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Once the notification is published, interested candidates can apply online for the NDA 2025 exam through the official website of UPSC, upsc.gov.in.
Candidates will have to go through a two-tier selection process, which includes a written test and an interview round (SSB test) (Representative/PTI Photo)
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is all set to release soon the notification for 2025 National Defense Academy and Naval Academy (UPSC NDA, NA) examinations, which is expected to be released next week. Once the notification is published, interested candidates can apply online for the NDA 2025 exam through the official website of UPSC, upsc.gov.in. Around 400 vacancies are expected to be available for recruitment into the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for both the 117th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) and 155th Course.
As per the provisional calendar of the Commission, the notification will be issued on December 11. The application window will be open from December 11 to December 31. UPSC exam for NDA, NA will be held on 13th April. Since the dates are tentative, candidates are advised to wait for the official exam notification for confirmation. It is noteworthy that this temporary schedule is also applicable to the Combined Defense Services (CDS 1) Examination, 2025.
UPSC conducts the entrance examination for National Defense Academy and Naval Academy twice every year. The second entrance exam for NDA and NA is scheduled to be held in September 2025.
UPSC NDA, NA Exam 2024: How to Apply
Step 1: Candidates have to visit the official website of UPSC upsc.gov.in.
Step 2: If you are a new applicant, click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab and then click on the ‘One Time Registration (OTR) for UPSC Exams’ option.
Step 3: Now, click on the new registration option and complete the process.
Step 4: Once done, log in to your account using the generated credentials.
Step 5: Now, select the name of the exam for further process.
Step 6: Fill the application form with required academic and personal details.
Step 7: After filling the details, scan and upload the documents and submit the application fee.
Step 8: Cross-check all the details and take a printout of the confirmation page for future use.
UPSC NDA, NA Exam 2024: Selection Process
Candidates will have to go through a two-tier selection process, which includes a written examination and an interview round (SSB test). For SSB exam, candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their performance in the written exam.
Talking about NDA and NA written exam, the exam will consist of two papers – Mathematics (300 marks) and General Aptitude Test (600 marks). The examination consisting of objective type questions will be conducted for 150 minutes each. It should be noted that a negative mark of 0.33 is given for each wrong answer in the written examination.
The SSB interview, which will assess the intelligence and personality of the candidate, also has two stages and carries 900 marks. Only those candidates who qualify the first stage can appear for the second stage interview. Additionally, candidates must qualify the Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS) for admission to the Air Force course.
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