Apply Now for UPSC NDA & NA Examination 2025: Important Dates & Eligibility

Age Limits for UPSC NDA I Exam 2025

• National Defence Academy (Army Wing): Candidates born between 2nd July 2006 and 1st July 2009.
  
  
• National Defence Academy (Navy Wing): Candidates born between 2nd July 2006 and 1st July 2009.
  
  
• National Defence Academy (Air Force Wing): Age 16.5 to 19.5 years as on 1st January 2025 (born between 2nd July 2005 and 1st July 2008).
  
  
• Naval Academy: Candidates born between 2nd July 2006 and 1st July 2009.
  
  
• For more details, please read the official notification.

UPSC NDA & NA I Examination Eligibility Criteria

• Army (National Defence Academy - NDA): Candidates must have passed the 10+2 Intermediate Exam from any recognized board.
  
• Navy (National Defence Academy - NDA): Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as subjects from any recognized board.
  
• Air Force (National Defence Academy - NDA): Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as subjects from any recognized board.
  
• Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry): Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics from any recognized board.
  
• For more details, please check the official notification.

UPSC NDA Exam 2025 Selection Process

1. Application Submission - Candidates fill out the online application form on the UPSC website.
   
   
2. Admit Card Release - Download the admit card for the written exam.
   
   
3. Written Examination -
   • Stage 1: General Knowledge, English, and Mathematics test for NDA Army, Navy, and Air Force.
     
     
   • Stage 2: General Knowledge and English test for NDA Naval Academy.
     
     
4. Result of Written Exam - Shortlisted candidates are announced for the SSB interview.
   
   
5. SSB Interview - Includes psychological tests, group discussions, and personal interviews.
   
   
6. Medical Examination - Candidates undergo a medical check-up to meet the required health standards.
   
   
7. Final Merit List - Successful candidates are selected based on written exam and SSB performance.
   
   
8. Training - Selected candidates are called for training at their respective academies (NDA Army, Navy, Air Force, Naval Academy).
   
   

Examination Scheme for NDA 2025

• Written Test - As outlined below.
  
  
• Interview - Intelligence and personality assessment conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB).
  
  

Subjects for the Written Exam

• For Admission to National Defence Academy (Army, Navy, Air Force) and Naval Academy:
  • Mathematics (2.5 Hours - 300 Marks)
    
    
  • General Ability Test (2.5 Hours - 600 Marks)

• The total marks for the written exam are 900, and for the SSB interview, it is 900, making a total of 1800 marks.
  
  
• All questions will be objective-type.
  
  
• The question papers for Mathematics and Part-B of the General Ability Test will be bilingual (Hindi and English).
  
  
• Candidates must write answers by hand. No scribe assistance will be allowed.
  
  
• Calculators and any other electronic devices are prohibited inside the exam hall.
  
  

NDA Exam Difficulty Level & PDF Syllabus Download

• The level of Mathematics will be based on the 10+2 standard.
  
  
• The standard of General Ability Test will be equivalent to the 10+2 level of an Indian board.
  
  
• For downloading the syllabus, please visit the "Important Links" section below.

Indian Armed Forces Salary

• Lieutenant: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 10)
  
  
• Captain: ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 (Level 10B)
  
  
• Major: ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 (Level 11)
  
  
• Lieutenant Colonel: ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400 (Level 12A)
  
  
• Colonel: ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900 (Level 13)
  
  
• Brigadier: ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600 (Level 13A)
  
  
• Major General: ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 (Level 14)
  
  
• Lieutenant General HAG Scale: ₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100 (Level 15)
  
  
• HAG+ Scale: ₹2,05,400 – ₹2,24,400 (Level 16)
  
  
• VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lieutenant General (NFSG): ₹2,25,000 (fixed) (Level 17)
  
  
• COAS: ₹2,50,000 (fixed) (Level 18)
  
  
• Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 p.m. (fixed)
  
  
• Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training: ₹56,100 p.m. (Starting pay in Level 10)
  
  

Additional Benefits

• Free Ration: Officers and their dependents are entitled to free rations or a ration allowance.
  
  
• Medical Facilities: Comprehensive medical services for officers and their families through Armed Forces hospitals.
  
  
• Travel Concessions: Free railway and air travel passes for self and dependents as per entitlement.
  
  
• Insurance Cover: Army Group Insurance Fund providing financial security during service and post-retirement.
  
  
• Subsidized Accommodation: Accommodation facilities provided at a nominal cost for officers and their families.
  
  
• Educational Benefits: Quality education facilities for children of officers in Army Public Schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas.
  
  
• Pension and Gratuity: Pension benefits and gratuity provided post-retirement for financial security.
  
  
• Recreational Facilities: Access to sports complexes, clubs, and other recreational facilities.
  
  
• Post-Retirement Employment: Assistance in finding jobs in public and private sectors through resettlement programs.
  
  

Guide to Apply for UPSC NDA I Exam 2025 – Step-by-Step Process

1. 🖥️ Visit the Official UPSC Website

   Go to the official UPSC website (www.upsc.gov.in) to apply for NDA Exam 2025.

   
   
2. 📝 Read the NDA 2025 Notification

   Carefully read the NDA 2025 official notification for important dates, eligibility, and guidelines.

   
   
3. 📑 Register Online

   Click on the “Apply Online” link to begin the registration process for the NDA exam.

   
   
4. 🏷️ Fill in the Application Form

   Provide all necessary details, including personal information, educational qualifications, and exam center preferences.

   
   
5. 📸 Upload Required Documents

   Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents as per the guidelines.

   
   
6. 💳 Pay the Application Fee

   Pay the required application fee through online methods such as debit/credit card or net banking.

   
   
7. 📅 Submit the Application Form

   After verifying the entered information, submit your application form for NDA Exam 2025.

   
   
8. 📨 Receive Confirmation

   You will receive a confirmation email after successful submission of the application form.

   
   
9. 🏆 Download Admit Card

   Once released, download the NDA 2025 admit card from the official UPSC website.

   
   
10. 📅 Prepare for the Exam

    Prepare for the NDA Exam 2025 by reviewing the syllabus, practicing previous papers, and staying updated with exam notifications.

    
    

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q1: What is the age limit for UPSC NDA & NA Examination 2025?

  The age limit for candidates varies depending on the academy. Please check the official notification for specific details.

  
  
• Q2: What is the last date to apply online for NDA & NA 2025?

  Last date to apply online: 31st January 2025 (up to 06:00 PM).

  
  
• Q3: What is the educational qualification required for UPSC NDA & NA 2025?

  Applicants must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent exam with subjects like Physics and Mathematics for certain wings.

  
  
• Q4: How can I pay the application fee for NDA & NA 2025?

  The application fee can be paid online through debit/credit card or via SBI challan.

  
  
• Q5: Is there any relaxation in age for reserved category candidates?

  Yes, there are age relaxations available for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms.

  
  
• Q6: What is the selection process for NDA & NA 2025?

  The selection process includes a written examination, SSB interview, and medical examination. The final merit list is based on performance in both the written exam and interview.