The NDA 2 Notification 2024 is set to be unveiled on May 15, 2024, with the online application deadline closing on June 4, 2024. Scheduled for September 1, 2024, the NDA 2 2024 examination welcomes applications from unmarried male and female candidates who have passed their 12th standard and are at least 16.5 years old.
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Summary of NDA 2024
| Exam Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| NDA Full Form | National Defence Academy |
| Exam Name | NDA & NA Examination, 2024 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency | Twice a Year |
| NDA 2024 Eligibility | 12th Pass |
| Selection Process | Written Exam and SSB Interview |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
Key Dates for NDA 2024
| Events | NDA 1 2024 | NDA 2 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| NDA 2024 Notification Release Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
| NDA 2024 Online Registration Start Date | December 20, 2023 | May 15, 2024 |
| NDA 2024 Apply Online Last Date | January 9, 2024 | June 4, 2024 |
| NDA Application Form 2024 Correction Window dates | January 10 to 16, 2024 | To be updated soon |
| NDA 2024 Exam Date | April 21, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
| NDA 2024 Admit Card | April 2024 | To be updated soon |
| NDA 2024 Result | To be updated soon | To be updated soon |
NDA Educational Qualification 2024
| Post Name | UPSC NDA Educational Qualification 2024 |
|---|---|
| For the Army Wing of the National Defence Academy | 12th Class pass or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University. |
| For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy | 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University. |
NDA 2024 Physical Fitness Assessment
| NDA Height Criteria | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| For Ground Duty | Height Requirements | Minimum Height | Maximum Height |
| Other States | 157.5 cm | – | |
| Gorkhas and those from the North-Eastern regions of India and hilly areas of Uttarakhand | 152.5 cm | – | |
| Applicants from Lakshadweep | 155.5 cm | – | |
| For Flying Duty | Height Requirements | Minimum Height | Maximum Height |
| Sitting Height | 81.5 cm | 96.0 cm | |
| Leg Length | 99.0 cm | 120.0 cm | |
| Thigh Length | – | 64.0 cm |
NDA 2024 Available Positions
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| National Defence Academy | |
| Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| Navy | 42 (including 12 for female candidates) |
| Air Force | Flying-92 (including 02 for female candidates) |
| Ground Duties (Tech) | 18 (including 02 for female candidates) |
| Ground Duties (Non Tech) | 10 (including 02 for female candidates) |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 30 (including 09 for female candidates) |
| Total Vacancies | 400 |
NDA 2024 Recruitment Procedure
| NDA 2024 Selection Procedure | |
|---|---|
| Written Examination: | |
| Question Type: | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Exam Mode: | Offline |
| Medium: | Hindi and English |
| Sections: | Mathematics and General Ability Test |
| Maximum Marks: | 900 |
| Duration: | 2 ½ hours for each paper |
| SSB Interview: | |
| Stage I: | Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests include Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT) |
| Stage II: | Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and the Conference |
| Maximum Marks: | 900 |
NDA 2024 Test Structure
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 2½ Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test | 2½ Hours | 600 |
| Total | 900 | |
| SSB Evaluation/Interview | 900 |
Syllabus for NDA 2024
| Subject | NDA Syllabus 2024 |
|---|---|
| Mathematics |
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| General Ability Test |
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NDA 2024 Examination Venue
| NDA Exam Centre 2024 | ||
| Agartala | Ghaziabad | Panaji (Goa) |
| Agra | Gorakhpur | Patna |
| Ajmer | Gurgaon | Port Blair |
| Ahmedabad | Gwalior | Prayagraj (Allahabad) |
| Aizawl | Hyderabad | Puducherry |
| Aligarh | Imphal | Pune |
| Almora (Uttarakhand) | Indore | Raipur |
| Anantpur (Andhra Pradesh) | Itanagar | Rajkot |
| Aurangabad | Jabalpur | Ranchi |
| Bengaluru | Jaipur | Sambalpur |
| Bareilly | Jammu | Shillong |
| Bhopal | Jodhpur | Shimla |
| Bilaspur | Jorhat | Siligudi |
| Chandigarh | Kochi | Srinagar |
| Chennai | Kohima | Srinagar (Uttarakhand) |
| Coimbatore | Kolkata | Thane |
| Cuttack | Kozhikode (Calicut) | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Dehradun | Leh | Tiruchirapalli |
| Delhi | Lucknow | Tirupati |
| Dharwad | Ludhiana | Udaipur |
| Dispur | Madurai | Varanasi |
| Faridabad | Mumbai | Vellore |
| Gangtok | Mysore | Vijayawada |
| Gaya | Nagpur | Visakhapatnam |
| Gautam Buddh Nagar | Navi Mumbai | Warangal |
NDA 2024 Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Year | NDA 1 Cut Off | NDA 2 Cut Off |
| 2022 | 720 | 720 |
| 2021 | 709 | 726 |
| 2020 | 723 | 719 |
| 2019 | 705 | 709 |
| 2018 | 708 | 624 |
| 2016 | 656 | 602 |
Strategy for Preparing for NDA 2024
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Succeeding in the NDA 2024 examination requires diligent effort, but with dedicated preparation, aspirants can excel. Here are effective strategies and tips for NDA preparation to ensure success in the upcoming exam:
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Top Picks for NDA 2024 Exam Study Materials
| Subjects | Recommended Books |
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| English |
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| General Knowledge |
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| Mathematics | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy by RS Agarwal |
Vacancies for NDA 1 in 2024
| Academy | Wings | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| NDA | Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| Navy | 42 (including 12 for female candidates) | |
| Air Force (Flying) | 92 (including 2 for female candidates) | |
| Ground Duties (Tech) | 18 (including 2 for female candidates) | |
| Ground Duties (Non Tech) | 10 (including 2 for female candidates) | |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 30 (including 9 for female candidates) | |
| Total | 400 | |