The National Defence Academy (NDA) Application Form 2024 has been released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for 400 vacancies across various branches of the Indian Armed Forces. The NDA exam, conducted twice a year in April (NDA I) and September (NDA II), serves as a crucial gateway for selecting officers for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy. This comprehensive guide outlines the application process, important dates, fee structure, required documents, exam centers, and withdrawal procedure for the NDA Application Form 2024.

NDA Registration Process

Overview and Important Dates

The NDA registration process has commenced, and interested candidates can apply through the official website www.upsc.gov.in. Here’s a summary of important dates related to the NDA Application Form 2024:

Events	Dates
Exam Conducted By	UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)
Number of Vacancies	400
NDA Application Form 2024 Last Date	09th January 2024
NDA 1 Exam Date 2024	21st April, 2024
NDA 1 Admit Card Release Date	12th April 2024
NDA 1 Result 2024	To be updated soon
Official Website	upsc.gov.in

Steps to Fill NDA Registration Form 2024

The NDA Application Form 2024 comprises two sections: basic registration and detailed application. Here’s a step-by-step guide to completing the registration process:

Step 1: NDA Form One Time Registration

1. Visit the official website www.upsc.gov.in.
2. Click on the “Registration” link.
3. If you’re a new user, click on “New Registration” and fill in basic details like name, father’s name, mobile number, and email address.
4. A registration number will be sent to your mobile number and email address.

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Step 2: NDA Form Already Registered Candidates

1. Candidates who have previously registered need to enter their email address/mobile number and password/OTP along with the captcha code.
2. Click on the “Login” tab to proceed.

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Step 3: Fill NDA Application Form 2024

1. Enter personal and educational qualification details.
2. Choose your preferred exam center city.

Step 4: Upload Photograph, Signature

1. Upload your photograph, signature, and a photo-identity proof, ensuring they meet specified size and format requirements.

Step 5: Pay the NDA Application Fee

1. Pay the application fee, which is Rs. 100 for general category candidates, while SC/ST candidates, female candidates, and Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted.
2. Payment can be made at any State Bank of India branch by cash or through online modes like Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card, UPI Payment, or Internet banking.
3. Confirm agreement to the declaration and submit the completed application form.

NDA Registration Fee

As per the official NDA Notification 2024, the application fee is Rs. 100 for general category candidates. SC/ST candidates, female candidates, and Wards of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from the NDA application fee.

Category	NDA Online Form Fee
General	Rs. 100/-
SC/ST candidates	Nil
Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs	Nil

Documents Needed For Filling NDA Application Form 2024

Before starting the UPSC NDA 2 application form, ensure you have the following documents ready:

1. Scanned copies of your photograph and signature.
2. A PDF-format copy of a valid photo-identity card (Aadhar Card, Voter Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, School Photo ID, or any other photo ID issued by the State/Central Government).
3. Bank details for online transactions.
4. Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and admit cards.

NDA Exam Centres 2024

Candidates have the option to select their preferred NDA exam centres during the NDA 1 application form 2024 submission. The NDA exam centres are distributed across different regions of the country. Below is the list of NDA 2024 Exam Centres:

Exam Centre	Exam Centre
Agartala	Bilaspur
Agra	Chandigarh
Ahmedabad	Chennai
Aizwal	Coimbatore
Aligarh	Cuttack
Almora	Delhi
Ananthapur	Dharwad
Aurangabad	Dispur
Bareilly	Faridabad
Bengaluru	Gangtok
Jorhat	Garwhal (Srinagar)
Bhopal	Gautam Budh Nagar
Ghaziabad	Gurgaon
Gorakhpur	Gwalior
Hyderabad	Imphal
Indore	Itanagar
Jabalpur	Jaipur
Jammu	Jodhpur
Kochi	Kohima
Kolkata	Kozhikode
Leh	Lucknow
Ludhiana	Madhurai
Mysuru	Mumbai
Nagpur	Sambalpur
Navi Mumbai	Shillong
Panaji (Goa)	Shimla
Patna	Siliguri
Port Blair	Srinagar
Prayagraj	Thane
Puducherry	Thiruvananthapuram
Pune	Tiruchirapalli
Raipur	Tirupati
Rajkot	Udaipur
Ranchi	Varanasi
Vellore	Vijayawada
Vishakhapatnam	Warangal

Steps to Withdraw NDA 1 Application Form

If a candidate wishes to withdraw the NDA 1 Application Form, they can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of the National Defence Academy (NDA) at upsconline.nic.in.
2. Navigate to the application section and select the option for withdrawing the application form.
3. Upon selection, candidates will receive an OTP (One Time Password) on their registered email and mobile number.
4. The withdrawal request will be processed after successful validation of the OTP.

By following these steps, candidates can successfully complete the NDA Application Form 2024 process, ensuring their eligibility for the prestigious National Defence Academy.

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