The Union Public Service Commission issued the UPSC NDA 2 Notification 2024 today, May 15, 2024. All interested candidates can apply online for the NDA 2 2024 exam from May 15, 2024, to June 4, 2024. A total of 404 openings have been released for admission to the NDA’s Army, Navy, and Air Force wings for the 154th and 116th Indian Naval Academy Courses (INAC), which begin on July 2, 2025. Candidates must fill out the NDA 2 application form 2024 with only the correct information to be eligible for the exams. According to the official calendar, the NDA 2 2024 exam will be held on September 1, 2024.
| UPSC NDA Recruitment 2024 Overview | |
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission NDA |
| Vacancies | 404 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 15 May, 2024 |
| Application Last Date | 04 June, 2024 |
| Official Website | Click here to visit the official website. |
UPSC NDA Vacancies 2024
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released 404 openings at the National Defense Academy and Naval Academy through the NDA 2 2024 Notification. The NDA 2 Vacancy 2024 allocation comprises vacancies for the Army, Navy, and Air Force departments, as well as the Naval Academy.
| Department | Branch | Vacancies |
| National Defence Academy | Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| Navy | 42 (including 03 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 candidates) |
| Total | 404 |
UPSC NDA Application Steps 2024
Candidates can complete the NDA 2 application form 2024 on the official website or via the direct link provided above. Follow the steps below to easily apply online for the UPSC NDA 2024 exam.
- Visit the official UPSC website, by clicking on the link above.
- Select the “Apply Online link” for the National Defense Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2024.
- Fill out the necessary information to finish the OTR registration process.
- Log in with your registration ID and password to complete the NDA online form 2024.
- Upload the documents in the format specified and pay the application fees.
- Print out the NDA 2 application form 2024 for future reference.
Application Fee
Candidates should pay the NDA 2024 application fee of Rs. 100 in cash at any State Bank of India branch or via Visa, Master, RuPay, Credit, Debit Card, UPI Payment, or Internet banking. The following are the NDA 2 2024 application fees by category.
| Category | Application Fees |
| General | Rs 100 |
| SC/ST candidates/female candidates/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs | Exempted |
UPSC NDA Eligibility 2024
The complete NDA eligibility criteria for 2024 have been announced via official notification. To prevent having their candidature canceled, aspirants should examine the official announcement PDF for the NDA 2024 age limit and qualifying criteria. Check out the detailed NDA 2024 Eligibility Criteria, including age, qualification, and nationality, for candidates’ reference.
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 for all categories.
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.
| 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 Selection Process 2024
The official notification has been modified to reflect the NDA selection process for 2024. To be considered for a provisional appointment, candidates must complete all steps of the selection process.
- Written Exam
- SSB Interview
Check here for more information on other examinations-
Hopefully, this information was useful for all the aspiring candidates preparing for the government exams. Check DailyExamNews to stay informed about the latest recruitments, tests, vacancies, and developments regarding government exams.