UPSC NDA and NA (I) 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for admission in NDA, Navy, and Air Force wings. UPSC is looking for youth for admission in Army, Navy, and Air Force wings for the 155th course and 117th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) starting from January 1, 2026. For this, the commission has invited online applications from the youth of the NDA, NA (I) 2025 examination.

According to the official notification, 406 posts are available for Commission Recruitment 2024. Candidates applying for these posts should be born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009. Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of the commission. Online application has to be done before 6:00 pm on December 31, 2024. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted by the commission.

UPSC NDA and NA (I) 2025: Vacancy Details

According to the official recruitment 2024 notification of the Union Public Service Commission, there are 406 seats for admission in the 155th course in the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings and the 117th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), which will commence from January 1, 2026. Out of 2028 posts for the Army, 10 posts are for women candidates, out of 42 posts in the Navy, 6 posts are for women and in the Air Force, out of 92 posts of Flying, 2 posts are for women, out of 18 posts of Ground Duty (Tech), 2 posts are for women candidates. At the same time, out of 36 posts of Naval Academic (10+2 Cadre Entry Scheme), 5 posts are reserved for women candidates.

UPSC NDA and NA (I) 2025: Essential Qualification

Army Wing of National Defense Academy-

Applicants should have passed the 10+2 school education pattern or State Education Board examination in the 12th class. Students appearing for the 12th class examination can also apply for this exam.

For Air Force and Naval Wing of National Defense Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme in Indian Naval Academy-

Passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized board. Students appearing for the 12th class examination can also apply for this.

UPSC NDA and NA (I) 2025: Age Limit

Only unmarried women and men can apply for UPSC NDA, NA 1. The candidate should be born between 2 July 2006 and 1 July 2009.

UPSC NDA and NA (I) 2025: Application Fee

Candidates will have to pay an application fee of Rs 100 for UPSC NDA, NA 1 2025. Candidates who are from SC/ST, Women or JCO, NCO or OR category are exempted from paying the application fee.

UPSC NDA and NA (I) 2025: Selection Process

UPSC will select candidates for NDA, and NA (I) through examination and SSB test/interview. Candidates who pass the exam will be called for interview. The exam will be conducted on 13 April 2025 at various exam centers across the country.

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