UPSC NDA Eligibility 2021: Check age limit, educational qualifications and other details here

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts NDA/NA exam twice every year to recruit eligible and interested candidates to train in the prestigious National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy to serve as officers in the Indian Armed Forces later. Candidates who are aspiring to appear for UPSC NDA/NA Exam should have all the knowledge about NDA eligibility criteria. Candidates who do not fulfill the eligibility criteria will not be selected and their candidature will be cancelled. Thus, candidates should ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria. In this article we have explained all the details regarding UPSC NDA eligibility criteria for the benefit of the candidates. If you are preparing for competitive exams and are looking for expert guidance, then download our app- 'Exam Taiyari App' and boost your preparation.

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UPSC NDA Eligibility Criteria 2021

• Nationality
• Age Limit
• Educational Qualification

UPSC NDA Eligibility: Nationality

1. A citizen of India, or
2. A subject of Nepal, or
3. A subject of Bhutan, or
4. A Tibetan refugee permanently settled in India from and before January 1, 1962.
5. A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, East African countries of Uganda, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Zaire, Zambia, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (2), (3), (4) and (5) presents a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India to the recruiting body.

UPSC NDA Eligibility: Age Limit

The minimum age limit is that candidates should be 15.7 years/ 16 years of age during the commencement of the course and the maximum age limit is that candidates should be 18.7 years/19 years of age during the commencement of the course. There are no age relaxations provided to candidates in this exam.
 

UPSC NDA Eligibility: Educational Qualification

For Army wing candidates should have studied up to 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University. For other force candidate should have studied up to 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

UPSC NDA Eligibility: Marital Status

Only unmarried male candidates are eligible to apply for NDA Exam.

Other than the above mentioned eligiblity criterias, there are certain physical fitness standards which must be fulfilled by the candidates to be finally selected.
 

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UPSC NDA Eligibility FAQs

Q. What is the minimum age limit to apply for NDA Exam?

A. Candidate should be 15.7 years/ 16 years of age during the commencement of the course.

Q. Are female candidates eligible to apply for NDA Exam?

A. Yes female candidates are eligible to apply for NDA Exam.

Q. Are married candidates eligible to apply for NDA Exam?

A. No, only unmarried candidates can apply for NDA Exam.

Q. What is the maximum age limit to apply for NDA Exam?

A. Candidate should be 18.7 years/19 years of age during the commencement of the course.