UPSC NDA & NA Examination (I), 2024: – The Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) has announced the recruitment of 400 candidates for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2024. This is a great opportunity for young and motivated individuals who wish to join the Indian Armed Forces. The National Defence Academy is a premier institution that trains cadets for the Army, Navy and Air Force, while the Naval Academy trains cadets exclusively for the Indian Navy.

Vacancy details of UPSC NDA & NA Examination (I), 2024: –

Total Vacancy: – 400 Posts.
Name of Exam: – National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2024.

Eligibility Criteria for UPSC NDA & NA Examination (I), 2024: –

• For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: — 12^th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
• 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 7 Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

Note: Candidates who are appearing in the 12^th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.

Age Limit: – Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 2005 and not later than 1st July 2008 are eligible.

Application fee: – Candidates (excepting SC/ST candidates/ female candidates /Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs specified in Note 2 below who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs.100/- either by remitting the money in any Branch of State Bank of India by cash, or by using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking of any Bank.

Selection Process: – As per candidate’s performance in Written Test, Physical Efficiency Tests and SSB Test/Interview.

Scheme of Examination: – The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed, and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:

Penalty for Wrong Answers: – There are four alternatives for the answer to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate. One third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.

Physical Standard: – Selection Process: – As per candidate’s performance in Written Test, Physical Efficiency Tests and SSB Test/Interview. Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2023 as per guidelines given in Appendix-IV.

Note: – If you have any query regarding selection process then you must see the notification and read carefully.

How to apply: – The candidates can apply online application through the website https://www.upsc.gov.in/ from 20 December 2023 to 09 January 2024.

Important dates for UPSC NDA & NA Examination (I), 2024: –

• Starting date for online application – 20 December 2023.
• Last date for online application – 09 January 2024.
• Last date for payment of fee – 09 January 2024.
• Date for withdrawn application – (10 to 16) January 2024.
• Date of Written Exam – 21 April 2024.

Official Notification for UPSC NDA & NA Examination (I), 2024: –

UPSC NDA & NA Exam (II) 2024: Official Notification
UPSC NDA & NA Examination (II), 2024: Apply Link