NDA
About NDA
NDA Exam Highlights
National Defence Academy (NDA) is a national-level exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice a year. This is a highly reputed and competitive exam. Candidates need to ensure that they have prepared thoroughly to clear this exam.
| Exam Name |
NDA/NA (2) 2021 |
| Conducting Body |
Union Public Service Commission |
| Official Website |
upsc.gov.in |
| Exam Type |
National Level |
| Eligibility Criteria |
Unmarried Male & Female candidates can apply |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Exam Mode |
Offline |
| Duration |
Mathematics: 2 hours 30 minutes
General Ability Test: 2 hours 30 minutes |
Registration Date
09 Jun 2022 - 29 Jun 2022
Exam Date
14 Nov 2022 - 14 Nov 2022
Vacancies
400
About NDA
The NDA exam is conducted by UPSC for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA. This exam is a gateway for candidates looking forward to joining Defence Forces, including Army, Navy and Air Force. This is a national level exam conducted twice a year: NDA I and NDA II to help candidates make a career in Defence services. National Defence Academy & Naval Academy (NDA & NA) Examination will be a two-step process where candidates first need to take the exam and then qualify the personality test or interview conducted by the Service Selection Board (SSB). The UPSC is solely responsible for issuing guidelines for selection and the final conduct of the entrance examination.
Exam Pattern - NDA
The UPSC NDA Examination holds two stages for the selection of candidates. The two stages of examinations - the written examination and the SSB Round. The total selection process is conducted for 1800 marks in total. Both the stages are conducted for 900 marks each and the final selection will be based on the performance in each of the stages
| NDA Exam Pattern 2022 Highlights |
| Total duration of the test |
GAT: 2 ½ hours |
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| Mathematics: 2 ½ hours |
| Total number of questions asked |
GAT: 150 Questions |
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| Mathematics: 120 Questions |
| Time of the Exam |
GAT: 10 AM to 12.30 pm |
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| Mathematics: 2 PM to 4.30 PM |
| Language used in the exam |
English and Hindi |
| Total number of papers |
GAT and Mathematics |
| Total marks for the exam |
Written Exam: 900 (600 for GAT and 300 for Mathematics) |
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| SSB Interview: 900 |
| Mode of the Exam |
Offline |
Eligibility Criteria - NDA
| Particulars |
Details |
| Name of the Exam |
NDA |
| NDA Full-Form |
National Defence Academy |
| Conducting Body |
Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Gender and Marital Requirement |
Unmarried Female and Male |
| NDA Age Limit |
Upper Age - 19 years |
| Lower Age - 16 years |
| NDA Educational Qualifications |
Army Wing - Pass certificate in 10+2 exam |
| For Air Force and Naval Wings - Passing Certification of Class 12th exam with Physics and Mathematics |
| Selection Process |
Written Test |
| SSB Interview |
Educational Qualification
| Posts |
Required Educational Criteria |
| Army Wing of NDA Exam |
Pass certificate in 10+2 exam from a recognized board or University. |
| Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy |
Candidates should have passed their 10+2 or equivalent from the State Education Board or University with Physics and Mathematics. |
| 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy |
Candidates should have passed their 10+2 or equivalent from the State Education Board or University with Physics and Mathematics. |
Subject Covered
- Maths
- English
- GA
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Polity
- History
- Geography
- Economics
- Current Affairs
- Defence Knowledge
- Master Class
NDA Exam Highlights
National Defence Academy (NDA) is a national-level exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice a year. Candidates can apply for both sessions online mode. The board will also provide the facility for withdrawing applications within a certain period of time.
| NDA 2nd Exam Date 2022 |
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| Events |
Dates (tentative) |
| Date of notification |
9-Jun-22 |
| Starting of application form |
9-Jun-22 |
| Last date to submit an application form |
29-Jun-22 |
| Availability of admit card |
2 weeks before the examination |
| Exam dates |
14-Nov-22 |
| Declaration of result |
In the month of November 2022 |
About -SSB
SSB Interview 2022
SSB interview is considered to be the most exhaustive and toughest among all the interviews that are conducted for any government job examination. It's really important to clear the SSB interview if you desire to become an officer in Indian Armed Forces. SSB interview has equal marks to that of the written exam. There is a cut-throat competition in SSB interview because just qualifying for the written exam doesn't give you a ticket to NDA, there are lots of candidates, who have qualified NDA or CDS written exam several times but failed in the SSB interview. Many candidates have been sent back on the very first day of the interview. The rate of selection in the SSB interview accounts for nearly 6-10% of the candidates who have appeared.
