About NDA 2024
The Commission will release the UPSC NDA 1 notification 2024 online on December 20, 2023 on the official website. UPSC will also release the NDA 1 application form 2024 along with the official notification at upsc.gov.in. Before filing the UPSC NDA 1 exam application form, Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria carefully. The UPSC NDA 1 exam 2024 will be held on April 21, 2024.
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The commission will also activate the UPSC NDA application form correction window for a certain period.  As per the NDA eligibility criteria, all 12th-passed candidates between 16.5 to 19.5 years could apply for the NDA exam 2024. General category applicants needed to pay the application fee of Rs. 100/-. However, SC/ST and other reserved category candidates are exempted from paying the NDA application fee.
What is the NDA exam?
The NDA exam is conducted twice every year by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in April and September. The NDA recruitment exam 2024 is conducted to induct eligible and qualified applicants as officers in the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. All class 12th passed from a recognised board between the age group of 16.5 to 19.5 years. Those who have given the standard 12th exam and are awaiting results are also eligible to appear for the NDA exam 2024.
The NDA recruitment process as has two stages – a written exam and SSB interview. The NDA written exam has two papers one of elementary mathematics and the other of general aptitude test (GAT). Both the NDA 2024 papers are conducted in offline mode.
Candidates clearing the written exam will be eligible to appear for the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview which is 5-day process in which applicants are tested on various parameters to confirm their final candidature before the induction. On clearing the NDA 2024 recruitment process applicants then have to undergo intensive training for the defence service they are selected for before they are deputed to their respective services.
What is the full form of NDA?
The full form of the NDA exam is the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination. However, it is commonly known and referred to as the NDA exam or UPSC NDA exam. The objective of the NDA exam is to recruit eligible and qualified candidates as officers of the defence safety and security of the country.
Candidates preparing for the NDA exam can check the NDA question papers for their effective preparations. The NDA selection process comprises a written exam followed by an SSB interview and a medical examination. UPSC NDA written exam comprises two papers – Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). The duration of each test is 2 hours and 30 minutes. The maximum mark allotted to the written exam is 900. Candidates who clear the written exam will be called for an SSB interview.
NDA vacanciesÂ
| Year | National Defence Academy (NDA) | Indian Naval Academy (NA) (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | Total |
| NDA I 2023 | 370 | 25 | 395 |
| NDA II 2023 | — | — | — |
| NDA I 2022 | 370 | 30 | 400 |
| NDA II 2021 | 370 | 30 | 400 |
| NDA II 2021 | 370 | 43 | 413 |
| NDA I 2020 | 370 | 48 | 418 |
| NDA II 2019 | 370 | 45 | 415 |
| NDA I 2019 | 342 | 50 | 392 |
| NDA II 2018 | 339 | 44 | 383 |
| NDA I 2018 | 360 | 55 | 415 |
| NDA II 2017 | 335 | 55 | 390 |
| NDA I 2017 | 335 | 55 | 390 |
UPSC Contact Details
If candidates face any problem with any aspect of the UPSC IAS exam, they can get in touch with the Union Public Service Commission at the following address, phone number and email.
UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Dholpur House,
Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069
Facilitation Counter : 011-23098543 / 23385271 / 23381125 / 23098591
Email : feedback-upsc@gov.in
NDA 2024 Highlights
| Full Exam Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination |
| Short Exam Name | NDA |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Frequency of Conduct | 2 times a year |
| Exam Level | Intermediate |
| Languages | English, Hindi |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee (General) | 100 Rs [Online]Â +1 More |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Mode of Counselling | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 5 Hours |
NDA 2024 Important Dates
NDA (Session Apr 2024)
Upcoming Dates and Events
20 Dec, 2023
Advertisement | Mode: Online
20 Dec, 2023 – 09 Jan, 2024
Application | Mode: Online
21 Apr, 2024
Exam | Mode: Offline
The Union Public Service Commission prescribes the NDA eligibility criteria 2024 in the official notification. Candidates should check the NDA eligibility before filling the NDA examination form. NDA exam 2024 eligibility criteria comprise various factors like Nationality, age limit, educational qualification, marital status, and others. Candidates can check more details about NDA eligibility from the table given below.
