Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the NDA 1 2025 notification on December 11, 2024. NDA 1 application form 2025 is available from December 11 to 31, 2024. The written exam of NDA 1 2025 will be conducted on April 13, 2025. These prestigious examinations offer a golden possibility for aspiring candidates who wish to enroll in the Indian Armed Forces through the National Defense Academy (NDA), Naval Academy (NA), and Combined Defense Services (CDS) for numerous branches including the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The detailed notification will offer vital records, which includes exam dates, eligibility standards, software procedure, and syllabus. Aspirants are encouraged to stay up to date and prepare diligently for these enormously competitive assessments.
Important Dates:
The registration process starts on December 11, 2024, and ends on December 31, 2024. The examinations are scheduled to take place on April 13, 2025.
| Events | Dates |
| Registration Start | December 11, 2024 |
| Registration End | December 31, 2024 |
| Correction for Application Form Date | January 1, 2025 to January 7, 2025 |
| Date of Exams | April 13, 2025 |
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How to Apply: CDS and NDA Exam 2025
Step 1: Go to the official UPSC website (www.upsc.gov.in).
Step 2: if you are a new user, you need to first register yourself on the UPSC website. Click on the New users/ Register .
Step 3: Log in your account and fill your forms.
Step 4: Upload scanned copies of your picture, signature, and other required documents.
Step 5: Pay the Application Fee on-line the use of a debit/credit card or through net banking.
Step 6: After submission, you will get a receipt. Download and print it in your receipt.
NDA & NA Exam Pattern 2025
stage 1: Written Exam
Subjects:
Mathematics
General Ability Test (GAT)
Total Marks: 900
Duration: 5 hours (2.Five hours for every challenge)
Marking Scheme: Mathematics one hundred twenty questions, 300 marks, Negative marking of 0.83 marks for each incorrect solution.
GAT: 150 questions, 600 marks, Negative marking of 1.33 marks for every wrong answer.
Stage 2: SSB Interview
Mode: Offline (Group sports and Personal Interview)
Duration: five days
Total Marks: 900
NDA Vacancies 2025
Army – 208 (10 Vacancies for female candidates)
Navy – 42 (6 Vacancies for female candidates)
Flying
Flying: 92 ( 2 Vacancies for female candidates)
Ground Duties (Tech): 18 (2 Vacancies for female candidates)
Ground Duties (Non-Tech): 10 (2 Vacancies for female candidates)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 36 ( 5 Vacancies for female candidates)
Total Vacancies – 404
FAQs for UPSC NDA & NA, CDS I Exam 2025 Notification Releasing
Q. What is the USA NDA & NA Exam?
The NDA NA exam is for college kids who need to join the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force after faculty. It is carried out through UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
Q. What is the choice process for NDA & NA and CDS tests?
The choice process includes:
Written Exam
SSB Interview (Service Selection Board)
Medical Test
Q.Is there a negative marking in these checks?
Yes, there is bad marking for incorrect solutions in both NDA NA and CDS checks. Be cautious at the same time as answering.
Q. Can I supply both NDA &NA and CDS assessments?
Yes, you may practice for each checks, however the eligibility and age limits are extraordinary. Make sure you meet the necessities for every.
Q: When NDA 1 2025 exam will be conducted?
NDA 1 2025 exam will be conducted on April 13, 2025. The official notification for NDA 1 2025 exam along with the application form will be released on December 11, 2024. The last date to apply for the exam is December 31, 2024.
