The NDA (National Defence Academy) exam, conducted twice a year by UPSC, is a big chance for people who want to become officers in the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force. The NDA 1, 2024 exam is an opportunity for candidates to fulfill their dream of serving in these special branches of the Indian Armed Forces. Passing the NDA exam is an important step towards becoming an officer in the country’s defense services.
| Overview NDA & NA 1st 2024 | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | NDA & NA Examination, 2024 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency | Twice a Year |
| NDA 1 Notification 2024 Status | December 20, 2023 |
| Eligibility | 12th Pass |
| Vacancies | 400 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam
SSB Interview |
| Exam Language | English & Hindi |
| Job Location | All Over India |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
UPSC NDA & NA 1st Exam – Important Dates
The UPSC Calendar 2024 mentions that the UPSC NDA Exam 2024 will be held offline on April 21, 2024. To remember the important dates for the NDA exam 2024, check the table below.
| Important Dates | |
| Application Starts From | 20/12/2023 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09/01/2024 (6:00 PM) |
| Last Date To Pay Exam Fee | 09/01/2024 |
| Modify/Edit Form | 10-16 January 2024 |
| NDA I Exam Date | 21/04/2024 |
UPSC NDA & NA 1st Exam – Notification
You can find the NDA & NA 1, 2024 notification and online application link directly in the table below.
Official Notification UPSC NDA & NA
UPSC NDA & NA 1st Exam – Eligibility
If you want to join the National Defence Academy (NDA) & NA 1, you need to be Indian, qualify for a certain age, and meet educational requirements.
Age Limit
| Eligibility Criteria of UPSC NDA 2024 | |
| Gender | Only unmarried males/females |
| Age Limit | Born between 02 July 2005 and 01 July 2008 |
| Additional age relaxation will be provided as per the rules of the NDA I Exam 2024. | |
Academic Qualification
| Post Name | Wing Name | Eligibility for UPSC NDA & NDA 2024 |
| (NDA for Male/Female) | Army | Passed 12th Class or its equivalent examination |
| Navy | Passed/Appearing 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or its equivalent examination
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| Airforce | ||
| NA (Only for Male) | 10+2 Cadet Entry |
Nationality
To apply, candidates should be unmarried and:
- An Indian citizen, OR
- A citizen of Nepal, OR
- A person of Indian origin who moved from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam and plans to settle permanently in India.
UPSC NDA & NA 1st Exam – Application Fee
For NDA 1, 2024, the application fee is Rs. 100 for general category candidates. SC/ST, female candidates, and wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempt. Pay the fee at an SBI branch in cash or through Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or Internet banking.
| Application Fee | |
| General / OBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST | ₹0 (Nil) |
| All Category Female | ₹0 |
| Payment Modes | Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, Cash E Challan (Submit at SBI Branch) |
UPSC NDA & NA 1st Exam – Vacancies
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced job openings in the official NDA Notification 2024. The NDA 1 notification for 2024 came out on December 20, 2023.
Check below for the number of vacancies in each department for NDA 1, 2024.
| Department | Vacancies | |
| National Defence Academy | Army | Army – 208 (including 10 Female) |
| Navy | Navy – 42 (including 12 Female) | |
| Air Force | Flying – 92 (including 2 Female) | |
| Ground Duties (Tech) – 18 (including 2 Female) | ||
| Ground Duties (Non Tech) – 10 (including 2 Female) | ||
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 30 (including 09 for female candidates) | |
| Total Vacancies | 400 |
How to Apply for NDA & NA 1 Exam 2024?
Below are the steps to apply fort NDA & NA 1 2024:
- Go to https://upsconline.nic.in.
- Register using the one-time registration (OTR).
- Fill in the Application Form carefully, including your qualifications and personal details.
- Choose your exam center.
- Upload your signature and photos as instructed.
- Pick your payment method, online or offline.
- Review your form and submit it.
- Print the Application receipt for your records.
