The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened its online registration for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination II for 2024. Aspiring candidates are encouraged to apply through the UPSC's official portal, upsc.gov.in.

This recruitment drive is set to fill 404 vacancies, with 370 spots available in the National Defence Academy and 34 in the Naval Academy. Applications must be submitted by June 4, 2024.
To be eligible for the Army Wing of the NDA, candidates need to have completed their 12th class in the 10+2 school education pattern or an equivalent exam conducted by a state education board or university. Those aiming for the Air Force and Naval Wings of the NDA, as well as the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Naval Academy, must have finished 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics following the 10+2 education pattern or its equivalent.
Candidates interested in applying for the UPSC NDA, NA II Exam 2024 can follow these steps to submit their application:
The application fee for most candidates is Rs 100, payable via various online modes or by cash at any branch of the State Bank of India. Importantly, there's a correction window for the application from June 5 to June 11, 2024.