NDA Selection Procedure 2018 (National Defence Academy) – Step by step guide

NDA Selection Procedure Detail: All the eligible candidates who has 10+2 qualification can apply for the National Defence academy exam. Few things are very essential to get into NDA. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) organize NDA (National Defence Academy) & NA (National Academy) Exam.

Written Exam

लिखित परीक्षा- Very first step to get into NDA is written exam. To sit in the written exam you need to look for the application form for NDA exam.

NDA Paper is divided into two sections:

1. paper 1: Maths
2. paper 2: English & General Ability

Paper 1: Mathematics

Total Time:

Total Marks: 300

Type: objective type

Paper 2: General Ability & English

Total Time:

Total Marks: 600

Type: objective type

Note: both the paper (maths and General ability, except English) are bilingual (Hindi and English Both).

Interview: (SSB)

About 4,50,000 applicants sit for each written exam. Typically, about 6,300 of these are invited to interview. Only unmarried male candidates are eligible for NDA & NA Examination.

All the candidates who qualify in written examination will be called for SSB Process. Who is known as most embracing process to test the ability of candidates. It is similar to CDS SSB and AFCAT SSB.

Want to read day by day SSB process in detail – SSB Process

Lets break down the Interview process of NDA exam.

This step is divided into two parts – Stage 1 (day 1 ) and Stage 2 ( day 2- day 5)

Stage 1: Screening Test

On first day, you need to report for screening test. Day 1, you will go through Officer Intelligence rating Test, Picture perception and Discussion Test. The candidates will be shortlisted based on combination of performance in QIR Test and PP and DT.  All the qualified candidates who qualify, need to go for next day for further evaluation, rest need to leave back to home.

Stage 2 (Day 2 -5)- (Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, Conference)

All the stage 1 qualified candidates need to go through stage 2 which comprises of Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and Conference. You need to appear for psychological test which is a a written test conducted by a Psychologist.

Also you need to go through interviews which involves a personal conversation with an Interviewing Officer who will judge you based on various parameters. All the exams and evaluation will be taken by experts i.e Interviewing Officer (IO), Group Testing Officer (GTO)and the Psychologist.

On day 2, All the flying branch candidates, will go through CPSS / PABT (Computerised Pilot Selection System/Pilot Aptitude Battery Test).

Final day is conference day: Basically on conference day, all the officers who evaluated you (Psychologist, Ground Testing Officer and the Interviewing Officer) will decide on you personality and decide on whether to recommend you or not.

What is NDA

 NDA stands for National Defence Academy, a premier Joint Services Institution of Indian Armed Forces, for producing cadets of the three services, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force are trained together with mental, moral and physical attributes before going to pre-commissioning training in their respective service academies. Their intensive education programme includes Science, Technology, Arts and Military subjects. In three years, student is transformed into a potential officer and a gentleman. 

 

 

NDA Eligibility

Educational

• For Army Wing – Class XII by a State Education Board or a University
• For Air Force and Naval Wings – The candidate must have passed class XII with physics and mathematics as main subjects.
• Age Limit, Sex and Marital Status: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 1997 and not later than 01st July 2000. (16.5 to 19 years of age)

Details of Examination:

• Written Examination

SUBJECT	DURATION	No of Questions	MARKS
MATHEMATICS	2.5hrs	120	300
GENERAL ABILITY	2.5hrs	150	600

Details of Papers for NDA

Subject	Questions	Marks
Part A
English	50	200
Part B
Section A – Physics	25	100
Section B – Chemistry	15	60
Section C – General Science	10	40
Section D – History, Civics	20	80
Section E – Geography	20	80
Section F – Current Events	10	40

 

 

 

Six Motives that Makes NDA an Excellent Possibility for Career

NDA (National Defence Academy) is coming; a few weeks are remaining away. Before starting, all the students must know the important of this approach. In NDA there are various vacancies which include; Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. These six motives will motivates you to join the Indian Armed Forces. There are a lot of benefits by joining military force.

Following are the excellent possibilities for all the youngsters who join army. This article will help you to make good decision.