To clear the SSB interview the candidates require 80% mental effort and 20% physical effort. The interview conducting body always looks for officer-like qualities in a candidate, i.e. Suitable personality, approach towards solving a real-time problem and attitude towards your goals & life. SSB interview is not a one-day process, but a 5-days process, which is of very long duration.
The day-wise SSB interview process is explained below.
Day 1
On the very first day, the screening test is conducted consisting of an OIR (Officers Intelligence Rating) test and PPDT (Picture Perception & Description Test).
In the OIR test, candidates are given a set of 50 questions based on Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal & Non-verbal Reasoning. The time given to solve these questions will be 30 minutes. After that in PPDT, candidates will be shown a static picture on the projector for 30 seconds and they have to come up with a thoughtful story based on their perceptions. The candidates who do not perform well are sent back on the very first day.
Day 2
On this day, the candidate is called for psychological testing.
TAT (Thematic Appreciation Test) – In this test, the candidates are shown 11 hazy/blur pictures on the projector one by one and the candidates need to write a positive story on the shown pictures. The 12th picture will be blank and the candidate needs to write a Self-Description on the same.
WAT (Word Association Test) - this test is to determine the candidate’s psychology. Candidates will be shown 60 words on a projector consecutively and they have to associate these words with some positive events.
SRT (Situation Reaction Test) - SRT is conducted after WAT and 10 minutes will be given to the candidate for answering these questions. The total number of questions will be 60 and the candidates have to write 2-3 sentences in each situation.
Day 3 & 4
On the third and fourth day of the interview, GTO tasks are done to determine the suitable candidate. The Group Testing Officer (GTO) is the most powerful person in the SSB interview because he will spend 2 days testing your abilities. GTO testing comprises the following tasks-
Group Discussion (GD) – the group will be given two topics for discussion.
Group Planning Exercise (GPE) – this test will consist of 5 parts.
- Model explanation
- Reading of narratives by GTO
- 5 minutes for self-reading
- 10 minutes for writing your individual plan
- Finally, 20 minutes to discuss the common plan
Progressive Group Task (PGT)- PGT is a set of obstacles in a specified area in which the team members need to cross each obstacle complying with certain rules and regulations. The difficulty level of this task increases after every obstacle.
Group Obstacle Race- This is also known as the snake race. The group has to take part in a race of six obstacles. Here, the Group Testing Officer GTO wants to see the co-operation and team-leading quality in you.
Half Group Task (HGT) – HGT is almost similar to PGT, but the group is divided into two parts. Here, the Group Testing Officer wants to see the individual performance of the candidate. The rules for HGT will be the same as in PGT.
Lecturette- In this round, each candidate will be given 3 minutes to deliver a speech in front of the group. Scores depend upon your expressions, body language, fluency, confidence, and the knowledge you have.
Individual Obstacles- In this round, the candidate has to perform individually and needs to cross 10 obstacles. These obstacles are Single Ramp, Double Barrel, Screen Jump, Balancing Beam, Tarzan Swing, Burma Bridge, Double Ditch, Double Platform Jump, Tiger Leap, and Commando Walk.
Command Task- this round is to find the commanding ability of a candidate and is conducted before the FGT. The candidates are allowed to choose any two members out of the group that they have been allotted. This task is like PGT and HGT.
Final Group Task (FGT)- this is the final task in testing. All group members are required to finish this task and all rules remain the same as in PGT and HGT. This task is tougher and time taking
Day 5: This is the D-day of the SSB interview. On this day, the candidate is called for the conference for verification by the panel and after this, results are announced.
Note: A personal interview round is also organized on any day between the second to the fourth day. The interviewing officers are top senior officers like Colonel or Brigadier. A personal Interview is an integral part of the SSB interview process in which the details in the PIQ (Personal Information Questionnaire) form are matched with your personality so they need to be correct.
