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NDA 2021 Notification: Check NDA 1 Vacancy, Apply Online, Exam Date, Eligibility and More Details

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UPSC NDA & NA (1) 2021 Notification Out! A total of 400 vacancies have been released by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (I).  The online registration for NDA is started from 30th December 2020 and will close on 19th January 2021. Candidates can apply for NDA 1 2021 by visiting the official website of UPSC www.upsconline.nic.in

NDA 1 2021 online registration will start from 30th December 2020 and the exam will be conducted on 18th April 2021.

NDA 1 2021Important Dates
Release of Application Form30th December 2020
Last Date to Apply for NDA 19th January 2021
Exam Date18th April 2021
Admit card release dateTo be notified soon

Note: The online Applications can be withdrawn from 27.01.2021 to 02.02.2021 till 6:00 PM.

NDA 1 Vacancy 2021

UPSC has released a total of 400 vacancies. In 2020 a single exam was conducted by UPSC for NDA 1 and NDA 2 in which a total of 813 vacancies were released (NDA 1 2020: 418 and NDA 2 2020: 413). 

NDA 1 2021Vacancies
146th National Defence Academy (Indian Air Force)120 (Including 28 for Ground Duty)
146th National Defence Academy (Indian Navy)42
146th National Defence Academy (Indian Army)208
108th Indian Naval Academy Course30
Total400

The application fees are Rs 100, however, SC/ST candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from paying any application fees. Candidates can pay the application through online and offline mode. 

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be aware of eligibility criteria before applying for NDA 2021.

Eligibility CriteriaConditions
Nationality
(i) a citizen of India, or
(ii) a subject of Nepal,etc. For more information download the official notification.
GenderMale
Age LimitCandidate must not born earlier than 02nd July 2002 and not later than 1st July 2005

1. For Army Wing:

The aspiring candidates should have passed their 12th class in the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by the State Education Board or a University. 

2. For all the Air Force and the Naval Wings of the National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy :

The aspiring candidates should have passed their 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by the State Education Board or a University.

Note: All the Candidates who are right now appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of the School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.

Steps to Apply for NDA 1 2021

  1. Visit the UPSC official website https://upsconline.nic.in/
  2. Check the notification and after reading all the instructions. Press “Yes”
  3. Candidates have to fill Part I and Part II of the Application Form.
    1. Part I consists of details like candidate Name, Aadhar number, Preference of branch, etc
    2. Part II- Candidates need to fill in details like exam centre choice, upload the latest photograph and signature, application fee payment, etc.
    3. Note: Photograph and signature must be in JPG format with size 20 KB – 300 KB.
  4. Recheck and verify all the details.
  5. In the next step go through the declaration and tick on the “I Agree” option.
  6. Candidate must take the Print out of confirmation page for future reference.

NDA Selection Procedure 2021

Here is the selection process of NDA and NA exam

  1. Written Examination
  2. SSB Interview
  3. Medical Test
  4. Final Merit

The first stage of NDA and NA exam is the written exam, the exam pattern is shared below:

ExamSectionQuestionsMarksTime Allotted
Paper IMathematics1203002.5 hrs
Paper-IIGeneral Ability Test1506002.5 hrs

Here are the marks allotted to various sub-sections of the General Ability Test (GAT):

Sections of General Ability TestWeightage
English200 Marks
Physics100 Marks
Chemistry60 Marks
General Science40 Marks
History80 Marks
Geography80 Marks
Current Affairs40 Marks

Note: There will be negative marking for every incorrect attempt. One-third of the marks that are assigned to that question will be deducted for an incorrect response. 

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 Frequently Asked Questions Related to NDA 1 2021 Exam

The first stage of NDA and NA exam is the written exam, the exam pattern is shared below:

ExamSectionQuestionsMarks Time Allotted
Paper IMathematics1203002.5 hrs
Paper-IIGeneral Ability Test1506002.5 hrs

Here are the marks allotted to various sub-sections of the General Ability Test (GAT):

Sections of General Ability TestWeightage
English200 Marks
Physics100 Marks
Chemistry60 Marks
General Science40 Marks
History80 Marks
Geography80 Marks
Current Affairs40 Marks

Note: There will be negative marking for every incorrect attempt. One-third of the marks that are assigned to that question will be deducted for an incorrect response. 

Frequently Asked Questions Related to NDA 1 2021 Exam

Q.When is the registration process of NDA 1 2021 starting?

A. NDA 1 2021 registration process will start from 30th December 2020.

Q. What is the last date to apply for NDA 1 2021?

A. The last date to apply for NDA 1 2021 is 19th January 2021.

Q. Can girls/female candidates apply for the NDA exam?

A. No, only male candidates are eligible to apply for the NDA exam.

Q. Is there any percentage criteria to apply for the NDA exam?

A. No, there is no percentage criteria to apply for NDA exam.

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