UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2025
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the National Defense Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) (I) 2025 examination. A total of 406 vacancies are available for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the Indian Armed Forces. |
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Name of the Post: UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2025 Online Form
Post Date: 11-12-2024
Total Vacancy: 406
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Application Fee
- For all other candidates: Rs. 100/-
- For SC/ST/female candidates/ Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Nil
- Payment Mode: Through any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking facility of any Bank.
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Important Dates
- Date of Notification: 11-12-2024
- Last Date to Apply Online: 31-12-2024 till 06:00 PM
- Last Date for Fee Payment (Pay by cash): 30-12-2024 at 11:59 pm
- Last Date for Fee Payment (online): 31-12-2024 till 06:00 PM
- Date of Modification in application form: From 01-01-2025 to 07-01-2025
- Last Date for modification of Registration: 07-01-2025
- Date of Exam: 13th April, 2025
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Age Limit
- Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 2006 and not later than 01st July, 2009 are eligible.
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Qualification
- For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent.
- For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent.
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Vacancy Details
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Post Name
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Total
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National Defence Academy
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| Army |
208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| Navy |
42 (including 06 for female candidates) |
| Air Force |
(i) Flying – 92 (including 02 for female candidates)
(ii) Ground Duties (Tech) – 18 (including 02 for female candidates)
(iii) Ground Duties (Non Tech) – 10 (including 02 for female candidates) |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
36 (including 05 for female candidate) |
How to Apply:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the UPSC official website at https://upsc.gov.in/
- Navigate to the Application Portal: Click on the “Online Application for Various Examinations of UPSC“.
- Select the Notification: Choose the notification for NDA-I 2025.
- Register: Enter your personal details, such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
- Fill the Application Form: Provide all the required information, including educational qualifications, address, and other relevant details.
- Upload Documents: Upload your passport-sized photograph and signature.
- Pay the Application Fee: Pay the application fee through online banking, credit/debit card, or SBI challan.
- Submit the Application Form: Review all the information and submit the application form.
- Take a Printout: Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
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Selection Process:
The selection process for the NDA and NA examination consists of two stages:
- Written Examination: The written examination will be conducted on April 13, 2025. It will consist of two papers:
- Paper 1: Mathematics (300 marks, 2.5 hours)
- Paper 2: General Ability Test (600 marks, 2.5 hours)
- SSB Interview: Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview. The SSB interview 1 will assess the candidates’ personality, intelligence, and other officer-like qualities.
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Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online
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Important Links
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Notification
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