NDA Eligibility Criteria 2024
Parameters | Eligibility Criteria |
Nationality | 1. A Citizen of India 2. A subject of Nepal 3. A subject of Bhutan 4. A Tibetan refugee who moved to India, before January 1, 1962, with the intention of settling here permanently 5. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from the below-specified countries, with the intention of permanently settling in India.
|
Age Limit | 16.5 to 19.5 years for all categories, i.e. there is no age relaxation in the NDA exam |
Educational qualification | For Indian Army –Â Passed Class 12 from State Education Board or a University For Air Force and Naval –Â Passed 12th class with Physics and Mathematics from State Education Board or a University |
Marital status | Unmarried |
Gender | Male and Female |
Height | For Army, Navy, and Naval Academy – 157 cm (minimum) For Air Force – 162.5 cm (minimum) |
Mode of Application :Â Online
Mode of Payment :Â Net Banking | Credit Card | Debit Card | Other
The Union Public Services Commission will release the NDA 1 application form 2024 on December 20, 2023. The UPSC NDA 1 exam  2024 application form will be released in online mode on the official website. Candidates have to fill the UPSC NDA application form 2024 in online mode only. Candidates have to complete the One Time Registration and then proceed to apply for the UPSC NDA exam 2024. NDA 2024 application Part 1: There are five pages to complete the NDA 2024 Part 1 registration.
- The first page includes basic details like category, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, and others.
- The second page – Claiming age Relaxation
- The third page – Choosing “Engineering Branch” and Centre for Engineering Services (Main/Stage II) Examination
- Fourth page – Editing and making any changes in the furnished details
- Fifth page – Generation of ‘Registration ID’.
After completing part registration, candidates have to complete part 2 of the NDA application process. In NDA registration part 2 candidates need to pay the application fee, they have to choose the preferred exam centre and upload the signature, photograph and document proof as per the specifications.
Details and Documents Required To Fill NDA Application Form 2024
- Scanned image of the photograph and signature
- Aadhar Card
- Visa/Master/Rupay debit or credit card/UPI payment or by using internet banking of any bank.
- Valid email ID
- Active mobile number
- Scanned file of document  id proof
Steps To Fill NDA Application Form 2024
Open the UPSC official website – upsc.gov.in.
Click on the ‘Apply Online link’ available on the web page.
Online One-Time Registration (OTR)-Â If the applicants are not completed the One Time Registration, They have to complete it by providing some basic details such as personal and contact details.
Login by using valid login credentials Email ID and OTP/Password or Mobile number and OTP/Password or OTR ID and OTP/Password.
Candidates have to fill out the UPSC NDA 2024 application form in two parts which include filling in other details, fee payment, uploading of scanned documents, signature, photo identity card document, selection of preferred exam centre and agreeing to the declaration.
Check all the details furnished in the UPSC NDA 2 application form 2024 thoroughly and edit the details if needed.
Once submitted, Applicants will not able to make changes in their UPSC NDA 2024 application form.
After submission, a registration number will be generated. Candidates have to download it as a pdf file and take a printout for future reference.
NDA Application Form 2024: Withdrawal Process
Visit the official UPSC website – upsc.gov.in
Now click on the What’s New section for NDA exam application form
Click on the button which states, ” Withdrawal of Application: Â National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination 2024 application form.
Read the withdrawal instructions and click on the “yes” button
Enter the NDA 2024 registration id and press the continue tab
Fill the following information
Gender | Date of birth | Name of the candidate | Mother’s name |
Father’s name | Email address | Mobile Number |
Choose the NDA form withdrawal option and press Agree button.
When Agree button is pressed, the NDA application form 2024 will be withdrawn.
Application Fees
| Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBC, General | Online, Offline | Male | ₹ 100 |
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