NDA Selection Process 2024: Stages, Exam Date, Eligibility

The NDA Selection Process 2024 has begun and it will ensure the selection of the best candidates to join the Indian Armed Forces, through a detailed selection process;

NDA Selection Process 2024: The aspirants are requested to please visit the official website aka upsc.gov.in to get more clarity about the process. The period of competitive exams has started, as class 12th students prepare for various entrance examinations to ensure their bright future. Please go through this article for essential information to ensure a smooth application process.

Candidates must download the notification and familiarize themselves with the eligibility criteria, which are that all candidates must be unmarried, have a 12th-grade pass, and be aged between 16.5 and 19.5 years.

The NDA 1 2024 exam is scheduled for April 1, 2024. Please take a quick look at the table of contents, and check the information that you need clarity on for further details.

NDA Selection Process 2024: Important Dates

Please check the NDA 1&2 dates on the official site first and go through all the NDA 2024 important dates to meet the deadline for any important event. Please refer to the table given below for important dates:

Event	NDA 1 2024	NDA 2 2024
NDA Notification Release Date	December 20, 2023	May 15, 2024
NDA Online Registration Start Date	December 20, 2023	May 15, 2024
Last Date to Apply for NDA	January 9, 2024	June 4, 2024
NDA Written Exam Date	April 21, 2024	September 1, 2024
NDA Admit Card Release Date	To Be Updated	To Be Updated
Result Announcement Date for NDA	To Be Updated	To Be Updated

NDA Selection Process 2024: Stages

Please keep in mind that the NDA exam is a National level exam conducted by UPSC twice a year. The written test and SSB interview are two important stages of the selection process ,followed by a detailed medical examination, which the candidates must pass to be considered eligible for selection.

All the candidates that meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the NDA 2024 exam. The NDA selection process consists of the following stages; Please go through these for more clarity:

Stages of NDA 2024 selection	Details
Pre-Selection Process	Application Submission
Stage 1	Written Examination
Stage 2	SSB Interview
Stage 3	Medical Examination
Stage 4	Final Merit List

NDA Selection Process: NDA exam pattern

The following table gives a brief overview of the NDA 2024 Exam pattern aka the written exam, however candidates are advised to go through the NDA 2024 notification that discusses in detail the exam requirements, question type, number of sections, and marking scheme for the NDA exam:

Subject	Duration	Maximum Marks
Mathematics	2½ Hours	300
General Ability Test	2½ Hours	600
Total		900
SSB Test/ Interview		900

NDA Selection Process 2024: Written Exam

The NDA written exam is of total 900 marks , and contains objective type questions from Mathematics and General knowledge. Once again candidates are advised to check NDA 2024 Syllabus on the official site where the NDA notification 2024 has been uploaded for a detailed insight. Given below are some important points regarding the NDA 2024 written examination, that aspirants should note:

• Objective type questions.
• Offline Exam.
• Question paper available in English & Hindi medium.
• Section: Mathematics and General Ability Test.
• Maximum Marks: 900
• Duration: 2 ½ hours for each paper.

The topics covered under the NDA written exam is briefly discussed in the table below:

Subject	NDA Syllabus 2024
Mathematics	Algebra Matrices and Determinants Trigonometry Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions Differential Calculus Integral Calculus Vector Algebra Statistics and Probability
General Ability Test	English General Knowledge Physics Chemistry General Science History, Freedom Movement Geography Current Events

NDA Selection Process 2024: SSB Interview

The interview conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB) for all the qualifying candidates for NA and NDA posts, is the second stage in the NDA selection process. You will receive a call letter for the interview with details of date, time and the venue if you clear the written test. The table given below discusses important information about the SSB Interview of the NDA selection process to help the aspirants:

Phases	Details
Phase 1	Officer Intelligence Rating Test (OIR), Picture, Perception, & Description Test (PP & DT).
Phase 2	Interview, GTO (Group Testing Officer) Tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conference conducted over a period of 4 days.

NDA Selection Process 2024: Final Selection

• The Final Selection under NDA 2024 recruitment process is merit based. The candidates need to perform well and clear the written exam and the SSB interview, as well as clear the medical examination and additional physical tests to be recruited.
• The shortlisted candidates for the SSB Interview are usually called for a thorough medical checkup by the Board of Service Medical Officers at the military hospital.
• Additionally, candidates who applied for recruitment in the Air Force have to qualify for the Pilot Aptitude Test (PAT) and Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS) in order to clear the final selection.

