For 2024, only application and exam date has been released. Information here shall be progressively updated as and when released by UPSC.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) shall conduct the NDA & Naval Academy Exam on 03rd September 2023 for admission to
(1) the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakvasla, Pune into its 152nd course and
(2) 114th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) under the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme
These courses will be commencing from 02 July 2024
All the cadets on passing out will be awarded degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi as under:-
(a) Army Cadets - B.Sc/ B.Sc (Computer)/ B.A
(b) Naval Cadets - B. Tech Degree*
(c) Air Force Cadets - B. Tech Degree*/ B.Sc / B.Sc (Computer)
*All the cadets undergoing B.Sc / B.SC(Computer)/ BA Degree programme shall be awarded the degree on the successful completion of Academics, Physical and Service Training at NDA. All the cadets undergoing B Tech programme shall be awarded the B.Tech degree on the subsequent Pre Commissioning Training Academies / Institutions / Ships / Air Craft.
No. of seats:
- NDA: Total 370 seats of which
- Army: 208 seats (incl 10 female candidates)
- Air Force: 120 seats (Flying 92 incl 02 female; 18 Ground Duties-Tech incl 02 female); 10 Ground Duties non-Tech incl 02 female);
- Navy: 42 seats (incl 12 female candidates)
- Naval Academy (B.Tech under 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 25 seats (incl 07 for female candidates)
Total: 395 seats
Selection procedure
To be acceptable, candidates for the Army/Navy/Naval Academy and Air Force should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Written examination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) Officer Potentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretion.
Over and above candidates for the Air Force, and all the SSB qualified candidates as per their willingness, eligibility and preference for Air Force, should separately qualify the CPSS (Computerised Pilot Selection System).
Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in a single combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in the Written Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests. The final allocation/selection for admission to the Army, Navy, Air Force of the National Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian Naval Academy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject to eligibility, medical fitness and merit-cum preference of the candidates. The candidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple Services / Courses will be considered for allocation/selection with reference to their order or preferences and in the event of their final allocation/ selection to one Service/Course, they will not be considered for admission to other remaining Services/Courses.
Degrees & Career paths in NDA (Army, Navy, Air Force) & Naval Academy
(1) The selected candidates for the three services viz, Army, Navy, and Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for a period of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-Service Institution. The training during the first two and half years is common to the cadets of three wings. All the cadets on passing out will be awarded degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi as under :
(a) Army Cadets - B.Sc/ B.Sc (Computer)/ B.A
(b) Naval Cadets - B. Tech Degree
(c) Air Force Cadets - B. Tech Degree
All the cadets undergoing B.Sc/B.SC(Computer)/BA Degree programme shall be awarded the degree on the successful completion of Academics, Physical and Service Training at NDA. All the cadets undergoing B Tech programme shall be awarded the B.Tech degree on the subsequent Pre Commissioning Training Academies/ Institutions/ Ships/ Air Craft.
The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminary training both academic and physical, for a period of 04 years at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala. The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awarded a B. Tech Degree on successful completion of training.
(2) On passing out from the National Defence Academy, Army Cadets go to the Indian Military Academy, Dehra Dun, Naval Cadets to Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AIR FORCE ACADEMY, HYDERABAD.
(3) At the I.M.A. Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and are given strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning them into officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units. On successful completion of training, Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank of Lt subject to being medically fit in "SHAPE" one.
(4)(i) The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navy, on passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given further training at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala for a period of one year on successful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of Sub Lieutenants.
(4)(ii) Selected candidates for the Naval Academy under (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) will be inducted as Cadets for four-year B.Tech course in Applied Electronics & Communication Engineering (for Executive Branch), Mechanical Engineering (for Engineering Branch including Naval Architect specialization) or Electronics & Communication Engineering (for Electrical Branch) as per Naval requirements. On completion of the course, B. Tech Degree will be awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
(5) Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1-1/2 years. However, at the end of 1 year of training, they are given provisional Commission in the rank of Flying Officer. After successful completion of further training of six months, they are absorbed as permanent commissioned officers on probation for a period of one year.
Admission Procedure:
- Written Test: UPSC shall prepare a list of candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination. Min qualifying marks will be decided by UPSC.
- The results of the written test is likely to be available by October 2023.
- Candidates shortlisted from written test shall undergo a two-stage selection process: They will need to appear before a Services Selection Board (SSB) for Intelligence and Personality Test where
(i) candidates for the Army/Navy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentiality Test and
(ii) those for the Air Force in addition to the above will have to qualify the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).
- The qualified candidates will then be placed in a single combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in the Written Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests. The final allocation/selection for admission to the Army, Navy, Air Force of the National Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian Naval Academy will be made up to the number of vacancies available subject to eligibility, medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates.
- SSB interview for the candidates qualified in the written examination will be held during the months of January 2024 to April 2024.
Career paths in NDA(army, Navy, Air Force):
- The selected candidates for the three services, viz., Army, Navy and Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for a period of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-Service Institution. The training during the first two and half years is common to the cadets of three wings.
- On passing out from the National Defence Academy,
a) Army Cadets go to the Indian Military Academy, Dehra Dun. At the I.M.A. Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and are given strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning them into officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units. On successful completion of training, Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank of Lt subject to being medically fit in "SHAPE" one.
b) Naval Cadets to Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala (Kerala) for a period of one year on successful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of
Sub Lieutenants.
c) Air Force cadets to Air Force Academy, Hyderabad where they receive flying training for a period of one and a half years. However, at the end of 1 year of training, they are given provisional Commission in the rank of Flying Officer. After successful completion of further training of six months, they are absorbed as permanent commissioned officers on probation for a period of one year.
Career paths in candidates admitted in the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of the Naval Academy:
- Selected candidates for the Naval Academy under (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) will be inducted as Cadets for four-year B.Tech course in Applied Electronics & Communication Engineering (for Executive Branch), Mechanical Engineering (for Engineering Branch including Naval Architect specialization) or Electronics & Communication Engineering (for Electrical Branch) as per Naval requirements. On completion of the course, B. Tech Degree will be awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
Expenses at the time of joining the NDA:
Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will be required to deposit the following amount with the Commandant, National Defence Academy, on their arrival there:—
(a) Pocket allowance for five months @ Rs. 3000.00 per month : Rs. 15000.00
(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs. 21831.00
(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs. 7200.00
(d) Clothing items at the time of joining Rs. 8681.00
(d) Incidental Expenditure during 1st Semester Rs. 7138.00
Total Rs. 59850.00
Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount is refundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to them:—
(a) Pocket allowance for five months at Rs. 400.00 per month (Corresponding to Govt. Financial Assistance) - Rs. 2000.00
(b) For items of clothing and equipment approximately - Rs. 13935.00
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