UPSC NDA & CDS 2026 Complete Guide – Eligibility, Documents, Application Process
JobsVowPro – Agar aapka sapna hai Indian Army, Navy ya Air Force mein jaaneka, toh UPSC NDA aur CDS exam aapke liye golden opportunity hai. 2026 mein UPSC NDA 1 aur CDS 1 examination 12 April 2026 ko hone wala hai .
NDA Exam Kya Hai?
NDA (National Defence Academy) exam un students ke liye hai jo 12th pass karne ke baad directly defence academy mein admission lena chahte hain. Is exam ke through cadets ko training ke liye select kiya jata hai. CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam un graduates ke liye hai jo Indian Army, Navy ya Air Force mein officer banna chahte hain.
Eligibility Criteria – Kaun Apply Kar Sakta Hai?
NDA Ke Liye:
- Age Limit: Aapka birth date 2 July 2007 se 1 July 2010 ke beech mein hona chahiye
- Educational Qualification: Army wing ke liye 12th pass hona zaroori hai. Air Force aur Navy ke liye 12th mein Physics aur Mathematics honi chahiye
- Marital Status: Unmarried hona chahiye (male aur female dono apply kar sakte hain)
CDS Ke Liye:
- Age Limit: Generally 19 se 24 years ke beech mein (academy ke hisaab se thoda change ho sakta hai)
- Educational Qualification: Kisi bhi recognized university se graduation hona zaroori hai. Air Force aur Navy ke liye engineering degree chahiye
Application Fee – Kitna Lagta Hai?
- NDA: General/OBC ke liye ₹100, SC/ST aur female candidates ke liye free
- CDS: General/OBC ke liye ₹200, SC/ST aur female candidates ke liye free
Kaise Karein Apply? – Step by Step Process
Step 1: UPSC ki official website upsconline.nic.in par jayein
Step 2: Pehle One-Time Registration (OTR) complete karein – naam, DOB, email aur mobile number dekar
Step 3: OTR ID aur password se login karein
Step 4: NDA 1 2026 ya CDS 1 2026 select karein
Step 5: Part I form bharain – personal details, educational qualification, exam center choose karein
Step 6: Part II form mein photo, signature upload karein aur fee pay karein
Step 7: Final submit karein aur confirmation page print lein
Important Documents List – Kaunse Papers Chahiye?
NDA/CDS form bharne se pehle ye saare documents ready rakhain:
| Document Type | Kya Chahiye | Format/Size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | Passport size latest photo | JPG, 20-300 KB |
| Signature | Black ink se white paper par | JPG, 20-300 KB |
| Photo ID | Aadhaar, Passport, PAN, ya Driving License | PDF format |
| Education Docs | Class 10 aur 12 ki mark sheets/admit card | – |
| Caste Certificate | SC/ST/OBC candidates ke liye (if applicable) | – |
Common Mistakes Jo Avoid Karein
- Name mismatch: Form mein naam bilkul waisa likhein jaise class 10 certificate mein hai
- Wrong DOB: Date of birth certificate se match honi chahiye
- Photo/Signature size: Size aur format specifications follow karein
- Fee payment confirm karein: Payment ke baad receipt save karein
Selection Process – Kaise Hota Hai Selection?
Selection 3 stages mein hota hai:
- Written Exam – UPSC conduct karata hai (12 April 2026)
- SSB Interview – 5 days ka intense interview process
- Medical Examination – Physical aur medical standards meet karne honge
Key Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Last Date | 30 December 2025 (closed for now – next notification wait karein) |
| Exam Date | 12 April 2026 |
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