Required Documents for NDA Selection Process

The candidates who are selected must note that they must bring the documents given below with them at the time of the interview for document verification. Please keep these documents ready when called for the interview, and make sure to take the original copies with you:

1. Admit Card.
2. Proof of education – (10th or 10+2 certificate).
3. Caste certificate for applicable candidates.
4. Proof of identity and address- (Aadhar card, ID Card, Driving License, Pan Card, Passport).
5. Medical Certificate.
6. Character Certificate.
7. NCC certificate (if applicable).
8. Passport size photos.

What After NDA Final Selection?

• After the NDA selection process is completed, the selected candidates are given training at the National Defence Academy under their respective branches (Army, Navy, Air Force). The preliminary training period for them is 3 years, with varying training processes for different branches.
• The candidates who make it to the final merit list, are the only ones who can receive training at the NDA and no one else.
• It is an extremely prestigious achievement to be selected and trained at NDA, so those who have made it to the final merit list, must take pride in it!

NDA 2024 Eligibility criteria

This article aims to help hopeful aspirants get all the information prior to selection process, hence please make sure to check detailed NDA 2024 Eligibility Criteria regarding age, qualification on the official website for further details.

NDA 2024 Age Limit:

Male/female candidates between 16.5 years-19.5 years are eligible for all the categories, for the 2024 selection process. Please make sure that age limit is being followed, to avoid any confusion.

NDA 2024 Educational Qualification:

The educational qualification are different for different posts. A brief overview of NDA 1 educational qualification keeping in mind 2024 selection process is given below in a tabular form:

Post	NDA 2024 Educational Qualifications
Army Wing of the NDA	12th pass or examination of an equivalent scale conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
Air Force, Naval Wings of NDA & for the 10+2 Cadet Entry process at the Indian Naval Academy	12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or exam of an equivalent scale conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

NDA 2024 Nationality criteria:

To ensure a successful selection, NDA aspirants should keep the following criteria in mind before applying to avoid any confusion later; Candidates must ensure that they are unmarried male/female:

• Citizen of India or a subject of Nepal.
• An Indian origin person who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and the East African Countries , with a goal to settle in India permanently.

Tips to prepare for NDA 2024

• Determination and positive attitude while studying and following a schedule goes a long way in helping with any preparation. Anyone can crack the examination by following a disciplined schedule and with dedicated preparation. Please be thorough with the NDA 2024 exam pattern and syllabus.
• Practicing with time tracking is really helpful, therefore please try and attempt as many mock tests and previous year’s question papers as possible to check your preparation level.
• Please make sure to revise the topics, data, regularly to retain details for a longer period and make short effective notes for each topic of syllabus and mark important points which you feel can be asked in the exam with highlighters.
• Wishing all aspirants good luck for the examinations!

Reference Books for NDA 2024 preparation:

Subjects	Books
English	Objective General English by SP Bakshi. Wren & Martin’s High School English Grammar & Composition. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis.
General Knowledge	Objective GK by Sanjay Kumar. Manorama Yearbook. Pratoyogita Darpan.
Mathematics	National Defence Academy and Naval Academy by RS Agarwal.

Conclusion on NDA Selection Process 2024

The NDA 2024 selection process has various stages, and is really tough to crack, because it is the basis for recruiting the future defenders of the nation. Candidates should clear the written exam, SSB interview and the medical exam to be selected in the final merit list. It is important to remain hopeful and prepare for the tests with dedication to pass the stages with a clear head. Please use this article to clarify any and all doubts you may have regarding the NDA selection process. Good luck!

FAQs on NDA 2024 Selection Process 2024

What is NDA selection process for women?

The NDA selection process for female candidates is the same as male candidates i.e. clearing the four stages of selection, which are :

Stage 1 – Written exam.

Stage 2 – SSB interview.

Stage 3 – Detailed medical exam.

Stage 4 – Final merit list.

What is the final stage in NDA selection process?

The final stage in the NDA selection process is a thorough medical examination, which is conducted at the Military Hospital by a special Board of Service Medical Officers , who determine whether a candidate is cleared or not for final selection.

What is the written exam pattern under NDA selection?

The candidates have to appear for a 180-minute written exam. Only objective questions (MCQ-type) will be asked in the written exam for Mathematics and General Ability. The examination has maximum marks of 900.

Who all can apply for the NDA 2024 Exam?

All the 12th pass unmarried male and female candidates between ages 16.5-19.5 years can apply for NDA 2024 recruitment.

What is the NDA 2024 Selection Process?

The NDA selection process 2024 consists of two stages, i.e. Written Exam and SSB Interview, and candidates must clear both for selection.