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NDA 2024 Application Form (20 Dec), Age Limit, Exam Pattern- Apply Online

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NDA 2024: UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts a national-level entrance test called UPSC NDA/NA examination, to recruit candidates for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. This test is conducted twice a year.  Candidates, who want to make their career in the field of defense services, candidates can apply, to those who full fill the eligibility criteria. The NDA application process will be started in the month of December 2023 for 1st attempt. Check complete details for NDA/NA 2024 such as application form, eligibility, exam pattern, exam date, etc.

Updates

UPSC has released the dates for NDA 2024 first and second-attempt exams. NDA 2024 (I) Application process will be started on 20th December 2023 and will end on 9th January 2024. and the examination will be held on 21 April 2024. Check all the details given below.

NDA 2024 Important Dates

For NDA I

Release of Notification 20 December 2023
Application Form Available 20 December 2023
Last date to submit the Application 09 January 2024
Withdraw of application January 2024
Announcement of Admit card 1 or 2 weeks before the exam
Exam Date 21 April 2024

For NDA II

Notification will be released 05 May 2024
Application Form Available 05 May 2024
End date to submit the Application 04 June 2024
release the Admit card 1 or 2 weeks before the exam
Declare Exam Date 01 September 2024

NDA 2024 (Some Frequently Asked Questions)

Are female candidates eligible to apply for NDA Examination 2024? – Yes.

What is the age limit for NDA/NA 2024? – Between 16.5 to 19.5 years (2nd July 2005 to 1st July 2008) for NDA I

What is the examination date for NDA 2024? – April (NDA I) & September (NDA II)

Can Non- science background candidates be eligible to apply for NDA? – Yes, such candidates can apply only for the Indian Army wing of the NDA

In what mode will be the NDA examination conducted? – Offline 

Are Body tattoos allowed? – Yes

NDA/NA 2024 Important Links

Official Notification Check Here [Link to be Activated]
Part-I Registration Register Here [Link to be Activated]
Part-II Registration Register Here [Link to be Activated]
Official Website Check Here 
NDA Application Form Click Here [Link to be Activated]

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

Applicant should be an Indian national / a subject of Nepal/a subject of Bhutan or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, to permanently settle here.

Age and Marital Status

Marital Status: Candidates who are not married are only eligible to apply.

The candidate’s age must be between 16.5 – 19.5 years.

NDA I Exam born between 2nd July 2005 to 1st July 2008
NDA II Exam born between 2nd January 2006 to 1st January 2009

Educational Qualification

For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy:

  • Aspirants must have cleared the 12th examination or equivalent examination with Mathematics and Physics subjects from a recognized State Education Board/ University.

For Army Wing of NDA:

  • The aspirant should have cleared the 12th examination or equivalent qualification organized by a recognized State Education Board / University.
  • Candidates who are appearing in the 12th or equivalent qualifying examination may also apply.

Physical standards:

  • The applicant must be physically fit as per the prescribed physical criteria of the respective authority.

Application Fee

  • The application fee can be paid through cash in any branch of SBI Bank or through net banking, master card/ visa card/debit card.
  • Candidates from the General and open categories have to pay Rs 100/
  • No application fee for SC/ST candidates and wards of NCOs/ JCOs/Ors

Steps to Fill the NDA 2020 Application Form

Documents/Details Required:

  • Payment details.
  • Valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
  • Personal, qualification, guardian, and communication details.
  • Scanned signature. The signature should be made with the black ink pen on white paper in jpg format and meet the 110 pixels height x 140 pixels width dimensions with size should be between 1KB to 40kb.
  • Scanned photograph with 140 pixels height x 110 pixels width. The image should be in jpg format and the image size should be between 3kb to 40kb.

Candidates can follow these simple steps to fill out the NDA 2024 application form:

 Step-1: Registration Part-I & Fill Application Form:

  • Visit the official website of UPSC.
  • Click on the link “Online application for various examinations of UPSC”.
  • Click on the link “Part-I registration.
  • Read the instruction carefully and click on the “Yes” button.
  • The application form will appear on the screen.
  • Fill in the personal details, qualifications, and address details.
  • Click on the “Continue” button after filling in all the details.
  • Choose the branch preference and click on the “Continue” button.
  • The filled application form will appear on the screen.
  • Check all the entries and click on the “I Agree” button.
  • The registration number will be generated.
  • Note down the registration number for future use.

 Step-2: Registration Part-II & Fee Payment

  • Click on the link “Part-II Registration”.
  • Enter your registration ID and DOB and click on the “Submit” button.
  • Click on the “Payment” option.
  • Make the fee payment through debit card, master, visa, or net banking or through the cash payment in the SBI branch.
  • Go through the “Center Selection” link.
  • Choose the exam center and click on the “Submit” button.

 Step-3: Upload Scanned Images

  • Click on the “Photo & Signature Upload” section.
  • Choose and upload the scanned images of the photograph & signature in the prescribed format.
  • Click on the “Continue” button.

