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

1. National Defence Academy (NDA):

   • Army: 208 Posts
   • Navy: 42 Posts
   • Airforce: 120 Posts

2. Naval Academy (NA):

   • 10+2 Cadet Entry (Male only): 30 Posts

Eligibility:

1. NDA (Army): Passed 10+2 Intermediate Exam from any recognized board.
2. NDA (Navy and Airforce): Passed 10+2 Intermediate Exam with Physics and Mathematics as subjects.
3. Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry): Same as above for Navy and Airforce eligibility.

Steps to Apply:

1. One-Time Registration (OTR): All candidates must first complete OTR before applying for any UPSC recruitment.
2. Application Period: Submit the application between 20 December 2023 and 9 January 2024.
3. Read Official Notification: Before applying, carefully read the complete notification to ensure you meet all requirements.
4. Document Collection: Gather all necessary documents such as eligibility proof, ID proof, and address details.
5. Scan Documents: Prepare digital copies of required documents, including a photograph, signature, and ID proof.
6. Preview Application: Before submitting, carefully review all the details filled in the application form.
7. Fee Payment: Pay the application fee (if applicable) to complete the application process.
8. Submission and Printout: After successful submission, take a printout of the final application form for future reference.