NDA 1 2024 Application Form OUT Live; Official Notification, Eligibility, Apply Online Link

NDA syllabus for Maths comprises topics 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 syllabus for GAT comprises Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Cohesion. Questions in General Knowledge are asked from Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.

The distribution of questions on GAT are given below.

The distribution of questions in NDA Maths section is given below.

The promotions offered to candidates are given below.

The perks and allowances offered to NDA Officers are given below.

• Uniform Allowance
• As per the post-Compensatory Field Area Allowance
• As per the post, Compensatory Modified Field Area Allowance
• Dearness and Transport Allowance (DA/TA)
• Para Allowance
• Para jump instructor Allowance
• Para Reserve Allowance
• Technical Allowance Tier 1
• Technical Allowance Tier 2
• Special Forces Allowance
• Children's Education Allowance
• Hostel Subsidy

SSB interview for the candidates who qualify in the written examination is likely to be held from July 2024 to September 2024.

Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd July, 2005 and not later than 1st July, 2008 are eligible.

The option to pay the application fees offline will be activated on January 8, 2024. Candidates can pay their application fees online till January 9, 2024.

The window to edit NDA 1 application form 2024 will be available from January 10 to 16, 2024. The last date for modification of OTR ID is January 16, 2024.

A total of 27 vacancies have been announced for women candidates for NDA 1 2024 exam. The total number of vacancies are 400.

Candidates who are appearing in the Class 12 exam can apply. The age limit for NDA exam is 16 years to 19 years.

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

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the NDA 1 Notification 2024. Candidates can apply for NDA 1 2024 till January 9, 2024.

NDA 1 application form 2024 will be released online only. The application fees is INR 100 for General candidates. Women candidates are exempted from fee payment.

NDA  1 application form 2024 will be released soon by UPSC. Both male and female candidates can apply for the exam. Only online applications will be accepted for the exam.

Corrections in the NDA application forn can be done except the choice of exan centre. The window to make corrections in the application form is made available seven days after the application process is closed.

The application fee for NDA exam is INR 100 whereas SC/ST/Sons of JCOs, NCOs, ORs candidates are exempted from fee payment.

The steps to fill NDA 1 application form 2024 are given below:

• Visit the official website of UPSC
• Applicants need to register first and generate the OTR ID
• After generation of the OTR ID, candidates can fill the application form
• Fill the Part 1 of NDA 1 application form
• After completing Part 1, fill Part 2 of the application form
• After completing both the parts successfully, submit the application form

Candidates need to fill NDA 1 application form 2024 online. Applicants are not required to send the hard copy of the application form to the examination authority.

The marking scheme of NDA exam is given below:

NDA 1 notification 2024 will be released shortly by UPSC. Along with the notification, the application form will also be released. The last date to fill the application form is January 9, 2024.

It is not tough to crack NDA exam if candidates have prepared well. Candidates should solve the previous years' question papers, clear the concepts of each and every topic given in the syllabus.

Two to three Lakhs candidates apply for NDA exam. The selection process of NDA comprises written exam and SSB interview.

The documents required for SSB interview are given below:

• Original Class 12 passing certificate or equivalent in support of educational qualification
• Certificate of eligibility for a certain category of students
• Category or cast certificate applicable to SC, ST, OBC, etc
• Identity and address proof (Aadhar Card/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Nivaas Pramaan Patra)

SSB Interview is conducted in several stages:

• SSB Interview comprises two stages and is held for five days
• Stage I consist of OIR (Officer Intelligence Rating) and PP & DT (Picture Perception & Description Test)
• Stage II consist of Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests & the Conference
• The complete NDA SSB Interview process will carry 900 marks

NDA cut off is decided based on the following factors:

• Number of test-takers
• Total vacancies
• Exam difficulty

The previous years' NDA 1 cut off is given below.

The file should not exceed 300 kb and must be less than 20 kb. Candidates must upload the documents as per the required file size.

Candidates are required to choose NDA exam centres as per their suitability. Candidates can choose only three exam centres. Allotment of centre will be on the first-apply-first-allot basis

During registration, candidates need to enter personal details, address, and educational qualifications. In the personal details part of NDA registration, candidates had to fill up their name, date of birth, father’s name, mother’s name, Aadhaar number, nationality, fee remission allowed, community, marital status, etc. Candidates need to enter their complete address, email ID, and contact number.  

