NDA Entrance Examination (II) 2009 will be conducted  by the Union Public Service Commission on August 30, 2009 , for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA for the 124th Course and Naval Academy for 44th 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course commencing from  June 30, 2010.

Conditions of Eligibility

(a) Age Limit, Sex and Martial Status:
Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1991 and not later than 1st January, 1994 are eligible.

(b) Educational Qualification:
(i) For Army Wing of National Defence Academy: 12th Class pass of 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

(ii) For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course of Naval Academy: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics, conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

Candidates who are appearing in 12th Class under 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this Examination.

(c) Physical Standards:

Candidates must be physically fit accordingly to the physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2009 as given in Appendix-V of Commission’s Notice for the Examination.

Application Form:

The candidates must apply in the Common Application Form devised by the commission for its examinations which can be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices (specified in Appendix-III of the Notice) throughout the country against cash payment of Rs. 20/- (Rupees twenty only). Each such Form can be used only once and only for one examination.

In case of any difficulty in obtaining Application Forms from the designated HPOs/POs, the candidates should immediately contact the concerned Post Master or UPSC’s “Form Supply Monitoring Cell” over Telephone NO. 011-23389366/Fax No. 011-23387310.

Fee: Rs. 50/- (Rupees fifty only) through Central Recruitment Fee Stamp only. SC/ST candidates are exempted from payment of Fee. (OBC candidates are required to pay full fee).

Address and last date for receipt of applications: All applications must reach the “Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069” either by hand or by post/speed post or by courier, on or before the April 13, 2009.

However, in respect of candidates residing abroad or in certain remote localities specified in the Notice the last date for receipt of applications by post/speed post only (not by hand or by courier) is April 20, 2009.

Facilitation counter and website for guidance of candidates: In case of any guidance/ information/clarification regarding their applications, candidature etc. candidates can contact UPSC’s Facilitation Counter near ‘C’ gate of its campus in person or over Telephone No. 011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 on working days between 10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs.

For any further information or to read the complete notification please visit www.upsc.gov.in

The Union Public Service Commission will hold the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2009 on 17th May, 2009 for recruitment to the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service and certain other Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Central Services/Posts. The examination will be held at various centres across the country.

Eligibility:

Degree of a recognised University or an equivalent qualification.

Physical Standards: Candidates must be physically fit according to the Regulations given in Appendix-Ill of Rules for the Civil Services Examination, 2009 published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary dated 06th December, 2008.

Age Limits: Not less than 21 years and not more than 30 years on 1st August, 2009. The upper age limit is relaxable for Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Other Backward Classes and certain other categories of candidates to the extent specified in the Notice.

Number of Attempts: The maximum number of attempts permissible to different categories of aspirants, who are otherwise eligible, will be as follows:-

General Category – Four

Other Backward Classes- Seven

Physically Handicapped Candidates belonging to General Category Seven

Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) – No limit

How To Apply:

The candidates must apply in the Common Application Form devised by the Commission for its examinations, which can be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices throughout the country against cash payment of Rs. 20/- (Rupees twenty) only. Each such Form can be used only once and only for one examination.

In case of any difficulty in obtaining the Application Forms from the designated HPOs/POs the candidates should immediately contact the concerned Post Master or UPSC “Form Supply Monitoring Cell” over Telephone No. 011-23389366/ FAX No. 011-23387310.

Fee: Rs. 50/- (Rupees Fifty only) through Central Recruitment Fee Stamp only. SC/ST/PH candidates re exempted from payment of Fees (OBC candidates are required to pay full fees).

Address and Last Date for Receipt of Applications: All applications must reach the “Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069″ either by hand or by Post/Speed Post or by Courier, on or before the 05th January, 2009.

However, in respect of candidates residing abroad or in certain remote areas specified in the Notice, the last date for receipt of applications by Post/Speed Post only (Not by Hand or by Courier) is 12th January, 2009.

Facilitation Counter and Website for Guidance of Candidates: In case of any guidance / information/ clarification regarding their applications, candidature etc, candidates can contact UPSC’s facilitation counter near ‘C’ Gate of its campus in person or over Telephone No. 011- 23385271/ 011- 23381125/ 011- 23098543 on working days between 1000 hrs and 1700 hrs.

The Commission also has a website at address: www.upsc.gov.in over which the candidates can obtain details of the examination as well as information about registration of their applications, venue of the examination and results.

Important Dates:

Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 17th May, 2009

Last date of submission of Forms: 05th January, 2009