UPSC NDA 01/2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I) 2025. This prestigious recruitment offers opportunities to join the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy for various courses commencing from January 2026. A total of 406 vacancies are announced under this notification. Eligible unmarried male and female candidates can apply online from December 11, 2024, to January 1, 2025.
This examination provides an opportunity to serve the nation with a career in defense services. The selection process includes a written examination, followed by the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications and physical standards, must ensure their application is submitted before the deadline. Below is the detailed overview of the recruitment.
UPSC NDA Recruitment 2024 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination Name | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 406 |
| Courses | NDA (155th Course), INAC (117th Indian Naval Academy Course) |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Eligibility | Unmarried Male/ Female Candidates |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC NDA Recruitment 2024 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date to Apply | December 11, 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | January 1, 2025, up to 06:00 pm (Extended) |
| Correction Window | January 2, 2025, to January 7, 2025 |
| Examination Date | April 13, 2025 |
UPSC NDA Recruitment 2024 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹100 |
| SC/ST/Women/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs | NIL |
UPSC NDA Recruitment 2024 Vacancies, Eligibility, Qualification, Age Limit
Vacancies
- Army Wing: 208 (including 10 for female candidates)
- Navy Wing: 42 (including 6 for female candidates)
- Air Force Wing:
- Flying: 92 (including 2 for female candidates)
- Ground Duties (Tech): 18 (including 2 for female candidates)
- Ground Duties (Non-Tech): 10 (including 2 for female candidates)
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 36 (including 5 for female candidates)
Eligibility and Qualifications
- Army Wing: 12th Class pass or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Air Force and Naval Wings/10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Age Limit: Born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009 (both dates inclusive).
UPSC NDA Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
- Written Examination:
- Mathematics: 300 marks
- General Ability Test: 600 marks
- SSB Interview:
- Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test
- Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT)
- Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychological Tests, and Conference.
UPSC NDA Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern
Written Exam
| Subject | Code | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 01 | 2½ Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test | 02 | 2½ Hours | 600 |
Key Details
- Both papers consist of objective-type questions.
- Negative marking: 1/3rd of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
UPSC NDA Recruitment 2024 Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| UPSC NDA 01/2025 Official Notification | Notification |
| UPSC NDA 01/2025 Apply Online | Online Form |
| UPSC Official Website | UPSC |
