NDA Exam Dates
NDA Exam Dates: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the NDA exam date. Candidates preparing for the NDA exam must know the exam dates so they won’t miss any upcoming events and deadlines.
NDA Exam Dates 2023
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the NDA exam date 2023. Candidates preparing for the NDA exam must know the exam dates so they won’t miss any upcoming events and deadlines. All the exam dates for NDA 1 and NDA 2 2023 are mentioned as UPSC provided in the exam calendar. Check NDA Exam Pattern here.
| Event | NDA 1 2023 Exam Schedule | NDA 2 2023 Exam Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| NDA Notification 2023 | December 21, 2022 | May 17, 2023 |
| Apply Online Link Activates on | December 21, 2022 | May 17, 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply for NDA/NA Exam | January 10, 2023 | June 6, 2023 |
| NDA/NA 2023 Exam Date | April 16, 2023 | September 3, 2023 |
| Declaration of Result | To be Notified | To be Notified |
NDA Exam Dates 2022
The NDA Exam Dates 2022 have been announced. The dates and events are subject to change if the Commission orders. Given below are the exam dates for both phases of the NDA exam based on the calendar released by UPSC.Exam Dates
| Events | NDA 1 2022 | NDA 2 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Release of NDA Notification | December 22, 2021 | May 18, 2022 |
| Availability of NDA Application forms | December 22, 2021 | May 18, 2022 |
| Last Date to apply for NDA 2022 | January 11, 2022 | June 07, 2022 |
| Withdrawal of Application | January 18-24, 2022 | June 14-20, 2022 |
| Availability of Admit Card | March 14, 2022 | August 10, 2022 |
| NDA Exam Date | April 10, 2022 | September 04, 2022 |
| Result Declaration | May 09, 2022 | November 2022 (Expected) |
| SSB interview | To Be Notified | To Be Notified |
NDA Exam Date
| NDA Exam Events | NDA Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| NDA II | Sep 4, 2022 |
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Highlights
Important events of the NDA exam
| UPCOMING EVENTS | |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2022 (Tentative) | NDA 2 2022 Result Date |
| Dec 21, 2022 | NDA 1 2023 application form Start Date |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Last Date to Apply for NDA/NA 1 2023 exam |
| Apr 16, 2023 | NDA 1 2023 Exam Date |
| May 17, 2023 | NDA 2 2023 application form Start Date |
| June 6, 2023 | Last Date to Apply for NDA/NA 2 2023 exam |
| Sep 3, 2023 | NDA 2 2023 Exam Date |
| PAST EVENTS | |
| Sep 4, 2022 | NDA 2 2022 exam |
| Aug 10 – Sep 4, 2022 | NDA 2 admit card 2022 |
| Jun 14 – Jun 20, 2022 | NDA 2 application form |
| May 18 | NDA II 2022 Notification |
| May 18 – Jun 7, 2022 | NDA II 2022 Application Form |
| May 9, 2022 | NDA 1 2022 result |
| Mar 14, 2022 | NDA I admit card |
| Jan 18 – Jan 24, 2022 | Withdrawal of NDA I 2022 application form |
NDA Notification
NDA notification comprises details related to the eligibility criteria, how to apply, and others. NDA notification PDF download will be made available on the official website-upsc.gov.in. However, NDA latest notification will be provided on this page for both exam sessions. Read below for more details on NDA notification 2023.
NDA 1 Notification 2023: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the notification for NDA 1 2023 on December 21.
NDA 2 Notification 2023: NDA 2 notification 2023 will be released on April 17, 2023.
NDA 2 2022 Notification: NDA 2 notification 2022 was released on May 18, 2022.
NDA Exam Highlights
The key points of the NDA Exam 2022 are as follows.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Full-Form of NDA | National Defence Academy Exam |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Frequency | Twice a Year |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Eligibility Criteria | Unmarried Male/Female candidates who have passed Class XII from a recognized board |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Duration | Mathematics: 2 hours 30 minutes general Ability Test: 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Number of cities for exam centers | 75 |
| Selection Process | Written TestSSB Interview |
| Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
NDA Vacancy
NDA Exam Vacancy
The breakdown of the vacancies is tabulated below.
