UPSC NDA & NA 2019: Important Dates, Eligibility, Application Process, Exam Pattern & Syllabus, Result and Vacancies
National Defence Academy (NDA) & Naval Academy (NA) Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission twice a year – NDA I and NDA II. NDA & NA 2019 is a national-level entrance administered to recruit the best personnel for the defence forces of India. UPSC conducts the exam in two stages – first) Written Test and second) Personal Interview. Those who make it to the written test will be called for the second round, i.e. SSB interview round. The candidates who qualify all the stages will be called for training under the National Defence Academy. Located at Khadakwasla, Maharashtra, NDA or National Defence Academy is the first tri-service academy in the world. It is the Joint Services Academy of Indian Armed Forces where cadets of Army, Navy and Air Force learn, study and train together before parting ways to the respective service schools.
NDA & NA 2019 Latest Notification – UPSC has released the NDA & NA 2019 dates on the official website. The Commission will release the NDA & NA examination (I) 2019 exam notification on 9th January. Eligible candidates can register for the examination before 4th February 2019. The exam is scheduled to be commenced on 21st April 2019. This is a one-day examination.
UPSC NDA & NA 2019 Overview
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Exam Name |
NDA & NA |
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Full Form |
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy |
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Year |
2019 |
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Occurrence |
Twice a Year |
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Purpose |
Recruitment for National Defence Academy |
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Exam Level |
National-Level |
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Exam Mode |
Offline |
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Official Website |
http://www.upsc.gov.in/ |
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Exam Date |
21-April-2019 |
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SRM University NDA Exam 2019 Important Dates
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Important Events |
NDA I |
NDA II |
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Notification release date |
09-January-2019 |
07-August-2019 |
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Available of application form |
09-January-2019 |
07-August-2019 |
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Last date to submit form |
04-February-2019 |
03-September-2019 |
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Release of admit card |
10 days before the commencement of exam |
10 days before the commencement of exam |
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Commencement of exam |
21-April-2019 |
17-November-2019 |
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Result announcement |
Second week of May 2019 |
November 2019 |
NDA Exam 2019 Pattern & Syllabus
The exam will be conducted in pen and paper mode. The exam-takers are advised to use a black ballpoint pen to mark answers. There will be negative marking for the wrong answers. The medium of the exam is bilingual – English and Hindi.
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NDA & Na 2019 Exam Pattern |
Details |
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Mode of Exam |
Offline mode (Pen and Paper Based Test) |
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Number of Sections |
2 sections - Mathematics and General Ability |
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Type of questions |
Objective Type questions |
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Subjects in Code-1 |
Mathematics (300 marks) and General Ability (600 marks) |
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Duration of exam |
2.30 hours (each code – Mathematics and General Ability Test) |
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Scheme for Negative marking |
Yes (0.33% marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer) |
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Language for the exam |
Hindi and English |
Distribution of Marks and Question for NDA 2018 Exam
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Code |
Subject |
Marks |
Duration |
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01 |
Mathematics |
300 |
2 and ½ hour. |
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02 |
General Ability |
600 |
2 and ½ hour. |
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SSB Interview |
900 |
4-5 days. |
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Total |
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1800 |
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SSB Interview Process
After getting through the written test, the candidates will further be called for the SSB Interview. It lasts for 4 to 5 days and carries 900 marks. The SSB Interview is divided into two stages. In the first stage of the interview, the candidates will face two rounds of the test. In the first round, they will be tested for Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR), and the Picture Perception and Description Test will be carried in the second round.
In the second stage, the candidates will undergo the Officer Group Task Test, Psychological Test and the Conference.
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SSB Interview |
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Stage-1
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Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) |
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Picture Perception and Description Test |
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Stage-2
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Officer Group Task Testing |
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Psychological Test |
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Conference |
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NDA and NA Exam 2019 Syllabus
The syllabus of NDA 2019 exam consists of Paper I (Mathematics) and Paper II (General Ability Test).
Paper I (Mathematics) – It has 8 units. They are Algebra, Matrices & Determinants, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry of Two & Three Dimensions, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus & Differential Equations, Vector Algebra and Statistics & Probability.
Paper II (GAT) – Paper II has two parts. Part A is English (200 marks) and Part B (400 marks) is General Knowledge. Part A, i.e. English assesses the ‘candidate’s understanding of English and workmanlike use of words. The syllabus covers various aspects like Grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension and cohesion in extended text to test the candidate’s proficiency in English’.
Part B, i.e. General Knowledge broadly covers the following subjects – Chemistry, Physics, Social Studies, Current Events, Geography and General Science.
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NDA Exam 2019 Eligibility
Nationality – The candidates should be an unmarried male and must be
- Indian nationals
- Or, subjects of Nepal and Bhutan and Tibetan refugees ‘who came over to India before the 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India’
- Or, PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) who have migrated from Sri Lanka, Burma, Pakistan and East African Countries
The above-mentioned candidates except Indian citizens need to issue a certificate from the Government of India. For Gorkha subjects of Nepal, the eligibility certificate will not be necessary.
