COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONUPSCAll-India Central Service
CLOSED
UPSC National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I) 2025
Issuing Authority: Union Public Service Commission·Ref: Advt. No. 03/2025-NDA-I·Ministry of Defence
Total Vacancies
400 Posts
Pay Scale / Level
Stipend during training ₹56,100/mo (Pay Level 10 on commissioning)
Age Limit (General)
16 – 19 Yrs
Cutoff: 2025-07-01
Min Education
12th Pass (10+2)
Statutory Role & Examination Overview
Tri-services academy cadet entrance for Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force officers training at Khadakwasla, Pune.
Degree / Trade Specialization: Physics & Mathematics compulsory for Air Force and Navy wings
Selection Architecture & Stages
1
Written Examination (Mathematics & GAT)
2
SSB Interview (5-Day Psychological & Endurance Evaluation)
3
Medical Board
Statutory Reservations & Age Relaxations
Open to unmarried male and female candidates. Age strictly between born not earlier than 2nd July 2006 and not later than 1st July 2009.
Important Commission Instructions
Women candidates are fully eligible across all three wings.
Official Key Dates
Gazette Notification:2024-12-11
Application Window Opens:2024-12-11
Application Deadline:2024-12-31
Examination Date:2025-04-13
Age Cutoff Date:2025-07-01
Application Fee Structure
General / OBC / EWS:₹100
SC / ST / PwD / Female:NIL (Exempt)
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