Recruitment of Lieutenant (Officer)
The National Defence Academy (NDA) is the joint defence service training institute of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force train together before they go on to their respective service academy for further pre-commission training. The NDA is located in Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra. It is the first tri-service academy in the world.
UPSC NDA Recruitment:
Union Public Service Commission published the NDA 1 2024 Notification on 20th December 2023 for 400 vacancies on the official website. The selected candidates will join the Army, Navy, Air Force, and INAC through the entire selection process of NDA Exam 2024. Online Form for NDA 1 2024 Notification has been stated and the registration form will be active from 9th January 2024.
UPSC NDA Recruitment 2024 Overview:
| Exam Conduct Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 153rd Course and the 115th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) |
| Role | Lieutenant (Officer) |
| Vacancies | 400 Posts |
| Selection | Written Exam and SSB Interview |
| Start Date | 20 December 2023 |
| End Date | 9 January 2024 |
UPSC NDA Recruitment Education Qualification:
Candidates must hold the minimum qualification to be eligible for the NDA 1 Exam 2024. Below we have mentioned the details for Education Qualification, Age Limit, Nationality, and Physical Standards as mentioned in the NDA 1 2024 Notification.
|
Name of Post |
Education Qualification |
| Army Wing of NDA | 12th pass/HSC or equivalent |
| Air Force and Naval Wings of NDA | 12th Class/HSC or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics |
UPSC NDA Recruitment Vacancy:
|
Post Name |
No. of Vacancy |
| Indian Army | 208 (including 10 vacancies for female candidates) |
| Indian Navy | 42 (including 12 vacancies for female candidates) |
| Indian Air Force | 92 (including 02 vacancies for female candidates), Ground Duties (Tech) – 18 (including 02 vacancies for female candidates), and Ground Duties (Non-Tech) – 10 (including 02 vacancies for female candidates) |
| Indian Naval Academy | 30 (including 09 vacancies for female candidates) |
| Total Post: | 400 (total post) |
UPSC NDA Recruitment Selection Process:
The National Defence Academy (NDA) examination consists of two stages: the written test and the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. After declaring the NDA cut-off, candidates participate in the SSB interview conducted by the UPSC. The NDA Written Exam Pattern encompasses objective-type questions, and the overall duration of the examination is 5 hours.
| Subject | Duration | Maximum Marks |
| Mathematics | 2½Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test | 2½ Hours | 600 |
| Total: | 900 | |
| SSB Test/Interview | 900 | |
UPSC NDA Recruitment Salary:
| Rank | Level | Pay Scale |
| Lieutenant | 10 | Rs 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Captain | 10B | Rs 61,300 – 1,93,900 |
| Major | 11 | Rs 69,400 – 2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | 12A | Rs 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
| Colonel | 13 | Rs 1,30,600 – 2,15,900 |
| Brigadier | 13A | Rs 1,39,600 – 2,17,600 |
| Major General | 14 | Rs 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | 15 | Rs 1,82,200 – 2,24,100 |
| HAG+ Scale | 16 | Rs 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army CDR/Lieutenant General (NFSG) | 17 | Rs 2,25,000 (fixed) |
| COAS | 18 | Rs 2,50,000 (fixed) |
UPSC NDA Recruitment Age Limit:
- Only individuals within the age bracket of 16.5 to 19.5 years are eligible to apply for the NDA 2024 Recruitment.
| Name of the Post | Age |
| UPSC NDA Recruitment 2024 |
Minimum Age: 16.5 years Maximum Age: 19.5 years |
UPSC NDA Recruitment Fees / Service Charges:
The applicants shall be required to pay the application fee / service charges as indicated below:
|
Category of Applicant |
Amount (Non-refundable) |
| General/OBC | Rs.100/- |
| SC / ST /Female | Nil |
How To Apply For UPSC NDA Recruitment 2024:
- Click on APPLY Here Visit the official website of UPSC NDA-I at upsconline.nic.in.
- Click on Official Notification see Jobs details and check Eligibility.
- Please check the last date carefully before starting the application form.
- Fill out the application form without any mistakes.
- Take the printout.
- Mode of Apply: Through Online.
- For better reference, you have to download the application and print out the hardcopy.