To fill NDA 1 2024 application form, candidates need the following documents:

• Marksheet and admit card of Class 10 and 12
• Photo-identity card in PDF format such as Aadhar Card / Voter Card/PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State / Central Government
• Scanned images of photograph and signature

The benefits of solving NDA question papers are given below:

• NDA question papers help candidates assess the level of preparation
• The question papers help candidates boost their problem-solving ability, time management, and accuracy in the exam
• Solving the NDA question papers can learn their strong and weak areas

NDA Books for General Knowledge are given below:

• Objective GK by Sanjay Kumar
• Manorama Yearbook
• Pratoyogita Darpan

The best books for NDA English are given below:

• Objective General English by SP Bakshi
• Wren & Martin’s High School English Grammar & Composition
• Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

There are sectional cut off NDA exam. To qualify each section of NDA exam, candidates need to secure 25 per cent. This percentage is decided out of 900 marks.

The facility to withdraw NDA application form 2024 is not provided by the examination authority. Earlier, UPSC used to provide the window to withdraw NDA application form. From 2023, this has been discontinued. 

Questions in English part are asked from Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Cohesion. Questions in General Knowledge are asked from Physics, Chemistry, Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.

NDA Maths Syllabus comprises topics such as Algebra, Calculus, Matrices and Determinants, Integral Calculus and Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Vector Algebra, Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and  Probability. 

The structure of NDA GAT paper is given below.

The structure of NDA written exam is given below.

The written exam of NDA comprises two papers-GAT and Maths. The GAT section of NDA exam comprises 600 marks and the Maths section carries 300 marks.

The tips and tricks to prepare for NDA exam are given below:

• Candidates must be clear with the exam pattern and syllabus
• Candidates must revise the topics they have studied properly
• Candidates must solve NDA previous year question papers 
• Candidates must buy the best books for NDA exam

NDA 1 2023 exam will be conducted on April 1, 2024. The exam will be conducted offline and comprises two papers. The total marks allotted to the test are 900.

Candidates can check the below NDA 1 vacancy in 2023.

In the one time registration, candidates need to enter name, gender, date of birth, father’s name, mother’s name, minority status, valid mobile number, board examination roll number and security questions. 

The application fee for the exam is INR 100 for General/OBC candidates. The fee can be paid online and offline. SC/ST/Sons of JCOs, Women/NCOs, ORs are exempted from fee payment.

NDA application form comprises two parts: Part I and II. In Part 1 comprises candidate’s registration, choosing the preferred branch, verifying details and generation of registration ID. In Part 2, candidates need to pay the application fees, select the exam centre, upload the scanned images of photograph and signature.

The process of one time registration for NDA 1 2024 exam is given below.

• Visit the official website of UPSC-upsc.gov.in
• Register through OTR portal 
• Login with the email ID/mobile number/OTR ID) to verify the already registered OTR application
• Go to the ‘Latest Notification’ tab in the OTR application
• Apply for the desired exam

NDA 1 exam 2024 will be conducted in the following cities.

The selection process for NDA exam comprises written exam and SSB interview. Final selection is done based on the written exam and SSB interview. The written exam carries 900 marks and SSB interview carries 900 marks.

The minimum height required for NDA exam is given below.

The visual standards prescribed for NDA 1 2024 exam are given below.

The educational qualification prescribed for NDA 1 2024 is given below:

NDA age limit is such that candidates who are between 16 and 19 years are eligible for the exam. Relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to certain categories.

Women candidates can apply for the NDA 1 2024 exam. In 2022, the Supreme Court of India has passed a judgment allowing women candidates to participate in the exam. Women candidates are also eligible for Indian Naval Academy Courses.

NDA 1 2024 apply online link will be provided on the official website. However, we will provide the direct link to apply online for NDA 1 2024 exam.

NDA 1 notification 2024 will be released tomorrow (December 20, 2023). The notification will be released in PDF form and comprises the important details related to the exam. Candidates must read the notification carefully before applying for the exam.