UPSC NDA Selection Process 2022 - Step wise process, Written Exam, SSB Interview
NDA Selection Process 2022 - Union Public Service Commission has mentioned the NDA 2022 selection process in the NDA official notification. Candidates preparing for the NDA 2022 exam can check the selection procedure of the NDA. The NDA 2022 SSB date selection link will be activated by the Indian Army in online mode.
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As per the NDA selection process 2022, the recruitment process comprises three stages. Candidates first need to appear for the NDA written exam followed by an SSB interview and medical examination of the NDA selection process. As per the NDA 2022 selection process, shortlisted candidates from the written exam will be called for SSB interview.
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Along with the NDA selection process, candidates must also check NDA question papers for their effective preparations for NDA 2022. NDA final merit list 2022 will be prepared on the basis of the performance of the candidate in the written exam and SSB interview. NDA 1 2022 is scheduled to be conducted on April 10 in offline mode. For more information about the NDA selection process 2022, candidates can check the article given below.
NDA Selection Process 2022- Stages
NDA Written Exam 2022
NDA SSB Interview
Medical Examination
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NDA Selection Process 2022 - Written Exam
The first stage in the NDA selection process is the written exam. NDA 2022 written exam comprises two papers - Elementary Mathematics and General Ability Test (GAT). The total marks allotted to NDA written exam is 900. Candidates have to qualify both the papers separately. NDA Paper 1 comprises 120 questions for 300 marks while paper 1 comprises 150 questions for 600 marks. As per the NDA exam pattern 2022, there will be a negative marking of one-third marks in both papers. Candidates who score marks equal to or more than the NDA 2022 cut off marks will be called for the SSB interview of the NDA recruitment process.
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NDA 2022 Selection Process - SSB Interview
Candidates who clear the NDA exam 2022 will be called for SSB interview at various selection centres. NDA SSB Interview is a five-day process held at Indian Armed Force selection centres. NDA SSB day 1 comprises Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PPDT) and Officer Intelligence Rating Test (OIR). Shortlisted candidates on day 1 are retained at the selection centre for the next four days. The further NDA interview process comprises Psychology Tests, Group Testing Officers Task (GTO), Personal Interview and Conference of NDA selection process. There is no specific syllabus of NDA for the interview round. For more details, candidates can check the table provided below.
NDA Selection Process 2022: Stepwise Selection Process
Stages | Tests |
Screening |
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Psychological Tests |
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Group Testing Officers Task (GTO) |
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Personal Interview | Personal Interview with Officers |
Conference | It comprises interaction with all board members including GTO, psychologist, board president and others |
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NDA SSB Selection Centres 2022
Candidates appearing for NDA 2022 must check NDA selection centres from the table mentioned below.
List of SSB Interview Centres
Branch | SSC Centres |
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Indian Navy |
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Indian Army |
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NDA Selection Process 2022 - Medical Examination
Recommended candidates from SSB interview of NDA selection process will be called for medical examination. In SSB medical exam, candidates will be tested on various factors like height, weight, physical fitness and others. Candidates declared physically fit in all respects will be commissioned as Cadets in various academies of Indian Army Forces.
Documents Required for NDA Selection Process 2022
Candidates appearing for the NDA interview process aT SCN have to carry the below-mentioned documents.
Original 10th pass certificate or equivalent in support of date of birth
Original 10+2 pass certificate or equivalent in support of educational qualification
Valid Photo ID proof
Caste certificate if belonging to SC, ST, OBC etc
SSB call letter
NDA Selection Process 2022 - Final Merit List
To get acquainted in Indian Armed Forces through NDA 2022 need to secure a minimum NDA cut off 2022 to get an SSB call letter.
Candidates appearing for Indian Air Force have to qualify Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS).
The final result of the NDA 2022 selection process will be prepared on the basis of performance in the written exam and SSB interview.
NDA Selection Process 2022 - Reasons for candidate’s disqualification
Candidates previously rejected on the basis of medical standards are not allowed to attend the SSB interview of the NDA selection process.
Candidates who were withdrawn previously from NDA/NA on medical grounds or left the training voluntarily will be eligible for admission only if they qualify for the medical fitness test.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - UPSC NDA Selection Process 2022 - Step wise process, Written Exam, SSB Interview
Question: Who conducts the NDA exam?
Answer:
The NDA exam is conducted by Union Public service Commission (UPSC).
Question: What are the different stages of NDA selection procedure 2022?
Answer:
As per the selection procedure of NDA 2022, the stages include written examination, SSB interview, medical examination, and the final merit list.
Question: What is the minimum age limit to apply for NDA 2022?
Answer:
The minimum age limit for NDA 1 is 16.5 years.
Question: Is the medical examination compulsory for NDA selection 2022?
Answer:
Yes, the medical examination is one of the important stages of NDA Selection procedure 2022.
Question: What are different branches of NDA?
Answer:
The different branches of NDA includes Indian Air Force (IAF), Indian Army and Indian Navy.
Question: Is the NDA selection procedure for IAF, Indian Army and Indian Navy same?
Answer:
Yes, the selection procedure of NDA 2022 for all the branches is the same.
