Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a notification for National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2024 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 154th Course and for the 116th Indian Naval Academy Course
(INAC) starting from 2nd July 2025. The last date to submit the online application at UPSC website is 04.06.2024.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) NDA/ NAE Examination 2024 – Overview
Name of Recruiter | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
Name of Posts | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2024 |
Total Vacancies | 404 |
Selection Process | Written Test, Intelligence & Personality test |
Closing Date | 4th June 2024 |
Details of Posts
National Defence Academy | Army | 208 (Female – 10) |
Navy | 42 (Female – 12) | |
Air Force | (i) Flying – 92 (Female – 02) (ii) Ground Duties (Tech) – 18 (Female – 02) (iii) Ground Duties (Non-Tech) – 10 (Female – 02) | |
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 34 (Female – 05) | |
Total Posts | 404 |
Educational Qualifications
(i) For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: Candidate must have passed 12th class (10+2 pattern) 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: Candidate must have passed 12th class (10+2 pattern) with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Age Limit
Unmarried male/female candidates born on or after 2nd January 2006 and on or before 1st January 2009 are eligible to apply.
Stipend/ Scale of Pay
During training period, candidates will be paid fixed stipend of Rs 56,100/- per month (Level-10). After successful completion of training, candidates will be paid in the Pay matrix of the Officer commissioned (Level-10) (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500).
Selection Process
Selection process will consist of Written Examination, Intelligence and Personality test. Written Examination will be conducted on 1st September 2024 by the Union Public Service Commission at various centres in the country. Intelligence and Personality test will be conducted by Services Selection Board. Only candidates who will qualify in Written Test will be called for Intelligence and Personality test.
Application Fee
Application fee charges of Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) are required to be paid by the candidates. Fee can be pay through cash at State Bank of India (SBI) branch or can be pay online through Debit Card/ Credit Card/ UPI or Net banking facility of any bank till 4th June 2024, 6:00 P.M. There are no fee charges for Female/ Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online for National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (II), 2024 through UPSC Official website www.upsconline.nic.in up to 04th June 2024 till 6:00 PM.
Candidate should have a valid & active email id and mobile number before applying for the post. Candidates can register at One Time Registration (OTR) platform and after registration Online Application Form can be submitted as per instructions.
Important Dates to Remember
Date of Notification | 15.05.2024 |
Closing Date for Online Application Submission | 04.06.2024 (6:00 PM) |
Dates for Making Any Corrections in Application | 05.06.2024 to 11.06.2024 |
Dates for Examination | 01.09.2024 |
Detailed Notification | Official Notification |
Apply Online | Online Application |