Ramakanta Biswas

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notifications for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) and Combined Defence Services Examination (I) 2023.

Interested candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply for CDS, NDA and NA examinations through the official site of UPSC at www.upsc.gov.in and www.upsconline.nic.in. 

The last date to apply for the examinations is January 10, 2023.

UPSC CDS, NDA, NA vacancy details

CDS- 341 posts
NDA, NA- 395
Total- 736 posts

Educational Qualifications

(i) 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.

(ii) 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. 

CDS Educational Qualifications

For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy— Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution
(iii) For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

Application Fee

NDA, NA- Rs 100, CDS- Rs 200

For more details, read the official notifications. 

UPSC CDS notification

UPSC NDA, NA notification

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