The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) (Male/Female) and Naval Academy (NA) (Male only) for the NDA & NA First Examination 2024. Candidates interested in the UPSC NDA & NA 2024 Exam can apply online. Here are the key details:
Important Dates:
- Starting Date to Apply: 20 December 2023
- Last Date to Apply: 9 January 2024 (till 6:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 9 January 2024
- Form Modification/Edit Period: 10–16 January 2024
- Examination Date: 21 April 2024
- Admit Card Release: 12 April 2024
Application Fee:
- General/OBC Candidates: ₹100
- SC/ST Candidates: No Fee
- Female Candidates (All Categories): No Fee
Fee payment can be made through online methods like debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2024):
- Born Between: 2 July 2005 and 1 July 2008
- Age relaxation is provided as per the rules mentioned in the official notification.
Total Vacancies: 400 Posts
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National Defence Academy (NDA):
- Army: 208 Posts
- Navy: 42 Posts
- Airforce: 120 Posts
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Naval Academy (NA):
- 10+2 Cadet Entry (Male only): 30 Posts
Eligibility:
- NDA (Army): Passed 10+2 Intermediate Exam from any recognized board.
- NDA (Navy and Airforce): Passed 10+2 Intermediate Exam with Physics and Mathematics as subjects.
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry): Same as above for Navy and Airforce eligibility.
Steps to Apply:
- One-Time Registration (OTR): All candidates must first complete OTR before applying for any UPSC recruitment.
- Application Period: Submit the application between 20 December 2023 and 9 January 2024.
- Read Official Notification: Before applying, carefully read the complete notification to ensure you meet all requirements.
- Document Collection: Gather all necessary documents such as eligibility proof, ID proof, and address details.
- Scan Documents: Prepare digital copies of required documents, including a photograph, signature, and ID proof.
- Preview Application: Before submitting, carefully review all the details filled in the application form.
- Fee Payment: Pay the application fee (if applicable) to complete the application process.
- Submission and Printout: After successful submission, take a printout of the final application form for future reference.