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Application process for NDA & NA (I) 2026

1. The process to apply for NDA & NA is online, and the official website of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has to be visited. The URL has to be typed into the browser, and the webpage has to be allowed to download.

2. Once the webpage is ready, applicants have to click the link for One Time Registration (OTR) and then provide information like their name, date of birth, and create an account comprising a username and a password.

3. After creating an account, candidates can log in and view the menu of the exams available. They have to choose NDA & NA (I) and then start filling the application form. 

3A. The details like the name, address, email id, and educational qualification have to be provided while filling the form. Once the form is filled, candidates have to check for the accuracy in the information provided, if there are any mistakes they can correct them.

4. Important documents like a photograph, an image of the candidate's signature, and qualification marksheets have to be attached as per the specifications. 

5. Once the documents are attached, candidates have to pay the registration fee for the exam. The fees can be paid online using either a credit card, a debit card, or net banking. Candidates must ensure the registration amount payment is successful.

6. After the successful payment of the registration fee, candidates can once again check the details provided in the application form to ensure all of them are correct. Post checking, the application form has to be submitted. After submission, candidates must wait for a message indicating successful submission. Once the message is obtained, it can be downloaded, and a printout must be taken.