UPSC NDA, CDS 2 2026 Application Last Date Extended to June 11: Check Steps to Apply - Direct Link Here
UPSC has extended the last date to apply for the “National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination-II, 2026; and Combined Defence Services Examination-II, 2026” till 11 June 2026. The candidates who haven’t yet applied for these examinations can do so now. Visit the official UPSC Application Portal and apply.
UPSC CDS 2 & NDA 2 Application 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has given a sigh of relief to most of the aspirants who are planning to apply for the National Defence Academy (NDA) & Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination 2026 by extending the application deadline till 06:00 pm of 11 June 2026. The application process for both the examinations was started on 20 May 2026 and the last date was 09 June 2026 which has now been extended to 11 June. The candidates now apply at upsconline.nic.in. The UPSC has announced 451 vacancies for CDS and 394 posts for NDA. The examination for CDS & NDA is scheduled to be held on 13 September 2026.
UPSC CDS 2 Application 2026 Link
The candidates who wish to apply for the 451 vacancies in IMA, AFA and INA can use the direct link provided here. The application can be filled by visiting the official UPSC Application Portal.
| UPSC CDS 2 Application 2026 |
NDA 2 Application Form 2026 Link
The candidates who wish to apply for the NDA examination 2026 scheduled to be held on 13 September 2026 can access the direct link provided here to fill the application form.
| NDA 2 Application Form 2026 |
What are the Steps to Apply for NDA/CDS 2026?
The candidates can follow the steps given below to apply for NDA/CDS 2026:
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Visit the official UPSC Application Portal, upsconline.nic.in.
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On the homepage, click on the Login button. You can login either through the Mobile & OTP/ URN & Password/ Email & Password.
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Once logged in, click on the ‘Apply for Examinations’ in the Examinations section.
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All the active application forms will appear on the screen.
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Choose either NDA or CDS, whichever is applicable.
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Fill the application form with all the required details.
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Pay the application fee as per your category.
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Submit the application form and save it for future reference.
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