NDA 2 2023 Notification
UPSC has released the NDA 2 2023 Notification for the recruitment of 395 posts in National Defence Academy.
NDA Notification 2023 Overview
The last date to Apply for NDA 2 2023 Notification is 6th June 2023.
In this article, we will provide you all information regarding NDA 2 2023 Exam, Notification, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and Important Dates.
| NDA 2 2023 Notification | |
| Name of Exam | National Defence Academy 2023 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Periodicity | Twice a year |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Rounds | 3 Stages (Written + SSB + DV) |
| Exam Dates |
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| Number of Vacancies | 395 |
| Last Day to Apply | 6th June |
| Expected Candidates | 2 lakhs approx. |
| Job Location | Across India |
| NDA Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
NDA 2 Notification PDF
You can read the official notification for NDA 2 2023 Exam by clicking on the link given below.
NDA 2 Application Form
Interested and eligible candidates must check the official notification before filling out the form. The application process for NDA examination is online. Here you get a direct link to apply for NDA 2 2023 Examination. Candidates click on the link given below for NDA 2 Application form 2023. Direct Link to Apply for NDA notification is active from 17th May 2023.
NDA 2 2023 Notification Important Dates
Let’s have a look at the detailed NDA 2 Notification Exam Dates.
| Event | Dates |
| UPSC NDA 2 2023 Notification Date | 17th May 2023 |
| Starting Date for UPSC NDA 2 2023 Application Form | 17th May 2023 |
| Last date for online application | 6th June 2023 till 6 PM |
| UPSC NDA Exam Date | 3rd September 2023 |
| UPSC NDA Admit Card Date | To be Notified |
| UPSC NDA/NA Result Date | To be Notified |
| UPSC NDA/NA Answer Key Date | To be Notified |
| UPSC NDA Interview Date | to be announced |
| Date for 152nd Course for the NDA and 114th Course for the Naval Academy | To be Notified |
NDA 2 2023 Notification: Exam Pattern
Here students can get a comprehensive guide to the NDA 2 Exam Pattern to help aspiring candidates prepare effectively. There will be objective-type questions on:
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| Mathematics | 2½ Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test | 2½ Hours | 600 |
| Total | 900 | |
| SSB Test/Interview | 900 |
- The Mathematics & General Ability Test will be objective type.
NDA Syllabus
Understanding the NDA syllabus is essential for aspiring candidates to prepare effectively and increase their chances of success. In this article, we provide a comprehensive guide to the NDA syllabus for the year 2023.
The number of vacancies filled on the results of the NDA 2 2023 examination are as follows.
| Name of the Posts | No. of Vacancies |
| NDA Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| NDA Navy | 42 (including 12 for female candidates) |
| NDA Air Force | Flying: 92 (including 02 for female candidates)
Ground Duty (Technical): 18 (including 02 for female candidates) Ground Duty (Non Technical): 10 (including 02 for female candidates) |
| Naval Academy | 25 (including 07 for female candidates) |
| Total Vacancies | 395 |
National Defence Academy: 370 to include 208 for Army, 42 for Navy and 120 for Air (including 28 for Ground Duties)
Naval Academy: 25 (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) Total Vacancies: 395
NDA 2 Exam Eligibility Criteria
(i) a citizen of India, or
(ii) a subject of Nepal, or
(iii)a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia or Vietnam intending to permanently settle in India.
NDA 2 Exam Educational Qualification
The NDA (National Defence Academy) 2 exam sets specific educational qualifications that candidates must meet in order to be eligible to appear for the examination. To be eligible for the NDA 2 exam, candidates must have completed their 10+2 education from a recognized board or university. The educational qualification criteria ensure that candidates possess the necessary foundation and academic knowledge to pursue a career in defence services.
It is important for candidates to carefully review the official notifications and guidelines provided by the UPSC to determine their eligibility based on the educational qualification criteria for the NDA 2 exam. Candidates must meet the following NDA Educational Qualifications to complete the NDA 2 application process.
|
Post |
NDA Educational Qualification |
|
For Army Wing of National Defence Academy |
Candidates who wish to apply must be : 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University. |
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For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy |
Candidates must be 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University. |
NDA 2 Notification – Physical Standards
- Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2023.
- Candidates are advised to read the guidelines given in Appendix IV to check whether they meet the required physical standards and whether they are eligible to apply.
