Registration Window Opens For UPSC CDS, NDA II 2026, Check The Details

NEW DELHI: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has commenced the registration process for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II, and the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (NDA/NA) Examination II, 2026.

Candidates can register themselves by visiting the official website of UPSC, upsconline.nic.in.

Candidates who want to apply for the Indian Armed Forces can fill the registration form and apply for the exam. The deadline to submit the admission form is June 9, 2026. The exam will be conducted on September 13, 2026.

How to apply for UPSC CDS 2026 NDA 2?

Step 1: Go to the official website of UPSC at upsconline.nic.in

Step 2: Go to examinations on the homepage and click on the link of CDS 2 2026 or NDA 2 2026.

Step 3: Enter the login details.

Step 4: Fill the form with correct personal, educational and communication details

Step 5: Upload the necessary documents.

Step 6: Pay the fees.

Step 7: Submit the application form.

For direct link to apply for UPSC CDS 2026 NDA 2, click here.

Candidates belonging to the General category are required to pay an application fee of Rs 100 while submitting the form online.

However, SC, ST, female candidates, and wards of JCOs, NCOs, and ORs are exempted from paying the registration fee. The fee payment can be completed using Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking facilities.

Students should keep their documents, photograph, signature, mobile number, and email ID ready before starting the registration process.

UPSC has also activated helpdesk support for candidates facing issues during the registration process. Students can contact the UPSC helpdesk through phone numbers 1124041001 or 01140303444. Queries can also be sent through email at [email protected] during working days between 10 am and 5 pm till June 9.

To view the detailed notification for UPSC CDS II 2026, click here.

To view the detailed notification for UPSC NDA II 2026, click here.