UPSC NDA 2 registration 2024 begins; apply by June 4

The NDA 2 2024 application process began on May 15, 2024, and will conclude on June 4, 2024.

The NDA 2 application fees for the General and OBC categories is Rs 100 while there are no fees for SC, ST, or women candidates. (representative image/express photo)

UPSC NDA 2 Registration 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) today began the NDA 2 application form 2024 link on the official website – upsc.gov.in. The last day to submit the NDA 2 application form 2024 is June 4, till 6 pm.

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The NDA 2 registration process involves two divisions where the first step involves registration, opting for a branch, previewing the application, and creating the registration ID. The second step of the application process includes application fee payment, choosing exam centers, and uploading of photographs and signatures. The NDA 2 application fees for the General and OBC categories is Rs 100 while there are no fees for SC, ST, or women candidates.

Important Dates

EVENTS	EXAM DATES
NDA 2 2024 notification	May 15
Application form for applying online	May 15
Application form 2024 last date	June 4
Application form correction window	June 5 to June 11
NDA 2 exam date 2024	September 1

UPSC NDA 2 registration 2024 begins; apply by June 4 till 6 pm

The UPSC today began the NDA 2 application form link on the official website – upsc.gov.in. (representative image/screengrab)

UPSC NDA 2 2024: How to Apply

Step 1: Visit the UPSC official website — upsc.gov.in

Step 2: Go to the One Time Registration portal and register yourself by clicking on the ‘New Registration’ button

Step 3: Key in the login credentials to confirm the OTR application is complete.

Step 4: Scroll to the ‘Latest Notification’ tab in the OTR application

Step 5: Click on the NDA 2 exam and complete the registration

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The NDA exam is conducted to recruit candidates for vacancies in the Army, Navy, and Air Force sectors of the NDA and Indian Navy Academy Course (INAC). The NDA 2 exam will be conducted on September 1, 2024. Interested candidates can go through the NDA eligibility criteria to make sure they are fit to apply for the exam.

Eligibility Criteria

– A candidate must be unmarried male/female and must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, and a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam to permanently settle in India.

– Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than January 2, 2006, and not later than January 1, 2009, are eligible.

– For Army Wing of National Defence Academy 12 Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

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– For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy 12 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.

– Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2024as per guidelines given in Appendix-IV.