NDA Notifications

NDA official notification is released by UPSC. NDA notification PDF download is made available on this page after it is released. The notification PDF comprises the important details related to the exam such as the important dates, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus and many more information.

The minimum height required for the National Defence Academy (NDA) varies by branch of the military and by region of India: 

Army and Air Force: The minimum height is 157 cm for males and 152 cm for females. 

Navy: The minimum height is 162.5 cm for males and 152 cm for females. 

North-East and hilly regions: The minimum height is 5 cm less than the general minimum. This includes Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Assamese, and Kumaonis. 

Lakshadweep: The minimum height is 2 cm less than the general minimum. 

NDA 2 2025 notification was released on May 28, 2025. NDA 1 2025 notification was released on December 11, 2024. NDA notification PDF is made available on the official website. The notification PDF comprises details related to the exam such as important dates, eligibility, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, etc. Candidates, must read the notification carefully before applying for the exam. The recruitment process is carried out as per the details given in the notification.

NDA 1 2024 notification was released on December 20, 2023. The notification was released on the official website in PDF form. NDA 1 2024 notification was released to select candidates for admission to the courses beginning at National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy in January 2025. NDA notification PDF comprises details related to the exam such as application process, eligibility, dates, vacancies, etc. Selection of candidates for NDA exam is done based on the written exam and SSB interview. Candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before applying to the exam.

NDA 2 notification 2023 was released on May 17, 2023 for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 152th course and for the 114th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing on July 2, 2024. The notification was released in PDF form and comprises details related to the exam such as application process, eligibility, dates, vacancies, etc. A total of 395 vacancies were announced for NDA 2 2023 exam. Selection of candidates for NDA exam is done based on the written exam and SSB interview.