NDA 2023 Vacancies (Expected)
The tentative vacancies are provided below:
| Course | Vacancy (Expected) |
|---|---|
| 148th National Defence Academy (Indian Army) | 208 (Including 10 female vacancies) |
| 148th National Defence Academy (Indian Navy) | 42 (Including 03 female vacancies) |
| 148th National Defence Academy (Indian Air Force) | 120 (Including 06 female vacancies) |
| 110th Indian Naval Academy Course | 43 (Male Candidates only) |
| Total | 413 |
NDA 2022 Vacancies
The number of vacancies for the NDA 2 2022 has been released. A total of 413 NDA vacancies have been announced for the various wings of the Indian Army. However, the official notification mentions this as an approximate number of vacancies and thus is subject to changes. The breakdown of the vacancies announced for the year 2022 is tabulated below.
| Course | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| 148th National Defence Academy (Indian Army) | 208 (Including 10 female vacancies) |
| 148th National Defence Academy (Indian Navy) | 42 (Including 03 female vacancies) |
| 148th National Defence Academy (Indian Air Force) | 120 (Including 06 female vacancies) |
| 110th Indian Naval Academy Course | 43 (Male Candidates only) |
| Total | 413 |
NDA Eligibility
NDA Exam Eligibility
Aspiring candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying for the NDA Exam. The eligibility criteria are a crucial part of the NDA exam else the candidature stands canceled. The NDA Eligibility Criteria are discussed below in detail.
NDA Eligibility Criteria: Nationality
The candidates have to be one of the following in order to be eligible for the NDA exam.
- Indian citizen
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1st, 1962 with an intention of permanently settling in India.
- Individuals of Indian origin who have migrated from the countries – Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African countries – Kenya, Uganda, The United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia or Vietnam with an intention of permanent settlement.
The certificate of eligibility has to be issued by the Government of India to all foreign nationals. However, it is not necessary to be produced by the Gorkha subjects of Nepal.
Get the NDA exam analysis of previous years’ papers.
NDA Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification
- Candidates who are 12th class pass under the 10+2 pattern of education from any state board or equivalent examination are eligible for the Army wing of the National Defence Academy.
- For the Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy, candidates must have the 12th pass in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or appear in one, of 10+2 patterns of school education from any state board or equivalent.
NDA Age Limit and Relaxation
- For the NDA 1 2022 exam, the candidates who are born not before July 02, 2003, and not after July 01, 2006, are eligible.
- For the NDA 2 2022 exam, the candidates born between January 02, 2004, and January 01, 2007, are eligible.
- The candidate must write the date of birth as mentioned in the matriculation certificate, secondary school leaving certificate, or any other equivalent certification recognized by the Indian University. No other document for proof of date of birth will be accepted by the commission.
NDA Eligibility Criteria: Sex & Marital Status
- Both male and female candidates must be unmarried throughout the selection process as well as till the training is completed.
- If a candidate marries before training, they will not be selected.
- If a candidate marries during training, he/she will be discharged and liable to pay all the expenditures incurred on him/her during the training by the government.
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NDA Exam Application Process
It is advisable for all candidates to apply for the NDA exam only after checking the eligibility criteria. Candidates must fill out and submit the NDA form 2022 via online mode to appear in the exam. Candidates can follow the following steps to fill out the application form for the NDA exam.
NDA Registration Process
First, candidates need to register themselves on the official website of the exam. This has four major parts namely initiating the registration, choosing the branch preference, verifying the details, and generation of registration ID. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on “ONLINE APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS EXAMINATIONS OF UPSC”.
Step 3: Fill in all the necessary details in the registration form like Name, Father’s Name, Date of Birth, Contact number, Email Id, etc.
Step 4: Choose the branch preference in the order of one to four.
Step 5: Click on verify to validate your registration and note down the system-generated registration ID and Password.
NDA Application Form
In the second part of the form, candidates need to pay the application fee and select their exam and upload a scanned copy of the photograph.
Step 1: Log in with the registration ID and Password on the UPSC NDA official website.
Step 2: Go to the tab mentioning “Payment”.
Step 3: Pay the application fees via any online payment mode at your convenience.
Step 4: Select the examination center and upload a Photograph and Signature.
Step 5: Download the application form and take a printed copy for future reference.
