UPSC NDA I 2024 Online Form – 400 Vacancies (Admit Card Out)

Department Union Public Service Commission
Total Vacancies 400
Notification No. 3/2024-NDA-I
Deadlines 09/01/2024
Notification Published on 20/12/2023

Latest Updates UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (NDA & NA) Exam 2024

12/04/2024

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UPSC NDA I 2024 Basic Information

Positions National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (NDA & NA) Exam 2024
Location India
Qualification 10+2
Application Procedure Apply Online
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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published a recruitment notification (3/2024-NDA-I) on 20/12/2023. The notification is for recruitment of National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (NDA & NA) Exam 2024. Here you will get the complete information about UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (NDA & NA) Exam 2024 Recruitment online application form. You will get here complete detail about UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (NDA & NA) Exam 2024 application procedure, important dates, application fees, age limit, qualification, number of vacancies, pay scale and important links. We advise to the visitors that you should read the official notification of UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (NDA & NA) Exam 2024 before submit application form. The links of official website of Union Public Service Commission and official notification are given below.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
1. The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:—

Subject Code Duration Maximum Marks
Mathematics 01 2½ Hours 300
General Ability Test 02 2½ Hours 600
Total 900
SSB Test/Interview: 900

2. THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS ONLY. THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OF MATHEMATICS AND PART “B” OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BE SET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH.

3. In the question papers, wherever necessary, questions involving the metric system of Weights and Measures only will be set.

4. Candidates must write the papers in their own hand. In no circumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers for them.

5. The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects at the examination.

6. The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical or logarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets). They should not therefore, bring the same inside the Examination Hall.

PENALITY FOR WRONG ANSWERS:
Candidates should note that there will be penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers.

UPSC NDA I Examination Centers

Here is the table for UPSC NDA I 2024 exam centers.

Exam Centres Exam Centres Exam Centres
AGARTALA GHAZIABAD PANAJI (GOA)
AGRA GORAKHPUR PATNA
AJMER GURGAON PORT BLAIR
AHMEDABAD GWALIOR PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD)
AIZAWL HYDERABAD PUDUCHERRY
ALIGARH IMPHAL PUNE
ALMORA (UTTARAKHAND) INDORE RAIPUR
ANANTPUR (ANDHRA PRADESH) ITANAGAR RAJKOT
AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA) JABALPUR RANCHI
BENGALURU JAIPUR SAMBALPUR
BAREILLY JAMMU SHILLONG
BHOPAL JODHPUR SHIMLA
BILASPUR (CHHATISGARH) JORHAT SILIGUDI
CHANDIGARH KOCHI SRINAGAR
CHENNAI KOHIMA SRINAGAR (UTTARAKHAND)
COIMBATORE KOLKATA THANE
CUTTACK KOZHIKODE (CALICUT) THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
DEHRADUN LEH TIRUCHIRAPALLI
DELHI LUCKNOW TIRUPATI
DHARAMSHALA LUDHIANA UDAIPUR
DHARWAD MADURAI VARANASI
DISPUR MANDI VELLORE
FARIDABAD MUMBAI VIJAYAVADA
GANGTOK MYSORE VISHAKHAPATNAM
GAYA NAGPUR WARANGAL
GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR NAVI MUMBAI

This table presents the examination centers for UPSC NDA I  Exam 2024 for easy reference.

How to Apply for UPSC NDA I 2024 Online Form:

  1. Visit the Official Website: Access the official website upsconline.nic.in.
  2. One Time Registration (OTR):
    • Candidates must register themselves first at the One Time Registration (OTR) platform available on the Commission’s website.
    • OTR registration is a one-time process in a candidate’s lifetime and can be done at any time throughout the year.
    • If the candidate is already registered on the OTR platform, they can proceed directly to fill up the online application for the UPSC NDA I 2024 examination.
  3. Online Application:
    • After successful registration on the OTR platform, candidates can proceed to fill the online application for the UPSC NDA I 2024 examination.

Important Points for UPSC NDA I 2024 Online Form:

  • OTR Registration: This initial step of registering on the OTR platform is crucial and must be completed before filling the UPSC NDA I 2024 examination application.
  • One-time Process: OTR registration needs to be done only once and remains valid for a candidate’s lifetime.
  • Already Registered Candidates: Those who have already completed the OTR registration can directly fill the online application for the UPSC NDA I 2024 examination.

This step-by-step guide outlines the process of applying for the UPSC NDA I 2024 examination, starting from OTR registration to filling out the online application. Candidates should follow these instructions on the official website to ensure a smooth application process. Adjustments can be made based on specific formatting or additional details you wish to include.

UPSC NDA I 2024 Admit Card

  • Last Date for Submission of Applications: The Online Applications for UPSC NDA I 2024 can be filled up until 09.01.2024, till 6:00 PM.
  • E-Admit Card Availability: Eligible candidates will receive their e-Admit Card seven days before the examination’s commencement. The e-Admit Card will be available for download on the UPSC website (upsconline.nic.in).
  • Admit Card Delivery: No physical Admit Cards will be sent by post. Candidates are required to download their e-Admit Cards from the UPSC website.
  • Communication Mode: Applicants must provide a valid and active email address during the online application process. The Commission may use electronic communication for contacting candidates.

Important Dates

The candidates should note the following important dates for UPSC NDA I 2024. The important dates may change. There may be optional or additional dates. Check the official website of Union Public Service Commission.

Events Dates
Starting Date for Apply Online 20/12/2023
Closing Date of Apply Online 09/01/2024
Last Date Payment of Exam Fee 09/01/2024
NDA I Exam Date 21/01/2024
Modification in OTR Profile: 16/01/2024
Modification in application form (Other than OTR Profile) 10.01.2024 to 16.01.2024.
Admit Card Available 12/04/2024

Application Fees

Here is the complete information about UPSC NDA I 2024 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

Category Fee
For General/OBC ₹100/-
For SC/ST/Female No Fee
Payment Mod either by remitting the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking facility of any Bank

UPSC NDA I 2024 Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies Details

You can find here the eligibility criteria to apply for UPSC NDA I 2024. The age limit, minimum qualification, number of vacancies and pay scale for UPSC NDA I 2024 Online Form is given below. Please refer the official notification of UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (NDA & NA) Exam 2024 for detail eligibility criteria.

Post Name Vacancies Qualification Age Limit Pay Scale
National Defence Academy (Army) 208 (including 10 for female candidates) —12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd July, 2005 and not later than 1 st July, 2008 are eligible -
National Defence Academy (Navy) 42 (including 03 12 for female candidates) 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd July, 2005 and not later than 1 st July, 2008 are eligible -
National Defence Academy (Air Force) (i) Flying – 92 (including 02 for femalecandidates) (ii) Ground Duties (Tech) – 18 (including 02 for female candidates) (iii) Ground Duties (Non Tech) – 10 (including 02 for female candidates) 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd July, 2005 and not later than 1 st July, 2008 are eligible -
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) 30 (including 09 for female candidate) 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd July, 2005 and not later than 1 st July, 2008 are eligible -

UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (NDA & NA) Exam 2024 Recruitment Important Links

You can find here all important links to apply for UPSC NDA I 2024. We advise to the candidates that you must read the official notification before filing application form for UPSC NDA I 2024 Online Form.

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