On December 21, 2022, the Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC NDA & NA Exam I 2023 notification. Through the UPSC’s official website at upsc.gov.in, qualified candidates may submit an application for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2023. December 21, 2022, marks the start of the registration period, which will end on January 10, 2023. This recruitment drive will fill up 395 posts in the organisation. Details on eligibility, the selection procedure, and other matters are provided below.
UPSC NDA & NA Exam: Important Dates
| Starting date of application | 21/12/2022 |
| Last date of Application | 10/01/2023 |
| Correction window | January 18 to January 24, 2023 |
UPSC NDA & NA Exam: Vacancy Details
| Category | No. of Posts |
| Army | 208 |
| Navy | 42 |
| Air Force | 120 |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 25 |
UPSC NDA & NA Exam: Applications Fees
Candidates must pay a fee of Rs. 100 by cash delivery to any State Bank of India branch, credit/debit card payment using a Visa, Master, or RuPay card, UPI payment using a Visa, Master, or RuPay card, or internet banking through any bank (with the exception of SC/ST candidates, female candidates, Wards of JCOs, NCOs, and ORs specified in Note 2 below who are exempt from payment of fee).
UPSC NDA & NA Exam: Age limit
Only single male and female applicants who were born between July 2, 2004, and July 1, 2007, are eligible to apply.
UPSC NDA & NA Exam: Educational Qualification
Army Wing of the National Defence Academy
Passing the 12th grade under the 10+2 schooling pattern or an examination equivalent administered by a State Education Board or University.
Air Force and Naval Wings of the National Defence Academy & 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy
12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent administered by a State Education Board or a University is required for admission to the as well as the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy.
UPSC NDA & NA Exam: How to Apply?
Candidates must submit their applications online through the website upsconline.nic.in. Prior to filling out the online application for the exam, the applicant must first register on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform, which is accessible through the Commission’s website. OTR only needs to register once in their lifetime. You can do this at any time of the year. If a candidate is already registered, fill out the online application for the exam can be done right away
