UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2025 – Apply Online for 406 Posts

UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2025 – Apply Online for 406 Posts

Name of the Post: NDA & NA (I) 2025 Examination

Post Date: 11-12-2024

Latest Update: N/A

Brief Information

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites online applications for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I) 2025. This prestigious examination offers opportunities for both male and female candidates to join the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA or the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy (INA). The selection process includes a written examination, SSB  interview, and medical examination. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply through the official portal before the deadline. Don’t miss this chance to kickstart a career in the Indian Armed Forces and serve the nation with pride.

Vacancy Details

Total Posts: 406

Important Dates

• Start Date to Apply Online: 11-12-2024
• Last Date to Apply Online: 31-12-2024 (6:00 PM)
• Correction Window: 01-01-2025 to 07-01-2025
• Exam Date: 13-04-2025
• Admit Card Release: 7 days before the exam

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

• Born between 02-07-2006 and 01-07-2009.
• Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible.

Educational Qualifications

• For Army Wing: 12th Class pass of 10+2 pattern or equivalent from a recognized board.
• For Air Force & Naval Wings: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Physical Standards

• Candidates must be medically and physically fit as per UPSC guidelines. Height, weight, vision, and general health standards apply (detailed below).

Application Fee

• General/OBC: ₹100/-
• SC/ST/Female/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs: Exempted
• Payment through SBI (Cash/Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card).

Scheme of Examination

The examination consists of two stages:

1. Written Examination

• Question Type: Objective (MCQs)
• Medium: Both English and Hindi for Mathematics and Part B of General Ability Test.

2. SSB Interview/Personality Test

Syllabus

Paper 1: Mathematics (300 Marks)

• Algebra, Trigonometry, Matrices, Geometry, Differential & Integral Calculus, Statistics, and Probability.

Paper 2: General Ability Test (600 Marks)

• Part A (English): Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension (200 Marks)
• Part B (General Knowledge): Physics, Chemistry, General Science, History, Geography, and Current Events (400 Marks).

Examination Centres

The UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2025 Examination will be conducted in cities across India, such as:

• Delhi NCR: Delhi, Ghaziabad, Faridabad.
• Maharashtra: Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur.
• South India: Bengaluru, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram.
• North-East: Guwahati, Shillong, Aizawl.

Applicants are advised to apply early to secure their preferred centre.

Medical Standards

• Height & Weight: Must meet the prescribed standards.
• Vision: 6/6 for distant vision and normal color perception.
• Hearing: No hearing impairment.

Category-wise Minimum Height Requirements

Note: Height relaxations apply to Gorkhas and North-East candidates.

How to Apply

1. Visit the UPSC Online Portal.
2. Complete Part-I and Part-II of the application form.
3. Upload scanned photograph, signature, and ID proof.
4. Pay the application fee.
5. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

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In case, the candidate wants to effect any change in his/her Registration profile, it shall be allowed only once in the lifetime after the registration at Registration platform. The option to change in Registration profile data shall be available till expiry of 7 days from the next day after the closure of application window of his/her first final application for any Examination of the Commission. In case, the candidate after registration applies for the first time in this examination; last date of modification of Registration would be 07.01.2025.