The Union Public Service Commission has released the notification for National Defense Academy & Naval Academic Examination (I) 2021 on its official website. Check UPSC NDA Important Dates, Application Process, Eligibility, Pay Scale, Exam pattern.
UPSE released the notification for admission in Army, Naval and Air Force Wings of NDA for the 147th Course, and for the 109th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 2nd January, 2022. Eligible candidates can apply on or before 19 January 2021 and the online Applications can be withdrawn from 27 January 2021 to 02 February 2021 till 6:00 pm.
- Click Here (https://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php ) to apply online for UPSC NDA Examination (I).
Important Dates for NDA Examination 2021
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 30-12-2020 |
| Release of Online Application Form | 30-12-2020 |
| Last date to fill the Application Forms | 19-January-2021 (till 6:00 pm) |
| Date of Commencement of Examination | 18-April-2021 |
| Duration of Examination | One day |
Eligibility Criteria for NDA 2021
Educational Qualification:
- For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
- For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy: 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.
- Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education can also apply for this examination.
UPSC NDA Age Limit: Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd July, 2002 and not later than 1st July, 2005 are eligible.
UPSC NDA Physical Standard: Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2021.
*Note: A candidate who has resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any of the training academies of Armed Forces is not eligible to apply. *
Nationality: A candidate must be unmarried male and must be:
- a citizen of India, or
- a subject of Nepal, or
- a person of Indian origin who has migrated from – Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Application Fees and Payscale:
Candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs- 100/- (No fees for SC/ST category).
NDA – Pay Scale
Rank-wise salary of Cadets are given below:
| Ranks | NDA Salary (In Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Lt to Maj | Lt: Level 10 (56,100-1,77,500) Capt.: Level10 B (61,300-1,93,900) Maj: Level 11 (69,400-2,07,200) |
| Lt Col to Maj Gen | Lt Col: Level 12A (1,21,200 2,12,400) Col: Level 13 (1,30,600-2,15,900) Brig: Level 13A (1,39,600-2,17,600) Maj Gen - Level 14 (1,44,200-2,18,200) |
| Lt Gen to HAG Scale | Level 15 (1, 82, 200-2,24,100) |
| HAG+ Scale | Level 16 (2,05,400 – 2,24,400) |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lt Gen (NFSG) | Level 17 (2,25,000) (fixed) |
| COAS | Level 18 (2,50,000) (fixed) |
Military Service Pay given to the officer is given below:
| Military Service Pay (MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig | Rs 15,500 pm (fixed) |
Note: To know in detail check the official notification.
UPSC NDA Exam Pattern 2021
There will be objective-type questions on:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths (Post Code - 01) | 120 | 300 | 2 Hours & 30 Minutes |
| General Ability Test (Post Code - 02) | 150 | 600 | 2 Hours & 30 Minutes |
*There will Negative Marking for wrong answers marked.
Important links:
After having cleared the written examination the candidates should log on to the following websites for their SSB centre & date of interview:
Information Brochure- Click Here!
Official website– https://www.upsc.gov.in/
