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NDA Notification 2023: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) issued the NDA 1 notification 2023 on December 21, 2022. Now, the online application submission for NDA II has started on May 17, 2023, and will continue until June 6, 2023. Candidates will be allowed to apply online for UPSC NDA II 2023 on the official website, i.e., upsc.gov.in. The NDA 1 exam was conducted on April 16, 2023, and NDA 2 will be conducted on September 3, 2023.
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Applicants interested in this exam must fill out the application form from May 17 to June 6, 2023. The selection will be done through a written examination and SSB interview. This article provides all the important details about the UPSC NDA 1 and 2 exams. To know more, read this article.
Latest Updates:
— UPSC NDA 2 application form submission started on May 17, 2023, and will end on June 6, 2023. Download the official notice to know more and check the steps to know how to apply online.
— UPSC declared the NDA 1 2023 result on May 1, 2023.
Earlier, UPSC released the UPSC NDA 1 2023 notification PDF on December 21, 2022, at upsc.gov.in, declaring 395 vacant positions for boys and girls to be hired for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy for the year 2023. This exam is held twice a year for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA and Indian Naval Academy Courses (INAC).
The UPSC has released the dates for the NDA 1 and 2 exams. Candidates can check the complete exam schedule from the table mentioned below:
| Events | NDA 1 Dates | NDA 2 Dates |
|---|---|---|
| NDA Notification 2023 | December 21, 2022 | May 17, 2023 |
| NDA Application Form | December 21, 2022 | May 17, 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply | January 12, 2023 | June 06, 2023 |
| Application Withdrawal | January 18 to 24, 2023 | To Be Notified |
| NDA Admit Card 2023 | March 24, 2023 | August 2023 |
| NDA 2023 Exam Date | April 16, 2023 | September 03, 2023 |
| NDA Answer Key [Unofficial] | April 16, 2023 | September 03, 2023 |
| NDA Result 2023 | May 1, 2023 | September 2023 |
| SSB Interview | To Be Notified | To Be Notified |
UPSC has released a total of 395 vacancies to be recruited from the NDA 1 2023 exam. Of the total openings, 352 belong to the NDA and 42 to the NA. The detailed breakdown of vacancies is given in the below table:
|
Name of the Post |
Vacancies |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
National Defence Academy |
Army |
208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
|
|
Navy |
42 (including 3 for female candidates) |
||
|
Air Force |
Flying |
92 (including 2 for female candidates) |
|
|
Ground Duties (Tech) |
18 (including 2 for female candidates) |
||
|
Ground Duties (Non-Tech) |
10 (including 2 for female candidates) |
||
|
Total |
370 |
||
|
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) |
25 (for Male Candidates Only) |
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|
Total |
395 | ||
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The NDA salary is INR 56,100 for the entire duration of training in service academies. Following successful training, the Officer Commissioned’s salary will be fixed in the first Cell of Level 10.
To be eligible for the exam, candidates must meet the following NDA 2023 eligibility criteria:
| Academy | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Army Wing of National Defence Academy | Passed Class 12/HSC or equivalent from a State Education Board or a University. |
| For Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the INA: | Passed Class 12/HSC or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics from a State Education Board or a recognised University. |
The online application form for the UPSC NDA 1 2023 exam was provided on December 21, 2022. However, the NDA 2 registration has been active from May 17, 2023. Candidates must follow the stepwise procedure to apply for this exam:
As per the official notification, the application fee for the UPSC NDA 2023 exam is in the table below. The fee can be paid in both offline and online modes.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs 100/- |
| SC/ ST candidates/ Sons of JCOs/ NCOs/ ORs | Exempted |
There are two stages in the NDA selection process, i.e. written test and SSB interview. Candidates must clear the written examination to move to the second stage, i.e. SSB interview. After the SSB interview, document verification and medical examination will be conducted. Candidates will be asked to report for the medical examination based on the final merit list.
After selection, candidates must undergo training and, upon successful completion of training, will serve as an Indian Army/ Navy/ Air Force Officer.
The NDA 1 Exam 2023 will have only objective-type questions. The questions will be asked in English as well as Hindi. Check the detailed pattern from the below table:
| Subject (Code) | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics (01) – 120 Questions | 150 mins | 300 Marks |
| General Ability Test (02) – 150 Questions (English and General Knowledge) | 150 mins | 600 Marks |
| Total | 300 mins | 900 Marks |
The NDA Exam has negative markings. One-third of the marks allotted to a question will be reduced on every wrong attempt.
| Marking Scheme | Marks Awarded | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 2.5 Marks | – 0.83 Marks |
| General Ability Test | 4 Marks | – 1.33 Marks |
Candidates appearing for the NDA 1 2023 exam must prepare for Mathematics, General Knowledge and English Subjects.
The SSB Interview comprises various psychological and intelligence tests, which will be conducted for 5 days. Candidates who pass the written exam must participate in a two-stage interview process administered by officials. Those who advance to the interview round must provide birth and pass certificates.
The NDA 1 admit card 2023 has been released on March 24, 2023, while NDA II admit card is yet to be issued. The candidates can download the hall ticket from the official website of UPSC. The hall ticket can be downloaded by logging in with the roll number or registration number. The candidates will not get any hard copy of their hall ticket via post.
The written and final results are released online in two stages. A merit list for both stages has been released on the day of the NDA result. The results have been made available on the official website of the UPSC. It will comprise both the roll number and the names of the selected candidates. Candidates whose names will be present in the NDA Result PDF are required to appear for the SSB Interview.
The NDA cut-off is the minimum qualifying mark applicants must achieve to pass the exam and advance to the next selection round. Following the completion of the hiring procedure, the cut-off marks for the written exam and SSB interview will be released separately. Candidates have to score at least 25% marks in each subject.
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Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the NDA Exam 2023 notification:
A: The NDA 1 2023 notification was released on December 21, 2022, while NDA 2 notification is likely to be released on May 17, 2023, as this is the starting date to register for NDA II.
A: The NDA 2 notification was released on May 17, 2023.
A: Yes, after the Supreme Court’s interim judgement, female aspirants can now appear for the NDA 2023 exam. Previously, they were not permitted to apply for the exam.
A: No, only unmarried male and female applicants are eligible to apply for the NDA exam.
A: As per the latest NDA 1 Notification, there are 19 posts available for female candidates.
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