The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has unveiled the National Defence Academy (NDA) for both Male and Female candidates, and the Naval Academy (NA) exclusively for Male candidates, as part of the NDA & NA First Examination 2024. Candidates keen on participating in the UPSC NDA & NA 2024 Exam can submit their applications online from December 20, 2023, to January 9, 2024. All essential details regarding eligibility criteria, vacancies, selection process, age limits, and application procedures are provided in the notification.
UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination 2024: Apply Online for 400 Posts
Important Dates:
- Application Begins: December 20, 2023
- Last Date to Apply Online: January 9, 2024, until 6:00 PM
- Payment of Exam Fee Deadline: January 9, 2024
- Form Modification/Edit: January 10-16, 2024
- NDA I Exam Date: April 21, 2024
- Admit Card Release: Prior to the Exam
Application Fee:
- General / OBC: ₹100/-
- SC / ST: Nil (No Fee)
- All Category Female: Nil (No Fee)
- Payment Mode: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Cash E Challan at State Bank of India (SBI) Branches across India.
UPSC NDA I Notification 2024: Age Limit
Candidates must be aged between July 2, 2005, and July 1, 2008. Age relaxation is applicable as per NDA I Exam 2024 rules.
UPSC NDA & NA Recruitment 2024: Vacancy Details Total – 400 Posts
- Post Name: National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female)
- Wing Name: Army, Navy, Airforce
- Vacancy Breakdown:
- Army: 208
- Navy: 42
- Airforce: 120
- Post Name: Naval Academy NA (Only for Male)
- 10+2 Cadet Entry: 30
How to Fill UPSC NDA I Exam 2024 Online Form:
- One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for UPSC recruitments. Candidates who haven’t completed OTR should do so before applying.
- Application Window: December 20, 2023, to January 9, 2024.
- Review the notification thoroughly before filling the UPSC NDA Online Form 2024.
- Collect necessary documents – eligibility proofs, ID, address details, etc.
- Prepare scanned documents related to the form – photo, signature, ID proof, etc.
- Preview the form carefully before submission.
- Complete the payment process. Incomplete fee submissions will render the form invalid.
- Print the final submitted form for future reference.
Interested candidates are advised to read the complete NDA I 2024 Notification before proceeding with the online application.
