National Defense Academy (NDA) Exam

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Controller of Examinations,
Union Public Service Commission,
Dholpur House,
Shahjahan Road,
New Delhi – 110 069.
National Defense Academy (NDA) Exam

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The candidates who are interested to join National Defense Academy may apply for the entrance exam conducted by union public service commission. Academy consists of three wings of joint training: army, navy and air force. Getting into NDA is considered highly prestigious. Admissions are conducted twice a year. At first, a written test will be there which will be followed by interview rounds and also group tasks and medical. At present, there are about 350 vacancies and every year number of candidates applying is increasing. This makes it more difficult for the candidates to clear the exam

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates who have cleared 10+2 and those who are currently doing can apply
  • Those who had taken Physics & Mathematics in Class 12th can apply for navy and air force.
  • Candidates appearing for the exam must be bachelors .They must be between16 1/2 to 19 years on January 1st or July 1st of the year subsequent to the year of the exam
  • Non-permanent citizens of India are not allowed to apply
  • Nationalities of Nepal, Bhutan and Tibetan refugee can apply only if they have migrated to India with a purpose to become permanent citizens of  India prior to January 1st
  • In case candidates origin is from India but actually migrated from either neighboring countries of India or East Africa nations like Uganda and Kenya can apply provided they are planning to permanently settle in India.
  • Gorkha category of Nepal need not submit any proof
  • Any candidate whose height is not within157.5cms to 162.5cms cannot apply for Air Force wing. Candidates whose chest is less than 81cms cannot apply. Candidates should have proper eyesight. They should not be overweight or under weight

Mode of Entrance Exam

The exam is divided into two parts-mathematics (300 marks) and general ability (600marks) for two and a half hour. The candidates with good mathematical skill and with right confidence   can easily qualify or the test.

  • Paper –I (mathematics)
  • Paper –II (general ability)
  • Part ‘A’ (English) – To test candidate’s knowledge in English
  • Part ‘B’ (general knowledge)- It is divided  into part A- F and consist of physics, chemistry, history, general science, geography and current events.
  • Intelligence and Personality test:
    The candidate has to go through verbal as well as non-verbal intelligence tests. They have to go through other exercises like GD and other outdoor group tasks. Sometimes candidates are also instructed to prepare and deliver lectures on specific subjects.

Application Procedure

Candidates are required to apply UPSC IES/ISS Examination online using the link www.upsconline.nic.in   Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications for Geologist are available on the above-mentioned website.

Candidates may also apply offline in the Common Application Form devised by the Commission for all its examinations, which can be processed on computerized machines.

Form should be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices only and not from any other agency. This form can be used only once and for only one examination. Candidates, applying offline, must use the form supplied with the Information Brochure only and they should in no case use photocopy, reproduction, or any unauthorized printed copy of the Form.

The duly filled in IES/ISS application form and the Acknowledgement Card should be mailed in the special envelope to the following address

Controller of Examinations,
Union Public Service Commission,
Dholpur House,
Shahjahan Road,
New Delhi – 110 069.

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