The UPSC’s prestigious National Defense Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy Examinations pave the way for an outstanding career safeguarding India’s honor. As you prepare to become a commissioned officer in the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force, you must first become familiar with the UPSC NDA Eligibility Criteria for 2024. This guide will help you understand the qualifying requirements, ensuring that you have the appropriate qualifications to embark on this tough yet rewarding journey.
UPSC NDA Age Limit
Before enrolling in the recruitment campaign, aspirants must ensure that they are under the NDA age limit of 2024. According to the official NDA 2024 notification, only unmarried male or female applicants born between July 2, 2005, and July 1, 2008, are eligible for the post. The NDA 2 2024 age limit will be between 16.5 and 19.5 years for all categories.
UPSC NDA Educational Qualification
Candidates must meet the NDA educational qualifications for 2024 before applying for the recruitment drive. The educational requirements for NDA 2024 vary by post. The complete NDA 2 educational qualifications for 2024 are shown below.
| NDA Qualification 2024 | |
| Post Name | UPSC NDA Educational Qualification 2024 |
| For the Army Wing of the National Defence Academy | 12th Class pass or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University. |
| For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy | 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University. |
UPSC NDA Nationality
A candidate should be an unmarried male/female and must be:
- A citizen of India or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and the East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam, intending to settle in India permanently.
UPSC NDA Physical Requirements
| NDA Physical Requirements | ||
| For Ground Duty | ||
| Height Requirements | Minimum Height | Maximum Height |
| Other States | 157.5 cm | – |
| For Gorkhas and individuals belonging to the North-Eastern regions of India and hilly regions of Uttarakhand | 152.5 cm | – |
| Candidates from Lakshadweep | 155.5 cm | – |
| For Flying Duty | ||
| Height Requirements | Minimum Height | Maximum Height |
| Sitting Height | 81.5 cm | 96.0 cm |
| Leg Length | 99.0 cm | 120.0 cm |
| Thigh Length | – | 64.0 cm |
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