New Delhi- The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will close the registration process for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I) 2025 today, December 31, 2024. Interested candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website.
Key Details:
- Application Deadline: December 31, 2024.
- Correction Window: Applicants can make corrections to their forms from January 1 to January 7, 2025.
- Examination Date: The NDA & NA 1 Examination is scheduled for April 13, 2025.
- Total Vacancies: 406 positions.
- National Defence Academy:
- Army: 208 (including 10 for female candidates).
- Navy: 42 (including 6 for female candidates).
- Air Force (Flying): 92 (including 2 for female candidates).
- Air Force (Ground Duties – Technical): 18 (including 2 for female candidates).
- Air Force (Ground Duties – Non-Technical): 10 (including 2 for female candidates).
- Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 36 positions.
- National Defence Academy:
These vacancies are provisional and may change based on the training capacity of the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Marital Status: Only unmarried male and female candidates are eligible.
- Age Limit: Candidates must have been born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009.
Application Process:
- Visit the official UPSC website. website: upsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the ‘Active Examinations’ section and select the NDA & NA 1 Examination 2025 link.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done.
- Fill out the application form with the required details.
- Upload necessary documents and pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the application and retain a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Note:
The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I) 2025 registration also concludes today. Both the NDA & NA 1 and CDS 1 examinations are scheduled for April 13, 2025.
Candidates are advised to complete their applications promptly and utilize the correction window if necessary. Timely preparation is crucial as the examination date approaches.