Question: What are the documents required in the NDA selection procedure 2022?
Answer:
Candidates need to submit class 10th and 12th certificates, valid photo ID, SSB call letter and caste certificate (if applicable) during NDA selection procedure 2022.
Question: What are the different stages of an SSB interview?
Answer:
The different stages of SSB interview are screening. psychological Tests, group Testing Officers Task (GTO), personal Interview and conference.
Question: I am medically not physically fit. Can I apply for NDA 2022?
Answer:
If a candidate is not physically fit as per the NDA selection parameters, they cannot apply for NDA.
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Questions related to NDA
sir my dob is 4 october 2006 i have given class 10th exam this year cbse board how much nda attempt i have include 12th appearing attempt i have not done 12th yet
Hello Aspirant,
As you have just entered into class 11th so your class 12th passing year would be 2024.
So as per your DoB, you will be eligible for following attempts of NDA :
>>>>>> NDA 1 2024
>>>>>> NDA 2 2024
For your reference the complete eligibility criteria for NDA as per the latest notification is mentioned below :-
>>> Either you should be an Indian National or a subject of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan or people of Indian origin migrated from Zaire, Ethiopia, East African Countries of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Uganda, Burma, Pakistan, Zambia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam to settle in India or Tibetan refugees came to India, to settle in India before January 1, 1962
>>> For NDA 2 2024 the age should be 16.5-19.5 years old and should have born in between January 2, 2006 to January 1, 2009.
>>> For NDA 1 2024 the age should be 15.5-18.5 years old and should have born in between July 2, 2006 to July 1, 2009.
>>> Indian Army - Should have passed 12th standard from valid State Education Board or a University.
>>> Indian Air Force and Naval - Should have passed 12th standard with Physics and Mathematics from valid State Education Board or a University.
>>> The candidate should be unmarried.
For detailed eligibility criteria kindly check out the link given below :-
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-eligibility-criteria
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!
if I am born on 1st january 2004 then am I eligible for nda 2 2022??
Hello,
To appear for NDA 2 2022 a candidate must not be born earlier than January 2, 2004 and not later than January 1, 2007. As you are born earlier than January 2, 2004 you are not eligible to appear for NDA 2 2022. Your last chance to appear for NDA will be NDA 1 2022 provided you must have passed 10+2 or appearing in 10+2 examination from a recognized board. If you have studied Mathematics and Physics in 10+2 then you are eligible to select Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air force Academy. If you have passed 10+2 in any stream then you are eligible to select Indian Military Academy.
Will the nda 2 2022 form be filled by increasing the death of birth in the aadhar card that my death of 31 dece 2003 is..?
Hi
No, you are not eligible for NDA -2, 2022
This is because,
To be eligible for nda -2, 2022 examination , you should have born between 2nd January , 2004, to 1st January , 2007 but you fail to fulfill this criteria with your mentioned date of birth
Changing your date of birth on Aadhaar card in order to be eligible for NDA will be of no help
This is because,
For your date of birth,
Your Aadhar card is not considered rather your 10th marksheet is considered as a proof of your day to birth
You can check NDA eligibility criteria which is provided below:-
NDA eligibility criteria says that:-
-------------) Qualifucation required :-
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For army :- you need educational qualification of 10 + 2 in any stream.
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For navy and Airforce :- To need qualifucation of 10 + 2 with Physics and Maths .
-------------) Age limit:-
Exam |
NDA Age limit |
Date of Birth Criteria |
NDA -1, 2022 |
|
2nd July 2003 to 1st July , 2006 |
NDA - 2, 2022 |
2nd January , 2004, to 1st January , 2007 |
-------------) Earlier for nda only boys were eligible but now, girls are also eligible for Army in nda . For details on this refer:- https://news.careers360.com/nda-2021-sc-allows-women-appear-in-national-defence-academy-exam-slams-army-for-gender-discrimination
-------------) You must be unmarried.
-------------) Nationality
NATIONALITY |
You should be citizen of India Or should be citizen of -----) Nepal -----) Bhutan |
-----) or you need to be a Tibetan refugee, who came before 1st January 1962 to permanently settle here in India |
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or you should be Indian origin person migrated to permanently settle in India from : ------) Burma -----)Pakistan -----)Sri Lanka -----)Uganda -----) Kenya -----) Tanzania -----)Malawi -----)Zambia -----)Zaire -----)Ethiopia -----)Vietnam. |
For details you can visit our page, the link for the same is provided below
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-eligibility-criteria
Best Regards
ADITYA KUMAR
which math asked in nda examination?
Hi
In NDA maths of class 11th & 12th level is asked. You can download the complete syllabus at:- https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-syllabus
Most important chapters /chapters with maximum questions in maths in nda are Algebra, Trigonometry, differential calculus, statistics.
For your reference,
On the basis of analysis of previous year papers, NDA chapterwise number of questions in NDA Maths is given below:-
Topics |
Number of questions |
******* Algebra |
24 |
******* Matrices & Determinants |
9 |
******* Trigonometry |
21 |
******* Analytical Geometry 2 D |
12 |
******* Analytical Geometry 3D |
8 |
******* Differential Calculus |
15 |
******* Integral Calculus |
11 |
******* Vector Algebra |
7 |
******* Statistics |
13 |
For details checkout:-
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-exam-analysis
To help you further,
Here are the tips to prepare well for NDA Examination:-
--------------------------) First of all know the syllabus and examination pattern.
