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.
