NDA 1 2023 notification has been released on Dec 21. Along with the notification, the application form has been released. NDA 1 2023 exam will be conducted on April 16, 2023. Read here for more details on NDA 2023.

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold the National Defence Academy (NDA)-I and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I), 2023 on 16/04/2023 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wing of the NDA for 150th Course and Naval Academy (INAC) for 112th course.
Online applications in the prescribed format are invited for NDA & NA Exam (II) 2022 by UPSC from suitable candidates for Officer Government Jobs (Advertisement No. 03/2023-NDA-I)

Exam ParticularsExam Details
Exam NameNational Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA)
Conducting BodyUPSC 
Exam LevelNational 
Exam FrequencyTwo times a year (April & September)
Mode of ExamOffline
Exam StagesWritten exam and SSB Interview
Total Registrations5.3 lakh (As per 2020 data)
Total Test Takers2.4 lakh (As per 2020 data)
Exam PurposeFor admission to National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) 
Exam FeesINR 100 for male candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories. However, SC/ST/Women candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from paying the fees.
Exam DurationGAT: 2 ½ hoursMathematics: 2 ½ hours
No. of Papers and Total MarksPaper 1: GATPaper 2: Maths
Total QuestionsGAT: 150Mathematics: 120
Marking SchemeGAT: Four marks for correct answers and 1.33 marks for wrong answersMaths: 2.5 marks for correct answers and 0.83 mark for wrong answers
Total MarksWritten Exam: 900SSB Interview: 900
Language/Medium of ExamEnglish and Hindi
No. of Test CitiesMore than 70 test cities
Contact Details011-23385271/011-23381125/011- 23098543 
UPSC NDA and Naval Academy Recruitment Examination (I) 2023 - Apply Online

About National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam (II) 2022

To join the National Defence Academy (NDC), a candidate must appear in the NDA and Naval Academy Exam (I) 2023 is being conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is solely responsible for issuing guidelines for selection and the final conduct of the NDA entrance examination (I) 2023. Qualification to Join NDA is 12th Class of 10+2 System of Education/Equivalent for Army and with Physics and Maths for Indian Air Force & Indian Navy for the exam NDA Exam (I) 2023. The Selected candidates will undergo a training of 3 years duration at NDA and 1 Yr at IMA (For Army cadets)/ 3 years duration at NDA and 1 Yr at Naval Academy (For Naval cadets) and 3 years duration at NDA and 1 & 1/2 Yrs at AFA Hyderabad (For AF cadets) after getting selected through National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam (I) 2023.

UPSC NDA & NA Exam (I) 2023 Vacancies

NDA & NA Exam (I) 2023 Vacancies: 395 vacancies (370 vacancies in NDA  (Army-208, Navy-42, Air Force-120 (Flying-92, Ground Duties (Tech)-18, Ground Duties (Non Tech)-10),  Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme – 25))

National Defence AcademyArmy208 (including 10 for female candidates)
Navy42 (including 03 female candidates)
Air Force(i) Flying – 92 (including 02 for female candidates)
(ii) Ground Duties (Tech) – 18 (including 02 for female candidates)
(iii) Ground Duties (Non-Tech) – 10 (including 02 for female candidates)
Naval Academy
(10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)
25 (for male candidates only)
Total395

NDA & NA Exam (I) 2023 Eligibility

  • Age: Born between 2nd July 2004 and 1st July 2007.
  • Educational Qualification
    • for Army: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
    • For Air Force, Navy and Naval Academy: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects
  • Physical Standards: Candidates must be physically fit according to the Regulations given in notice.

Application Fee

CategoryFees (In INR)
General/OBC100
SC/ST/Sons of JCOs, NCOs, ORsNil

NDA & NA Exam (I) 2023 pattern

An Examination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on 16/04/2023 at various test canters across India for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 151th Course, and for the 113th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). Candidates should note that there will be a penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers.

SubjectsCodeMaximum marksTime duration
Mathematics013002 hours 30 min
General Ability Test (GA)026002 hours 30 min
Total 900 marks5 hours 

How To Apply for NDA & NA Exam (I) 2023 by UPSC?

Suitable and desirable candidates should Apply Online in the prescribed format provided at UPSC Recruitment website at https://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php from 21/12/2022 to 10/01/2023 for UPSC NDA and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2023. The online Applications can be withdrawn from 18/01/2023 to 24/01/2023 till 6:00 PM.

  • Visit the official website of UPSC
  • Complete the OTR Process if not registered earlier
  • Those who are already registered can directly fill the application form
  • Registration process can be completed in two parts i.e. Part I & Part II
  • Part I include basic registration and other details while Part II includes uploads of scanned photographs, signature, fee payments etc.
  • Choose the preferred exam centres while filling the application form
  • Candidates must fill the personal, educational qualification, address and other details carefully
  • Candidates are also given the facility to withdraw NDA 1 application form 2023
  • Candidates need to upload scanned documents in the specific format
  • Candidates should not send the hard copy of the application form to the examination authority
  • Take printout of the application form after final submission

View – Government Jobs for 12th pass candidates

Details and Online Application Form

All complete information about NDA and Naval Examination as well as information about registration of their applications, venue of the examination and result, etc. can be found on the website of the UPSC at https://upsc.gov.in and submission of application will be held at first registration at website https://upsconline.nic.in for UPSC NDA and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2023.

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