NDA Exam 2016 – Apply Online for National Defence Academy Examination 2016: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published a notification for National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I) 2016. The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions for admission to the Examination. Their admission at all the stages of the examination will be purely provisional subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. Candidates can apply online through UPSC official website on or before 29.01.2016. Further details like eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, exam date, how to apply, selection process and other information are given below.
NDA Vacancy Details 2016
1. National Defence Academy: 320
Army: 208
Navy: 42
Air Force: 70
2. Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme): 55
Total No. of Vacancy: 375
Eligibility Criteria for NDA 2016
Age Limit: Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd July, 1997 and not later than 1st July, 2000 are eligible.
Educational Qualification:
1. For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: Candidates should 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
2. 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 pas of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics 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.
Note 1: Candidates appearing in the 11th class exam are not eligible for this examination.
Note 2: Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class or equivalent examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examination should note that this is only a special concession given to them. They are required to submit proof of passing the 12th class or equivalent examination by the prescribed date (i.e. 22nd December, 2016) and no request for extending this date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct of Board / University Examination, delay in declaration of results or any other grounds of late conduct of Board / University Examination, delay in declaration of results or any other ground whatsoever.
Note 3: Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any type of Commission in the Defence Services shall not be eligible for admission to the examination and if admitted, their candidature will be
cancelled.
Note 4: Those candidates who have failed INSB/PABT earlier are not eligible for Air Force.
Physical Standards:
Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2016 as per guidelines given in Appendix-IV.
(e) A candidate who has resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any of the training academies of Armed Forces is not eligible to apply.
Fee:
Candidates (excepting SC/ST candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs specified in Note 2 below who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred only) either by depositing the money in
any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of State Bank of India/State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/State Bank of Patiala/State Bank of Travancore or by using
Visa/Master Credit/Debit Card.
How to Apply for NDA Exam 2016
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the website www.upsconline.nic.in. Detailed instructions for filling up online application are available on the above-mentioned website.
Important Dates:
Last Date for Submission of Applications: The Online Applications can be filled upto 29th January, 2016 till 11:59 PM after which the link will be disabled.
Important Link: Click Here for NDA 2016 Official Notification
A disclaimer: Candidates should carefully read the official notification for detailed information, regarding age limit, educational qualification, selection process, how to apply about NDA Exam 2016.