NDA Application Fee
The application fee for candidates of different categories is mentioned below:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST/Disabled | Nil |
Candidates can use any mode for payment like credit/debit card, net banking, etc. or even pay in offline mode by depositing money in any Branch of SBI. Candidates need to take a printout of the payment receipt and the NDA application form for future reference. Admit Card
NDA Exam Admit Card
UPSC releases the NDA Admit Card on the official website three weeks prior to the exam. The NDA Admit card bears exam-related details like the student’s name, roll number, exam center, exam date & timing, etc. The candidates will not be permitted to appear in the examination without their admit card.
How to Download NDA Admit Card?
The steps to download the NDA Admit Card are as follows.
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC
Step 2: Search and click on the link ‘Download NDA Admit Card 2022’.
Step 3: You will be redirected to an instruction page, read it carefully, and agree to the terms and conditions.
Step 4: Another page will open with options for Roll number or Registration number, choose either, and in the text box fill in your date of birth.
Step 5: Also, a CAPTCHA image will appear, enter the image that you see. Click on submit.
Step 6: A soft copy of your NDA Admit card will appear.
Step 7: Click on print and download the admit card.
Details Mentioned on the NDA Admit Card
Candidates can find the below-mentioned details on the NDA admit card:
- Name
- Roll Number
- Father’s Name
- Mother’s Name
- Subject Code
- Signature
- Photograph
- Exam Date, Time and Venue
- Exam Day Instructions
Exam Centres
NDA Exam Centres
The NDA exam is conducted in multiple states and the candidates are allotted centers according to the preferences they fill in the application form.
- The allotment of centers is done on a first-apply-first-allot basis.
- If the desired centers are not allotted due to full capacity at some of the centers, the candidate has to choose another center.
The exam centers have limited seats, for which candidates are advised to apply early to get their preferred exam center.
The NDA Exam Centres are tabulated below:
| List of NDA Exam Centres 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Agartala | Aizawl |
| Bengaluru | Bhopal | Bareilly |
| Chennai | Cuttack | Dispur |
| Delhi | Dehradun | Gangtok |
| Itanagar | Imphal | Jorhat |
| Jaipur | Kolkata | Kochi |
| Lucknow | Mumbai | Madurai |
| Nagpur | Patna | Port Blair |
| Ranchi | Shimla | Srinagar |
| Sambalpur | Tirupati | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Visakhapatnam | Prayagraj (Allahabad) | Chandigarh |
| Dharwad | Hyderabad | Jammu |
| Kohima | Panaji (Goa) | Raipur |
| Shillong | Udaipur | – |
Exam Pattern
NDA Exam Pattern
- The NDA exam is conducted in two sessions. There will be two papers in the NDA exam Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT).
- The exam is conducted in an objective pattern. The questions are provided in both English and Hindi.
- 2.5 hours will be given for each exam.
- Paper 1 has 120 questions for 300 marks. The first exam starts at 10 AM till 12:30 PM. One can refer to the syllabus section for the distribution of topics.
- Paper 2 has 150 questions for 600 marks. The second exam starts at 2 PM till 4:30 PM.
The NDA Exam Pattern is tabulated below in detail.
| Paper | Mathematics | General Ability Test (GAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Duration | 2 hours and 30 minutes | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
| No. of Sections | 1 | 2 (English and General Knowledge) |
| Total no. of Questions | 120 | 150 |
| Total Marks | 300 | 600 (English (200) + GK (400)) |
| Marking Scheme | + 2.5 for correct answer -0.83 for incorrect answer | +4 for correct answer -1.33 for incorrect answer |
| Medium | English and Hindi | English for the English section. English and Hindi for the GK section |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
NDA Result
NDA Exam Syllabus
The candidates preparing for the NDA exam must be thoroughly clear with the exam syllabus. The NDA Exam is one of the most competitive exams in the country. They should check the detailed NDA Exam Syllabus to clear the exam with ease. The section-wise syllabus for the NDA Exam is discussed below.
