Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), on Tuesday, has released online applications for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2020 or UPSC NDA II 2020. Willing and eligible candidates can apply for the examination at the website till 6 pm on 6 July.

As per the revised calendar issued by UPSC, the NDA, NA (II) notification 2020 was earlier scheduled to be released on June 10 but was postponed to June 16.

As per the notification released by UPSC, the online applications can be withdrawn between 13 to 19 July.

The commission will conduct the examination on September 6, 2020, for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA and for Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from July 2, 2021.

Important dates

  • Opening date for the registration process for UPSC NDA-2 2020 is 16th of June 2020
  • Registration will be closed on June 30, 2020.
  • The online applications can be withdrawn from July 13 to 19 till 6:00 PM

  Educational Qualification:

(i) 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) 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 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.

Age limit:

Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2 January 2002 and not later than 1 January 2005 are eligible.

About NDA exam

UPSC conducts the NDA exam twice in a year at various cities across the country. The NDA exam is a national level exam and it provides an opportunity to enter in defence forces like Air Force, Army and Navy as an officer.

For more details, the candidates are advised to visit the official website of the Commission – upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in.