Educational Qualifications -
- For Naval and Air Force – The candidates should have passed the 10+2 exam or the equivalent with the subjects of Physics and Mathematics. Those candidates who are appearing in their 10+2 are also eligible to appear for the exam.
- For Armed Force – The candidates should have passed the 10+2 exams or the equivalent. Those candidates who are appearing for the 10+2 exams are also eligible to appear for the exam.
Physical Standard Criteria –
Candidate must meet the physical standards set by NDA. The applicants must be hundred per cent physically fit. If anyone has resigned or is withdrawn from any training academy on disciplinary grounds, he cannot apply.
Age Limit, Marital Status and Gender –
- The candidates must be 18 years old. For NDA-1 2019, they should have been born between 2nd July 2000 and 1st July 2003. For NDA-2 2019, the applicants should have been born between 2nd January 2001 and 1st July 2004.
- Marital Status: Only unmarried male candidates meeting the above eligibility requirements are eligible to apply for the exam.
- Gender – Only male candidates are eligible to appear for the NDA exams. Female candidates are not eligible to take this exam. If they wish to join the forces, they can do so through the CDS exams.
NDA Exam 2019 Application Process
The application process for NDA & NA exam 2019 will be conducted online at the official website. As per the latest notification, the Union Public Service Commission will begin the NDA & NA (I) application process 2019 on 9th January. The registration procedure comprises two parts – Part I and Part II. Part I requires general details of the candidates, whereas Part II will need documents and application fee. The applications need to be filled with correct details, followed by the application fee payment. Check the filled form before the final submission. Remember, applicants will not be given the opportunity to make any corrections at the later stages. The last date to submit the form is 4th February.
Application form for the NDA & NA (II) exam 2019 will be released on 7th August.
Step-by-Step Guide to Fill NDA & NA (I) Application Form
- Visit the official website of UPSC
- Click on the ‘Application Form’ link
- Fill the first part of the registration form by entering necessary details like the name of the candidate, address, valid email id and mobile number
- Upon registration, the applicants will be given a login id and a password for completing the further process of registration, i.e. Part II
- Details of educational qualifications, etc. need to be given at this stage
- Upload the scanned copies of photograph and signature and release the application fee through the credit card, debit card and net banking
- Check for the last time before submitting the form (no correction facility will be provided after the form submission)
Application Fee -
Applicants need to pay an amount of ₹ 100/- through online by using the debit card, credit card, net banking and cash in SBI branch. Candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ NCOs/ JCOs/ Ors are exempted.
Documents –
- Photograph: 140 x 110 pixels with the size up to 40 kb
Signature: 140 x 110 pixels with the size up to 40 kb
Other Details
Admit Card for NDA and NA Exam 2019
The hall tickets for the exam will be issued by the Commission 10 days prior to the exam. The NDA admit card 2019 will be released online.
- Visit the official website
- Click on the link that says ‘NDA & NA 2019 Admit Card’
- Provide application details like application number, date of birth and security PIN
- The admit card will be displayed on the screen
- Check the details on the call letter
- In case of discrepancy, contact the officials
- Download the admit card and take a printout for future reference
NDA & NA Result 2019
The Authority will release the NDA result 2019 within a month after the completion test. The result will be available in PDF format. Those who qualify the written test will be called for the SSB Interview round.
NDA & NA 2019 Cut-off
The NDA & NA cut-off 2019 is the minimum mark to qualify the exam. The cut-off marks will be available on the official website within a week after the result is announced.
NDA & NA SSB Interview
Candidates will be intimated about the NDA & NA SSB Interview 2019 after qualifying the written test. It comes two states – Stage I and II. In Stage I, applicants need to clear Officer Intelligence Rating and Picture Perception & Description Test. Selection for Stage II, which will conduct Psychology Test, Group Testing Officer Task, Conference and Interview, depends upon the score in OIR and PP & DT. The entire SSB Interview process will occur for 4 to 5 days. Lastly, there will be a medical round to be conducted for the final selection of the candidates.
NDA & NA 2019 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When can candidates access the NDA 2019 application form?
A: The application process for NDA & NA (I) 2019 and NDA (II) will begin on January 09 and August 07 respectively.
Q: What is the procedure to fill the NDA & NA application form 2019?
A: Online! The application form will be available on the authorised website of UPSC.
Q: I’ve done mere 10+2. Am I eligible to apply for the recruitment test?
A: If you are applying for Naval and Air Force, the minimum educational qualification required is 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. For the Armed Force, passing 10+2 exam or equivalent would work. Candidates appearing in the 10+2 exam in 2019 can also apply.
Q: What happens if a candidate submits more than one application?
A: In such cases, the last submitted application (with correct details) will be accepted.
Q: What are the documents required to upload during the application process?
A: Only the digital images of the photograph and signature.
Q: After submitting the form, do I need to take a print and send it to the officials by post?
A: Not required!
Q: My forefathers came to India before 1960. Now I’m a resident of India. Can I apply for the NDA exam?
A: Yes, you can.
Q: What is the NDA exam pattern?
A: The details are mentioned above.
Q: When will the NDA & NA 2019 exam commence?
A: The NDA & NA (I) 2019 exam will commence on 21st April and the NDA (II) exam will conduct on 17th November 2019.
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