1. Exquisite centers for you and your Family:

 The facilities like free schooling to youngsters, unfastened medical facilities to dependents, Canteen facilities, vehicle to senior officials, loan facilities, top notch accommodation in which ever you are published, free air tickets to you and all your circle of relatives everywhere in India as soon as in a year. Centers like swimming pool, tennis court, squash courts, and many others are part of your accommodation.


2. Vacancies:

NDA has given more than 300 vacancies which includes;  Military Stream, navy Stream, Air Force Stream. About three hundred vacancies are for NDA and approximately 50 for NA. It gives a terrific possibility as compared to CDS, TGC, TES, SSC and many others candidates must take gain of it and be one to rank their name in merit listing.


3. First priority to fitness:

These days no one thinks earlier than joining a enterprise in these strains – whether or not the job will permit to them in shape. To make your body fit/ healthy; plays some spots or outdoor games, do physical exercise or spend your maximum time in physical activities and do some yoga as well. Your bodily fitness is paramount to us. You could guarantee yourself a healthier lifestyle on this location.


4. Excellent food for free of charge:

If you are an unmarried officer, meals is free from price. As soon as married the ration used for the preparation are given to the officer at his doorstep freed from price. I don’t think any corporation can find the money for such an association to its personnel.


5. Incredible Foreign Assignments:

In personal sector, humans are tempting tough hard work to work in foreign assignments. Whereas in the NDA Exam you have numerous probabilities to go foreign international locations as defence attaches inside the embassy as a peace posting. Our officials even go to do masters in reputed defence faculties.

Also Read:  Tips to Excel in NDA Exam 2018

6. Retirement Alternatives:

On retirement, other than the good-looking quantity that you will receive, you'll get a pension in the course of your life. These days an officer with 22 years of carrier after retirement will get a pension of approx. Rs.30, 000 according to month. Even after retirement together with your experience and knowledge base the officials of the military force are the maximum well known commodity for leadership roles in big organizations.

We hope all these above motives will motivate you and specifies the importance of these possibilities. So, we wish every individual must take advantage of it without wasting time.

Some Tips to Stay Fit for NDA Exam and Interview

NDA exams are for getting an opportunity to serve India by joining the Indian army forces but you all know that working in army forces is not an easy task and you would require some extravagant physical and mental skills to be able to get success in Indian army. One must be fit mentally and physically and only then he can join National Defense forces. Once you clear NDA exam you need to go through physical examination.

Eligibility criteria for Physical Test

Height : Male – 157 cms Female – 152 cms
Weight is measured according to the age and height of a person
Eyesight- 6/6 with glasses and 6/12 without glasses
Totally healthy without any type of disease

Here are some tips to stay fit for NDA Exam

It is quite daunting task to maintain the fitness and for attaining a job posting in NDA forces you need to be fit. After you clear the NDA written exam you need to go through the second stage of selection and that is the physical efficiency test. You would need to do 60 plus push-ups and 60 plus sit ups in respective two minutes given for each task. Following are some tips to stay fit for NDA Physical Test:

The first this you should add to your routine is doing exercise. This can help you improve your health fitness and keep you active throughout the day.

• You can go for Quadriceps, Planking, Upper back and Hip exercises for preparation of Push-ups.

• Time to time medical checkups, neck strengthening and regular sit ups are required to prepare for Sit Ups.

• You can also go for ADF app in which you get best plans for fitness for NDA exam. You can follow step by step instructions given in the app to improve your fitness level.

• One of the best way to stay fit is to take part in sports activities. It can benefit you in improving your overall health as sports help you moving your whole body and at the same time you make strategies which will help you exercising your mind.

• Choose the best diet plan after consulting a dietitian. A diet can easily help you remain fit and healthy by doing nothing. All you need to do just follow the diet plan and you would be able to stay fit for long.

General Tips for Preparing NDA Exam Physical Test

• You must begin the proceedings of your routine with exercise and workouts which will help you stay active and fit for all the day and you can do your daily works with more energy and enthusiasm.

• Water Consumption in proper measure is important. You can use honey and ginger with warm water for additional betterment.

• Always try to eat as much as it can satisfy your appetite in the morning and then eat less in afternoon and take less dinner at night.

