Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy NDA / NA First Examination 2025 notification. Interested candidates can apply online from 11 December 2024 to 31 December 2024. Read the notification for eligibility, post details, selection procedure, age limit, pay scale, and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Begin | 11/12/2024 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 31/12/2024 (Upto 06:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 31/12/2024 |
| Correction Last Date | 01-07 January 2025 |
| NDA I Exam Date | 13/04/2025 |
| Admit Card Released | Before Exam |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| General / OBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST | ₹0 (Nil) |
| All Category Female | ₹0 (Nil) |
| Payment Method | Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or Cash E Challan Fee Mode (Payable at SBI branches) |
Age Limit (As on 01/07/2025)
| Age Group | Age Limit |
|---|
| Date of Birth Between | 02/07/2006 to 01/07/2009 |
| Age Relaxation | As per NDA I Exam 2025 rules |
UPSC NDA & NA I Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details (Total 406 Posts)
| Post Name | Wing Name | Total Posts |
|---|
| National Defence Academy (NDA) | Army | 208 |
| Navy | 42 |
| Airforce | 120 |
| Naval Academy (NA) | Cadet Entry (Male Only) | 36 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|
| National Defence Academy (NDA) | 10+2 Intermediate Exam from any recognized board. |
| Naval Academy (NA) | 10+2 Intermediate Class 12 Exam passed/appearing with Physics & Mathematics as subjects. |
How to Apply for UPSC NDA I Exam 2025
- Step 1: Read the official notification carefully.
- Step 2: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done (mandatory for all UPSC recruitments).
- Step 3: Prepare necessary documents (Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, etc.).
- Step 4: Upload scanned documents (Photo, Signature, ID Proof, etc.).
- Step 5: Review the application form and submit it.
- Step 6: Pay the application fee if required.
- Step 7: Print a copy of the final submitted form for reference.
Important Links
This job post provides all the necessary details for candidates interested in applying for the UPSC NDA I Examination 2025.