NDA Mathematics Syllabus
The syllabus for the NDA Mathematics section is as follows.
| Chapters | Topics |
|---|---|
| Analytical Geometry of Two & Three Dimensions | Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system.Distance formula.Equation of a line in various forms.The angle between the two lines.The distance of a point from a line.Equation of a circle in standard and in a general form.Standard forms of parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola.Eccentricity and axis of a conic.A point in a three-dimensional space is the distance between two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios.Equation two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios.Equation of a plane and a line in various forms.The angle between two lines and the angle between two planes. Equation of a sphere. |
| Algebra | Concept of set, operations on sets.Venn diagrams.De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation. Representation of real numbers on a line.Complex numbers—basic properties, modulus, argument, cube roots of unity. Binary system of numbers.Conversion of a number in the decimal system to binary system and vice-versa.Arithmetic, 19 Geometric and Harmonic progressions.Quadratic equations with real coefficients. The solution of linear inequalities of two variables by graphs.Permutation and Combination.Binomial theorem and its applications. Logarithms and their applications. |
| Trigonometry | Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians.Trigonometric ratios.Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae. Multiple and Sub-multiple angles.Inverse trigonometric functions.Applications-Height and distance, properties of triangles. |
| Matrices & Determinants | Types of matrices, operations on matrices.The determinant of a matrix, basic properties of determinants.Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix, Applications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by Matrix Method. |
NDA General Ability Test (GAT) Syllabus
The exam syllabus for the various sections in the NDA General Ability Test (GAT) is tabulated below:
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| English | Grammar and usage, vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, and cohesion in extended text to test the candidate’s proficiency in English |
| Physics (Section A) | Physical Properties and States of Matter, Mass, Weight, Volume, Density, and Specific Gravity, Principle of Archimedes, Pressure Barometer.The motion of objects, Velocity and Acceleration, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Force and Momentum, Parallelogram of Forces, Stability and Equilibrium of bodies, Gravitation, elementary ideas of work, Power and Energy.Effects of Heat, Measurement of Temperature and Heat, change of State and Latent Heat, Modes of transference of Heat.Sound waves and their properties, Simple musical instruments. Rectilinear propagation of Light, Reflection, and refraction.Spherical mirrors and Lenses, Human Eye. Natural and Artificial Magnets, Properties of a Magnet, Earth as a Magnet.Static and Current Electricity, conductors and Nonconductors, Ohm’s Law, Simple Electrical Circuits, Heating, Lighting and Magnetic effects of Current, Measurement of Electrical Power, Primary and Secondary Cells, Use of X-Rays. General Principles in the working of the following: Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass; Lightning Conductors, Safety Fuses. |
| Chemistry (Section B) | Physical and Chemical changes. Elements, Mixtures and Compounds, Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical Equations, Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems). Properties of Air and Water.Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon dioxide, Oxidation and Reduction. Acids, bases, and salts.Carbon—different forms.Fertilizers—Natural and Artificial.The material used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches, and GunPowder.Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom, Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency |
| General Science (Section C) | Difference between the living and nonliving. Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasms, and Tissues.Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals. Elementary knowledge of the Human Body and its important organs.Common Epidemics, their causes, and prevention.Food—Source of Energy for man. Constituents of food, Balanced Diet.The Solar System—Meteors and Comets, Eclipses. Achievements of Eminent Scientists |
NDA Exam Results
- The NDA Results are declared within a period of a month and a half (tentative). The candidates are advised to keep checking the updates on the result declaration on the official website.
- The selected candidates are to visit the respective websites to register themselves willing for the next stage of selection i.e. SSB interview within a span of 20 days of the declaration of the result.
- The SSB results including the medical result and final merit list, are declared within a span of 40 days.
How to Check NDA Results?
The steps to check the NDA Results 2022 are given below.
- Go to the official website of UPSC.
- On the homepage search bar, type the name of the exam and click on it.
- On the next page, enter your roll number and the captcha image code and click submit.
- Next, the result will open and you can take a printout or save a soft copy.
NDA Books
NDA Preparation Books
Candidates looking to ace the paper should be aware of the following books which will help them in their preparation journey. The recommended books for UPSC NDA are mentioned in the table below:
| Name of the Book | Name of the Author |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge 2021 | Manohar Pandey |
| History Of Modern India | Bipan Chandra |
| General Science Physics | NCERT & NCERT Exemplar |
| General Science Guide for Competitive Exams – CSAT/NDA/SSC/UPSC/Railways/State PSC/CDS/Defence | Disha Experts |
| Oxford School Atlas | Oxford University Press |
Check the list of NDA Books Answer Key
NDA Exam Study Notes
The NDA Exam is conducted in two stages, stage one is the written exam and stage two is the interview. Thus to clear the exam it’s important for the candidates to follow the study notes which are relevant. There are many study materials and good books available which can be a good source for the NDA Exam. Get NDA Study Material for better preparation.
