NDA 2023: The Union Public Service Commission has released the NDA 2023 exam dates. The NDA 1 exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 16, 2023. The official NDA notification for the same will be released on December 21, 2022. The commission has also released the NDA 2 exam dates for the year 2023. The NDA 2 exam is scheduled on September 03, 2023. The NDA 2 notification 2023 has been released on the official website on May 17, 2023. With the release of the notification, the NDA application form has also begun. The application forms have been released for 395 vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply for the NDA 2 exam 2023 till June 06, 2023. Students can also withdraw their application from June 6 to June 13, 2023. Read More: NDA Vacancy 2023
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has also released the NDA exam dates for the year 2024. The NDA 1 exam 2024 is scheduled to be conducted on April 21, 2024, while the NDA 2 exam 2023 is scheduled to be conducted on September 01, 2024. Candidates can check the complete schedule for both NDA 1 & NDA 2 exam, 2024 in the article below.
What is the NDA & NA Exam?
The NDA & NA exam stands for National Defence Academy & Naval Academy exam. The NDA & NA exam is conducted to recruit eligible candidates in the Army, Air Force, and Navy wing of NDA & Indian Naval Academy Courses. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the NDA & NA exam twice a year. Both exams are referred to as the NDA 1 exam & NDA 2 exam, respectively.
The NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY NDA exam is the most sought-after defense exam conducted for candidates who are aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces. The exam is conducted in two stages: (i) NDA written examination, and (ii) SSB Interview.
NDA 2023 Exam: Highlights
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA) |
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Exam Level |
National |
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Exam Frequency |
Two times a year (April & September) |
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Exam Mode |
Offline |
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Exam Phases |
2 (Written exam and SSB Interview) |
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No. of Papers |
GAT Mathematics |
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Exam Duration |
GAT: 2.5 hours Mathematics: 2.5 hours |
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Total Questions |
GAT: 150 Mathematics: 120 |
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Total Marks |
Written Exam: 900 SSB Interview: 900 |
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Marking Scheme |
GAT: 4 marks for correct answers and 1.33 marks for wrong answers Mathematics: 2.5 marks for correct answers and 0.83 mark for wrong answers |
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Language/Medium of Exam |
English and Hindi |
NDA Notification 2023
The official NDA 2 notification 2023 has been released on May 17, 2023. The UPSC NDA notification is an official document that contains all important information about the NDA examination. Candidates must read the official NDA notification PDF to ensure that they do not overlook any important information.
The notification includes the NDA eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and syllabus. Any changes to the NDA exam’s eligibility criteria, exam pattern, or syllabus will be noted in the notification.
The NDA notification 2023 also includes detailed information on the physical standards and measurements that the candidate must meet in order to be considered for the final selection. Candidates must ensure that they meet all of the medical requirements outlined in the notification.
NDA 2024 Exam Dates
UPSC has released the NDA 1 & NDA 2 exam dates for the year 2024 in the tables below:
NDA 1 Exam Dates 2024
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Particulars |
Details |
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Application Form Starts |
December 20, 2023 |
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Application Form Ends |
January 9, 2024 |
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Admit Card |
April 2024 |
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Exam Date |
April 21, 2024 |
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Result |
May 2024 |
NDA 2 Exam Dates 2024
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Particulars |
Details |
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Application Form Starts |
May 15, 2024 |
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Application Form Ends |
June 4, 2024 |
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Admit Card |
August 2024 |
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Exam Date |
September 01, 2024 |
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Result |
October 2024 |
NDA 2023 Exam Dates
UPSC has released the NDA 1 & NDA 2 exam dates on its official website. The NDA exam dates are tabulated below:
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Particulars |
NDA 1 Exam 2023 |
NDA 2 Exam 2023 |
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Release of Notification |
December 21, 2022 |
May 17, 2023 |
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Application Begins |
December 21, 2022 |
May 17, 2023 |
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Application Ends |
January 10, 2023 |
June 06, 2023 |
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Exam Date |
April 16, 2023 |
September 03, 2023 |
NDA Eligibility Criteria 2023
Candidates seeking to join any of the three wings of the Indian Armed Forces through the NDA & NA exam must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the concerned authorities. The NDA eligibility criteria are a set of conditions (educational, age, and nationality) that candidates must meet before they decide to take the examination. The eligibility criteria also involve certain specific medical conditions and physical standards that aspirants must fulfil.
NDA Eligibility Criteria: Nationality
The aspirant 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 with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Provided that a candidate in categories (2) and (3) above must be someone in whose favour the Government of India has issued a certificate of eligibility. Candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal, on the other hand, will not need a certificate of eligibility.
NDA Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit
To apply for the NDA exam, aspirants must ensure that their age falls within the NDA age limit bracket. Candidates can learn more about the exam’s age restrictions by reading the following:
- Candidates must be unmarried.
- Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd July, 2004 and not later than 1st July, 2007 are eligible for NDA 1 exam 2023.
- Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd January, 2005 and not later than 1st January, 2008 are eligible for NDA 2 exam 2023.
NDA Eligibility Criteria: Education Qualification
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Post (Wing) |
Eligibility Condition |
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Army Wing |
Candidate must have passed 10+2 in any stream |
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Air Force and Naval Wing |
Candidates must have passed their 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board or institution with Physics Chemistry, and Mathematics. |
NDA Eligibility Criteria: Physical Standard
Male Candidates
The shortest acceptable height is 157 cm. Height relaxation is permitted for candidates residing in the following areas, as well as talented male athletes:
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Category |
Minimum Height |
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Tribals from Ladakh Region |
155 Cm |
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Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, and Minicoy Islands |
155 Cm |
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Gorkhas, Nepali, Assamese, Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Uttarakhand |
152 Cm |
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Bhutan, Sikkim & North East Region |
152 Cm |
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Extra Talented Sports Candidate |
155 Cm |
Female Candidates
Female candidates must be 152 cm tall to be considered. However, candidates residing in the following areas are eligible for height relaxation:
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Category |
Minimum Height |
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Tribals from Ladakh Region |
150 Cm |
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Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, and Minicoy Islands |
150 Cm |
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Gorkhas, Nepali, Assamese, Garhwali, Kumaoni, and Uttarakhand |
147 Cm |
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Bhutan, Sikkim & North East Region |
147 Cm |
NDA Exam Pattern 2023
Candidates seeking admission to the National Defense Academy and Naval Academy must be familiar with the NDA exam pattern. It helps candidates understand the structure of the examination and develop a strategy for attempting the paper.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Mode of Exam |
Offline |
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Medium of Exam |
English & Hindi |
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No. of Papers |
Paper I: General Aptitude Test (GAT) Paper II: Mathematics |
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Number of questions |
General Aptitude Test (GAT): 150 Mathematics: 120 |
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Total marks |
General Aptitude Test (GAT): 600 Mathematics: 300 SSB Interview: 900 |
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Negative Marking |
General Aptitude Test (GAT): 1.33 marks for each incorrect answer Mathematics: 0.83 marks for each incorrect answer |
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Duration of the Exam |
General Aptitude Test (GAT): 2.5 hour Mathematics: 2.5 hour |
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Timing of the Exam |
General Aptitude Test (GAT): 10 am to 12.30 pm Mathematics: 2 pm to 4.30 pm |
NDA Marking Scheme 2023
Aspiring candidates can check the table below to learn more about the marking scheme of the NDA Math & GAT paper.
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Particulars |
Mathematics |
General Ability Test |
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Number of questions |
120 |
150 |
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Marks Per Question |
2.5 |
4 |
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Total marks |
300 |
600 |
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Negative Marking |
0.83 |
1.33 |
NDA Syllabus 2023
The NDA Syllabus includes subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, History, General Science, Geography, and English. The Mathematics paper is taken separately, whereas the other subjects are combined in the General Aptitude Test (GAT). The NDA Syllabus is tabulated below:
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Subjects |
Topics |
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General Ability Test |
Part A: ENGLISH Part B: General Knowledge Sub-Topics in General Knowledge:
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Mathematics |
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Read More: NDA Syllabus 2023
NDA Application Form 2023
The NDA application form is released along with the official notification on the official website of the UPSC. The NDA 1 application form is scheduled to be released on December 21, 2022. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form till January 10, 2023.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has also announced the NDA 2 application form’s release date. It is scheduled to open on May 17, 2023 and close on June 6, 2023.
How to Fill NDA Application Form 2023?
Candidates can check the steps to fill out the NDA application form below:
- Visit the UPSC’s official website.
- Fill out the Part I of the application online, which is registration.
- Login with your registration details to get access to the Part II of the application form
- Fill out the Part II application form completely.
- Submit the fees and print the application form.
NDA Admit Card 2023
The NDA 1 exam 2023 is scheduled to be conducted on April 16, 2023. The admit card for the same will be released tentatively in March 2023. The NDA 1 admit card will contain the following details:
- Name of the Candidate
- Date of Birth
- Roll Number
- Category
- Exam Center
- Exam Date
- Exam Timings
- Signature & Photograph
How to Download NDA 1 Admit Card 2023?
To download the NDA 1 admit card, check out the steps below:
- Visit the UPSC’s official website.
- On the home page, candidates will find a link to the E-Admit Card for NDA & Naval Academy Examination.
- After clicking the link, the instruction page will appear, which candidates must read and accept.
- Then, candidates will be able to download their admit cards using their Registration ID or Roll Number.
- Choose one of them and enter the information requested by the commission.
