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NDA 1 Application Form 2025 - Check How to fill, Apply Online, Fees

NDA 1 Application Form 2025 - Check How to fill, Apply Online, Fees

Edited By Vishnukumar V | Updated on Jul 10, 2024 02:06 PM IST | #NDA

The Union Public Service Commission will release the NDA 1 application form 2025 on December 11, 2024. The NDA 1 2025 application can be submitted on or before December 31, 2024. Candidates can access the NDA 1 apply link 2025 on their official website - upsc.gov.in. The NDA form 2025 will be activated along with the release of the notification. Interested candidates can go through the entire notification and register through the NDA 2025 apply online link.

NDA 1 exam is conducted to recruit candidates for vacancies in Army, Navy and Air force sectors of NDA and Indian Navy Academy Course (INAC). Aspirants interested in the posts must go through the NDA exam eligibility criteria before filling the NDA form. Applicants who are interested in applying for the NDA exam are advised to keep the necessary documents and scanned copies beforehand to fill and submit the UPSC NDA registration form 2025 on time. An application fee of Rs. 100 has to be paid by candidates of general, EWS and OBC categories and submit the NDA registration form 2025 . After the official release, the NDA application online link will be provided in this article.

NDA Application Form 2025 - Overview

Aspirants can check some basic details about the UPSC NDA application form from the below table.

ParticularsDetails

Examination body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Exam name

UPSC National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination

NDA official website

upsc.gov.in

Application mode

Online

NDA 1 2025 application form date of release

NDA I 2025 - December 11, 2024

Application fee

General/ OBC - Rs 100

SC, ST, Sons of JCOs, NCOs, and ORs - NIL

Mode of NDA form fee payment

Online (Debit Cards/Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets) or Challan

NDA Application Form 2025 - Dates

Check the important NDA application form dates mentioned in the calendar in the table below.

NDA 1 2025 Exam Dates

NDA 1 Events

NDA 1 exam dates 2025

NDA 1 notification 2025

December 11, 2024

NDA 1 form apply online 2025

December 11, 2024

NDA 1 application form last date 2025

December 31, 2024

NDA 1 application form correction window start date 2025

TBA

NDA 1 2025 Exam date

April 13, 2025

NDA 2 Exam Date 2025

NDA 2 Events

NDA 2 exam date 2025

NDA 2 2025 notification

May 28, 2025

NDA 2 form 2025 apply online

May 28, 2025

NDA 2 application form 2025 last date

June 17, 2025

NDA 2 application form correction window start date 2025

To be announced

NDA 2 Exam Date 2025

September 14, 2025


NDA Eligibility Criteria 2025

UPSC prescribes the NDA eligibility criteria for all applicants wanting to appear/ NDA apply online for the both NDA 1 and NDA 2 exams. Those who meet the eligibility can fill the NDA registration form 2025 online. The NDA age limit is 16.5 to 19.5 years, who have passed class 12th or equivalent exam can fill the NDA online form. Now, as per the Supreme Court women are also eligible to apply for the NDA exam form. For more details on the NDA eligibility criteria check the table below.

NDA Eligibility Criteria 2025

ParticularsDetails

Nationality

Indian

NDA 1 age limit

16.5 to 19.5 years (no age relaxation is given to reserved category)

Educational Qualification

Passed 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognised board

NDA attempts limit

Till within the upper age limit

NDA Application Form 2025 - Documents required to fill NDA form

While filling the application form of NDA 2025, applicants need to keep all the important registration details and documents beforehand to fill the registration form. The list of details and documents required to fill the NDA exam registration online is mentioned below.

  • Active email ID and mobile number.

  • Scanned photograph and signature.

  • Valid photo ID card details.

  • Other NDA exam registration details/documents and certificates (if applicable).

  • Basic personal and academic details

  • NDA form fee payment details - Visa/Master/Rupay debit or credit card/UPI payment or by using internet banking of any bank etc.

How to Fill An NDA Application Form 2025?

The instructions on how to fill the UPSC NDA 2025 application form must be followed carefully to avoid any rejections at a later stage of the selection process. Follow the instructions mentioned below or in the notification on how to fill the NDA form for reference purposes only.

  • Go to the NDA official website - upsc.gov.in. Candidates must visit the UPSC official website.