NDA Exam Answer Key
NDA answer key consists of all the answers to the questions asked in the examination. It will be released on the official website of UPSC which is mentioned in this article after the successful conduction of the examination. This section will be updated once the answer key is released by the exam conducting body. The answer keys for NDA 2 exam 2022 can be downloaded here.
NDA 2 Answer Key 2022 (Official)
| Mathematics Answer Key | GAT Answer Key |
| Mathematics SET A | GAT SET A |
| Mathematics SET B | GAT SET B |
| Mathematics SET C | GAT SET C |
| Mathematics SET D | GAT SET D |
NDA 1 Answer Key 2022 (Official)
| SET | Mathematics | GAT |
| SET A | Download | Download |
| SET B | Download | Downoad |
| SET C | Download | Download |
| SET D | Download | Download |
NDA Cutoff
NDA Expected Cutoffs
The candidates need to clear the NDA Written exam to appear for the next round of selection, i.e, the SSB Interview. The candidates have to score the minimum qualifying marks set by the authorities to move to the next round.
- The NDA cutoff depends on many factors like the difficulty level of the paper, the number of candidates who appeared, the category of the candidates, etc.
- The expected cutoff for the written exam is bound to fluctuate and is expected to be 342 marks and the total cutoff is expected to be 708.
Given below are the NDA Previous Years’ Cutoffs to give the candidates an idea about the minimum qualifying marks:
| Year | Written Exam | Final Marks |
|---|---|---|
| NDA 2 2020 | 355 | 719 |
| NDA 1 2020 | 355 | 726 |
| NDA 2 2019 | 346 | 709 |
| NDA 1 2019 | 342 | 704 |
| NDA 2 2018 | 325 | 688 |
| NDA 1 2018 | 338 | 705 |
| NDA 2 2017 | 258 | 624 |
| NDA 1 2017 | 342 | 708 |
| NDA 2 2016 | 229 | 602 |
| NDA 1 2016 | 288 | 656 |
| NDA 2 2015 | 269 | 637 |
| NDA 1 2015 | 306 | 674 |
| NDA 2 2014 | 283 | 656 |
| NDA 1 2014 | 360 | 722 |
| NDA 2 2013 | 360 | 721 |
| NDA 1 2013 | 333 | 698 |
Factors Affecting NDA Cutoff Marks
Various factors affect the cut-off list. The factors are sometimes very crucial so, candidates should keep an eye on them. From the past data, the various factors affecting Cut off Marks are:
- Number of vacancies
- Total number of applicants
- Difficulty of paper
- Category of applicants
- Performance of candidates
NDA Selection
NDA Selection Process
The NDA Selection Process involves two stages. Stage 1 is the Written Examination and stage 2 is the SSB Interview. The complete recruitment process in the NDA exam is judged based on marks scored out of 900 collectively in both stages of recruitment.
After the declaration of NDA Results 2022, qualified candidates will have to register themselves at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks. Allotment of selection centers and dates will then be notified on the registered email ID.
NDA Selection Process: SSB Interview
SSB Interview comprises two stages- Stage 1 (OIR and PPDT) and Stage 2- (Interview, Group Tasks, Psychology Test, and Conference). After stage 2 is completed, a final merit list is generated by the UPSC for the final recruited candidates. The SSB Interview is elaborated in detail below.
| Stages | Activities conducted |
|---|---|
| Testing | ScreeningVerbal and Non-verbal testPPDT |
| Psychological Test | Thematic Appreciation Test [TAT]Word Association Test [WAT]Situation Reaction Test [SRT]Self Description Test [ SD] |
| Group Testing Officers Test | Group Discussion (GD)Group Planning Exercise (GPE)Progressive Group Task (PGT)Half Group Task (HGT)Individual Obstacles Task (IOT)Command TaskSnake race/Group Obstacle RaceIndividual lectureFinal Group Task (FGT) |
| Personal Interview | |
| Conference |
NDA Selection Process: NDA Document Verification
After the personal interview round, the eligible candidates will have to appear for the document verification round. The qualified candidates must bring the required original documents to the Services Selection Centre (SSC).
