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UPSC NDA I Online Form 2025: Application Form, Eligibility, and Vacancy Details
Defence | 11 Dec 2024
UPSC NDA I Online Form 2025: Application Form, Eligibility, and Vacancy Details
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination I for 2025. Candidates interested in this recruitment can apply online from December 11, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Below, you’ll find details about eligibility, vacancies, the selection process, age limits, pay scale, and other important information.

UPSC NDA I 2025 Overview

Candidates must carefully read the official notification before filling out the NDA online form. All 12th-pass aspirants who are at least 16.5 years old can apply for the NDA 2025 exam. Below are the key highlights:

Exam Conducting Body Union Public Service Commission
NDA Full Form National Defence Academy
Exam Name NDA & NA Examination 2025
Exam Level National
Frequency Twice a Year
Eligibility 12th Pass
Selection Process Written Exam and SSB Interview
Job Location Anywhere in India
Official Website upsc.gov.in

Important Dates for UPSC NDA I 2025

It’s crucial to know the NDA 2025 schedule to ensure you meet all deadlines. The apply-online link will be activated on the official UPSC website. Check the important dates below:

Events NDA I 2025 NDA II 2025
Notification Release Date December 11, 2024 May 28, 2025
Online Registration Start Date December 11, 2024 May 28, 2025
Apply Online Last Date December 31, 2024 June 17, 2025
Application Form Correction Window To be updated To be updated
Exam Date April 13, 2025 September 14, 2025
Admit Card Release Date To be updated To be updated
Result To be updated To be updated

Application Fees for NDA I 2025

Candidates must pay the application fee using any of the following methods: cash at any State Bank of India branch, Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or internet banking. The category-wise application fees are as follows:

Category Application Fees
General Rs. 100
SC/ST/Female/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs Exempted

Age Limit for UPSC NDA I 2025

The age limit as per the NDA I 2025 rules is as follows:

  • Age Between: July 2, 2006, to July 1, 2009 (tentative).

  • Age Relaxation: As per official rules.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria

Post and Wing-wise Details

Post Name Wing Name Total Posts
National Defence Academy (NDA) Army To be updated
  Navy To be updated
  Airforce To be updated
Naval Academy (NA) 10+2 Cadet To be updated

Educational Qualification

Post Name Qualification
Army Wing of NDA 12th Class pass or equivalent from a recognized State Board or University.
Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at Naval Academy Same as above.

Nationality for UPSC NDA I 2025

Candidates must be unmarried and meet one of the following criteria:

  1. A citizen of India.

  2. A subject of Nepal.

  3. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or certain East African countries, intending to settle in India permanently.

Physical Standard Requirements

Candidates must meet the physical standards specified in the notification. The height requirements for different categories are as follows:

For Ground Duty

Category Minimum Height Maximum Height
Other States 157.5 cm
Gorkhas, North-East, Uttarakhand Hill Regions 152.5 cm
Lakshadweep 155.5 cm

For Flying Duty

Height Measurement Minimum Maximum
Sitting Height 81.5 cm 96.0 cm
Leg Length 99.0 cm 120.0 cm
Thigh Length 64.0 cm

Selection Process for UPSC NDA I 2025

The selection process includes the following stages:

  1. Written Exam

    • Type: Objective

    • Mode: Offline

    • Medium: English and Hindi

    • Sections: Mathematics and General Ability Test

    • Total Marks: 900

  2. SSB Interview

    • Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test and Picture Perception Description Test (PP&DT).

    • Stage II: Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conference.

    • Total Marks: 900

Exam Pattern for UPSC NDA I 2025

Subject Duration Maximum Marks
Mathematics 2.5 Hours 300
General Ability Test 2.5 Hours 600
Total   900
SSB Interview   900

Syllabus for UPSC NDA I 2025

Mathematics

  • Algebra

  • Matrices and Determinants

  • Trigonometry

  • Analytical Geometry (2D and 3D)

  • Differential Calculus

  • Integral Calculus

  • Vector Algebra

  • Statistics and Probability

General Ability Test

  • English

  • General Knowledge:

    • Physics

    • Chemistry

    • General Science

    • History and Freedom Movement

    • Geography

    • Current Events

Steps to Apply for UPSC NDA I 2025

Follow these steps to apply online:

  1. Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.

  2. Click the “Apply Online” link for the NDA/NA Exam 2025.

  3. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process with valid details.

  4. Log in using your Registration ID and password.

  5. Fill out the NDA Online Form 2025.

  6. Upload the required documents in the specified format.

  7. Pay the application fee.

  8. Save and print the application form for future reference.

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