• Avoid the street food and junk food totally. Go for fruits and salads.

• Take proper sleep of 7-8 hours daily. Failing to do so can affect your health in bad manner.

How is life at the NDA?

Life is full of heat, light and colour.

Heat comes from the heat sessions.

Light comes from the top of Sudan

&

Colour comes from bare back rolling.

:-)

THE TRUTH

NDA turns boys into men.

From wearing clothes to personal grooming - a lot happens at the academy.

So lets understand it as a typical day in a Cadet’s life which is mostly what takes place:

Morning - Reveille (Bugle wake Up Call)

5:00 AM officially

1–3 term 3:30 AM

4–5 term 4:30 AM

6 term - 5: 00 AM

Don’t ask why - Its a privilege a cadet earns as he goes up in the academy.

You have to pass SSB everyday in the bathroom and for junior terms it is supposed to be in 3 minutes - 3 minutes SSB (Shit-Shave-Brush)

Morning Muster

NDA prayer and some specific orders by CSM (Cadet Sergeant Major - 6th term cadet)or SCC (Sqn Cadet Captain - 6th term cadet). SQN officer or the DIV-O is usually present during morning muster.

Period 1&2

The cadets dress up according to first two periods

They are usually in the following format

Double Drill

Double PT

Drill PT

Double Equestarian

PT Academics

Flat (Double Academics)

Breakfast

This is THE thing in the academy!
After the second period cadets rush to the Sqn and take shower and get ready in KD (Khakhi Dress) and push off to the mess. Wrap up your breakfast ASAP and push off for classes.

Lunch

Post classes, cadets directly go to the mess and hog on the lunch and rush to the Sqn.

Games/ PT/Drill Practice/Extended Study period/ Clubs/ Swimming

According to the appointments (specific cadets from 6th term) all cadets are subject to Drill or PT practice or games or even extra study period as is the demand during the term.

According to schedule cadets also go to the assigned clubs.

*Post this the cadets take shower and dress up according to the rig for dinner i.e., - Summer/Winter Mufti or 2B.

Study Period

Official study period till the Sqn Fall-in at 7:50 PM. Cadets usually write letters home during this time or keep looking at If- By Rudyard Kipling ;-)

Sqn Fall-in and Orders- Dinner

All the orders received from the Adjutant’s office and other offices are given during this time by the CSM.

All the cadets then march to the mess and the nominated postman posts letters on the way.

At the entrance of the mess the Battalion level appointments just pass some time and allow Sqns to enter one at a time. This is fun.

Back to Sqn and Night Sessions

This has indefinite list of activities that are underground till and post the lights out.

Cadets are asked to change into specific rigs according to the seniors for different tasks. Predominantly it is a ragda session.

Post lights out depending on the presence of duty officer night ragda also takes place.

OTHER STUFF

There are so many things that go along with it like and are different for different terms.

Watch the NDA documentary - Standard Bearers. Although a bit old it covers all aspects of the academy very clearly.

National Defence Academy (NDA)

NDA exam is conducted by UPSC twice in a year. It is an academy of Indian Armed forces where cadets are trained together before they go to Army, Airforce, Navy. NDA Coaching in  Chandigarh near Punjab, Mohali. It is a Delhi Career Group academy in the world. Where they groom the cadets in all the prospective ways. They develop many qualities in them during their training session.

The Headquarters of NDA is called Sudan block, to give honors to their Indian soldiers who sacrifices their life . A number of war relics embellish in NDA campus including tanks and aircrafts.

NDA is well known as National Defence academy to join forces as an officers after 12^th class. Though it is not an easy task to get into it. Number of students appears for this prestigious job. Exam is held into 2 tiers. First tier where only, 6000 cleared this exam and enter into the second tier, SSB. Finally, 200-300 students are then selected.

