Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the NDA 1 2024 Notification for 400 vacancies. Great opportunity to join the Army/Navy/Air Forces.


UPSC NDA Recruitment 2024, which was published on December 20, 2023. The on its official website, upsc.gov.in. Interested candidates can apply through a direct link until 9th January 2024. The exam will be conducted on 21st April 2024, providing a gateway to join the Indian Army, Navy, and Airforce. Candidates must read the NDA 1 Notification 2024 PDF carefully before applying for the NDA Exam 2024.

Some Basic Information of UPSC NDA Exam Notification

Authority      

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Category

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA)

Name of the Posts

Army/Navy/Air force Officer

Mode of Application

Online

Stages of Exam

-  Written Test
-  SSB (Interview)

Maximum marks  and Time duration  of exam

900 Marks and time is 5 hours (300 Minutes)

Opening Date for  Submission of Online Applications

20-December-2023

Closing Date for Submission of Online Application

09-January-2024

Exam Date

21-April-2024

Total Number of Vacancies

400

Official Website

upsc.gov.in

 

Vacancy details of UPSC NDA Recruitment 2024:

Department

Vacancies

National Defence Academy 

Army

208 (including 10 for female candidates)

Navy

42 (including 03 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)

 

30 (including 09 for female candidates)

Total

 

400

NDA Online Application Fee 2024

All Candidates – Rs. 200/-

SC/ST/Female – None

NDA Eligibility Criteria

Nationality:

  • Applicants must be citizens of India in order to be considered for the NDA Position.
  • A Nepal, Bhutan and Tibetan refugees who arrived in India prior to January 1, 1962.
  • People who left their home countries – Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Kenya, Uganda, and the United Republic of Tanzania, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Malawi to live permanently in India.

Qualification:

  • For Indian Military Academy (IMA) : Candidates must be graduate from a recognized college/university with any subject. – Unmarried males are eligible only.
  • Indian Naval Academy (INA): Candidate must be graduate in Engineering from a recognized college/university. – Unmarried males are eligible only.
  • Air Force Academy (AFA): Candidate had Physics and Mathematics subjects at 10+2 level as well as candidate must be graduate in Engineering from a recognized college/university. – Both married and unmarried males can apply. – Unmarried males are eligible but Married males above age 25 are also eligible.

Age Limit:

The age limit for the candidate is between 20 to 24 years. According to government regulations, candidates who fall under one of the reserved categories are eligible for a relaxation of the upper age limit.

How to apply & Fill the Online Application Form

  • Visit the UPSC direct application link click here - https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/OTRP/ Eligible candidates may apply online through the website between 20/12/2023 up to 09/01/2024.
  • Then click on “New Registration” and fill basic details like your name, birth date, gender, father’s name, mother’s name, minority status, mobile number, email id (for login, alternate email, class 10th examination roll number and security question/answer. After that you will get password.
  • Log in to your account using your email address and password, then complete your form by filling personal information, educational background, and academy/branch preference according to your choice.
  • Provide accurate and comprehensive information when filling out the online application. Make sure the details you provide about your contact information, personal information, and educational background are accurate.
  • You have to attach scanned copies of your signature, photo, and any other documents that are needed. Please make sure that the uploaded document has the correct size and format.
  • Using the given online payment gateway, pay the application fee through the debit/credit or net banking. Verify the accuracy of the information provided in the application form before submitting it in its final form.
  • Submit the application form after completing all the necessary fields and paying the application fee. You might get an email or message of confirmation after submitting.
  • For your records, print off the completed application form. This might be necessary for reference in the future.

For Brief and more information click here – UPSC NDA Exam Notification Pdf