UPSC NDA & NA Exam I 2023 notification has been released for 395 posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official site of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.

Union Public Service Commission has released UPSC NDA & NA Exam I 2023 notification on December 21, 2022. Eligible candidates can apply for National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2023 through the official site of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.

UPSC NDA & NA Exam I 2023: Notification out for 395 posts, registration begins




The registration process begins today, December 21, 2022 and will close on January 10, 2023. This recruitment drive will fill up 395 posts in the organisation. Read below for eligibility, selection process and other details.

UPSC NDA & NA Exam I 2023: Important Dates

  • Opening date of application: December 21, 2022
  • Closing date of application: January 10, 2023
  • Correction window: January 18 to January 24, 2023

UPSC NDA & NA Exam I 2023: Vacancy Details


Academy Service Vacancies
National Defence Academy Army 208 (including 10 for female candidates)
Navy 42 (including 3 for female candidates) 
Air Force (i) Flying – 92 (including 2 for female candidates)
(ii) Ground Duties (Tech) – 18 (including 2 for female candidates)
(iii) Ground Duties (Non-Tech) – 10 (including 2 for female candidates) 
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) 30 (for male candidates only)
Total 395

  • Army: 208 posts
  • Navy: 42 posts
  • Air Force: 120 posts
  • Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 25 posts

UPSC NDA & NA Exam I 2023: Eligibility Criteria

  • For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.
  • For Indian Naval Academy: Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
  • For Air Force Academy: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering
  • For More Details Refer Notification.

UPSC NDA & NA Exam I 2023: Age Limit :

  • Minimum Age: 20 Years
  • Maximum Age: 24 Years
  • Candidates born not earlier than 02-01-2000 and not later than 01-01-2004
  • Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

UPSC NDA & NA Exam I 2023: Application Fees

Candidates (excepting SC/ST candidates/female candidates/Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs specified in Note 2 below who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100/- either by remitting the money in any Branch of State Bank of India by cash, or by using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking of any Bank.
  • For Others: Rs. 100/-
  • For Female/ SC/ ST: NIL
  • Candidates can pay either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash or by using net banking facility of Any Bank.

UPSC NDA & NA Exam I 2023: Selection process

To be acceptable, candidates for the Army/Navy/Naval Academy and Air Force should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Written examination (total 900 marks) as fixed by UPSC at their discretion and (ii) Officer Potentiality Test (total 900 marks) as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretion.


Steps to apply for UPSC NDA 1 exam 2023:

  • Visit official website upsconline.nic.in
  • Go to ‘OTR for examinations of UPSC and online application’ and click on apply link
  • Fill Part 1 registration form, pay fee, upload documents
  • Select exam centre and submit form
  • Download form and take a printout for future reference.

Previous Post Next Post