Check UPSC NDA Online form 2024 Notification
The test is to be held for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 153th Course, and for the 115th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 2nd January, 2025.
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 400 Posts
These posts will be filled on the basis of this UPSC NDA 1/2024 examination.
a. National Defence Academy:
- Army: 208
- Navy: 42
- Air force: 120 (Flying – 92, Ground Duties (Tech: 18, Non-Tech: 10))
b. Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 30.
Exam Date:
UPSC will conduct NDA I 2024 exam on 21 April 2024.
Eligibility Criteria of UPSC NDA Exam:
Candidate should be unmarried Male / Female and satisfy nationality requirements as given in notification.
Educational Qualifications:
(i) For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: 12th Class pass or equivalent from recognized Board or a University.
(ii) For Air Force and Naval Wings: 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or equivalent.
12th class appearing candidates under the 10+2 pattern of School Education can also apply for this examination. For complete details about Educational Qualifications, you can download and read the full UPSC NDA notification 2024 available at direct link below.
Age limit:
Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd July, 2005 and not later than 1st July, 2008 are eligible.
Selection Process:
Candidate’s selection will based on performance in Written Examination, Psychological Aptitude Test, Intelligence Test and SSB Interview.
Exam Pattern
Type of Exam: Objective type
Penalty for Wrong Answers: There will be penalty for wrong answers given by the candidate.
Note: Candidates must use Black Ball Point pen.
Application Fee:
Unreserved / EWS / OBC Male Candidates need to Pay Rs.100/- in Cash in any branch of SBI or by using net banking facility of State Bank of India or by using Visa/ Master Credit/Rupay/ Debit Card / UPI. There is No Fee for SC/ ST / Female and sons of JCOs/ NCOs/ ORs.
How to fill UPSC NDA Online form 2024
UPSC NDA NA Online form should be filled online on the official website upsconline.nic.in. Candidates have to register himself/herself first at One Time Registration (OTR) platform and then fill online form. Any modification in OTR profile can be done up to 16 January 2024.
If any candidate has already OTR profile, then He/She can directly fill online form in which candidate is required to enter their personal details like name, address, mobile no. email ID, qualification document details etc. and upload their photo and Signature at the website. After submission of these details, they have to pay application fee either through online or offline mode.
Candidate have to enter details of one of their photo ID viz. Aadhar Card/ Voter Card/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State/Central Government and carry this ID while appearing for examination/SSB.
Detailed instructions on how to fill application form are available in the notification. Eligible Unmarried Candidates can apply online for this notification up to 09 January 2024 till 06:00 PM.
Important dates of UPSC NDA Online form 2024:
- Application submission and fee payment: From 20 December 2023 to 09 January 2024 up to 06:00 pm
- Editing in online form: 10-16 January 2024
- Admit card release date: 2-3 weeks before exam
- Exam Date: 21 April 2024