Eligibility:

• Applicants age should lie between 16.5 to 19 years
• Height: 157.2 (minimum)
• Weight: 48 kg (minimum)
• Eyesight: Myopia should not be more than 2.5D. Hyper-meropia not be more than 3.5D including Astigmatism

NDA as carrer:

• If you are highly motivated, passionate and you want to live your life in a good way only then NDA is the best option for you.
• After 12^th you get a chance to become an Army officer and serve your nation.
• This job gives you guarantee to provide facilities to your family and make your future bright even when you leave this job like medical, canteen facilities etc.
• During job you serve the nation not only internally but also from outside nation. So you get the chance to visit different places.
• In NDA there is no discrimination related to sex, color, age etc all are equal.
• Everyone respect you wherever you go.
• After 12^th class it’s a best opportunity and you need to do hard and smart work to grape it.

Why choose Delhi Career Group NDA

• Our academy provide coaching from the last decade and high orientation with student grooming.

We are providing

• Proper guidance for NDA exam
• Update study material
• Regular classes and doubts session
• We are providing batches for droppers.
• Flexible timing
• Highly experienced faculty
• You can take coaching until you cleared
• Mock test, regular test series

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Subject	Code	Duration	Maximum Marks
Mathematics	01	2:30	300
General ability test	02	2:30	600
SSB interview			900
		Total	1800

 There will be 1/3^rd negative marking

• Mathematic topics
• General ability test

Tips to clear NDA exam:

• Solve previous years papers
• Learn the shortcuts which help in time management
• Beware of negative marking (learn to avoid)
• Read newspaper which helps in Current affair as well as in learning new words.
• Extensive reading after completing NCERT books.
• Read good books
• Proper diet, sleep, relaxation
• Plan the day out
• Be creative

NDA Coaching In Chandigarh

Unmarried (Indian) Male Candidates are only eligible for Cadet Entry Scheme 10+2, B.Techwho are selected as Permanent Commissioned Officers. Every year, the course starts at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala in Kerala.

Age Limit – 17 to 19.5 Years

Nationality – Indian

Qualification – It is mandatory for aspirants to complete senior secondary education i.e. 10+2 from a recognized university or board with PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) as combination of subjects. Minimum 70% Marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and minimum 50% marks in English (10th or 12th ).

Selection Procedure – It is a two phased selection process. First Phase includes aptitude test, picture perception and story making test. Second phase has Psychological tests, Group Activities, Personal Interview and complete medical examination.

 

What is the best coaching centre for NDA?

Delhi Career Group institute offers instructing for the NDA Coaching in Chandigarh. The workforce at Delhi Career Group Organization is exceptionally qualified and immeasurably experienced in effectively training understudies for NDA examinations. The benchmarks of magnificence took after by Delhi Career Group foundation guarantee that every understudy who chooses training with us feels sure and all around arranged for the exam. Not exclusively do we cover the whole syllabus subject by subject according to UPSC, we likewise set up our understudies with taunt tests, earlier year question papers and uncertainty clearing sessions which are led every week to screen every understudy's advance. 

Why choose Delhi Career Group Institute-

1. The exceedingly qualified, experienced and refreshed faculty for NDA written training furnishes understudies with the correct direction to get best outcomes in the exam. Understudies are instructed by perpetual employees not low maintenance educators (taking a shot at per class premise) as in numerous different institute.

2. With 11+ books covering the different subjects, Question banks and practice sets of each subject, prepared reference notes for vital themes, all widely looked into and arranged after examination of earlier years' exam designs.

3. 100+ worksheets and practice sets help understudies' rear ends their own advance. Earlier years question papers are likewise secured. Uncertainty clearing sessions are held to answer all questions of understudies.

4. Week by week hone trial of each subject to get ready understudies for forthcoming rivalry and give them imperative self appraisal devices. Taunt tests are additionally held to set up the understudy for NDA exam.

5. Exceptional week after week reports on guard related news, and most recent advancements, occasions and individuals in news. General Learning is taken up completely.

