NDA Vacancy 2025: Check Vacancies for Male & Female Candidates

Registration: 11 Dec '24 - 31 Dec '24

Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on Dec 11, 2024 23:31 IST

NDA Vacancies 2025: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released NDA 1 vacancies 2025 along with the notification on December 11, 2024. A total of 406 vacancies were announced for the exam. The vacancies for NDA 1 2025 was released separately for the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy course. Separate NDA vacancies for females are announced. In 2024, a total of 400 vacancies were announced for the NDA 1 exam. Out of the total vacancies, 31 were for women candidates.

NDA exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for admission to Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Courses. The selection process of NDA comprises the written exam and SSB Interview.

Also Read:

NDA Application Form 2025

NDA Notification 2025

Q: How many vacancies were announced for NDA 2 2024 exam?

A total of 404 vacancies were announced for NDA 2 2024 exam. The vacancy break-up is given below.

Academy	Wings	No. of Vacancies
NDA	Army	208 (including 10 for female candidates)
	Navy	42 (including 06 for female candidates)
	Air Force	Flying- 92 (including 02 for female candidates) Ground Duties (Tech)-18 (including 02 for female candidates) Ground Duties (Non Tech)-10 (including 02 for female candidates)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	-	34 (including 05 for female candidate)
Total		404

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Q: How the candidates are selected against NDA vacancies?

The selection process of NDA includes the written exam and SSB Interview. The written exam is held for 900 marks and the SSB interview is conducted for 900 marks. The final selection of candidates is done based on the written exam and SSB interview. Candidates are required to secure separate qualifying marks in the written exam and interview. The final merit list is prepared out of 1800 marks.

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Q: How many vacancies were announced for the Air Force wing of NDA in 2023?

A total of 120 vacancies are announced for Air Force wing of NDA. Out of the total vacancies, 92 are Flying Branch (two for female candidates), 18 for Ground Duties (Tech) (two for female candidates) and 10 for Ground Duties (Non-Tech) (two for female candidates).. .

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Q: How many vacancies were announced for NDA 1 2023?

UPSC announced 395 vacancies for NDA 1 2023. A total of 208 (including 10 for female candidates) were announced for Army, 42 (including 03 for female candidates) for Navy and 120 for Air Force (two vacancies each were earmarked for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical Branches). NDA exam is conducted for admission of candidates to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy courses.

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Q: How many vacancies were announced for NDA 2 exam in 2023?

A total of 395 vacancies were announced for NDA 2 2023 exam. Out of total vacancies, 208 vacancies were announced for Army, 42 for Navy, 120 for Air Force and 25 for Indian Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme). A total of 35 vacancies were announced for women candidates.

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NDA Last Year Vacancy

NDA 1 & 2 last year vacancy break-up is given below.

NDA 2 Vacancy 2024

Academy	Wings	No. of Vacancies
NDA	Army	208 (including 10 for female candidates)
	Navy	42 (including 06 for female candidates)
	Air Force	Flying- 92 (including 02 for female candidates) Ground Duties (Tech)-18 (including 02 for female candidates) Ground Duties (Non Tech)-10 (including 02 for female candidates)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	-	34 (including 05 for female candidate)
Total		404

NDA 1 2024 Vacancy

The vacancy break-up for NDA 1 2024 exam is given below.

Academy	Wings	No. of Vacancies
NDA	Army	208 (including 10 for female candidates)
	Navy	42 (including 03 12 6 for female candidates)
	Air Force	Flying- 92 (including 02 for female candidates) Ground Duties (Tech)-18 (including 02 for female candidates) Ground Duties (Non Tech)-10 (including 02 for female candidates)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	-	30 (including 09 for female candidates)
Total		400

Q: Does NDA select cadet according to academy vacancy or service vacancy?

NDA select cadet based on service vacancy. It is according to the number of officers required at that time. But the academy accommodation also plays a role. The existing infrastructure at the academy can accommodate a certain number of cadets each term. If it is extended or the intake is greater than the capacity, the training standards will drop.

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Q: What is the criteria to give NDA exam?

Hi, Eligibility Criteria to write NDA exam- (a) Nationality : A candidate must either be : i) a citizen of India, or ii) a subject of Bhutan, or iii) a subject of Nepal, or iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India with the intention of permanently settling in India, or v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. Certificate of eligibility will not, however, be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal. (b) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status : A candidate must be an unmarried male and have attained the age of 16 1/2 years and must not have attained the age 19 years on the 1st January or 1st of July of the year succeeding the year of examination. Candidates must not marry until they complete their full training. A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of his application, though successful will not be selected for training. A candidate who marries during training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the Government. (c) Educational Qualifications : For Army wing of National Defence Academy :- 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 and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course at the Naval Academy :- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University. Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply.

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Q: How many NDA 2 vacancies 2024 for females were announced?

The following NDA 2 vacancies in 2024 for females were announced.

