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UPSC National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination

Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission
Scope: All India
Frequency: Twice a Year (NDA I & NDA II)
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Overview & Description

A statutory competitive examination conducted to select candidates based on merit, aptitude, and academic capability.

Exam Type Recruitment
Examination Mode Offline (OMR Pen & Paper)
Educational & Age Eligibility
Minimum Qualification 12th Class Pass of 10+2 pattern (Physics & Maths required for Air Force & Navy)
Eligible Streams Any Stream for Army Wing; Science (Physics & Mathematics) for Air Force & Naval Wings
Age Criteria 16.5 to 19.5 years at time of course commencement
Specific Criteria Candidate must be unmarried male or female citizen of India, born between specified dates, possessing 10+2 qualification.
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
STAGES OF SELECTION:
1. Written Examination (900 marks) -> 2. SSB Interview & Intelligence/Personality Test (900 marks) -> 3. Medical Examination
CORE SUBJECTS & CURRICULUM:

Mathematics (300 marks) and General Ability Test - English & General Knowledge (600 marks)

Career Opportunities & Associated Posts

Designated Appointments: Commissioned Lieutenant in Indian Army, Sub-Lieutenant in Indian Navy, Flying Officer in Indian Air Force

Data Integrity Principle: MPath maintains strict separation between permanent examination regulations (syllabus, eligibility, selection methodology) and changing cycle notices (deadlines, fee revisions, vacancies). Always cross-reference final dates with the gazette notification published on the official authority portal.
Snapshot Facts
  • Short Name: UPSC NDA
  • Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission
  • Category: Defence Entry
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Application Fee: INR 100 (Exempted for SC/ST and Female candidates)
  • Pay / Emoluments: Stipend INR 56,100 during training; Lieutenant Pay Level 10 (INR 56,100 - 1,77,500 + MSP INR 15,500)
  • Verification Status: VERIFIED_OFFICIAL
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