NDA 2 & CDS 2 Registration 2026 Date Extended By UPSC till 11 June 2026; Apply Now

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the last date for the registration of the National Defence Academy (NDA) Examination-2, 2026, and the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination-2, 2026. Interested candidates can now complete the registration by filling out the application forms from the official website of UPSC till 11th June 2026, up to 6:00 pm. 

UPSC started the registration process for the NDA 2 and CDS 2 from 20th May 2026, and the last date to fill out the application was 9th June 2026 (earlier). Students who missed their registration dates have been given an extension facility so that they can get more time to complete their registration. Both exams will be conducted on September 13, 2026, in offline pen-and-paper mode. The NDA 2 exam will be held at 86 centres across the country, while the CDS 2 exam will be held at 84 centres.

Candidates who are preparing for these two defence entrance exams are advised to complete the registration before the extended deadline to avoid any kind of last-minute mistakes and hassle. Applicants will get the detailed UPSC NDA 2, CDS 2 registration process from the sections below. 

NDA 2 & CDS 2 Registration 2026: Important Dates

The last date for NDA 2 & CDS 2 Registration has been extended till 11th June 2026, and applicants who have not registered yet can complete the registration process. The full schedule for the NDA 2 and CDS 2 is given below in the table. 

How to Complete NDA 2 & CDS 2 Registration 2026?

Candidates interested in applying for the UPSC NDA 2 and CDS 2 2026 examinations can complete the registration process online through the official UPSC portal. Applicants must complete the registration before the extended deadline, and can also follow the steps given below. 

Step 1: Access the official website of UPSC Online, i.e., https://upsconline.nic.in/.  

Step 2: Click on the link given for CDS 2 Examination 2026 or NDA Examination 2 2026.

Step 3: After that, candidates are required to register themselves by filling in their personal details, educational qualifications, and communication information.

Step 4: Log in using the credentials and start filling out the application forms. 

Step 5: Upload the required documents, including a photograph and signature.

Step 6: Pay the application fee online.

Step 7: Review all the details entered in the form carefully and submit the application form.

Step 8: Download and save the confirmation page for future use.

NDA 2 & CDS 2 Registration Important Instructions

The authority has clarified that candidates will not be allowed to withdraw their applications after submitting them. Also, no corrections or modifications will be allowed in the application forms after submission. Apart from this, applicants need to meet the eligibility criteria, which are for CDS 2; applicants generally need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university, while some courses related to the Navy and Air Force require technical or engineering qualifications. For NDA 2, candidates who have passed or are appearing for Class 12 examinations can apply, subject to UPSC conditions.