UPSC NDA-I 2024 Notification (OUT): Check Eligibility, Exam Date, Vacancy
Jobs Description
Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC NDA-I 2024 Notification on 20/12/2023. Notification is out for 400 Vacancies in National Defence Academy and Naval Academy. The examination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 153rd Course, and for the 115th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 2nd January 2025. Interested candidates can apply online from 20/12/2023 to 09/01/2024. Candidates can check the detailed instructions and eligibility criteria in the below content.
Name of the Post: UPSC NDA (I) Exam
Post Date: 20/12/2023
No of Vacancies: 400
Place:
Important Dates for UPSC NDA-I 2024 Exam:
Aspirants can apply online by using the UPSC website upsconline.nic.in or by using the direct apply link given below. Brief instructions for filling up the online Application Form have been given at the bottom of the page. kindly follow the given instructions and apply online.
| Start Date to Apply Online | 20/12/2023 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 09/01/2024 (6:00 PM) |
Vacancy Details of UPSC NDA-I 2024 Notification:
The approximate number of vacancies to be filled under NDA & NA is given in the tabular column. 208 vacancies for Army, 42 Vacancies for Navy and 92 for Air Force (Flying), 30 for Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme).
| S. No | Name of the Posts | No. of Posts |
| 1 | National Defence Academy | 370 |
| 2 | Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 30 |
| TOTAL | 400 |
Age limit:
Only unmarried male & female candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 2005 and not later than 1st July 2008 are eligible.
Educational Qualification:
1. Army Wing of National Defence Academy:
- Candidates must have passed 12th standard under 10+2 pattern.
2. Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy:
- Candidates should have passed 12th class with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics under 10+2 pattern.
- Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 can also apply for this examination.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on the following stages
- Written Exam
- SSB Test / Interview
Exam Pattern:
The written exam pattern for UPSC NDA-I 2024 Exam is as follows. Candidates should note that there will be a penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers.
| S. No | Name of the Test | Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Mathematics | 300 Marks | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 2 | General Ability Test | 600 Marks | 02 hours 30 minutes |
Application Fee:
The application fee can be paid by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash or by using the net banking facility of State Bank of India or by using Visa / MasterCard / Rupay Credit / Debit Card.
| S. No | Category | Application Fees |
| 1 | UR / OBC | 100 /- |
| 2 | SC / ST / Sons of JCOs / NCOs / ORs / Women | Nil |
How to Apply for UPSC NDA-I Exam 2024:
Candidates can apply online by visiting the UPSC official website by using the simple steps given below.
- Visit the UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in.
- Click -> Exam Notification button on the home page.
- Click -> Apply Online.
- Candidates must use a valid email ID and mobile number to apply for the post.
- Complete two stages of registration Part I & Part II (submit Application).
- Upload the required documents i.e. Photo ID Card viz. Aadhaar Card / Voter Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving Licence / Any other Photo ID Card issued by the State / Central Government.
- Pay the application fees either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash or by using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using the net banking facility of SBI.
- The Online Applications should be filed on or before 09/01/2024.
- Submit the Online Application.
- Take out a printout of the finally submitted application.
How to Apply for UPSC NDA-I Exam 2024:
Candidates can apply online by visiting the UPSC official website by using the simple steps given below.
- Visit the UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in.
- Click -> Exam Notification button on the home page.
- Click -> Apply Online.
- Candidates must use a valid email ID and mobile number to apply for the post.
- Complete two stages of registration Part I & Part II (submit Application).
- Upload the required documents i.e. Photo ID Card viz. Aadhaar Card / Voter Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving Licence / Any other Photo ID Card issued by the State / Central Government.
- Pay the application fees either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash or by using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using the net banking facility of SBI.
- The Online Applications should be filed on or before 09/01/2024.
- Submit the Online Application.
- Take out a printout of the finally submitted application.
Important Links to Apply Online:
FAQs UPSC Recruitment 2025
What is the deadline for submitting a notice application?
It will expire on January 09, 2024.
What is the opening date for notification applications?
The application start date is December 21, 2023.
What is the notification's application mode?
Registration is done online..
Which positions are these job?
The position is known as a UPSC NDA-I 2024 Notification (OUT): Check Eligibility, Exam Date, Vacancy.