The 2025 National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (UPSC NDA, NA) test announcement is anticipated to be released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) last week. Interested applicants can apply online for the NDA 2025 exam on the UPSC website, upsc.gov.in, as soon as the notice is released.
Important details:
Notification release: December 11 (Tentative)
Application window open: December 11 (Tentative)
Application deadline: December 31 (Tentative)
Exam date for the UPSC NDA, NA: April 13 (Tentative)
It is expected that there would be approximately 400 openings for the 117th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) and the 155th Course in the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA.
How to apply for UPSC NDA, NA Examination 2024:
Step 1: Applicants must visit UPSC’s official website, upsc.gov.in.
Step 2: Select the “One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations of UPSC” option after selecting the “Apply Online” link if you are a first-time applicant.
Step 3: Select the option for fresh registration and finish the steps.
Step 4: After finishing, use the generated login credentials to access your account.
Step 5: Choose the exam name to proceed with the next step.
Step 6: Provide the necessary personal and academic information on the application form.
Step 7: After completing the information, scan, upload, and pay the application cost.
Step 8: Verify all the information again and take a print out of the confirmation document for your records.
Exam pattern and interview process:
The two papers that make up the NDA and NA written exam are the General Ability Test (600 points) and Mathematics (300 marks). Each of the tests with objective-style questions will last 150 minutes. It should be mentioned that every wrong response on the written test results in a 0.33 deduction in score.
The two-phase, 900-mark SSB interview is used to evaluate a candidate’s personality and intelligence. Only candidates who successfully complete the first round of interviews are eligible to go to the second round. To be accepted into the Air Force training, applicants must also be eligible for the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).
Selection procedure:
Written Exam:
Candidates must first appear for a written examination.
Performance in the written exam determines eligibility for the next stage.
SSB Interview:
Shortlisted candidates from the written exam are called for the Service Selection Board (SSB) test.
This interview assesses various skills and qualities essential for selection.
Final Selection:
Selection is based on combined performance in the written exam and SSB test.
