The NDA exam is conducted by UPSC for entry into the National Defence Academy.

• It is held twice a year.

• Both written and SSB interview are part of the selection process.

Candidates must have completed 10+2 and meet age and nationality requirements.

• Only unmarried male and female candidates can apply.

• Age should be between 16.5 and 19.5 years.

NDA is conducted twice a year by UPSC.

There is no fixed limit on the number of attempts as long as you meet the age and eligibility criteria.

The NDA exam consists of Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT).

• Mathematics: 120 questions, 300 marks.

• GAT: 150 questions, 600 marks.

NDA cadets receive a stipend during training and various benefits after commissioning.

• Stipend during training: ₹56,100 per month.

• Other allowances and benefits as per government norms.

Yes, female candidates can apply for the NDA exam.

Preparation involves studying the syllabus, practicing previous papers, and improving physical fitness.

• Focus on Mathematics and English.

• Practice time management.

The NDA training lasts for three years, followed by pre-commission training at respective academies.

• Academic and physical training at NDA.

• Specialized training at IMA, INA, or AFA.

The CDS exam is conducted by UPSC for graduates who meet the age and nationality criteria.

• It is held twice a year.

• Both written exam and SSB interview are part of the selection process.

Graduates who meet the age and nationality criteria can apply for CDS.

• Candidates must be graduates from a recognized university.

• Age and marital status requirements vary by academy.

There is no fixed limit on the number of attempts as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.

The selection process includes a written exam and SSB interview.

• Written exam tests English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics.

• Qualified candidates are called for SSB interview.

SSC stands for Short Service Commission and PC stands for Permanent Commission.

• SSC officers serve for a limited period.

• PC officers serve until retirement.

CDS OTA is for Officers Training Academy (Short Service), CDS IMA is for Indian Military Academy (Permanent Commission).

• OTA is for both men and women; IMA is for men only.

• OTA has a shorter training duration.

AFCAT is the Air Force Common Admission Test for recruitment in the Indian Air Force.

• Conducted by the Indian Air Force.

• Held twice a year for various branches.

Eligibility criteria include educational qualifications, age, and nationality.

• Graduation in any discipline for Flying Branch.

• Engineering degree for Technical Branch.

• Age limits vary by branch.

The selection process includes a written exam, AFSB interview, and medical examination.

• Written exam tests General Awareness, Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude.

• Qualified candidates are called for AFSB interview.

There are three main branches in the Indian Air Force.

• Flying Branch

• Technical Branch

• Ground Duty Branch

AFSB stands for Air Force Selection Board, which conducts interviews and tests for officer selection.

• Includes psychological tests, group tasks, and personal interview.

• Medical examination is also part of the process.

SSB Interview is a five-day selection process to assess candidates for officer posts.

• Assesses intelligence, personality, and suitability for a career in the armed forces.

The SSB interview process involves multiple stages over five days.

• Screening Test

• Psychological Tests

• Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks

• Personal Interview

• Conference

OIR test evaluates the candidate's intelligence and reasoning ability.

• Consists of verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions.

PPDT involves writing a story based on a picture and discussing it in a group.

• Tests imagination, communication, and group dynamics.

Psychological tests assess the candidate's personality and suitability for a career in the armed forces.

• Includes Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), Word Association Test (WAT), Situation Reaction Test (SRT), and Self-Description Test (SDT).

GTO tasks evaluate teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Includes Group Discussion, Group Planning Exercise, Progressive Group Task, and more.

Personal Interview assesses the candidate's background, interests, and suitability for the armed forces.

• Conducted by an interviewing officer.

The Conference Round is the final assessment where all assessors discuss and decide the candidate's suitability.

• Candidates may be asked a few questions before the final decision.

Final selection is based on performance in all tests and overall suitability.

• Recommendations are made by consensus among assessors.

Preparation involves physical fitness, communication skills, and knowledge of current affairs.

• Practice group discussions and psychological tests.

• Stay updated with current events.