Recruitment Examinations

UPSC NDA Naval Academy

UPSC; Entry: Army Wing: Class 12 pass. Air Force/Naval Wings and Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry: Class 12…; Subjects: Mathematics and General Ability Test.

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Examination overview

Conducting authorityUPSC
FrequencyTwo examination cycles annually; I and II are cycles, not stages
Reference scheme2025/2026 published scheme
Syllabus and subjectsMathematics and General Ability Test
Additional details and verification notes
VerificationRecorded stages: Written examination; SSB Stage-I screening; SSB Stage-II assessment and branch-specific testing; Medical fitness and final merit.
Important notesEntry qualification: Army Wing: Class 12 pass. Air Force/Naval Wings and Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. Recorded subjects/scope: Mathematics and General Ability Test. Selection sequence: Written examination; SSB Stage-I screening; SSB Stage-II assessment and branch-specific testing; Medical fitness and final merit.
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Eligibility and qualifications

Required educationArmy Wing: Class 12 pass. Air Force/Naval Wings and Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.
Marks or subjectsPass in required board examination; Class 11 candidates not eligible.
Reference minimum age16.5
Reference maximum age19.5
Additional details and verification notes
NationalityIndian / permitted nationality categories subject to notice and eligibility certificate.
Age conditionsApproximate 16½–19½ at course commencement; only the exact notice DOB interval determines eligibility.
Skills or registrationNo universal separate licence or skill requirement. See post-specific notes.
Other requirementsService / branch preferences have different medical, anthropometric and vision standards. Flying CPSS conditions apply.
Current-notice verificationExam-specific baseline; service/post annexures and current notice control

Selection and examination stages

The selection sequence and what happens at each stage. Written-paper structure and marking are shown separately below.

01Written examinationWritten examinationDetails
02SSB Stage-I screeningInterview / assessmentDetails
What happens at this stageStage category: Interview / assessment. Content: Mathematics and General Ability Test.

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03SSB Stage-II assessment and branch-specific testingInterview / assessmentDetails
What happens at this stageStage category: Interview / assessment. Content: Mathematics and General Ability Test.

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04Medical fitness and final meritPhysical / medicalDetails

Examination pattern and paper components

Written papers only: subjects, available question counts, marks, duration and marking rules. Physical, medical and final-selection stages are described above, not repeated here.

MathematicsQ 120Marks 300Min 150Details
Subjects / sectionsMathematics
Questions120
Maximum marks300
Duration (minutes)150
Negative markingOne third of question marks
Paper formatMCQ

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General Ability TestQ 150Marks 600Min 150Details
Subjects / sectionsEnglish and general knowledge/science
Questions150
Maximum marks600
Duration (minutes)150
Negative markingOne third of question marks
Paper formatMCQ

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Examination documents and reference resources

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UPSC Civil Services Examination scheme reference
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National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026 / Mathematics
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National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2026 / General Ability Test
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National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025 / General Ability Test
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National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2025 / Mathematics
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National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025 / Mathematics
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National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025 / General Ability Test
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National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2024 / General Ability Test
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National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2024 / Mathematics
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National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2024 / General Ability Test
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National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2024 / Mathematics
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National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2023 / General Ability Test
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National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2023 / Mathematics
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Official sources and current-notice checks

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  • Fixed school-standard range is provisional; not an official syllabus

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Frequently Asked Questions about UPSC NDA Naval Academy

Who conducts UPSC NDA Naval Academy?

UPSC. Confirm the current conducting authority and registration portal on the official notice.

What is the eligibility for UPSC NDA Naval Academy?

Army Wing: Class 12 pass. Air Force/Naval Wings and Naval Academy 10+2 Cadet Entry: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. Apply the latest official notice for age, nationality, reservations, professional registration and qualification details.

Which subjects should I prepare?

Mathematics and General Ability Test The PDF syllabus guide presents the available register information, not an independently certified syllabus.

What is the selection or paper pattern?

Written examination. View the listed selection stages and examination pattern records on this tool; verify paper format and marking rules with the authority.

How can I download UPSC NDA Naval Academy materials?

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Disclaimer — UPSC NDA Naval Academy

This UPSC NDA Naval Academy recruitment overview is for educational preparation only. The current official notification from UPSC controls eligibility, age limits and relaxations, reservations, examination stages, syllabus, marks, negative marking, fees, application dates, documents and final selection or admission. Historical reference schemes and indicative stages may not match the current cycle.

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