NDA (1) 2021 notification released for 400 vacancies; apply online before Jan 19

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released NDA 1 2021 notification on December 30, 2020. A total of 400 vacancies have been announced for exam. Along with the notification, NDA application form 2021 has also been released. Candidates can apply and pay the fees online till January 19. The last date to pay the fees offline is January 18. The written exam of NDA 1 2021 will be conducted on April 18, 2021 across 41 cities.

NDA 1 2021 notification contains all the relevant details related to the exam. The application fees of NDA 1 2021 are Rs 100, however, SC/ST candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from paying the fees. The facility to withdraw NDA application form 2021 will be available from January 27 to February 2, 2021.

NDA 1 2021 Dates

Candidates can check below NDA 1 2021 dates related to the exam and application process.

Events	Dates
Release of notification	30-Dec- 2020
Application process	30-Dec-2020 to 19-Jan-2021
Exam date	18-Apr-2021

NDA 1 2021 Vacancies

Candidates can check below the break-up of NDA 1 2021 vacancies.

Academy	Number of vacancies
NDA	370 Army: 208 Navy: 42 Air Force: 120 (including 28 for ground Duties)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)	30
Total	400

NDA Eligibility Criteria 2021

Candidates need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria in terms of age and educational qualification.

• Candidates must have born not earlier than July 2, 2002, and not later than July 1, 2005
• For admission to Army Wing of National Defence Academy, candidates must have passed Class 12/HSC
• For admission to Air Force, Navy and Naval Academy of National Defence Academy, candidates must have passed Class 12/HSC with Physics and Mathematics

Click here to know more on NDA eligibility criteria

NDA Selection Process

NDA selection process comprises two stages: written exam and SSB interview. Candidates qualifying the written exam are called for the SSB Interview. Candidates clearing all the stages of NDA 1 exam will be offered admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 147th Course and for the 109th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from January 2, 2022.