The exams are scheduled to take place on April 21, 2024, at various locations across the country.

Registered candidates will get their e-admit cards seven days before the commencement of the examination. No Admit Card will be sent by post.

Check Detailed Notification For Combined Defence Services Examination 2024

Check Detailed Notification For National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination 2024

UPSC NDA, CDS 2024 Exam – Steps to Apply

• Visit the official website, upsconline.nic.in
• Register at the One Time Registration (OTR) platform.
• Proceed to fill up the application form.

Eligibility criteria for UPSC CDS 1 Notification 2024

• For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.

(ii)    For Indian Naval Academy— Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution

• For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering. Graduates with first choice as Army/Navy/Air Force are to submit proof of Graduation/provisional certificates on the date of commencement of the SSB Interview at the SSB.

FEE

Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred Only) either by remitting the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using Visa/Master/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI Payment or by using internet banking facility of any Bank.

Interested candidates can apply online at http://upsconline.nic.in up to 11th January 2022 till 6:00 PM. The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeks before the commencement of the examination. UPSC NDA & NA (I) 2022 examination will be conducted on 10th April 2021 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 149th Course, and for the 111th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 2nd January 2023.  Candidates who do not wish to appear for the exam can also withdraw their registration form. The facility of withdrawing the UPSC CDS- (I) application form will be available from January 18 to 24.

Direct link to register for NDA & NA (I) 2022 Examination

Education Qualification For UPSC NDA & NA Examination:

 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 and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval 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 or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.

The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions for admission to the Examination.

For More information regarding age, exam centre, exam syllabus, see official notification