NDA Selection Process 2022 - Written Exam and SSB Interview

NDA selection process is conductedto recruit candidates for Army, Navy, and Air Force wings. Itis conducted twice a year. Itincludes two stages - a written exam and SSB Interview. The NDA 12022written exam will be conducted on April 10, 2022, for several NDA vacancies.For better preparation, every candidate should download the previous years" papers and practice them accordingly.

Candidates successfully qualifying the written test would be shortlisted for SSB Interview. It consists of intelligence and personality test. The candidates have to undergo physical test and medical checkupto clear NDA recruitment.

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The selection process of NDA 2022involves the following stages:

• Written Exam
• SSB Interview

Candidates who will complete the application processsuccessfullywill be able to attend the written exam. The NDA admit card for the written exam will be released on the official website. Here are the key points of the written exam:

• The written examination is the first stage of the selection of candidates.
• NDA 2022is a 900 marks test further divided into two sections - Mathematics and General Ability Test.
• The duration of the exam is 180 minutes comprising objective type questions.
• If the syllabus is not completed; it is advised to followNDA study materials for learning all important concepts in a concise way.
• Minimum qualifying marks are decided by the commission for participating in the selection process.
• Qualifying candidates have to sit for the interview consisting of Psychological Aptitude Test and Intelligence or Personality test.
• While preparing for the exam, refer to Piyush Thorve’s (AIR 16, 2019) Preparation Strategies.​

Candidates who will secure the cutoff marks of the written exam will be invited for the SSB interview round. For better preparation, the candidates must check out NDA preparation tips. Candidates in SSB Interview are assessed on Officers Officers Potentiality. Candidates who apply for Air Force need to qualify Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).

• The SSB Interview round comprises two separate tests – Psychological Aptitude Test and Intelligence Test.
• The qualifying candidates have to be put to the stage for tests on the first day of reporting at selection centres.
• Only those candidates who qualify at stage 1 will be called for the remaining tests.

Upcoming NDA2022Exam Dates

Here is a table on day-wise events of SSB Interview:

Note: Besides, candidates with the first choice for the Air Force, and all the SSB qualified candidates with one choice as Air Force, should separately qualify the PABT (Pilot Aptitude Test) and Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS), if fulfill the eligibility for Air Force.

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• To be accepted for Army/ Navy/ Naval Academy and Air Force under NDA recruitment, candidates need to secure NDA cutoff marks separately in the written exam and SSB Interview.
• For Air Force, candidates should separately qualify for the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).
• Final selection for respective academies will be done as per vacancies subjected to their NDA eligibility, medical fitness, and merit-cum-preference of candidates.

The candidates selected for the interview are required to carry and later on submit the following documents to the academy for verification. Candidates claiming admission under reserved categories should carry the relevant documents. Any candidate failing to meet the eligibility criteria at any stage of recruitment will be disqualified.

All the documents should be carried in original as well as photostat copies. Failure to carry any of the necessary documents could lead to the disqualification of the candidate.

• Original 10+2 or Class 12th passing certificate or equivalent in support of educational qualification.
• Certificate of Eligibility for a certain category of students.
• Category or Cast certificate applicable to SC, ST, OBC, etc.
• Identity and Address Proof (Aadhar Card/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Nivaas Pramaan Patra)

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After passing the training, NDA training begins on the very first day of the academic year. The selected candidates for the three services viz, Army, Navy, and Air Force are given Preliminary training both academic and physical for a period of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-Service Institution.

Air Force Cadets are given flying training for a period of 1½ years. However, at the end of one year of training, they are given provisional Commission in the rank of Flying Officer. After successful completion of further training of six months, they are granted permanent commissioned officers post.

During the training period, candidates will be initially paid a stipend of Rs. 56, 100/- per month (at pay matrix of level 10). After the training, the candidate will be commissioned as a Lieutenant with a pay scale of Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1, 77, 500/- along with additional allowances.

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Ques. What are the reasons for the candidate’s disqualification from the NDA exam?

Ans. There are many reasons. Here are two reasons why a candidate can be disqualified after being selected:

1. If the Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the NDA, or to the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian Naval Academy but were removed or turned out of the Academy due to any lack of inappropriateness, will not be admitted to the Academy.
2. If the Candidates applying this year were previously removed or turned out of them due to medical reasons the National Defence Academy or Indian Naval Academy on medical grounds or left the above Academy voluntarily are however or were previously withdrawn from the Academy, can be taken in again provided they satisfy the medical and other prescribed conditions.

Ques. How many candidates apply for NDA Exam?

Ans. Approximately, 5-6 lakhs candidates apply for the NDA exam every session. The number of vacancies released for 2022 is 400.

Ques. What is the process of NDA selection?

Ans. NDA selection process include two stages- written examand SSB Interview. Candidates qualifying the written exam will appear for the SSB Interview. The Interview consists of intelligence and personality test.

Ques. What happens after selecting in NDA?

Ans. After being selected at NDA, the candidates have to go through a training period of 3 years at the National Defence Academy. After the training, they will be given a degree in B. Tech and their posting will be done as required.

Ques. Is there any capping in the number of limits?

Ans. No, there is no capping in the number of limits. The candidates can appear for the exam any number of times as long as they fulfilled the eligibility criteria.