UPSC NDA and NA also known as Union Public Service Commission National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Exam. This is held twice every year to recruit youngsters as officers in Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.

The exam for the first edition took place on 16 April 2023. The same for the second edition will be held on 3 September 2023. Hall ticket will be available for download about 15 days before the exam.

Those willing to choose Indian Navy or Indian Air Force can preferably have to pass plus two in science stream with subjects as maths, physics and chemistry.

Students focused on Indian Army can pass plus two from any stream to take up UPSC NDA and NA 2 Exam 2023 registration.

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Candidates wishing to take up UPSC NDA and NA 2 Exam 2023 registration must be an Indian citizen and should be unmarried.

Even a subject of Nepal or persons of Indian origin who has migrated to India from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India can take up UPSC NDA and NA 2 Exam 2023 registration.

However, subjects of Nepal or persons of Indian origin who have come to India must obtain eligibility certificate from Government of India before applying.

The vacancies

Candidates who pass this exam can appear for SSB Interview to get selected for Army, Navy and Air Force wings at National Defence Academy (NDA) or Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme).

NDA has 208 vacancies (Army), 42 vacancies (Navy) and 120 vacancies (Air Force) and Naval Academy has 25 vacancies. The total number vacancies are 395.

Candidates have to mention his or her choice of the institution where they desire to join in order of preference while taking up UPSC NDA and NA 2 Exam 2023 registration.

More information about the exam is available in this link

How to take up UPSC NDA and NA 2 Exam 2023 registration?

The process to take up UPSC NDA and NA 2 Exam 2023 registration is online and the official website of UPSC has to be visited to submit applications.

URL to visit the official website is ‘https://www.upsc.gov.in/’ This must be typed into the browser and the website must be allowed to download.

Once it is ready, candidates can click exam notification related to UPSC NDA and NA in ‘Whats New’ coloumn. Once the link is clicked it will open new page with URL ‘https://www.upsc.gov.in/whats-new/National%20Defence%20Academy%20and%20Naval%20Academy%20Examination%20%28II%29%2C%202023/Exam%20Notification’

When the webpage with second URL opens up, candidates can read instructions related to the exam. After obtaining information, they can click the link of submitting application.

When link for submitting application with URL ‘https://upsconline.nic.in/upsc/OTRP/index.php’ opens up, candidates have to click <New Registration> to take up One Time Registration (OTR).

After OTR is completed, candidates can log in and choose the UPSC NDA and NA 2 exam in the menu of exams and then fill the form and submit it.

Direct link to take up UPSC NDA and NA 2 Exam 2023 registration is here

Point to remember

Candidates can directly access the OTR page and click the New Registration link to take up One Time Registration (OTR). After that, candidates can start filling the form.

After finishing up the UPSC NDA and NA 2 Exam 2023 registration, candidates can wait for the message indicating successful completion of the registration process.

Once the message is obtained, candidates can download and take a printout and preserve it for future use.

Those who have already completed OTR earlier, can directly log in to fill the application form. Students who have completed UPSC UPSC NDA and NA 2 Exam 2023 registration can download the hall ticket at the appropriate time.

How to download the hall ticket?

Candidates who have successfully completed their UPSC NDA and NA 2 Exam 2023 registration can alone download the hall ticket from the official website. They have to visit the UPSC website to download hall ticket at ‘https://www.upsc.gov.in/’

The URL above has to be typed into the browser and the webpage must be allowed to download. Once it is ready, candidates have to click the link for admit card and enter their application number and other required details and submit them to obtain the hall ticket.

Candidates can register for SSB Interview separately for Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. The interview will test physical fitness, mental ability and medical fitness of the candidates.

Final selection will likely be done based on performance in the SSB Interview. Those selected can join the services.

BITS Pilani signed an agreement with the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) in Pune, on December 4. The areas of knowledge-sharing activities undertaken include workshops, seminars, and conferences to be conducted on national security fields, according to a statement from BITS Pilani.

The BITS Pilani statement also says that joint research work will be an area of focus for this collaboration. The Center for Research Excellence in National Security (CRENS) established at the BITS Pilani will facilitate the partnership.

Both institutes will also undertake research projects including short-term consultancy assignments to deal with industry issues and long-term initiatives to explore emerging and future areas. The collaborations will include the usage of lab infrastructures, faculty members, and research scholars.

BITS Pilani vice chancellor Ramgopal Rao was critical of the tie-up and stated: “Our partnership with DIAT Pune reflects a shared vision that through research and innovation, we can synergistically elevate the defence capability of India and give a technological push to India. Through CRENS we intend to address the veritable challenges and bring about self-reliance in the strategic sectors.

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BHVS Narayana Murthy, vice chancellor of DIAT Pune, stated: “DIAT Pune focuses on developing India’s technological defence capabilities by focused research, innovation, and skill development. BITS Pilani has always led the way for innovation, and our tie-up with the esteemed university will enable us to share resources and expertise to address many of the problems that are now challenging National Security and facilitate an ecosystem of collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship.”

Conclusion

The partnership between BITS Pilani and DIAT Pune is a significant step forward in strengthening India’s national security and technological landscape. Through combining research, innovation, and skill development expertise, the two institutions aim to address critical challenges and enhance India’s defence capabilities. Initiatives such as joint research, certificate courses, and resource sharing will foster innovation and self-reliance in this collaboration. This partnership not only shows the importance of academia-industry synergy but also creates a benchmark for strategic collaborations in the building of a technologically robust and secure future for India.