UPSC Opens Applications for NDA & CDS I Exams 2025 With Over 860 Vacancies

Candidates can apply online for the National Defence Academy, Naval Academy, and Combined Defence Services exams until December 31, 2024.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released notifications for the NDA & NA I and CDS I exams for 2025, with a combined total of 863 vacancies.
The application window is open from December 11 to December 31, 2024, with an application correction period from January 1 to January 7, 2025.
The NDA & NA I exam offers 406 posts, including positions in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy, with specific seats reserved for female candidates.
The CDS I exam includes 457 posts across the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Officers’ Training Academy, including seats for both men and women.
Both exams are scheduled for April 13, 2025, and candidates can access detailed eligibility criteria and application instructions on the official UPSC website.