NDA & SSB
About NDA
The National Defence Academy (NDA) is the joint defence service training institute of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force train together before they go on to their respective service academy for further pre-commission training. The NDA is located in Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra. It is the first tri-service academy in the world.
Stages of NDA
- Written Exam
- SSB
The candidate has to clear each stage in order to clear the final examination.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Nationality : A candidate must be unmarried male/female and must be :
(i) a citizen of India, or
(ii) a subject of Nepal, or
(iii) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan,
Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda,
the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and
Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in
India.
| Exam | NDA |
| NDA Full Form | National Defence Academy |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| Starting Post | Lieutenant |
| Gender & Marital Requirements | Unmarried Female and Male |
| NDA Age Limit |
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| Number of Attempts | No limit |
| NDA Educational Qualifications |
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| Selection Process |
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NDA Exam Pattern
Written Exam
| Subject | Code | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 01 | 2½ Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test | 02 | 2½ Hours | 600 |
| Total | - | - | 900 |
SSB Interview
| Subject | Code | Duration | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSB Test/Interview | - | - | 900 |