UPSC NDA eligibility
UPSC National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination · यूपीएससी एनडीए
To apply for UPSC NDA you need: Army wing: Class 12 pass in any stream. Air Force, Navy and Naval Academy: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Candidates in Class 12 can apply. The age limit is 16–19 years, calculated as on the birth-date window given in the notification (about 16½ to 19½ years).
Educational qualification
Army wing: Class 12 pass in any stream. Air Force, Navy and Naval Academy: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Candidates in Class 12 can apply.
Age limit and relaxation
| Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 16–19 years |
Post-wise age limits can differ. The official notification for each cycle is final.
Other conditions
- Nationality: Citizen of India, or other categories as specified in the notification.
- Only unmarried candidates are eligible. Women candidates have been eligible since 2021.
- Physical and medical standards apply.
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC, ST and wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs | Exempted (no fee) |