National Defence Academy is a training institute where cadets from Indian Army, Navy and Airforce trained together before commencing their respective service. NDA exam is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). It held twice a year; NDA-1 2025 Exam will be held on 13th April, 2025. Candidates who want to appear for NDA-1 2025 exam, they can fill the form on the official website of UPSC.
NDA – 1 2025
NDA – 1 2025 exam will be held on 13th April, 2025 by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Board. NDA exam is conducted to recruit the candidates for Army, Navy & Airforce wings. Candidates who clear the NDA written exam, will go for the SSB interviews of 5 Days. Once candidates got finally selected will go for training of 3 years In Pune Khadakwasla & 1 Year in their respective wing.
NDA-1 2025 Notification Out!
NDA-1 2025 Notification is out now. The notification has been released on 11th December 2024 on the official website of UPSC with the 406 vacancies across army, navy and air force wing. The application process has been started from 11th December 2024 and will remain open till 31st December 2024.All unmarried male and female candidates who are pursuing or have passed 12th can apply for NDA 1 2025 Exam. The age limit should be in between 16.5 year- 19.5 year.
NDA 1 2025 Application Form
NDA 1 2025 Application Form has been started from 11th December and will remain open till 31st December. Candidates who want to apply for NDA 1 2025 can fill the application form on the official website of UPSC
NDA 1 2025 Vacancy
NDA 1 2025 Notification has been released for 406 vacancies in Army, Airforce and Navy wing.
| NDA 1 2025 Vacancy | ||
| Post Name | Wing Name | Total Post |
| National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female)
|
Army | 208 |
| Navy | 42 | |
| Airforce | 120 | |
| Naval Academy NA Only for Male | 10+2 Cadet Entry | 36 |
How to apply for NDA 1 2025 Exam
Step 1:- Visit the official website of UPSC
Step 2:- Candidates who is appearing for the first time, complete their registration process first.
Step 3:- Once registration process is completed then login with the registration ID and Password.
Step 4:- Upload the necessary Documents in the describe format and pay the application fee.
Step 5:- Click on the submit button and take out the print for future references.
NDA 1 2025 Highlights
| EXAM PARTICULARS | EXAM DETAILS |
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy/Naval Academy |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Frequency | Twice a year(April and September) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam and SSB Interview |
| Application form | 11th December 2024 to 31st December 2024 |
| Exam fee | ₹ 100 (Exempted for SC/ST candidates) |
| Official website | https://upsconline.nic.in/ |
NDA 1 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who want to appear for the NDA-1 2025 exam should meet all the criteria listed below
AGE-LIMIT : Candidates should be between 16.5-19.5 Years.
QUALIFICATION :
| Post Name | Wing Name | UPSC NDA & NDA Eligibility 2025 |
| National Defence Academy NDA (Male / Female)
|
Army | · 10+2 Intermediate Exam in Any Recognized Board |
| Navy | · 10+2 Intermediate Class 12 Exam Passed / Appearing in Any Recognized Board with Physics & Mathematics as a Subject. | |
| Airforce | ||
| Naval Academy NA Only for Male | 10+2 Cadet Entry |
Also Read: NDA 1 2025 exam Age limit Exam pattern Exam date