UPSC NDA 2 2023 Notification (Out) – The NDA Exam is held twice a year to select suitable candidates for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA, as well as the Indian Naval Academy Courses (INAC). The UPSC NDA 2 2023 Notification is released by UPSC officials on 17th May 2023. An Examination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission on 3rd September 2023 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 152nd Course and for the 114th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 2nd July, 2024. The UPSC NDA 2 2023 selection process for eligible males and females will involve a written examination and SSB interviews. The last date to submit the UPSC NDA 2 2023 Application Form is 6th June 2023.
UPSC NDA 2 2023 Notification
The UPSC has released the UPSC NDA 2 2023 Notification PDF for the NDA, NA II Exam on 17th May 2023, as stated in the UPSC Calendar 2023. The NDA exam, conducted by the UPSC, serves as the pathway for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA. It offers the opportunity to join the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force as an officer. Once the official NDA 2 notification PDF is published on the website, the direct link is provided below.
UPSC NDA 2 2023 Notification PDF Download
UPSC NDA 2 Notification 2023 – Overview
| Latest UPSC NDA 2 Notification 2023 | |
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2023 |
| Post Count | 395 Posts |
| Application Starting Date | 17th May 2023 |
| Application Closing Date | 6th June 2023 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Central Government Jobs |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Site | upsc.gov.in |
NDA 2 Exam 2023 Notification – Important Dates
| Event | Dates |
| UPSC NDA 2 2023 Notification Date | 17th May 2023 |
| UPSC NDA 2 2023 Application Starting Date | 17th May 2023 |
| UPSC NDA 2 2023 Application Closing Date | 6th June 2023 |
| UPSC NDA 2 2023 Exam Date | 3rd September 2023 (1 Day) |
UPSC NDA 2 2023 – Vacancy Details
The details about the NDA 2 Vacancy 2023 is released along with the UPSC NDA 2 2023 Notification, which is released on 17th May 2023. Check out the below table to get the UPSC NDA 2 2023 Vacancy details
| National Defence Academy | Army | 208 (including 10 for female candidates) |
| Navy | 42 (including 12 for female candidates) | |
| Air Force | (i) Flying – 92 (including 02 for female candidates) (ii) Ground Duties (Tech) – 18 (including 02 for female candidates) (iii) Ground Duties (Non Tech) – 10 (including 02 for female candidates) | |
| Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) | 25 (for male candidates only) | |
| Total | 395 | |
UPSC NDA 2 2023 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in applying for UPSC National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) should be possessing following educational qualifications and age limit that is prescribed by the officials. The exact details about the UPSC NDA 2 2023 Eligibility Criteria will be updated once the official UPSC NDA 2 2023 Notification PDF is released.
NDA 2 Notification – Essential Qualifications
- 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.
Note – 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.
NDA 2 Notification 2023 – Age Limit
Only unmarried male and female candidates born not earlier than 2nd January 2005 and not later than 1st January 2008 are eligible.
UPSC NDA 2 2023 – Application Fee
- For SC/ ST/ Sons of JCOs/ NCOs – No Application Fee
- For Other Candidates – Rs.100/-
UPSC NDA 2 Salary
Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy
Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training
| Stipend to male/ female Cadets during the entire duration of training in Service academies i.e. during training period at IMA | Rs 56,100/-p.m.* (Starting pay in Level 10) |
| Rank | Salary |
| Lieutenant to Major | Lt: Level 10 (Rs. 56,100- Rs. 1,77,500) Captain: Level 10 B (61,300-1,93,900) Major: Level 11 (69,400-2,07,200) |
| Lieutenant Colonel to Major General | Lt Col: Level 12A (1,21,200 2,12,400) Col: Level 13 (1,30,600-2,15,900) Brig: Level 13A (Rs. 1,39,600-2,17,600) Major General – Level 14 (1,44,200-2,18,200) |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level 15 (Rs. 1, 82, 200- Rs. 2,24,100) |
| HAG+ Scale | Level 16 (Rs. 2,05,400 – Rs. 2,24,400) |
| Vice Chief of Army Staff/ Army Commander/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level 17 (Rs. 2,25,000) (fixed) |
| Chief of Army Staff | Level 18 (Rs. 2,50,000) (fixed) |
UPSC NDA 2 2023 – Selection Process
Candidates applying for UPSC NDA 2 Exam 2023 will be undergoing the following selection process.
- Written Test
- SSB Interview/ Personality Test
UPSC NDA 2 2023 Notification – Application Form
| UPSC NDA 2 Notification 2023 – Important Links | |
| For UPSC NDA 2 2023 Notification PDF Download | Click Here |
| For UPSC NDA 2 Online Form 2023 | Click Here (Link is Activated) |
NDA 2 2023 Exam Pattern
| Subject Name | Code | Marks | Duration |
| Mathematics | 01 | 300 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| General Ability Test | 02 | 600 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Total | 900 Marks | 5 Hours | |
| SSB Test / Interview | 900 Marks | ||
Note:
- The Papers in all will consist of objective Type Questions only. The question paper (Test Booklets) of Mathematics and Part-B of the General Ability Test will be set bilingually in Hindi as well as English.
- In the question papers, wherever necessary, questions involving the metric system of Weights and Measures only will be set.
- Candidates must write the papers in their own hands. In no circumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers for them.
- Negative Marking – There are four alternatives for the answer to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate. One third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
UPSC NDA 2 Syllabus 2023
There will be two subjects for the candidates to prepare for in the NDA Exam: Mathematics and General Ability Test. It is advised that candidates do not skip any topic and commence their preparation in accordance with the detailed syllabus. The General Ability Test will include questions from English (200 marks) and General Knowledge (400 marks).
UPSC NDA 2 Admit Card 2023
According to expectations, the UPSC is anticipated to release the NDA II Admit Card in August 2023 for the examination set to take place on 3rd September 2023. Candidates who are in the process of registering for the exam will have the ability to download their UPSC NDA II Admit Card from the official website @ upsc.gov.in. They will need to use the registration number and password that were generated during the UPSC NDA I 2023 Application Process.
UPSC NDA 2 Result 2023
The NDA 2 Result 2023 will be declared approximately one month after its administration. The released list will consist of the names of candidates shortlisted for the interview round. Subsequently, the commission will release a merit list containing the names of candidates selected for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings of the NDA, as well as the Indian Naval Academy Courses (INAC) of the NDA and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC), following the SSB Interview process.