Syllabus:- https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-syllabus
Examination pattern:-
Papers |
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Maximum marks |
Duration |
Paper 1 |
Mathematics |
120 |
300 |
2 hours 30 minutes |
Paper 2 |
GAT |
150 |
600 |
2 hours 30 minutes |
Total |
|
900 |
5 hours |
NDA Examination pattern for Maths
Total Questions |
120 |
Total Marks |
300 |
Marks for each correct answer |
2.5 |
for each incorrect answer |
-0.83 |
NDA examination pattern for General Ability Test
Sections |
Maximum marks |
|
Part A - English |
200 |
|
Part B - General Knowledge |
Physics |
100 |
|
Chemistry |
60 |
General Science |
40 |
|
History, Freedom Movement, etc. |
80 |
|
Geography |
80 |
|
Current Events |
40 |
|
Total |
600 |
For detailed examination pattern checkout:-
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-exam-pattern
---------------------) The top books which you can follow for the preparation of your NDA examination are provided below:-
>>>>>> MATHS
NDA Mathematics Books |
Author / Publisher |
NCERT Maths - 11 &12th |
NCERT |
Mathematics |
R.S. Aggarwal |
Mathematics for NDA and NA |
S Chand publication |
R.S. Agarwal |
|
NDA Entrance Exam |
E. S. Ramasamy |
>>>>>> GAT
NDA General Ability Test Book Name |
Author/Publisher |
Science and Technology in India |
Kalpana Rajaram: Spectrum |
Oxford School Atlas |
Oxford |
Social P roblems In India (Indian So ciety – GS1) |
Ram Ahuja |
Objective General English for Competitive Exams |
S.P. Bakshi |
General Knowledge |
Arihant |
General Scien ce Guide for Competit ive Exams – CSAT/ NDA/ CD S/ Railwa ys/ SSC/ UPS C/ State PSC/ Defen ce |
Disha |
History Of Mode rn India |
Bipan Chandra |
For more about books for nda visit :- https://competition.careers360.com/articles/best-books-prepare-for-nda
------------------------) Practice questions:- after finishing each chapter you should practice mcqs in case of both Maths & GAT
------------------------) Short breaks :- take short breaks in between your studies, studying continuously can be brain tiring and it becomes difficult to focus and study with concentration, so take breaks to relax and refresh your brain.
------------------------) Make short notes:- You should make chapterwise short notes .These short notes will be a great revision tool for your examination.
------------------------) Set goals :- set daily & weekly goals to cover your syllabus and meet them without any fail.
------------------------) Follow a routine or timetable :- you can make a routine and religiously follow it and try to give at least 7- 8 hours to study each day in your routine.
------------------------) Revise:- Revision is very important otherwise as you move forward in your syllabus, you start forgetting what you have learned before and you won't be able to perform well in your examination.
------------------------) Solve previous year NDA question papers and attempt mock test :- Solving previous year and mock NDA questions papers will let you know the examination pattern, your preparation level etc and it will be of great help to you . For nda previous year papers checkout our page at:- at https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-question-papers/amp
For more tips checkout:- https://competition.careers360.com/articles/how-to-prepare-for-nda
Best Regards
ADITYA KUMAR
my birth date is 20.4.2010 in class 6 me hua to mai nda exam kitne barr dunga
Hello Aspirant,
See for now it is quite difficult to guide you with your accurate number of eligible attempts for NDA because you still have at least 6 years to become eligible to appear for NDA because currently you in just class 6th. And by that time if there will be any changes made in the eligibility criteria of NDA then your eligibility will be directly impacted so for now focus on your academics and your physical health and once you enter in class 12th then you should check the eligibility criteria of NDA.
However as per current eligibility criteria, you will become eligible in year 2028 for NDA because that wil be your class 12th passing year so as per your DoB, you will be eligible for :
>>>>>> NDA 1 2028
>>>>>> NDA 2 2028
For your reference the complete eligibility criteria for NDA as per the latest notification is mentioned below :-
>>> Either you should be an Indian National or a subject of Nepal or a subject of Bhutan or people of Indian origin migrated from Zaire, Ethiopia, East African Countries of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Uganda, Burma, Pakistan, Zambia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam to settle in India or Tibetan refugees came to India, to settle in India before January 1, 1962
>>> For NDA 2 2028 the age should be 16.5-19.5 years old and should have born in between January 2, 2010 to January 1, 2013.
>>> For NDA 1 2028 the age should be 15.5-18.5 years old and should have born in between July 2, 2010 to July 1, 2013.
>>> Indian Army - Should have passed 12th standard from valid State Education Board or a University.
>>> Indian Air Force and Naval - Should have passed 12th standard with Physics and Mathematics from valid State Education Board or a University.
>>> The candidate should be unmarried.
For detailed eligibility criteria kindly check out the link given below :-
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/nda-eligibility-criteria
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!!