- The UPSC NDA admit card will appear on the screen after you submit your information.
- Download and print the admit card for future reference.
Read More: NDA Admit Card 2023
NDA Exam Center 2023:
UPSC conducts the NDA & NA exams across multiple exam centres. These NDA exam centres are spread across more than 70 cities of the country. The centres will be released in the official NDA notification.
NDA Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates who have applied for the exam and received their admit cards must be familiar with the NDA exam day guidelines/instructions in order to avoid confusion on exam day. The following are the exam day guidelines for the NDA and NA exams:
- Candidates must carry their NDA admit card to the exam centre.
- Check your admit card carefully to ensure there are no errors.
- Along with the admit card, bring ID proofs such as an Aadhar card, a driver’s license, or a voter ID card.
- Take no paper, books, sheets, or calculators into the examination hall.
- Rough sheets will be provided to candidates by the exam centre; therefore, candidates should avoid bringing their own rough sheets.
NDA Answer Key 2023
After the recruitment process is completed, the UPSC releases the NDA answer key. Several coaching institutes, however, release unofficial answer keys after the written examination. Candidates can use the NDA unofficial answer key to determine their likely score.
NDA Result 2023
The NDA result is announced after the successful completion of the NDA written exam. The result is declared in the form of a PDF containing the names and roll numbers of the candidates selected for the SSB Interview round.
SSB Interview Result 2023
The results of the SSB interview round are announced on the fifth day, which is conference day. Candidates who pass the SSB Interview round are designated as recommended candidates and must pass a medical examination. The final merit list is prepared following the successful completion of the medical examination of recommended candidates.
Read More: NDA Result 2023
NDA Cutoff 2023
After the recruitment process is completed, UPSC publishes the NDA cutoff. To pass both stages, candidates must clear the cutoffs for the NDA written exam and the SSB interview. Both the written exam and the SSB round are taken into account in the final merit list.
Candidates can check the NDA Cutoff 2021 in the table below:
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Exam |
Written Exam Cutoff (Out of 900) |
Final Cutoff (Out of 1800) |
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NDA 1 Exam |
343 |
709 |
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NDA 2 Exam |
355 |
726 |
Read More: NDA Cutoff 2023
NDA Vacancy 2023
NDA Vacancy 2023 is yet to be released by UPSC. It is expected that NDA vacancies will be announced along with the release of the official notification. Meanwhile, aspirants can check the NDA 2022 vacancy in the table below:
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NDA |
Naval Academy | ||
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Army |
Air Force |
Navy | |
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208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
(i) Flying-92 (including 02 for female candidates) (ii) Ground Duties (Tech)-18 (including 02 for female candidates) (iii) Ground Duties (Non-Tech)- 10 (including 02 for female candidates) |
42 (including 3 for female candidates) |
30 (male candidates only) |
NDA Salary 2023
There are a variety of benefits and allowances included in the NDA salary, such as allowances, perks, and other benefits. The benefits and allowances a serviceman receives may differ depending on his rank and location.
During their training period, students are paid a stipend of INR 56,100. Trainees are paid the government-specified salaries once they are commissioned into different wings.
Candidates can check the table below for more information on NDA salary:
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Ranks |
Salary (Per Month) |
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Lieutenant |
INR 56,100/- to INR 1,77, 500/- |
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Captain |
INR 61,300/- to 01,93,900/- |
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Major |
INR 69,400/- to 02,07,200/- |
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Lieutenant Colonel |
INR 01,21,200/- to 02,12,400/- |
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Colonel |
INR 01,30,600/- to 02,15,900/- |
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Brigadier |
INR 01,39,600/- to 02,17,600/- |
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Major General |
INR 01,44,200/- to 02,18,200/- |
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Lt. General HAG Scale |
INR 01,82,200/- to 02,24,100/- |
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HAG+ Scale |
INR 02,05,400/- To 02,24,400/- |
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VCOAS/ Army Cdr/ Lt Gen (NFSG) |
INR 02,25,000/- Fixed |
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COAS |
INR 02,50,000/- Fixed |
Read More: NDA Salary 2023
NDA Previous Year Question Papers
Aspirants preparing for the NDA and NA exams should practice with NDA previous year question papers. It enables candidates to understand the exam pattern and the likelihood of questions that can be repeated and are important in the exam.
NDA Mock Test Papers
Candidates must extensively practice NDA mock test papers to assess their strengths and weaknesses. The mock test papers must be solved in the same manner as the NDA & NA exams.
Conclusion
The NDA & NA exam is conducted for candidates who wish to join the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. The exam is held twice a year in April & September. Candidates wishing to join any of the wings of the Indian Armed Forces must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the conducting authority. The NDA 1 exam 2023 is scheduled for April 16, 2023, while NDA 2 exam 2023 is scheduled for September 03, 2023.
