UPSC CDS NDA 2026 registration: Apply at upsconline.nic.in by June 9

UPSC CDS NDA 2026 registration opened on May 21, 2026 on the official portal upsconline.nic.in. Eligible candidates must submit applications by June 9, 2026 for the offline exams scheduled on September 13, 2026 .

How to apply: UPSC CDS NDA 2026 registration steps

Create an account on upsconline.nic.in using a valid email and mobile number, and verify both before logging in. Fill the application form with personal details, choose your preferred exam centre and upload required documents.

Pay the fee online using debit/credit card, UPI or net banking. Check all entries before final submission; the portal accepts payments at the time of application.

Important dates: UPSC CDS NDA 2026 registration

• Registration started: May 21, 2026 .
• Last date to apply: June 9, 2026 .
• Exam date (CDS 2 and NDA 2): September 13, 2026 .

These dates are set by the Union Public Service Commission and apply to both CDS 2 and NDA 2 2026 cycles.

Vacancies, centres and fees

UPSC has announced 451 vacancies through CDS 2 and 394 vacancies for NDA 2. The CDS written exam will be held at 84 test centres; the NDA paper is scheduled at 86 centres across the country.

Application fees are Rs 200 for CDS (general candidates) and Rs 100 for NDA. Female candidates and those from SC and ST categories are exempt from the CDS fee.

Exam pattern and selection

CDS written test includes three papers: English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics. Each CDS paper carries 100 marks and the duration is two hours per paper.

For NDA, Mathematics is 300 marks and the General Ability Test is 600 marks . The SSB interview carries 900 marks for final selection. Negative marking applies to all objective questions.

What you must provide and payment methods

You must register with a working email and mobile number, and keep scanned documents ready for upload. Payment options accepted are debit card, credit card, UPI and net banking.

Selection is through the written exam followed by the SSB interview. Check the official UPSC portal for detailed eligibility criteria, admit card release and city-wise centre list.

All candidates should rely on the official UPSC website upsconline.nic.in for application, instructions and any updates related to CDS 2 and NDA 2 2026.