Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2025. An Examination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission on 13th April, 2025 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 155th Course and for the 117th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 1st January, 2026. The online Applications can be filled upto 31-12-2024 till 6:00 PM.
UPSC NDA & NA Exam (I) 2025 – Job Notification, Vacancy Details, Eligibility Criteria
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2025 |
| Vacancies | 406 |
| Age Limit | Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 2006 and not later than 01st July, 2009 are eligible. |
| Educational Qualification | (i) For Army Wing of National Defence Academy :-12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University. (ii) 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 Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University. |
| Selection Procedure | Written Test, Psychological Aptitude Test, Intelligence Test and Personality Test and Interview |
How to Apply Online for UPSC NDA Exam 2025
Candidates are required to apply online by using the website upsconline.gov.in. Candidates are strongly advised to keep a printout or soft copy of their online application for future references. The Commission has also decided to extend the facility of making correction in any field of the application form from 01-01-2025 to 07-01-2025.
Examination Fee and Mode of Payment:-
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/- (Rupees one hundred only) 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.
Notes:-
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate.
- Age relaxation will be given as per govt rules.
- The number of vacancies is liable to alteration.
- Fee once paid shall not be refunded.
- Originals will have to be produced at the time of interview.
- Incomplete or defective applications shall be summarily rejected.
Last Date of Online Application Submission:-
Last Date for Submission of Application through Online mode:- 31-12-2024 till 6:00 PM
Important Links:-
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| Application Form | Official Website |
