The UPSC has announced the NDA 2/2024 recruitment for 404 Lieutenant (Officer) positions. If you’re interested, you can apply online between May 15 and June 4, 2024. The exam will take place on September 1, 2024. To be eligible, you must be an unmarried male or female born between January 1, 2001, and January 1, 2006, and meet specific height requirements. The selection process includes a written exam, an interview with the Service Selection Board (SSB), document verification, and a medical examination. For more details, check the official UPSC website.
Vacancies
| Post Name | Vacancy | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) | Rs. 56100- 177500/- (Level 10) |
| Navy | 42 (including 06 for female candidates) | |
| Air Force (Flying) | 92 (including 02 for female candidates) | |
| Air Force (Ground Duties – Tech) | 18 (including 02 for female candidates) | |
| Air Force (Ground Duties – Non Tech) | 10 (including 02 for female candidates) | |
| Naval Academy | 34 (including 05 for female candidates) |
Eligibility
The National Defence Academy (NDA) has different posts with specific educational requirements and age limits. For the Army Wing, you need to have passed the 12th class exam. For the Air Force and Naval Wings, and the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy, you need to have passed the 12th class with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. If you’re currently in the 12th class or an equivalent program under the 10+2 pattern, you’re also eligible. You must be an unmarried male or female born between January 2, 2001, and January 1, 2006.
| Post Name | Educational Qualifications | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Army | 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University. | Born between January 1, 2001, and January 1, 2006 |
| Navy | 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University. | |
| Air Force | ||
| Naval Academy |
Application Fees
The application fees for the UPSC NDA 2 2024 exam are Rs. 200 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, Sons of JCOs/ORs, and female candidates don’t have to pay any fees. You can pay online using a Visa, MasterCard, Rupay Credit/Debit Card, UPI, or Internet banking.
Selection Process
The UPSC NDA 2 2024 selection process involves several stages:
Written Exam: Candidates must first pass a written examination.
SSB/Personality Test/Interview/Medical Examination/DV: Successful candidates from the written exam undergo a series of tests, including the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview, personality test, medical examination, and document verification.
Merit: The final selection is based on the candidate’s performance in all stages of the selection process.
Application Process
Candidates can apply for the UPSC NDA 2 2024 exam through the following steps:
Online Application: Candidates need to apply online through the official UPSC website upsconline.nic.in.
Registration: Before filling out the application form, candidates must register on the One Time Registration (OTR) platform available on the UPSC website.
Application Form: After registration, candidates can proceed to fill out the online application form for the examination.
Fee Payment: Candidates (except for female/SC/ST candidates) are required to pay the application fee of Rs. 200/- through online modes such as Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card, UPI Payment, or Internet banking.
Submission: Once the application form is filled out and the fee is paid, candidates need to submit the application online.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting Date of Online Application | 15 May 2024 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 4 June 2024, up to 06:00 pm |
| Exam Date | 1 September 2024 |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
