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Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
UPSC NDA 1 result 2025 news: What happens after written results? check the selection process
UPSC NDA, NA 1 Results 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will declare National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025 results on the official website of UPSC at Candidates should also visit for updates about the result. UPSC conducted the exam on April 13, 2025 and is expected to announce the results next. Also read: Journalism background, newsroom stint helped realise UPSC dream: AIR 51 Ruchika Jha The UPSC NDA exam has two stages – a written examination and an interview round (SSB test). Based on the written results, the commission will prepare a merit list and shortlist candidates for the SSB test. The written examination was held for two papers of 150 minutes each – Mathematics (300 marks) and General Ability Test (600 marks). The SSB interview (intelligence and personality test) rould will have two stages and carries 900 marks. Only those who clear stage 1 will be allowed to appear for the stage 2 examination. Candidates must also qualify for the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) to be admitted to the Air Force course. 1. Go to 2. Click on theUPSC NDA, NA I Results 2025 link given on the home page. 3. Open the result PDF. 4. Check your result using roll number/name. Also read: Prayagraj's Shakti Dubey tops UPSC 2024 civil services exams in 5th attempt The papers of the written test had objective-type questions only. The question papers of mathematics and general ability test were set bilingually in Hindi and English. Also read: UPSC Results: Meet Bihar's Raj Krishna Jha who clinched 8th rank in 5th attempt This exam is being held for 406 NDA and NA seats. For more details, candidates are advised to check UPSC's official website.
Hindustan Times
26-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
UPSC NDA 1 result 2025: Where to check marks online when announced
UPSC or the Union Public Service Commission is expected to release the NDA, NA I results 2025 soon. When announced, candidates can check the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025 results on the official website of UPSC at They should also visit for updates about the result. Also read: Journalism background, newsroom stint helped realise UPSC dream: AIR 51 Ruchika Jha Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the results when it is announced 1. Go to the official website of UPSC at 2. Click on theUPSC NDA, NA I Results 2025 link available on the home page. 3. Open the result PDF. 4. Check your result using roll number or name. Also read: Prayagraj's Shakti Dubey tops UPSC 2024 civil services exams in 5th attempt UPSC conducted the NDA NA 1 examinations 2025 on April 13, 2025. The exam consited of two subjects- Mathematics and General Ability test. The duration of each paper was 2 hours 30 minutes. The papers had objective-type questions only. The question papers of mathematics and general ability test were set bilingually in Hindi and English. Also read: UPSC Results: Meet Bihar's Raj Krishna Jha who clinched 8th rank in 5th attempt The commission held registrations for UPSC NDA NA 1 examinations 2025 from December 11, 2024, to January 1, 2025. Through this recruitment exam, UPSC aims to fill a total of 406 NDA NA vacancies. For more information, candidates are advised to check UPSC's official website.
Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Journalism background, newsroom stint helped realise UPSC dream: AIR 51 Ruchika Jha
New Delhi, From breaking news to cracking the UPSC Civil Services exam, Ruchika Jha's journalism background helped her master current affairs and develop a habit of deep thinking and reading. Jha, who cleared the prestigious exam in her fifth attempt, bagging the 51st rank, is also an electrical engineer. However, it was during her stint at the PTI newsroom that she discovered a passion for serving the country. While balancing the demanding newsroom job with studies was an arduous task, Jha used her free time and weekends to strengthen her foundation. Speaking exclusively to PTI, Jha said, "My UPSC journey started in 2020 while I was working as a copy editor with the Press Trust of India. I had completed my journalism diploma from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and then joined the media industry. While working at PTI, I began preparing for the civil services. "The idea of serving the country and working at the grassroots level inspired me. It was not easy to balance my job and studies, but I used my free time and weekends to build my foundation," she said. Jha asserted that her journalism background helped her in preparation, as her daily rendezvous with news solidified her knowledge of current affairs. "Every day, I had to read, edit, and publish news stories, which improved my understanding of current affairs and many important topics. It also helped me develop a habit of deep reading and thinking. PTI supported me throughout the journey, especially when I asked for a sabbatical to focus more on studies. "I am thankful to my then colleagues for extending all the necessary support when I was working at PTI from November 2018 to April 2022. This was my fifth attempt and second interview. The journey had its ups and downs, but with hard work, patience, and the support of my family, friends and former colleagues, I finally achieved my goal in 2025," she said. Born and raised in Delhi, Jha's family hails from Bihar. "My father is a Chemistry teacher and has always inspired me with his discipline and dedication, while my mother is a homemaker who has been my biggest emotional support throughout this journey. "My family's simple and hardworking background has always kept me grounded and motivated to work towards my goals," she said. Jha is among the 32 candidates from Jamia Millia Islamia's Residential Coaching Academy who have cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, one of the most competitive exams in the country. The Civil Services Examination is conducted in three stages preliminary, mains and interview to select officers for the IAS, IFS, IPS and other central services. The preliminary exam was held on June 16, 2024, with 9,92,599 candidates applying and 5,83,213 appearing. A total of 14,627 candidates qualified for the main exam held in September, and 2,845 reached the interview stage, which was conducted from January 7 to April 17, 2025. This year, the UPSC has recommended 1,009 candidates 725 men and 284 women for appointment to various services.
