |
secondary_board_certificate |
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Bachelor’s degree certificate |
CDS exam |
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50 KB to 300 KB |
Bachelor_certificate |
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Photo |
Photo and signature |
jpg |
20 KB to 200 KB |
photo |
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