National Defence Academy: Shaping Future Leaders
For over six decades, the National Defence Academy (NDA) has stood as a symbol of excellence, nurturing leaders of men who embody the spirit of inter-service camaraderie and jointmanship. Upholding the vision of its founding fathers, NDA has transformed young cadets into exceptional officers, serving with distinction in the Indian Armed Forces and contributing significantly to civil society.
Guided by its ethos, ‘Seva Paramo Dharma’ (Service Before Self), NDA continues to inspire and groom future warriors, instilling in them the values of duty, discipline, and dedication.
The NDA & NA (I & II) Written Exam, conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), serves as the gateway for aspirants seeking to join the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. It is the first step towards a prestigious and honorable career in the defense services.
NDA is a two-tier examination, wherein it includes:
Stage-1 Written examination and
Stage-2 SSB Interview.
Glance at NDA Recruitment Drive:
EXAM NAME | National Defence Academy |
CONDUCTING BODY | Union Public Service Commission |
OFFICIAL WEBSITE | |
EXAM TYPE | National Level |
MODE OF APPLICATION | Online |
EXAM MODE | Offline |
SELECTION PROCESS | Phase I- Written Test (Objective Type) Phase II- SSB Interview; Phase III- Medical Test Phase IV- Merit List |
NDA(I & II) Exam Notification (in Employment News/ leading daily news Paper/ UPSC website) | Dec/Jan and May/June |
NDA(I & II) Exam Conducted | April and September |
Likely SSB Date | Sep to Oct and Jan to Apr |
Commencement of Training | Jan and Jul |
Training Academy | NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune |
Duration of Training | 3 Yrs. at NDA and 1 Yrs. at IMA(For Army cadets)/ 3 Yrs. at NDA and 1 Yrs. at Naval Academy( for Naval cadets)/ 3 Yrs. at NDA and 1 & ½ Yrs. at AFA Hyderabad (For AF cadets) |
NDA Written Exam Eligibility Criteria:
Sex | Male and female |
Marital status | Unmarried |
Age limit | 16.5-19.5 years of age |
Educational qualification-army | 10+2 Passed/ Appearing (in any stream) |
Educational qualification- air force and navy | For Air Force, Navy & Naval Academy- 10+2 Passed/ Appearing (With Physics & Mathematics) |