AIRFORCE X-Y GROUP
About AIRFORCE X-Y GROUP
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
2. Date of Birth Block (a) Candidates born between 16 January 2001 and 29 December 2004 (both days inclusive) are eligible to apply. (b) In case, a candidate clears all the stages of the Selection Procedure, then the upper age limit as on date of enrolment is 21 years. 3. Educational Qualification (a) Group ‘X’ (Except Education Instructor Trade). Passed Intermediate/10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English from an Education Board listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. OR Passed Three years Diploma Course in Engineering in any stream, as mentioned in the drop down menu of apply online section under candidate’s login on the CASB web portal www.airmenselection.cdac.in. The candidate should have completed the course from a Government recognized Polytechnic institute with 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in the diploma courses (or in Intermediate/Matriculation, if English is not a subject in Diploma Course). (b) Group ‘Y’ [Except IAF(S) and Musician Trades]. Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects approved by Central / State Education Boards listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. OR Passed two years vocational course from Education Boards listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in the vocational course or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in Vocational Course. (c) Group ‘Y’ Medical Assistant Trade Only. Passed 10+2/Intermediate/ equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from an Education Board listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
4. Mandatory Medical Standards (a) General Medical Standards for both Group ‘X’ (Except Education Instructor Trade) and Group ‘Y’ (Except IAF (S) and Musician Trades) are as follows: - (i) Height: Minimum acceptable height is 152.5 cms except IAF (P) and Auto Tech trades. However, the Minimum acceptable height for IAF (P) and Auto Tech trades are mentioned below:- For IAF(P) trade - 165 Cms (For NE and Hill States) 175 Cms (For other States) For Auto Tech trade -162.5 Cms (For NE and Hill States) 165 Cms (For other States) Note: Candidates from NE and Hill states includes Gorkhas, Kumaonis, Garhwalis, Assamese and those belonging to the states of Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Sikkim and hilly areas of Uttaranchal. (ii) Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm (iii) Weight: Proportionate to height and age. However, a minimum weight of 55 Kg is required for Operations Assistant (ATS) Trade only. (iv) Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) is not acceptable. (v) Hearing: The candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately. (vi) Dental: Should have healthy gums, a good set of teeth and minimum of 14 dental points. (vii) General Health: The candidate should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from any active or latent, acute or chronic, medical or surgical disability or infection and skin ailments. The candidate shall be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain. (b) Details of medical standards for various Groups/Trades are available on CASB web portal www.airmenselection.cdac.in 5. Consumption of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance (NDPS). Consumption of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic substances banned under the NDPS Act 1985 shall be a reject criteria for selection into the IAF and Airmen found either in possession or storing or distributing or consuming such drugs and substances after enrolment shall be liable for disciplinary action including dismissal from the IAF. 6. Body Tattoo. Permanent body tattoos shall not be permitted, however, tattoos only on inner face of the forearms (inside of the elbow to the wrist), back (dorsal) part of the hand/reverse side of the palm and for tribal tattoos which are as per custom and traditions of their tribes may be considered. However, the right to decide on the acceptability/unacceptability of the individual shall rest with the selection centre. Candidates with permanent body tattoos shall submit two photographs (close up and distant view) with details of size and type of the Tattoo, during the second phase of Selection Test. 7. Only Sikh candidates, whose religion prohibits cutting of the hair or shaving of face, shall be permitted to grow hair and/or retain beard and moustache. Accordingly, those Sikh candidates willing to retain the same as per laid down specification are to get their photographs with beard and moustache. Such candidates will not be permitted to grow/shave beard/moustache at later stage after enrolment. 8. Candidates discharged from the Indian Army/Indian Navy/Any other Government Organisation are also eligible subject to their discharge with NO ADVERSE ENTRIES. Such candidate has to declare at the time of applying that he is an Ex-employee of the Organisation discharged from and produce original ‘Discharge Certificate’ at the time of appearing for Phase-II Examination. In case of serving individuals, they must be in possession of NOC from their employer at the time of appearing for Phase-II Examination. If any candidate does not disclose the fact of being employed or that of being an Ex-employee, his candidature shall be cancelled at any stage during the selection process or at any subsequent stage. Candidates discharged from Indian Air Force for any reason are not eligible to appear in the selection test.
