Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
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.
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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 |
Q: How the candidates are selected against NDA vacancies?
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.
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.
Q: How many vacancies were announced for the Air Force wing of NDA in 2023?
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 |
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Q: What is the criteria to give NDA exam?
Q: Does NDA select cadet according to academy vacancy or service vacancy?
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 |
Q: How many vacancies were announced for the Air Force wing of NDA in 2023?
Q: How many vacancies have been announced for the Army wing of NDA in 2023?
NDA Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NDA 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
---|---|
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 Jan '25 - 07 Jan '25 | NDA 1 2025 Application Form |
11 Dec '24 - 01 Jan '25 | NDA 1 Application Form 2025 |
01 Sep '24 | NDA 2 Exam Date 2024 |
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 students apply for NDA exam and qualify it?
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.
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 |
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
NDA Vacancy 2025
Candidates can check below NDA vacancies FAQs.
Q: Is NDA exam tough to crack?
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.
Q: What is NDA exam pattern?
Q: How many vacancies were announced for the Navy wing of the NDA in 2023?
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To join the National Defence Academy (NDA) and undergo its rigorous training, candidates must meet specific physical and medical standards. Here's an overview of the key requirements:
Physical Standards:
Height and Weight:
- Male Candidates: Minimum height of 157 cm.
- Female Candidates: Minimum height of 1
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As per the official notification for NDA 1 2025, the age limit is as follows:
- Date of Birth: Candidates must be born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009.
Currently, there is no indication of any changes to this age limit. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has not announced any modificati
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Answered a week ago
The application fee for the NDA 2025 exam is as follows:
- General/OBC Candidates: ?100
- SC/ST Candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs/Women: Exempt from fee payment
The application process for NDA 1 2025 has concluded, with the last date for submission being December 31, 2024. The examination is scheduled for
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
Hi Ayush,
For NDA 2025, the age eligibility criteria are as follows:
NDA 1 2025: Candidates must be born between July 2, 2006, and July 1, 2009.
NDA 2 2025: Candidates must be born between January 2, 2007, and January 1, 2010.
Since your birthdate is February 24, 2006, you are eligible to apply f
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
Hi Chandankumar,
NDA 2 refers to the second session of the National Defence Academy (NDA) exam held each year by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
The exam is conducted in two sessions:
- NDA 1 (usually in April)
- NDA 2 (usually in September)
Both exams serve as a gateway for candidates to join
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
NDA Application Form 2025
Last Date to Apply: December 31, 2024.
Exam Date: April 13, 2025.
Application Fee: INR 100 (exemptions apply).
Apply at: upsc.gov.in
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
NDA 1 application form 2025 correction window will be available from January 1 to 7, 2025. The Commission has also decided to extend the facility of making correction in any field of the application form for this examination from next day of the closure of the application window of this Examination
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YES, Humanities student can definately clear the NDA exam. If one wants to clear NDA in first attempt being a humanities student then they had to work really hard as competitors are mainly from Science stream. One must purchase the recommended books of those students who had already passed the NDA
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UPSC has no provision to refund any fee amount paid by candidates. Banks concerned may be approached for claiming any extra/unsuccessful payments made by the candidates.
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UPSC has no provision to refund any fee amount paid by candidates. Banks concerned may be approached for claiming any extra/unsuccessful payments made by the candidates.
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