1630326579417

  • Online One-Time Registration (OTR)- If the applicants have not completed the NDA registration form 2025 (One Time Registration), They have to complete UPSC NDA registration by providing some basic details such as personal and contact details.

UPSC1

  • Login by using valid login credentials Email ID and OTP/Password or Mobile number and OTP/Password or OTR ID and OTP/Password generated at the time of UPSC NDA registration.

USPC2

  • Candidates have to fill out the UPSC NDA 1 2025 application form in two parts which include filling in details, fee payment, uploading of scanned documents, valid ID proof, selection of preferred exam centre and agreeing to the declaration.
  • Check all the details furnished in the UPSC NDA application form 2025 thoroughly and edit the details if needed.
  • Once submitted, Applicants will not be able to make changes in their UPSC NDA 2025 application form.
  • After submission, a registration number will be generated. Candidates have to download it as a PDF file and take a printout for future reference.

NDA application page details

NDA 1 2025 application Part 1: Click on the registration link and read the instructions on how to fill the online NDA application form 2025 and press the “Yes” button.

There will be five pages to complete the NDA 2025 part 1 registration.

  • The first page comprises filling basic details like category, father's name, mother’s name, date of birth, and others.
  • The second page - Claiming age Relaxation
  • The third page - Choosing "Engineering Branch" and Centre for Engineering Services (Main/Stage II) Examination
  • Fourth page - Editing and making any changes in the furnished details
  • Fifth page - Generation of 'Registration ID'.

NDA part 2 application process 2025 - In NDA registration part 2, candidates need to pay the application fee, they have to choose the preferred exam centre and upload the signature, photograph and document proof.

NDA 2025 application fee

Category

NDA application fee

General/ OBC/ EWS

Rs 100

SC, ST, Sons of JCOs, NCOs, and ORs

Nil

NDA Scanned Images dimensions

Scanned Images/ Documents

File Size and Format

Instructions

Photograph

20 to 300 KB in JPG format

Photograph must be recent with a white background

Signature

Signature must not be in capitals and use blue/ black ink

Photo Identity Document (PID)

20 to 300 KB in pdf format

Any one should be uploaded -

Voter Card/ Aadhar Card/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State/ Central Government

Before the final submission of NDA application form 2025, use the "Print Preview" option to check the application details. Click on "I have read Declaration and Agree" for the final submission. To edit, click on "I Do not Agree".

If facing any difficulty while filling the NDA form 2025, then applicants can get in touch with the UPSC’s Facilitation Counter near gate C of its campus in person or over the telephone number 011-23385271/ 011-23381125/ 011-23098543.

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How to Fill UPSC NDA application form?

What to Do If Payment is Not Received by the UPSC?

UPSC releases a list of the applicants whose payment has not reached the Commission. The list is known as the NDA fictitious fee list. These applicants have to submit a documentary proof of fee payment to the Under Secretary (NDA), UPSC, through post or by hand within 10 days of the release of the list. The list is released a few days after the last date of submission of the UPSC NDA application form. On receiving relevant proof of the payment, UPSC accepts the genuine fee payment cases.

NDA Application Form 2025 - Points to Remember

While filling the application form for NDA, pay attention to every detail entered. Few important points to remember while filing the NDA 2025 application form:

  • Read the NDA notification carefully.

  • Go through the UPSC NDA eligibility.

  • Check if the details entered in the NDA form 2025 carefully before submitting.

  • Dimensions of the images must be as mentioned in the notification.

  • Use the latest version of the browser to fill the form.

What to Do If I Forget the NDA 2025 Registration ID?

If you forget or lose the UPSC registration ID then it is advisable to check your registered email inbox and SMS for the same. While filling the part 1 of the NDA registration form it is auto-generated and emailed and messaged to you. If you still are unable to find it then you will have to register again to obtain the NDA registration id and password.

How to make corrections in NDA Application Form 2025

UPSC will open the NDA 2025 application form correction window on the official website. If candidates wish to make corrections in the application form of NDA, they can make corrections by following the steps below:

  • Visit NDA's official website - upsc.gov.in.

  • Click on the login window

  • Enter the login credentials

  • An OTP will be sent to applicants' registered email and mobile

  • Make required changes in the NDA 2025 application form

  • Download the corrected NDA application form 2025

Check application forms for other UPSC exams.

