NDA & IN

(NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY & INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY)

Important Information at a Glance

NDA & IN(National Defence Academy) & IN 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme

Qualifications For Army Wing - 12th Class of 10 + 2 AF & Navy Wing - 10 + 2 with Physics & MathsNaval Academy

Age 16.5 - 19 Yrs Marital Status Unmarried Males

Notification Date May & Dec by UPSCApplication Date Jul & JanWritten Exam Date Apr & AugVacancies 355 Aprox (Twice a Yr),

(Army - 195, Navy – 39, Air Force – 66) (INA - 55)

Likely SSB Date Sep to Oct & Jan to AprTraining Period Army - 3 yrs at NDA , 1 yr at IMA

D’DunNavy - 3 yrs at NDA , 1 yr at INA, Ezhimala, KeralaAF - 3 yrs at NDA , 1.5 yr at AFA, HyderabadIN - 4 Yrs at at INA, Ezhimala, Kerala

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Written Examination

1. Union Public Service Commission conducts a written examination twice a year as a preliminary step for selection for the following :-

(a) Army, Naval & Air Force Wings of National Defence Academy (NDA) Khadakwasla, Pune

(b) 10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kerala.

2. There will be negative marking for objective type questions. Schedule of examination is as under :-

Paper Duration Max Mks

1. Mathematics 2.5 Hrs 3002. General Ability 2.5 Hrs 600

Total (Written Exam) 900

3. SSB Interview 5 Days 900

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(Intelligence & Personality Test)

G. Total 1800

3. Syllabus

(a) Mathematics 300 Mks

Algebra

Matrices & Determinants

Trigonometry

Analytical Geometry of two & three Dimensions

Differential Calculus

Integral Calculus & Differential Equations

Vector Algebra

Statistics & Probability

(b) General Ability Test

Part A - English 200 Mks

(Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension)

Part B - General Knowledge 400 Mks

Physics, Chemistry, General Science,

History, Geography & Current Events)

SSB Interviews

4. Successful candidates will undergo interviews at various SSBs (Services Selection Boards) given as under :-

(a) Army - Allahabad, Bangalore & Bhopal

(b) Navy - Coimbatore, Bangalore & Bhopal

(c) Air Force - Dehradun, Varanasi, Mysore & Gandhinagar

5. Candidates will be assessed at the SSBs in two stages.

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(a) Stage I. Screening Test : comprising of 2 IQ tests and PPDT (Picture Perception & Discussion Test. Unsuccessful candidates will be sent back home.

(b) Stage II. Only successful candidates of Stage I will be allowed for further testing of Stage II which will last for 5 days. This will be a three prong assessment;

Psychological Tests

Word Association Test

Thematic Appreciation Test

Situation Reaction Test

Self Description

Group Testing

Indoor Tasks

Group Discussion

Lecturettes

Group Planning Exercise

Outdoor Tasks

Progressive Group Task (PGT)

Half Group Task (HGT)

Command Task (CT)

Final Group Task (FGT)

Individual Obstacles (IOs)

Group Obstacle Race (Snake Race)

Interview

Air Force Candidates will undergo PABT (Pilot Aptitude Battery Test)

6. Candidates who are recommended by the SSB will undergo medical examination at one of the Services Hospitals.

Merit List

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7. A merit list will be declared by UPSC based on candidate’s performance in written examination & SSB.

Training

8. NDA Common Training . Selected candidates for Army , Navy & Air Force will be given 3 years training at NDA Khadakwasla, Pune. They will be awarded B.A / B. Sc. Degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi.

9. Army Cadets.After passing out from NDA, Army cadets are given 1 year training at Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. After successful completion, they are granted Permanent Commission in the rank of Lt.

10. Naval Cadets.After passing out from NDA, Naval cadets are given 1 year training at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala as under :-

(a) Sea Training - 6 months (promoted to

Midshipman)

(b) Training in Respective Branches - 6 months

After successful completion, they are granted Permanent Commission in the rank of Sub Lieutenant.

11. Air Force Cadets. After passing out from NDA, Air Force cadets are given 1.5 years training at Air Force Academy, Hyderabad. After 1 year they are granted Provisional Commission as Flying Officer. After completion of total 1.5 yrs they are given Permanent Commission.

12. Naval Academy. Cadets of 10 +2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be given 4 years training at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala and are awarded B. Tech Degree on success completion.

Stipend During Training

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During training at the three Service Training Academies viz. Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Air Force academy Hyderabad, Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Gentleman Cadets are paid a stipend of Rs 21000/- .However no stipend is given at NDA.

Physical Standards

13. Minimum acceptable height

(a) Army - 157.5 cms(Gorkhas , Garhwali, Kumaon & NE region candidates - 152.5 cms)(Lakshadweep candidates - 155.5 cms)

(a) Navy - 157 cms

(c) Air Force- 162.5 cms

14. Height – Weight Chart

(a) Army & Air Force

Height in cms Weight in Kgs16 – 17 yrs 17 – 18 yrs 18 – 19 yrs

152 42.5 44 45155 43.5 45.5 47157 45 47 48160 46.5 48 49162 48 50 51165 50 52 53167 51 53 54170 52.5 55 56173 54.5 57 58175 56 59 60178 58 61 62180 60 63 64.5183 62.5 65 66.5

(b) Navy

Height in cms Weight in Kgs16 yrs 18 yrs 20 yrs

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53168 52 53 55

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170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

(A departure of + 10 % is considered within normal limits)

Detailed medical standards are given on the website.

How to Apply

Candidates can apply only online using the website : http://www.upsconline.nic.in . Detailed instructions for filling up of the form are available on the website.