UPSC NDA (1) 2025 Notification OUT: Apply Online for 400 Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Dates, Selection Process, and More (Last date 31-12-2024)
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UPSC NDA (1) 2025 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I), 2025. The exam aims to recruit candidates for the 155th NDA course and 117th INAC course, commencing in January 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online between 11th December 2024 and 31st December 2024.
UPSC NDA (1) 2025 Overview
Exam Name
UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2025
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Courses
155th NDA Course & 117th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC)
Vacancies
406
Mode of Application
Online
Official Website
upsc.gov.in
UPSC NDA (1) 2025 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
11 December 2024
Online Application Start Date
11 December 2024
Last Date to Apply Online
31 December 2024
Exam Date
13 April 2025
UPSC NDA (1) 2025 Application Fee
Category
Fee
General/OBC
₹100
SC/ST/Female
Nil
Payment can be made via online methods or by depositing the fee in any branch of SBI.
UPSC NDA (1) 2025 Vacancy Details
Category
Vacancies
National Defence Academy
360 (Army: 208, Navy: 42, Air Force: 110)
Naval Academy
36
Total
406
UPSC NDA (1) 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Indian Citizen or subjects of Nepal/ Bhutan.
Certain categories of migrants with eligibility certificates issued by the Government of India.
Age Limit
Born between 2nd July 2006 and 1st July 2009 (inclusive).
Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible.
Educational Qualifications
Army Wing of NDA: 12th Class pass or equivalent.
Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA/10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme: 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Physical Standards
Candidates must meet the physical standards as prescribed in the
notification. Detailed guidelines are provided in Appendix IV of the
notification.
UPSC NDA (1) 2025 Selection Process
Written Examination:
Mathematics: 300 Marks
General Ability Test: 600 Marks
Total: 900 Marks
SSB Interview:
Intelligence, Personality Test, and Psychological Evaluation.
Maximum Marks: 900
Final Merit List:
Based on total scores in the written exam and SSB interview.
UPSC NDA (1) 2025 Exam Pattern
Subject
Duration
Marks
Mathematics
2.5 Hours
300
General Ability Test
2.5 Hours
600
Total
–
900
Note: Negative marking applies for incorrect answers.
How to Apply for UPSC NDA (1) 2025
Visit upsconline.nic.in.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR).
Fill out the application form and upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit and take a printout of the application for future reference.
