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The Union Public Service Commission has active the NDA 1 2025 Registration Process from 11 December 2024. The Commission is going to conduct the NDA 1 Exam on 13 April 2024.An entrance exam for this gateway for students to enter into their dream of joining the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force through the National Defense Academy. Read on for the detailed step-by-step process, eligibility criteria, exam dates, and essential tips for applying for NDA 1 2025.
NDA 1 Application Form 2025
The NDA 1 2025 Application process has been started from 11th December 2024 to 31st December 2024 on the official website of UPSC. Online application is mandatory for those candidates who want to join the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force. Be sure to provide all correct information, attach necessary documents, and make an application fee before the scheduled time.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NDA 1 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Application Start Date | December 11, 2024 |
| Application End Date | December 31, 2024 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹100 (fee exemption for SC/ST/wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs) |
| Correction Window | January 2025 (Exact dates to be announced) |
| Admit Card Release | March 2025 (Tentative) |
| NDA 1 Exam Date 2025 | April 13, 2025 |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
NDA 1 Apply Online 2025 Link
Candidates can now apply for the NDA 1 2025 from the direct link provided below. Aspirants preparing for the NDA recruitment should apply on the official website, upsc.gov.in. An active link has been provided in this article. Eligible candidates can proceed to fill out the application form and complete the necessary registration process.
Steps to Apply Online for UPSC NDA Registration Form 2024?
Stage 1: Registration (One Time Registration) on UPSC Online Portal (upsconline.nic.in)
- Step 1: Go to the UPSC Online Portal: https://upsconline.nic.in/
- Step 2: Click on “New Registration” to register for the first time.
- Step 3: Fill in the required details like name, date of birth, email address, phone number, etc.
- Step 4: Create a password and security question answer.
- Step 5: Verify your email address and phone number using the OTPs sent.
- Step 6: Remember your Registration ID and password for future logins.
Stage 2: Form Completion and Application Submission
- Step 1: Login to the portal using your Registration ID and password.
- Step 2: Click on “Apply Online” for the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025.
- Step 3: Complete the online application form carefully, providing details like educational qualifications, address, and preferred exam centers and choose the preferred branch you want to join in the Defence Army.
- Step 4: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and photo identity card (Aadhaar card, voter ID, etc.) in the specified format and size.
| Scanned Images/ Documents | File Size and Format | Instructions for Scanned copies |
| Photograph | 20 to 300 KB in JPG format | The photograph must be recent with a white background |
| Signature |
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| Photo Identity Document (PID) | 20 to 300 KB in PDF format | Voter Card/ Aadhar Card/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ School Photo ID/Any other photo ID Card issued by the State/ Central Government |
- Step 5: Pay the application fee through online payment methods like debit/credit card, net banking, UPI, etc.
- Step 6: Review your application before submitting it. Once submitted, you cannot make any changes.
- Step 7: Download and print a copy of the completed application form for future reference.
NDA Registration Documents
To avoid having your candidature canceled, make sure to verify and double-check every detail. The NDA Selection Process is quite strict, and no candidate will be allowed to continue in the recruitment process if a discrepancy in their documents is discovered. Before filling out the UPSC NDA Application Form, candidates must have the following documents on hand.
- One photo-identity proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter Card/PAN Card/Passport/Licence/Any Driver’s other State/Central Government Photo ID Card).
- Bank account information for online NDA fee payment.
- Candidates must upload scanned images of their signature, photograph, and proof of identification.
- The scanned photograph, signature, and ID proof should be between 20 and 300kb in size.
- A checklist of the necessary documents is provided below:
- Name of the Candidate and Verify Name
- Full Name if Any
- Gender and Verify Gender
- Date of Birth and Verify Date of Birth
- Father’s Name and Verify Father’s Name
- Mother’s Name and Verify Mother’s Name
- Minority Status
- Valid Mobile Number (can be used as Login ID)
- Alternate Mobile Number, if Any
- Valid Email ID (can be used as Login ID)
- Alternate Email ID, If Any
- Board Examination Roll No. (Class Xth)
- Security Questions
- Captcha Code
NDA 1 Application Fee
The application fee for the NDA exam 2025 is INR 100 for general candidates. Women candidates are exempt from paying the fee. Candidates from the SC/ST category, sons of JCOs, NCOs, and ORs are exempt from the fee.
| NDA 2 Application Form Fee | |
| Category | NDA Online Form Fee |
| General | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ ST candidates/ Sons of JCOs/ NCOs/ ORs | Nil |
- The application fee must be paid online via SBI Net Banking, in cash via SBI bank challan, or by credit card/debit card.
- After completing the registration process, candidates should take a printout of the challan generated online and pay the fee in cash.
- UPSC NDA application fee of INR 100 is required, which is waived for female/SC/ST candidates.
- Candidates must deposit the fees at the nearest SBI branch within 24 hours of generating the challan.
- The cash payment option is disabled one day before the exam.
- Applicants who have created their pay-in-slip before it is deactivated, on the application’s closing date, may pay at an SBI branch counter during business hours. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