- They should be able to fulfil the following criteria:
(a) Running: 2.4 km in 15 minutes
(b) Skipping
(c) Pushups & Sit-ups: Minimum 20 each
(d) Chin-ups: Minimum 08
(e) Rope Climbing: 3.4 meters
NDA 2 Salary
We will provide a comprehensive guide to the NDA Salary, pay scale, and allowances for officers in the Indian Armed Forces. NDA offers its officers an attractive salary package with various allowances and benefits.
| NDA Rank | NDA Salary |
| Lieutenant to Major | Lt: Level 10 (Rs. 56,100- Rs. 1,77,500) Captain: Level 10 B (61,300-1,93,900) Major: Level 11 (69,400-2,07,200) |
| Lieutenant Colonel to Major General | Lt Col: Level 12A (1,21,200 2,12,400) Col: Level 13 (1,30,600-2,15,900) Brig: Level 13A (Rs. 1,39,600-2,17,600) Major General – Level 14 (1,44,200-2,18,200) |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level 15 (Rs. 1, 82, 200- Rs. 2,24,100) |
| HAG+ Scale | Level 16 (Rs. 2,05,400 – Rs. 2,24,400) |
| Vice Chief of Army Staff/Army Commander/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level 17 (Rs. 2,25,000) (fixed) |
| Chief of Army Staff | Level 18 (Rs. 2,50,000) (fixed) |
How to Apply UPSC NDA 2 Application Form?
Candidates who wish to apply and are eligible must follow the steps mentioned below to apply for UPSC NDA 2 2023 Notification successfully.
- Visit the official website of UPSC or click on the application link mentioned above.
- Fill out the registration form with your respective credentials.
- Before submitting the part one and part two forms candidates must verify their details.
- After verifying the details filled in the application form candidates have to click on the final submit button which will redirect them to the payment window.
- After paying the online application fee candidates will be successfully registered.
NDA 2 Application Fee
The NDA (National Defence Academy) 2 application fee is a mandatory payment required for candidates applying to appear in the NDA examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). SC/ST candidates and those belonging to certain specified categories are exempted from paying the application fee. Check out the NDA 2 Application Fee Below –
|
Category |
Application Fee |
|
SC/ST/ Sons of JCOs/NCOs |
No Application Fee |
|
Other Candidates |
Rs.100/- |
Candidates will pay the online application fee either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash or by using the net banking facility of State Bank of India or by using Visa/MasterCard/Rupay Credit/Debit Card.
NDA 2 Exam Centers
NDA 2 Exam Centers are the cities where the offline test will be conducted. Candidates need to appear for the exam in the exam centre allotted to them by the examination authority. While filling out the application form, candidates need to enter their preferences for the exam city. UPSC allots exam centres to candidates as per the preferences exercised by them in the application form. However, the Commission reserves the right to cancel or add exam centres. The NDA 2 2023 Examination will be held at the following Centres :
| Centre | Centre | Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Agartala | Ghaziabad | Panaji (Goa) |
| Agra | Gorakhpur | Patna |
| Ajmer | Gurgaon | Port Blair |
| Ahmedabad | Gwalior | Prayagraj (Allahabad) |
| Aizawl | Hyderabad | Puducherry |
| Aligarh | Imphal | Pune |
| Almora (Uttarakhand) | Indore | Raipur |
| Anantpur (Andhra Pradesh) | Itanagar | Rajkot |
| Aurangabad (Maharashtra) | Jabalpur | Ranchi |
| Bengaluru | Jaipur | Sambalpur |
| Bareilly | Jammu | Shillong |
| Bhopal | Jodhpur | Shimla |
| Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) | Jorhat | Siligudi |
| Chandigarh | Kochi | Srinagar |
| Chennai | Kohima | Srinagar (Uttarakhand) |
| Coimbatore | Kolkata | Thane |
| Cuttack | Kozhikode (Calicut) | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Dehradun | Leh | Tiruchirapalli |
| Delhi | Lucknow | Tirupati |
| Dharamshala | Ludhiana | Udaipur |
| Dharwad | Madurai | Varanasi |
| Dispur | Mandi | Vellore |
| Faridabad | Mumbai | Vijayawada |
| Gangtok | Mysore | Visakhapatnam |
| Gaya | Nagpur | Warangal |
| Gautam Buddha Nagar | Navi Mumbai |
