Salary Details

  • Stipend to male/female Cadets during the entire duration of training in Service academies i.e. during training period at IMA and OTA – Rs 56,100/-p.m.

Important Dates

  • Opening Date
    17 May 2023
  • Closing Date
    06 June 2023

Age Limit

  1. Only unmarried male/female candidates born not earlier than 02nd January, 2005 and not later than 1st January, 2008 are eligible.

Education Qualification

  • For Army Wing of National Defence Academy : 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
  • For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy : 12th Class pass with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent conducted by a State Education Board or a University. Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.

Application Fees

  • Candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs. 200/- 
  • Excepting Female/SC/ST candidates who are exempted from payment of fee.

Selection Process

  • Written Exam
  • Psychological Aptitude Test and Intelligence Test.

Vacancy Details

  • National Defence Academy – Army – 208

  • National Defence Academy – Navy – 42

  • National Defence Academy – Air Force – 92

  • Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme) – 25

Application Link

CECRI Karaikudi has released the recruitment notification No: PS – …