The National Defence Academy (NDA) is the joint services academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three services, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force train together before they go on to pre-commissioning training in their respective service academies. The NDA exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice a year.
Union Public Service Commission, National Defence Academy, Naval Academy or UPSC NDA, NA 2 Exam 2022 notification has been released online today, on May 18, 2022 at its official website.
UPSC NDA NA Notification 2022
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the notification for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (II), 2022 on its official website. The last date to apply for this exam is June 7, 2022.
UPSC NDA, NA II 2022: Important date(s)
| Name of the event | Date(s) |
| UPSC NDA, NA 2 notification | May 18, 2022 (Today) |
| Registrations begin | May 18, 2022 (today) |
| Last date to apply | June 7, 2022. (revised) |
| NDA, NA 2 exam date 2022 | September 4, 2022. |
| UPSC NDA NA 2 Admit Card | Likely by August 20, 2022 |
UPSC NDA, CDS II 2022: How to apply
- Candidates must visit the official website of Union Public Service Commission – upsc.gov.in, upsconline.nic.in.
- On the homepage, click on the notification that reads, ‘National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2022.’ (Direct link given below)
- Click on the link to apply online.
- Login using your credentials and fill the application form by giving all details.
- Upload your documents and pay the application fees, as mentioned there.
- Your UPSC NDA, NA 2 application form will be filled and submitted.
- Download and print a copy for future references.
UPSC NDA & NA, CDS II 2022: Important Details and Exam Date
The National Defence Academy (NDA) is the Joint Services academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three services, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force train together before they go on to pre-commissioning training in their respective service academies. The NDA is located in Khadakwasla near Pune, Maharashtra. It is the first tri-service academy in the world.
The NDA was established in 1954 by the Government of India. The academy trains cadets for commission into the Indian Armed Forces. The course at the academy is three years long.
Cadets are admitted to the academy after passing the National Defence Academy Examination (NDA Examination), which is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The examination is held twice a year and cadets can attempt it a maximum of four times.
The NDA offers a wide range of extracurricular activities like horse riding, sports, etc. Cadets also get to visit various places of historical and cultural importance as part of their training.
The NDA has produced many distinguished alumni who have gone on to have successful careers in the Indian Armed Forces as well as other walks of life