Some important points about

 Some important points about NDA SSB Interview

Eligibility Criteria (As obtained from official recruitment website of the Indian Army)
Age between	As per  UPSC notification
Qualification	12th Class of 10+2 System of Education/Equivalent for Army and with Physics and Maths for AF & Navy
Marital Status	Unmarried
Application to be Received by	As per  UPSC notification
Likely SSB Date	Sep to Oct and Jan to Apr
Date Commencement of Training	Jan and Jul
Training Academy	NDA, Chandigarh, Delhi

1. Delhi Career Group, Chandigarh

Delhi Career Group is the Best NDA coaching institute in Chandigarh.  The institute is achieving excellence result in providing SSC coaching in Chandigarh and including other competitive exams. The institute was established in 2004. The Institute has experienced and expert faculty imparting top quality coaching. The Key feature of Delhi Career Group is that it provides special attention to every individual. The institute provides you best Hostel facilities for students coming from outside city. We also offer weekend batches especially for employed students.

Address: S.C.O 216 (First Floor), Backside Entry, Above Near ICICI Bank, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
Phone: 08427414076, 08427287963
NDA Coaching in Chandigarh

Tips to Excel in NDA Exam 2018

UPSC is going to conduct NDA exam 2018 soon and candidates are ready to take this challenge to pass the most sought after written exam to join the greatest Indian defence training academy namely National Defence Academy, Chandigarh. Candidates who are writing NDA exam 2018 will be competing with other candidates over 400+ seats for Indian army, navy and air force. As the competition is tough, along with our NDA Exam Online Coaching, we are also giving some valuable tips to clear the NDA exam 2018. Candidates can follow these NDA exam tips to excel in NDA exam 2018.

 

8 Tips to Excel in NDA Exam 2017

• Do not be late for the exam, which might cause unnecessary panic at the end which do affect your performance.
• Prepare from best NDA exam books and NDA previous year question papers. Most of the questions are repetitive and it will be easy for your to solve such questions if you are familiar with the formula to be used.
• Prepare what is important, do not waste time on preparing a topic which is less likely to come or has less weight age. To figure this out you could also join our NDA Exam coaching program which is purely an online preparation course for NDA exam.
• Take time to read the questions properly and then start solving them, do not presume a question before reading it carefully, it will also save your time and avoids confusion.
• Try to give more time to your favorite subject and get more marks in that particular section.
• If you are weak in a section, do not attempt more questions from that part as there is negative marking scheme, most of the candidates fail in NDA exam because they attempt too many question by guessing. Avoid it.
• Keep Maths formulas handy and keep revising them till the end, it will help you to remember so many formula during exam.
• At last, believe in yourself and in your preparation. Go for the exam to clear it and not just to try your luck, fight like a real soldier.

 

5 Best NDA Coaching Academy In India Ever

NDA/SSB coaching academy is helpful for SSB interview preparation, they are specializes in providing training for SSB interviews for Army, Navy and Air Force Selection Boards for  AFCAT, TES, UES, TGC, NDA, CDS, OTA, SSC, NA, PABT, Special Entry Scheme for Women, Army Candidates : (SCO), PC(SL), ACC, Navy Candidates: CW, SD, HET, Air Force Candidates: F(P), GDOC, Branch Commission and NCC C certificate candidates for all wings.

1. Delhi Career Group, Chandigarh

Delhi Career Group is the Best NDA coaching institute in Chandigarh.  The institute is achieving excellence result in providing SSC coaching in Chandigarh and including other competitive exams. The institute was established in 2004. The Institute has experienced and expert faculty imparting top quality coaching. The Key feature of Delhi Career Group is that it provides special attention to every individual. The institute provides you best Hostel facilities for students coming from outside city. We also offer weekend batches especially for employed students.

Address: S.C.O 216 (First Floor), Backside Entry, Above Near ICICI Bank, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
Phone: 08427414076, 08427287963
SSC Coaching in Chandigarh
Website: http://www.delhicareergroup.com/ssc-coaching-in-chandigarh.php

2. Aim Achiever, Chandigarh

Aim Achiever is another famous coaching institute in Chandigarh which offers coaching for SSC exam. The Academy possess highly qualified and dedication faculty members for SSC students nothing less than best coaching. They conduct regular test for the entire syllabus and classes are conducted throughout the week.  They provide you full study material in accordance to latest exam pattern.