NDA Exam Centres 2025

Applicants have to enter their preference of exam centres while filling out the UPSC NDA application form 2025. The exam centres are provided in various parts of the country. The number of NDA exam centres in a city may vary based on the number of applicants who have applied for that city as their exam venue. Any request to change the NDA 2025 exam centre will not be entertained by the UPSC after the final submission of the application form.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the age limit to apply for the NDA exam?

Applicants between the age group of 16.5 to 19.5 years can apply for the NDA exam.

2. For what posts is the NDA exam held?

The NDA recruitment exam is conducted to recruit qualified candidates as officers in the Indian Defence Services.

3. What is the NDA application fee?

The NDA 2025 application fee for all categories is mentioned in the table below.

NDA 2025 application fee

Category

NDA application fee

General/ OBC/ EWS

Rs 100

SC, ST, Sons of JCOs, NCOs, and ORs

Nil

4. What is the academic qualification required for the NDA exam?

The basic educational qualification required to be eligible for the NDA exam is 10+2 pass.

5. What are the stages of the NDA exam?

NDA 2025 selection process has two stages, they are:

  • Written exam

  • SSB interview

6. When is the NDA application form 2025 to be released?

The NDA 1 registration form 2025 will be released on December 11, 2024.

7. How can I apply for the NDA 2025 exam?

Applicants can apply for the NDA 1 2025 exam by visiting the NDA official website - upsc.gov.in.

8. When is the NDA 1 2025 exam scheduled to be held?

The NDA 1 exam 2025 will be conducted on April 13, 2025.

9. What is the last day to submit the NDA 1 2025 application from?

The last day to submit the NDA 1 application form is December 31, 2024.

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Questions related to NDA

Have a question related to NDA ?

Hello aspirant,

At the time of course initiation, candidates must normally be between 16.5 and 19.5 years old in order to sit for the NDA (National Defence Academy) exam in 2026.
The candidate must have been born on any day between January 2, 2007, and January 1, 2010, in order to sit for the NDA 2026 exam. Thus, you'll be able to take this test.

Thank you

Hello aspirant,

NDA eligibility 2025 states that candidates must be between the ages of 16 and 19. Examinees may apply if they are enrolled in or have completed Class 12. UPSC released the dates for the NDA 2025 exam. The exam for NDA 1 2025 is scheduled for April 13, 2025. The date of the NDA 2 2025 exam is September 14, 2025. To get more about NDA application form 2024, continue reading below.

So, yes you can apply for 2025 NDA.

Thank you

Hope it helps you

Since your birthdate is 23rd September 2007, here's how many attempts you can make for the National Defence Academy (NDA) exam.


The NDA exam is conducted twice a year by the UPSC, and candidates must meet the age criteria as follows:

- The age limit is generally between 16.5 and 19.5 years.

- For most NDA exams, the candidate must not be older than 19.5 years on the commencement date of the course, which is typically in January or July of the following year after the exam.


Given this, let's calculate:

- By September 2024, you will turn 17 years old, making you eligible to appear for NDA in 2024.

- You will remain eligible for the NDA exam until you turn 19.5 years old, which will be around March 2027.


Therefore, starting from 2024 until 2026 (since the NDA is held twice a year), you can attempt the NDA exam for **5 times** (from NDA 2 in 2024 to NDA 2 in 2026). Keep an eye on specific eligibility criteria for each exam cycle to confirm your eligibility.

hope this helps you!!

Hello aspirant,

One of the most well-liked competitive tests in the nation is the NDA exam. Twice a year, the Union Public Service Commission conducts it. Every year, a sizable number of applicants who took the Class 12 exam or are taking it do so. Candidates who wish to serve their country by joining the Indian army can do so directly through the NDA.

To be eligible for NDA exam, you must have maths in you 11and 12 standard. Basic maths will not work for NDA exams.

Thank you

To join the Flying branch of the IAF, you must choose both Physics and Mathematics which is standard Mathematics. The third subject could be Chemistry or Computers or even Biology .

you need to take competitive exams like the NDA (National Defence Academy) or other entrance tests for the IAF in which solid grasp of standard mathematics will be crucial.

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