UPSC NDA NA Examination 2025 | Notification

Q: Can 10th Pass Apply for NDA ?

No, 10th Pass cannot Apply for NDA. The Minimum eligibility criteria set by UPSC is the candidate should have completed 10+2 or on the process of completing it.

Last Updated: 13 Dec 2024

UPSC NDA NA Examination 2025 | Brief Details

Union Public Service Commission – UPSC (UPSC NDA NA Examination 2025) has notified vide its Notice NO. 3/2025-NDA-I Dated 11 Dec 2024 that it will be conducting the Examination on 13th April, 2025 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy (NDA) for the 155th Course and for the 117th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 1st January, 2026. Eligible Candidates can apply Online from 11 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2024 on Official Portal of UPSC (https://upsc.gov.in/). Please read the notification of UPSC NDA NA Examination 2025 for more details on Eligibility conditions, Post Information, Age limit, etc.

UPSC NDA NA Examination 2025 | Important Dates | Examination Fee

Important Dates
- Notification date : 11 Dec 2024
- Application Start date : 11 Dec 2024
- Last Date Apply Online : 31 Dec 2024
- Exam Fee Payment Last Date : 31 Dec 2024
- Registration Profile Correction: Till 07 Jan 2025
- Application Correction Date: 01 Jan – 07 Jan 2025
- Date of online Examination: 13 April 2025
- Admit Card/Exam Date: Will be available

Examination Fee
- UR: 100/-
- SC/ST candidates/female / Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs : NIL
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, NET Banking / UPI Mode / at SBI Branch

UPSC NDA NA Examination 2025 | Eligibility

Nationality : A candidate must be unmarried male/female and must be :
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

UPSC NDA NA Examination 2025 | Age Limit

Age Limit Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status:
- Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 2006 and not later than 01st July, 2009 are eligible.
- The date of birth accepted by the Commission is that entered in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate

UPSC NDA NA Examination 2025 | 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 who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.

UPSC NDA NA Examination 2025 | Physical Standards

Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025 as per guidelines given in the Notification Appendix-IV.

UPSC NDA NA Examination 2025 | Vacancy Details

Branch	Vacancies
National Defence Academy – Army	208 (including 10 for female candidates)
National Defence Academy – Navy	42 (including 06 for female candidates)
National Defence Academy – Air Force (Flying)	92 (including 02 for female candidates)
National Defence Academy – Air Force (Ground Duties – Tech)	18 (including 02 for female candidates)
National Defence Academy – Air Force (Ground Duties – Non-Tech)	10 (including 02 for female candidates)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	36 (including 05 for female candidates)
Total	406

UPSC NDA NA Examination 2025 | Scheme of Examination

The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:

Subject	Code	Duration	Maximum Marks
Mathematics	01	2 1/2 Hrs	300
General Ability Test	02	2 1/2 Hrs	600
Total			900
SSB Interview			900

UPSC NDA NA Examination 2025 | FAQ

NDA 1 2025 Examination Date ?

The Examination Date for NDA 2025 is 13 April 2025.

NDA Application Form 2025 Last Date ?

The Last Date for Applying for NDA 2025 is 31 Dec 2024.

Can 10^th Pass Apply for NDA ?

No, 10^thPass cannot Apply for NDA. The Minimum eligibility criteria set by UPSC is the candidate should have completed 10+2 or on the process of completing it.

What is an SSB Interview ?

SSB Stands for Service Selection Board Interview. The Test includes Two Parts: An Intelligence and Personality Test and Group Interview. On that Basis candidates are selected for Admission to NDA.