Address: Address: SCO 64-65 (Top Floor), Near State Bank of Patiala, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh Pin Code: 160022
Phone : 8968024595, 9501859816
Website: http://aimachiever.in/ssc-coaching-in-chandigarh/

3. Akon Academy, Chandigarh

Akon Academy is the pioneer institute which provides SSC coaching in Chandigarh. They provide you the proper guidance and extra push to reach one’s goal. The academy provides you excellent faculty members who help you out in meeting your goals. The experts of coaching institute improve your all basic theories, so that you can efficiently answer the question. They provide you highly researched and extensive study material.

Address: SCO 215, top floor, sector 34, Sector-34, Chandigarh, India- 160022.
Phone : 08427414076, 08427287963
Website : http://akon-chandigarh.blogspot.in/p/ssc-cgl_24.html

4. Delhi Career Academy, Chandigarh

Delhi Career Academy is the best and top leading institute which prepares students for SSC exam in Chandigarh. Their unique methodology can bring the 100% success to those who have faced failure in their last attempts. The experienced faculty provides you latest notes, exclusive practice sections, revision from earlier solved papers etc. so, that students can easily crack the SSC exam.

Address: S.C.O: 216-218, Above ICICI Bank, Backside Entry First Floor (Branch NDA), Sector 34-A, Chandigarh.
Phone: 09915857423, 07837012642
http://www.ndacoachingindia.in/ssc-coaching-institutes-in-chandigarh/

5. Statesman Academy, Chandigarh

Statesman Academy has emerged as best SSC coaching centre in Chandigarh. It is a all around coaching institute which offers coaching for various competitive exams. They have the best team of faculty members. The institute provides comfortable seating arrangements.

Address: SCO-54-55, Second Floor, Sector-34 A. Chandigarh.
Website: http://www.statesmaneduac.com

Important Dates for NDA

• NDA and NA Exam (I)-2016 
• Date of Notification: 2nd January 2016
• The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from 2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 11.59 p.m. 
• Last date for Payment of fee through Offline: 28th January 2016 by 23.59 hrs.
• Last date for Payment of Fee through Online: 29th January 2016 by 23.59 hrs.
• Availability of e-Admit Cards: 3 Weeks before the commencement of Exam
• Last date for submission of application: 29th January 2016
• Date of NDA (I) Examination: 17th April 2016
• Written Exam Results will be declared in: July-August 2016
• INAC commencing from: 02nd January 2017 (Tentative)

  SSB Interview for the candidates qualified in Written Exam will be held during: July 2018 to Sept-Oct 2018

DELHI CAREER GROUP established in 2006. Number of students from our institute got selected in AIR FORCE , NAVY and ARMY through NDA examination by Approaching us for Getting Best NDA Coaching Centre in Chandigarh .NDA stands for “National Defense Academy? which is the Joint Services academy of the Indian Youths Forces, where cadets of the three services, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. Our strategy of teaching helps you to acquire your goal to crack NDA examination, SSB and interviews. That’s Delhi Career Group Is Considered as the Best Coaching Institutes for NDA Written Exam in Chandigarh.

UPSC NDA, NA (II) recruitment 2018: UPSC NDA, NA (II) notification

The UPSC has released a notification for NDA, NA (II) exam 2018 for posts in National Defence and Naval Academy. Last date to apply to UPSC NDA is July 2nd. 

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has notified about its 2018 recruitment with details about the UPSC NDA and NA (II) exam. The UPSC is looking to fill 383 posts in the National Defence Academy and the Naval Academy. The last date to apply is July 2nd.

UPSC NDA, NA (II) exam 2018 - Important Dates

Activity	Date (tentative)
Last date for application	6pm on July 2nd, 2018
Downloading admit card	Three weeks before exam
Date of exam	September 9th, 2018
Result of written exam	December 2018

Candidates who wish to apply for the UPSC NDA and NA exams 2018 must pay the fee of Rs.100. However, no fee is prescribed for candidates belonging to SC and ST categories. The exam fee can be paid online via SBI net banking or through credit or debit card. Candidates can also deposit cash in any SBI branch and will need to print the system generated Pay-in-slip during Part-II registration. The last date for Pay-by-cash mode is July 1st.