Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Recruitment 2025: UPSC invites Online applications for the recruitment of 406 National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025 Posts. Application will be available on the Official website @ https://upsc.gov.in/ from 11.12.2024 to 31.12.2024. Before applying for the recruitment, Applicants must carefully read the UPSC NDA & NA I 2025 notification and ensure their eligibility.
| UPSC NDA Recruitment 2025 Summary |
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| Organization Name: Union Public Service Commission |
| Employment Type: Central Government Jobs |
| Total No of Vacancies: 406 National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025 Posts |
| Qualification: 12th |
| Salary: ₹56,100 per month |
| Notification Start Date: 11.12.2024 |
| Last Date to Apply: 31.12.2024 |
| Application Fee: Rs. 100/-; For ST/SC/PWD Applicants – Nil |
| Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in/ |
UPSC NDA I Vacancies:
| National Defence Academy | Army | 208 (including 10 for female Applicants) |
| Navy | 42 (including 06 for female Applicants) | |
| Air Force | (i) Flying -92 (including 02 for female Applicants) (ii) GD (Tech) -18 (including 02 for female Applicants) (iii) GD (Non Tech) -10 (including 02 for female Applicants) | |
| Naval Academy | 36 (including 05 for female candidate) | |
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
| For Army Wing of NDA :- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by 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 Indian Naval Academy :- 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. |
| Note: Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination. |
Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status:
Only unmarried Male/Female Applicants born not earlier than 02.07.2006 and not later than 01.07.2009 are eligible.
Note: Candidates should note that only the date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation/ Secondary School Examination Certificate available or an equivalent certificate on the date of submission of applications will be accepted by the Commission and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.
Salary:
The salary for candidates selected through the UPSC NDA varies based on their rank and the stage of their training or career. Here’s an overview:
1. During Training Period
- Stipend: ₹56,100 per month (fixed) during the training period at the National Defence Academy and subsequent training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) or Naval or Air Force Academy.
- Note: The stipend becomes the starting salary once the training is completed.
2. Post-Commission Salary (After Training)
The salary structure is based on ranks in the Armed Forces:
| Rank | Pay Level | Basic Pay (₹) | Military Service Pay (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant (or equivalent) | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 | ₹15,500 |
| Captain | Level 10B | ₹61,300 – ₹1,93,900 | ₹15,500 |
| Major | Level 11 | ₹69,400 – ₹2,07,200 | ₹15,500 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | ₹1,21,200 – ₹2,12,400 | ₹15,500 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | ₹1,30,600 – ₹2,15,900 | ₹15,500 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | ₹1,39,600 – ₹2,17,600 | ₹15,500 |
| Major General | Level 14 | ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 | Not Applicable |
Selection Process:
| 1. Written Exam (Mathematics & General Ability Test) (Total of 900 Marks) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Paper | Duration | Total Marks |
| Paper 1: Mathematics (Objective (MCQs)) | 2.5 hours | 300 |
| Paper 2: General Ability Test (GAT) (Objective (MCQs)) | 2.5 hours | Part A: English (200 marks) Part B: General Knowledge (400 marks) |
| 2. SSB Test/ Interview (Intelligence and Personality Test) (Total of 900 Marks) – conducted over five days. | ||
| Key Notes: (i) Negative marking is applicable for incorrect answers in the written exam. (ii) The exam is conducted in both English and Hindi (except for the English section in GAT). (iii) Candidates are required to clear the written exam to be eligible for the SSB Interview. | ||
Application Fee:
| For ST/SC/Female Applicants – Nil |
| For Other Applicants – Rs.100/- |
| Payment Mode: Online |
How to Apply:
Eligible and interested Applicants are required to visit UPSC website (https://upsc.gov.in/) and submit the application online. Online Registration shall commence at 11.12.2024 and will close at 31.12.2024.
Important Dates:
| Starting Date for Submission of Application: 11.12.2024 |
| Last date for Submission of Application: 31.12.2024 till 6:00PM |
| Date of Examination: 13.04.2025 |
Official Notification & Application Link:
| UPSC Official Career Page: Website Link |
| UPSC Official Notification PDF: Notification Link |
| UPSC Online Application Form: Apply Link |