NDA & Naval Academy Exam (II) 2024

An Examination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 154th Course and for the 116th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 2nd July, 2025.

National Defence Academy:

  • Army: 208 (including 10 for female candidates).
  • Navy: 42 (including 06 for female candidates).
  • Air Force: (i) Flying – 92 (including 02 for female candidates). (ii) Ground Duties (Tech) –18(including 02 for female candidates). (iii) Ground Duties (Non Tech) –10(including 02 for female candidates).

Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 34 (including 05 for female candidate).

Educational Qualifications:

  • For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
  • For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy: 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.

Candidates are required to apply Online by using the website upsconline.nic.in. It is essential for the applicant to register himself/herself first at One Time Registration (OTR) platform, available on the Commission’s website, and then proceed for filling up the online application for the examination. OTR has to be registered only once in life time.

Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 04th June, 2024 till 6:00 PM

Note: Refer the Official Notification for detailed information on Exam Centers, Age Limit, Eligibility, Physical Standards, Application Process, Etc.

Official Notification: CLICK HERE

Official Website: CLICK HERE