- Qualification Certificate
- Proof of Identity (Pan card, Voter ID, Aadhar Card, etc.)
- Birth Certificate
- Passport Size Photographs
- Category certificate for the Reserved category candidates
- Proof of Residence
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NDA Selection Process: NDA Medical Examination
- After the written exam and SSB selection, the scores of both the stages are combined and the final selection will be based on the medical standards and the merit-cum preference list.
- The physical standards are different for each service wing, which includes height dimensions, eyesight, dental health, internal organs functioning, respiratory system, and other physical and internal checkups are done.
- The medical test is the final stage of the selection process. The candidates are suggested to get tested before the actual medical test to avoid disappointment at the last stage.
- The medical board may and can dismiss temporarily or permanently a candidate as unfit, if not up to the standards set by the board.
NDA Training and Academic Period
- The training period for the selected candidates is 3 years, for all three services – Army, Navy, and Airforce.
- Training includes both academic as well as physical.
- All the passing out cadets are given degrees from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi.
- Army cadets are awarded a B.Sc./ B.Sc. (Computer)/ B.A. degree. After successful completion of Academic, Physical, and Service Training at NDA for B.Sc./ B.Sc. (Computer).
- Navy cadets are awarded a B.Tech degree and Airforce cadets are awarded a B.Tech degree/B.Sc./ B.Sc. (Computer). For the B.tech degree, it is awarded after the successful completion of subsequent Pre Commissioning Training Academics/ Institutions/ Ships/Aircraft.
On passing out from the National Defense Academy, the cadets go to the respective training academies. The Army cadets go to the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun; the Naval Cadets go to the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala and Airforce cadets go to the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad and Air Force Technical College in Bengaluru for the Non-Technical ground duty and Technical ground duty respectively.NDA Salary
NDA Salary and Benefits
The cadets in the training period receive a fixed stipend of INR 56,000 per month. After the completion of the training, the ranks received by the cadets begin with salaries starting from INR 56,000 per month at level 10 to INR 1,77,500 and increasing with the higher level grade.
The NDA salary structure according to the ranks is tabulated below in detail.
| Rank | Level | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | INR 56,100 – INR 1,77,500 |
| Captain | Level 10 B | INR 61,300 – INR 1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | INR 69,400 – INR 2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Colonel | Level 12A | INR 1,21,200 – INR 2,12,400 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | INR 1,30,600 – INR 2,15,900 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | INR 1,39,600 – INR 2,17,600 |
| Major General | Level 14 | INR 1,44,200 – INR 2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant General HAG Scale | Level 15 | INR 1, 82, 200 – INR 2,24,100 |
| HAG+Scale | Level 16 | INR 2,05,400 – INR 2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/ Lieutenant General (NFSG) | Level 17 | INR 2,25,000 |
| COAS | Level 18 | INR 2,50,000 |
Apart from the basic salary, the candidates are offered various allowances as follows- Uniform Allowance, Compensatory Modified Field area allowances, Dearness allowances, and Transport allowances. Both male and female candidates will be rewarded with the same salary and allowances.
Conclusion
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their total obtained marks in both stages. It must also be noted that the candidates who have been debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any type of Commission in the Defence Services will be considered ineligible for admission to the exam. For further updates, candidates are advised to visit the official website.NDA FAQS
NDA Exam FAQs
Ques. What are the qualifications needed to apply for the NDA Exam?
Ques. Can a female apply for NDA?
Ques. Can the candidates who appear in the 11th class exam also appear for the NDA exam?
Ques. Are the students who have not cleared the Class 12th exam but cleared the written NDA exam eligible for the further selection process?
Ques. Can 12th appearing apply for NDA 2 2022?
Ques. How many students are called for SSB Interviews?
Ques. What rank is given after NDA?
Ques. What are the chances of getting selected for an SSB interview?
Ques. Does NDA give a B.Tech degree?
Ques. Who takes the NDA exam?