- The National Defence Academy (NDA) entry is available for aspirant who intend to join the Armed Forces (including Indian Air Force) after successful completion of 10+2. Through NDA entry, an aspirant can join the Flying, Ground Duty (Technical) and Ground duty (Non- Technical) branches, as per the following details
| ENTRY | NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY (NDA) |
|---|---|
| ENTRY RECRUITMENT MANAGED BY | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| GENDER | Male & Female |
| BRANCHES | Flying, Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics), Administration and Logistics |
| TYPE OF COMMISSION | Permanent Commission |
| ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | Must be an Indian Citizen |
| EDUCATION QUALIFICATION | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (Students appearing in 12th standard can also apply), subject to fulfilment of the qualification as on the date of commencement of the course |
| AGE LIMIT | 16 ½ to 19 ½ years as on date of commencement of training |
| ADVERTISEMENT SCHEDULE | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ (Tentatively during May and Dec) |
| ADVERTISEMENT RELEASED BY | UPSC |
| TRAINING SCHEDULED AT | National Defence Academy |
| MARITAL STATUS OF THE CANDIDATE | Unmarried |
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