UPSC Releases List of Rejected NDA, NA Exam Applications Due to Non-Payment

Candidates Given Opportunity to Appeal Against Rejection within 10 Days

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has published a list of candidates whose applications for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) Examination (I), 2024, have been rejected due to non-payment of the examination fee. The list comprises 99 candidates, and the UPSC has provided an option for these candidates to appeal against the rejection.

Key Points:

1. Reason for Rejection:

• The applications were rejected as the confirmation of Rs 100 had not been received from bank authorities regarding the fee.

1. Appeal Process:

• Candidates have the opportunity to appeal against the rejection within 10 days.
• The appeal must be submitted through speed post or by hand.
• The appeal should include documentary evidence supporting genuine fee payment.

1. Appeal Address:

• The appeal should be addressed to Smt. Kripa Anna Ekka, Under Secretary (NDA), Union Public Service Commission, 4th floor, Hall no. 1, Examination Hall, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi- 110069.

1. Deadline for Appeal:

• Candidates must ensure that their appeal reaches the UPSC office by February 4, 2024.

1. Documentary Proof Required:

• Bank pay-in-slip (original) for cash mode payments in State Bank of India/designated banks.
• Copy of debit/credit card statement or bank account statement for payments through cards or internet banking.

1. Review of Rejected Applications:

• Rejected applications will be reviewed if documentary proof of genuine fee payment is received.

1. NDA NA (I) Exam 2024 – How to Check List:

• Visit the official website – upsc.gov.in.
• Click on the link ‘Fictitious fee: National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2024’ under the ‘What’s New’ section.
• Click on the link adjacent to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2024.
• Check the PDF document to see if your name appears on the list.

The National Defence Academy examination, conducted by the UPSC, is a highly competitive exam for candidates seeking admission to the NDA and the Indian Naval Academy (INA). The exam takes place twice a year in April and September. 📄✉️🚫

Author: Chetan Raj