NDA SSB Interview 2024 Stages - What happens after clearing NDA exam

NDA SSB Interview 2024 Stages - What happens after clearing NDA exam

Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 22 May 2024, 06:10 PM IST

NDA SSB Interview - The qualified candidates will be selected for the next round which is the Service selection Board (SSB) interview. Candidates need to clear the NDA 2024 SSB interview round to enter into the National Defence Academy. After the release of the results, candidates can check their qualifying status by comparing with the NDA 2024 cut off. The below article will guide the candidates on what to do after the UPSC NDA results are out.

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  1. UPSC NDA Result 2024 - What after results
  2. NDA SSB Interview 2024
  3. NDA SSB 2024 Interview - Stages
  4. NDA SSB Interview 2024 Procedure
NDA SSB Interview 2024 Stages - What happens after clearing NDA exam
NDA SSB Interview 2024

The Union Public Service Commission conducts the UPSC NDA 2024 exam every year. The UPSC NDA exam 2024 is conducted twice every year. The commission previously conducted the UPSC NDA exam on April 21, 2024. The NDA 1 results were declared on May 9, 2024. The qualified candidates are selected for the NDA SSB 2024 interview process. The NDA 2 exam will be conducted on September 1, 2024.

UPSC NDA Result 2024 - What after results

UPSC will release the NDA 2024 results on their website in the form of a PDF file. The NDA result 2024 PDF will contain the candidates roll numbers, total marks scored and the cut off. The qualified candidates will be selected for the NDA SSB interview 2024. The SSB interview lasts for 5 days where candidates get judged based on several tests to check their all round personality.

NDA SSB Interview 2024

Candidates selected for the NDA SSB interview 2024 must register themselves on the online website for their date and centre of the interview. Candidates can register on joinindianarmy.nic.in / joinindiannavy.gov.in within the given timeframe. During the time of the UPSC NDA SSB interview 2024, candidates will have to submit their original certificates to the respective service headquarters or carry them to the centre. All the qualified candidates will receive the call up letter to the NDA SSB round. Candidates will have to carry all the essentials mentioned in the NDA call up letter.

NDA SSB 2024 Interview - Stages

The following tests will be conducted during the NDA SSB stay 2024 -

  • PPDT ( picture perception description test ).

  • SRT ( situation response test ).

  • Personal interview.

  • Group tasks.

  • Group discussion and debates.

NDA SSB Interview 2024 Procedure

The NDA 2024 SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection processes - stage I and stage II. The SSB interview 2024 is a five-day-long procedure designed to assess a candidate's potential to become a successful officer.Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appear for NDA SSB stage II.

UPSC SSB Interview 2024 Stage I

  • Stage I comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests. SSB OIR is a written test to assess a candidate's verbal and non-verbal reasoning abilities.

  • Picture Perception Description Test (PPDT) - The SSB PPDT test involves observing a blurred picture for a short duration and then writing a story based on it. The test contains a group discussion where candidates narrate and discuss their stories.

UPSC SSB 2024 Interview Stage II

Stage II Comprises Interview, SSB Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the Conference. These SSB tests are conducted over 4 days.

SSB Psychological Tests - The tests aim to assess a candidate's personality, motivation, and suitability for military life. Some common NDA SSB psychological tests include -

  • Situation Reaction Test (SRT)

  • Self Description Test (SDT)

  • Word Association Test (WAT) &

  • Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

SSB Group Testing Officer Tasks (GTO): This stage involves a series of group activities designed to assess a candidate's leadership, planning, problem-solving, cooperation, and communication skills. The SSB GTO includes -

  • Group Discussion (GD)

  • Progressive Group Task (PGT)

  • Half Group Task (HGT)

  • Half Situation Test (HST)

  • Leaderless Group Discussion (LGD)

  • Final Group Task (FGT)

  • Group Planning Exercise (GPE)

  • Individual Obstacles Task (IOT)

  • Command tasks

  • Snake race/Group Obstacle Race, etc.

SSB Interview round - This round is a one-on-one interaction with an interviewing officer (IO) who assesses the candidate's overall suitability for the officer cadre.

On the final day of the NDA SSB 2024 interview, the results of the candidates will be announced. Candidates with Air Force as one of the choices will have to undergo Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) if they qualify SSB 2024. The selected candidates will then move to get their SSB medical tests done in the military hospital. The final NDA SSB merit list will only be released a few days after the interview round.

NDA SSB interview 2024 - Travel Allowance

Candidates who are appearing for the NDA SSB interview 2024 for the first time will be offered a to and fro bus/train charges. They are entitled for an AC III Tier to and fro railway fare or a bus fare. Candidates who are attending for the same type of commission (SSB interview) again will not be entitled for the SSB travel allowance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the NDA salary 2024?
A:

During the NDA training, all the trainees will receive a stipend of Rs 56, 100. After the NDA training, the maximum pay will increase up to Rs. 2,50,000 per month.

Q: What are the 5 days of the NDA SSB Interview 2024?
A:

Day 1 - Screening tests

Day 2 to 4 - SSB Psychological tests and GTO.

Day 5 - Conference and results.

Q: How many attempts for NDA SSB Interview 2024?
A:

There are no limits on the number of attempts to give the NDA SSB 2024 interview. However, candidates must meet the NDA SSB 2024 eligibility criteria and clear the written exam.

Q: Does NDA have an SSB 2024 interview?
A:

Yes, NDA has an SSB interview which is an important stage in the selection process.

Q: What after the NDA SSB interview 2024?
A:

After the final SSB interview 2024, candidates will be ranked based on their performance. 

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Dear Candidate,

For NDA 1 2026 exam, Candidates must be born between 2 July 2007 and 1 July 2010, as per the official eligibility criteria.

Since your birth date is 26 Feb 2007, so you are not eligible for NDA 1 2026.

Dear Candidate,

You are eligible for NDA 2026. Candidates, who born between 2 July 2007 and 1 July 2010, are eligible for NDA 2026.

Since your birth date is 6 September 2007, So you are eligible for NDA 2026.

Hello

To apply for NDA 1 2026, candidates must be born between 2nd July 2005 and 1st July 2008. Your date of birth is 20th May 2007, which falls within this range.
So yes, you are eligible for NDA 1 2026 based on the age criteria.
You must also be an Indian citizen and unmarried male or female.
You should be in Class 12 or have passed it at the time of joining.
Start preparing for the written exam and SSB interview early.

If you submitted your NDA 2 2025 form but haven’t received the admit card, the reasons could be: incomplete application, incorrect details, non-payment of fees (if applicable), or technical issues. Sometimes UPSC releases admit cards in phases, so it may not be uploaded yet. Check the official UPSC website regularly and also your registered email. If the problem continues, contact UPSC facilitation centre immediately for clarification.

you will be eligible for the NDA Session 1 2026 exam not for NDA session 2.

You can check your eligibiliy here NDA ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Give your best as this is your last chance get help for exam related doubts,syllabus,preparation tips at NDA 2026 .

Good luck!!