Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination 1, 2025 on December 11, 2024. Interested and eligible candidates who want to apply for National Defense Academy and Naval Academy Examination 1, 2025 can apply online for NDA, application form from 11 December 2024 to 31 December 2024.
All the candidates who have applied can make corrections in the application form from 1 January 2025 to 7 January 2025. The written exam of NDA 1, 2025 will be held on 13 April 2025. Continue reading the article for more details about the Naval Academy Examination 2025.
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UPSC NDA 1 Examination Notification 2025 Highlights
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA), |
| Number of Post | 406 |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year (April & September) |
| Starting Date | 11 December 2024 |
| Ending Date | 31 December 2024 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- For Army Wing: 12th class passed or equivalent from a recognized board.
- For Air Force and Navy Wing: 12th class passed with Physics and Mathematics or equivalent.
Age Limit
- Age Between: 02/07/2006 to 01/07/2009
- Age Relaxation Additional as per NDA 1 Exam 2025 rules.
Important Dates
| Application Begin | 11/12/2024 |
| Last Date of Apply Online | 31/12/2024 by 06:00 PM |
| Last Date of Pay Exam Fee | 31/12/2024 |
| Application Correction Date | 01/01/2025 |
| NDA 1 Exam Date | 13/04/2025 |
| Admit Card Released | Before Examination |
UPSC NDA & NDA I Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Wing Name | Total Post | UPSC NDA & NDA Eligibility 2025 |
| National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female) | Army | 208 | 10+2 Intermediate Exam in Any Recognized Board |
. | Navy | 42 | 10+2 Intermediate Class 12 Exam Passed / Appearing in Any Recognized Board with Physics & Mathematics as a Subject. |
| . | Airforce | 120 | . |
| Naval Academy NA Only for Male | 10+2 Cadet Entry | 36 | . |
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How to Fill UPSC NDA 1 Exam 2025 Online Form?
Candidates can use the below steps to fill the application form for NDA & NA 1 Exam 2025:
- Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
- Step 2: Complete the registration by providing basic details.
- Step 3: Log in using the generated registration number.
- Step 4: Fill in the academic details, choose the exam center and upload the required documents.
- Step 5: Pay the application fee online/offline (if applicable). Verify the form and submit it.
- Step 6: Take a clear printout for future reference.
Application Fee
| Category | Apply Fee |
| General/OBC | 100/- |
| SC/ST | 0/- (Nil) |
| All Category Female | 0/- |
- Pay Exam Fee Through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or Pay Exam Fee Through Cash E Challan Fee Mode. Deposit Exam Fee in any branch of State Bank of India SBI in India.
UPSC NDA 1 Exam Pattern
- Written Test: Mathematics 300 marks, 2½ hours
- General Aptitude Test (GAT): 600 marks, 2½ hours
- SSB Interview: 900 marks
UPSC NDA and NA 1 Selection Process
The selection process begins with the written exam conducted by the UPSC. It consists of two papers, Mathematics for 300 marks and General Aptitude Test (GAT) for 600 marks. After clearing the written exam, candidates are called for the SSB interview, which is a five-day process that tests intelligence, leadership, communication and personality through activities like OIR test, PPDT, group tasks and personal interview. Finally, the shortlisted candidates have to undergo a medical examination to ensure that they meet the required health and physical standards.
Contact Details
- Facilitation Counter – 011-23098543
- Email – feedback-upsc[at]gov[dot]in
- Address – UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi – 110069