UPSC NDA I 2025: Apply Now – Eligibility, Exam Date & Vacancy Details

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination I for 2025. Candidates interested in this recruitment can apply online from December 11, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Below, you’ll find details about eligibility, vacancies, the selection process, age limits, pay scale, and other important information.

 UPSC NDA I 2025 Overview 

Candidates must carefully read the official notification before filling out the NDA online form. All 12th-pass aspirants who are at least 16.5 years old can apply for the NDA 2025 exam. Below are the key highlights:

 Important Dates for UPSC NDA I 2025 

It’s crucial to know the NDA 2025 schedule to ensure you meet all deadlines. The apply-online link will be activated on the official UPSC website. Check the important dates below:

 Application Fees for NDA I 2025 

Candidates must pay the application fee using any of the following methods: cash at any State Bank of India branch, Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or internet banking. The category-wise application fees are as follows:

 Age Limit for UPSC NDA I 2025 

The age limit as per the NDA I 2025 rules is as follows:

• Age Between: July 2, 2006, to July 1, 2009 (tentative).

• Age Relaxation: As per official rules.

 Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria 

Post and Wing-wise Details

Educational Qualification

 Nationality for UPSC NDA I 2025 

Candidates must be unmarried and meet one of the following criteria:

1. A citizen of India.

2. A subject of Nepal.

3. A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or certain East African countries, intending to settle in India permanently.

 Physical Standard Requirements 

Candidates must meet the physical standards specified in the notification. The height requirements for different categories are as follows:

For Ground Duty

For Flying Duty

 Selection Process for UPSC NDA I 2025 

The selection process includes the following stages:

1. Written Exam

   • Type: Objective

   • Mode: Offline

   • Medium: English and Hindi

   • Sections: Mathematics and General Ability Test

   • Total Marks: 900

2. SSB Interview

   • Stage I: Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test and Picture Perception Description Test (PP&DT).

   • Stage II: Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conference.

   • Total Marks: 900

 Exam Pattern for UPSC NDA I 2025 

 Syllabus for UPSC NDA I 2025 

Mathematics

• Algebra

• Matrices and Determinants

• Trigonometry

• Analytical Geometry (2D and 3D)

• Differential Calculus

• Integral Calculus

• Vector Algebra

• Statistics and Probability

General Ability Test

• English

• General Knowledge:

  • Physics

  • Chemistry

  • General Science

  • History and Freedom Movement

  • Geography

  • Current Events

 Steps to Apply for UPSC NDA I 2025 

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.

2. Click the “Apply Online” link for the NDA/NA Exam 2025.

3. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process with valid details.

4. Log in using your Registration ID and password.

5. Fill out the NDA Online Form 2025.

6. Upload the required documents in the specified format.

7. Pay the application fee.

8. Save and print the application form for future reference.

--