UPSC NDA & CDS I Exam 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination/Combined Defence Services Exam (I) today, December 20. Candidates can enrol themselves for the competitive exam through the official website of UPSC, upsconline.nic.in. The last date to submit applications is January 9, 2024. A total of 457 CDS I vacancies and 400 NDA vacancies will be recruited.
Both CDS and NDA & NA exam is scheduled to be conducted on April 21, 2024 at various exam centres across the country. Candidates can apply to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2024, and the Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2024 by following the steps given below.
UPSC NDA & CDS I examination 2024: How to apply?
- Visit the official website of UPSC, upsc.gov.in
- Click on the 'UPSC NDA & CDS I examination 2024 notification link' available on the homepage
- Now, click on the 'new registration'
- Fill out the registration form by providing essential details
- On successful registration procedure, proceed with your application form
- Fill out the application form carefully
- Upload documents, make a payment of the application fee, and click on the 'submit' button
- Take a printout of the UPSC NDA & CDS I examination 2024 application form for future reference
Application Fee
- All others - Rs. 100/-
- SC/ST candidates/female candidates/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs - exempted
- Payment Mode: Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking of any Bank
UPSC CDS I Vacancy Details
- Indian Military Academy, Dehradun — 100 Posts
- Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala — 32 Posts
- Air Force Academy, Hyderabad — 32 Posts
- Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) — 275 Posts
- Officers Training Academy, Chennai (Madras) — 18 Posts
National Defence Academy Vacancy Details
- Army – 208 Posts
- Navy – 42 Posts
- Air Force – 92 Posts
- Ground Duties (Tech) – 18 Posts
- Ground Duties (Non-Tech) – 10 Posts
- Naval Academy – 30 Posts
UPSC NDA & CDS I examination 2024: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
- For Indian Naval Academy— Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution.
- For Air Force Academy—Degree from a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering
- For Army Wing of National Defence Academy :—12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent.
- For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and 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
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the starting date for UPSC NDA CDS 1 application submission?
Answer: According to the official schedule, the candidates will be able to submit the online applications from December 20.
2. What is the last date for UPSC NDA CDS 1 application submission?
Answer: The last date for submission of application forms is January 9.
3. What is the UPSC NDA CDS 1 (2024) exam date?
Answer: UPSC NDA CDS 1 2024 exam will be conducted on April 21, 2024.
4. How many vacancies will be filled through UPSC NDA CDS 1 (2024) exam?
Answer: A total of 457 CDS I vacancies and 400 NDA vacancies will be recruited through these exams.
5. How to apply for UPSC NDA CDS 1 (2024) exam?
Answer: Interested and eligible candidates can submit applications through online mode at upsc.gov.in on or before January, 9.
