UPSC invites application for National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (NDA&NA). Before applying candidates should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions for admission to the examination. The examination was scheduled be conducted on 19.04.2020, but deferred due to Covid-19 outbreak.
Eligibility Conditions
Nationality
i) Citizen of India
ii) Subject of Nepal
iii) Tibetan refugee came to India before 1st January 1962 for permanent settling in India
iv) 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 for permanent settling in India.
Age Limit
Only candidates born not earlier than 02nd January, 2002 and not later than 1st January, 2005 are eligible to apply for the examination.
Gender and Marital Status
Only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply for the examination.
Educational Qualifications
For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: 12th class pass in 10+2 pattern
For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy: 12th class pass in 10+2 pattern with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Physical Standards:
Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2020 as per guidelines given in Appendix-IV of official notification. Notification link given below.
Vacancy details
National Defence Academy: 370 (Army 208, Navy 42, 120 Air Force)
Naval Academy: 43
Total Vacancy: 413
Application Fee
Candidates are required to Pay fee of Rs. 100 (Rupees one hundred only)
* SC/ST candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs specified in Note 2 of official notification are exempted from payment of fee
How to Apply
Applicant who have meets eligibility criteria can apply through online using the website https://www.upsconline.nic.in/ before closing date of application. Detailed instruction for filling of online application is given below.
Important Links
Official Website of UPSC: https://www.upsc.gov.in/
UPSC Exam application website: https://www.upsconline.nic.in/
Official Notification of UPSC ISS Exam: English | Hindi
Detailed instruction for filling of online application: Read Now
Important Dates
Application starting date: 16 June 2020
Closing date of application: 06-07-2020 (Up to 06.00 PM)
Date of Examination: 6th September 2020
Starting of Course : 2nd July 2021