 Step-4: Accept Declaration & Print Application Form

  • Click on the “Agreeing to Declaration” option.
  • Read the declaration carefully and click on “I have read declaration & agree”.
  • Now candidates will be able to take the printout of the application form.

Exam Pattern

  • The NDA Entrance exam will consist of two papers i.e. paper A and paper B.
  • The entrance exam will be held in both English as well as the Hindi Language.
  • The test will be conducted offline mode.
  • Each question will contain four alternative answers out of which candidates have to choose the correct one only.
  • There will be negative marking for incorrect answers given by candidates.
Subjects Code Duration Maximum marks
Mathematics 01 2 hours & 30 minutes 300
General Ability Test 02 2 hours & 30 minutes 600
SSB Test/Interview 900
Total 1800

Physical Standards

The candidate must be physically fit. The candidate must fulfill all the physical standards norms such as height weight and eyesight.

Height/weight standard for Army/Air Force

Height (cms) Weight (kgs)
Without shoe 16-17 years 17-18 years 18-19 years
152 42.5 44.0 45.0
155 43.0 45.3 47.0
157 45.0 47.0 48.0
160 46.0 48.0 49.0
162 48.0 50.0 51.0
165 50.0 52.0 53.0
167 51.0 53.0 54.0
170 52.0 55.0 56.0
173 54.0 57.0 58.0
175 56.0 59.0 60.0
178 58.0 61.0 62.0
180 60.0 63.0 64.5
183 62.5 65.0 66.5

Height/Weight for Navy

Height (cms) Weight (kgs)
Without shoe 16 years 18 years 20 years
152 44 45 46
155 45 46 47
157 46 47 49
160 47 48 50
162 48 50 52
165 50 52 53
167 52 53 55
170 53 55 57
173 55 57 59
175 57 59 61
178 59 61 62
180 61 63 64
183 63 65 67

Eyesight Criteria for Navy

Uncorrected without glass 6/6
Corrected with glass 6/6/
Limits of Myopia -0.75
Limits of Hypermetropia +1.5
Limits of color perception I
Binocular vision III

NDA 2024 Selection Process

  • Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the written exam will be invited for the SSB interview.
  • SSB will be conducted for four to five days.
  • Candidates who successfully qualified SSB round will further be called for a medical test and document verification process.
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NDA 2024 Syllabus

  • The syllabus is divided into two parts namely Mathematics and General Ability Test.
  • The General Ability Test part will comprise questions from various topics such as General Knowledge (GK), English, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, General Science, and Current Events.

96 thoughts on “NDA 2024 Application Form (20 Dec), Age Limit, Exam Pattern- Apply Online”

  2. Sir Ji main Abhi 11th me hun Aur April me hin xam hn Nda ka Kya MN Nda ka xam de Sakta hun to Kya Aur agar main NDA ka result me select ho gaya to Kya bo mujhe reject Nhi krenge qki 12 ka result to 2019 me ayega

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    • Check the age criteria, if you fit in that and your 12th standard is going to complete at the time of NDA Exam, you can write for this

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  11. What if I have still not completed 12 while applying for NDA … But would have finished my 12th … While writing the exam???…. What should I enter my qualification as?

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    • rather than focusing on what to apply for if I were you I would try my best to improve

      as I am not physically fit i am trying to improve

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  40. can a girl also give NDA exam for officer rank in air force .can I give NDA exam in 2022 after completing my class 12th

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  52. Good morning sir,
    My name is Akash Shukla and I am in 11th standard now with ARTS stream can i give exam for NDA(2022). If yes can you send website link where i canfill this form for NDA…..
    D.O.B :- 24-10-2005.

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  55. Sir/Madam
    I have +0.5 D power in right eye and -2.5 D power in left eye
    Can I apply to NDA for Army
    Regards

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  59. Sir I want to know that yeah jo height likhi hui hoti hai matlab minimum 4.9″ to yeah kya hota ya hoti hai . Meri height 5.4″ hai . Kya hai physical mai pass ho sakta hu height mai?? Plz sir bta do

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  63. Hlo sir ..
    Sir Meri age abhi 16 ki h …. Aur jb tk me 12th pass krungi .. tb tk Meri age 18 se Jada ho jayegi … To kya me NDA ka exam de skti hu …
    My date of birth is 25/08/2005
    Please sir give me reply ..

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  68. Sir the exams which are going to held in 2022 april. Girls can also give that exam.
    I am in 12th standard can i apply for the exams?

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  79. Sir m 16 ka hu aur m 11th m hu kya m 22 dec ka form fill kar ka paper da sakta hu aur meri D. O. B 3/09/2005 h kya m is attempt ka liya eligible hu ya nhiii

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  80. Sir my DOB is 04/04/2006 .
    Kya main NDA 1st 2022 wale exam ko
    de sakta hu aur main abhi 2022 me class 12th ke liye appear hounga
    Thanks

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  81. Sir my date of birth is 25 july2005. 2024 meain 12th pass kar lungi . Kya 2024 me Maine NDA ka exam de sakti hu?. NDA 1 ya NDA 2 dono me se kaun sa exam de sakti hu??

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