Academy	Wings	No. of Vacancies
NDA	Army	10
	Navy	6
	Air Force	(i) Flying-2 (ii) Ground Duties (Tech)-2 (iii) Ground Duties (Non-Tech)-2
Indian Naval Academy	-	5

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Q: How many vacancies have been announced for the Army wing of NDA in 2023?

A total of 208 vacancies are announced for the Army wing of NDA. A total of 10 vacancies are earmarked for female candidates. The eligibility criteria for admission to Army wing of NDA is Class 12/HSC pass from a recognised board or university.

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Q: How many vacancies were announced for the Air Force wing of NDA in 2023?

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NDA Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NDA 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
11 Dec '24 - 31 Dec '24	NDA 1 Application Form 2025 ONGOING
01 Jan '25 - 07 Jan '25	NDA 1 2025 Application Form
13 Apr '25	NDA 1 2025 exam
28 May '25 - 17 Jun '25	NDA 2 Application Form 2025
14 Sep '25	NDA 2 2025 exam
Dates	Past Exam Dates
01 Sep '24	NDA 2 Exam Date 2024
23 Aug '24 - 01 Sep '24	NDA 2 Admit Card 2024
15 May '24	NDA 2 Notification 2024
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Previous Years' NDA Vacancies

The table below provides NDA 1 & 2 vacancies for the last five years.

Year	NDA I	NDA II
2023	395	395
2021	400	400
2020	418	413
2019	415	415
2018	415	383
2017	390	390

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Q: How many NDA 1 vacancies 2024 for women were announced in 2024?

Following NDA 1 vacancies 2024 for women were announced in 2024.

Academy	Wings	No. of Vacancies
NDA	Army	10
	Navy	12
	Air Force	(i) Flying-2 (ii) Ground Duties (Tech)-18 (iii) Ground Duties (Non-Tech)-10
Indian Naval Academy	-	9

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Q: How many students apply for NDA exam and qualify it?

Around two to three Lacs candidates apply for NDA exam. The written exam of NDA is cleared by around 8000 to 10,000 candidates. Such candidates are called for SSB interview. The pass percentage in SSB interview is around 10 to 15 per cent. Many students are rejected on medical ground as well. After the medicals, a merit list is prepared which features around 580 to 650 candidates. First 350 to 380 candidates are invited for admission to NDA and INAC. Some candidates do not join and some are not able to cope up with the tough training process. NDA selection process is bit tough therefore it takes about six months preparation to crack the exam.

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Q: What are the important points related to NDA vacancies?

Few important points related to NDA vacancies are given below:

NDA vacancies are provisional and may change depending on the availability of training capacity of the National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy
Candidates are required to specify clearly in the online NDA application form, the services for which they wish to be considered in the order of their preferences
Candidates are also advised to indicate as many preferences as they wish for NDA recruitment so that while offering appointments due consideration can be given to the preferences as per their ranks in the merit list
Candidates should note that they will be considered under NDA recruitment 2022 for appointment to those services only for which they have expressed their preferences
UPSC will not entertain any request for addition/alteration in the preferences indicated in the NDA Recruitment application
Admission will be offered to candidates on the basis of NDA results of the written exam and SSB Interview

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Q: Can women candidates apply for Indian Naval Academy courses for NDA exam?

Women candidates can apply for Indian Naval Academy courses for NDA exam. In 2024, vacancies were released for women candidates for admission to Indian Naval Academy courses.

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NDA Vacancy 2025

Candidates can check below NDA vacancies FAQs.

Q: Is NDA exam tough to crack?

NDA exam is known to be highly challenging and competitive exam. The exam tests the knowledge and aptitude of candidates in subjects such as Mathematics, General Ability and English . However, with proper preparation and practice, it is possible to crack the exam. It is important to note that success in the NDA exam also depends on factors such as dedication, focus, and time management.

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Q: What is NDA syllabus?

NDA syllabus is prescribed by the examination authority so that candidates can know what they need to prepare for the exam. The standard of NDA syllabus is of Class 10, 11 and 12 levels. NDA syllabus is divided into two parts-Maths and GAT. NDA Maths syllabus carries questions from Algebra Calculus, Matrices and Determinants Integral Calculus and Differential Equations Trigonometry Vector Algebra Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and Probability.. NDA GAT syllabus carries questions from topics such as Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Cohesion. Questions in General Knowledge are asked from Physics Chemistry Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.

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Q: What is NDA exam pattern?

The written exam of NDA comprises two papers-Mathematics and General Ability Tests (GAT). The Maths paper carries 120 questions and the GAT carries 150 questions. Total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for SSB interview. SSB Interview is divided into two stages. Candidates qualifying the Stage 1 are called for the Stage 2 exam. Stage 1 of the SSB Interview comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT). Stage 2 comprises Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and the Conference

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Q: How many vacancies were announced for the Navy wing of the NDA in 2023?

A total of 42 vacancies (three for female candidates) have been announced for the Navy wing of the NDA. For admission to the Navy wing of NDA. Candidates must have passed Class 12/HSC with Physics Chemistry and Mathematics.

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