NDA 1 Application Form 2025 (Released) - Check How to fill, Apply Online, Fees

The Union Public Service Commission has activated the UPSC NDA 2025 application form correction window on January 2, 2025 at upsc.gov.in. Candidates will be able to make changes in the UPSC NDA application form 2025 till January 8, 2025. The NDA 1 2025 application form window was closed on December 31, 2024. The NDA 1 application form 2025 was released on December 11, 2024 along with the the notification.

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1. NDA Application Form 2025 - Overview
2. NDA Application Form 2025 - Dates
3. How to Fill An NDA Application Form 2025?
4. NDA Exam Centres 2025

NDA 1 exam is conducted to recruit candidates for vacancies in Army, Navy and Air force sectors of NDA and Indian Navy Academy Course (INAC). Aspirants interested in the posts must go through the NDA exam eligibility criteria before filling the NDA form. Applicants who are interested in applying for the NDA exam are advised to keep the necessary documents and scanned copies beforehand to fill and submit the UPSC NDA registration form 2025 on time. An application fee of Rs. 100 has to be paid by candidates of general, EWS and OBC categories and submit the NDA registration form 2025 . After the official release, the NDA application online link will be provided in this article.

NDA Application Form 2025 - Overview

Aspirants can check some basic details about the UPSC NDA application form from the below table.

NDA Application Form 2025 - Dates

Check the important NDA application form dates mentioned in the calendar in the table below.

NDA 1 2025 Exam Dates

NDA 2 Exam Date 2025

NDA Eligibility Criteria 2025

UPSC prescribed the NDA eligibility criteria for all applicants wanting to appear/ NDA apply online for the both NDA 1 and NDA 2 exams. Those who meet the eligibility can fill the NDA registration form 2025 online. The NDA age limit is 16.5 to 19.5 years, who have passed class 12th or equivalent exam can fill the NDA online form. Now, as per the Supreme Court women are also eligible to apply for the NDA exam form. For more details on the NDA eligibility criteria check the table below.

NDA Eligibility Criteria 2025

NDA Application Form 2025 - Documents required to fill NDA form

While filling the application form of NDA 2025, applicants need to keep all the important registration details and documents beforehand to fill the registration form. The list of details and documents required to fill the NDA exam registration online is mentioned below.

• Active email ID and mobile number.

• Scanned photograph and signature.

• Valid photo ID card details.

• Other NDA exam registration details/documents and certificates (if applicable).

• Basic personal and academic details

• NDA form fee payment details - Visa/Master/Rupay debit or credit card/UPI payment or by using internet banking of any bank etc.

How to Fill An NDA Application Form 2025?

The instructions on how to fill the UPSC NDA 2025 application form must be followed carefully to avoid any rejections at a later stage of the selection process. Follow the instructions mentioned below or in the notification on how to fill the NDA form for reference purposes only.

• Go to the NDA official website - upsc.gov.in. Candidates must visit the UPSC official website.

• Online One-Time Registration (OTR)- If the applicants have not completed the NDA registration form 2025 (One Time Registration), They have to complete UPSC NDA registration by providing some basic details such as personal and contact details.

• Login by using valid login credentials Email ID and OTP/Password or Mobile number and OTP/Password or OTR ID and OTP/Password generated at the time of UPSC NDA registration.

• Candidates have to fill out the UPSC NDA 1 2025 application form in two parts which include filling in details, fee payment, uploading of scanned documents, valid ID proof, selection of preferred exam centre and agreeing to the declaration.
• Check all the details furnished in the UPSC NDA application form 2025 thoroughly and edit the details if needed.
• Once submitted, Applicants will not be able to make changes in their UPSC NDA 2025 application form.
• After submission, a registration number will be generated. Candidates have to download it as a PDF file and take a printout for future reference.

NDA application page details

NDA 1 2025 application Part 1: Click on the registration link and read the instructions on how to fill the online NDA application form 2025 and press the “Yes” button.

There will be five pages to complete the NDA 2025 part 1 registration.

• The first page comprises filling basic details like category, father's name, mother’s name, date of birth, and others.
• The second page - Claiming age Relaxation
• The third page - Choosing "Engineering Branch" and Centre for Engineering Services (Main/Stage II) Examination
• Fourth page - Editing and making any changes in the furnished details
• Fifth page - Generation of 'Registration ID'.

NDA part 2 application process 2025 - In NDA registration part 2, candidates need to pay the application fee, they have to choose the preferred exam centre and upload the signature, photograph and document proof.

NDA 2025 application fee

NDA Scanned Images dimensions

Before the final submission of NDA application form 2025, use the "Print Preview" option to check the application details. Click on "I have read Declaration and Agree" for the final submission. To edit, click on "I Do not Agree".

If facing any difficulty while filling the NDA form 2025, then applicants can get in touch with the UPSC’s Facilitation Counter near gate C of its campus in person or over the telephone number 011-23385271/ 011-23381125/ 011-23098543.

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What to Do If Payment is Not Received by the UPSC?

UPSC releases a list of the applicants whose payment has not reached the Commission. The list is known as the NDA fictitious fee list. These applicants have to submit a documentary proof of fee payment to the Under Secretary (NDA), UPSC, through post or by hand within 10 days of the release of the list. The list is released a few days after the last date of submission of the UPSC NDA application form. On receiving relevant proof of the payment, UPSC accepts the genuine fee payment cases.

NDA Application Form 2025 - Points to Remember

While filling the application form for NDA, pay attention to every detail entered. Few important points to remember while filing the NDA 2025 application form:

• Read the NDA notification carefully.

• Go through the UPSC NDA eligibility.

• Check if the details entered in the NDA form 2025 carefully before submitting.

• Dimensions of the images must be as mentioned in the notification.

• Use the latest version of the browser to fill the form.

What to Do If I Forget the NDA 2025 Registration ID?

If you forget or lose the UPSC registration ID then it is advisable to check your registered email inbox and SMS for the same. While filling the part 1 of the NDA registration form it is auto-generated and emailed and messaged to you. If you still are unable to find it then you will have to register again to obtain the NDA registration id and password.

How to make corrections in NDA Application Form 2025

UPSC will open the NDA 2025 application form correction window on the official website from January 2 to 8, 2025. If candidates wish to make corrections in the application form of NDA, they can make corrections by following the steps below:

• Visit NDA's official website - upsc.gov.in.

• Click on the login window

• Enter the login credentials

• An OTP will be sent to applicants' registered email and mobile

• Make required changes in the NDA 2025 application form

• Download the corrected NDA application form 2025

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NDA Exam Centres 2025

Applicants have to enter their preference of exam centres while filling out the UPSC NDA application form 2025. The exam centres are provided in various parts of the country. The number of NDA exam centres in a city may vary based on the number of applicants who have applied for that city as their exam venue. Any request to change the NDA 2025 exam centre will not be entertained by the UPSC after the final submission of the application form.