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.
This Story also Contains
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
Day 1 - Screening tests
Day 2 to 4 - SSB Psychological tests and GTO.
Day 5 - Conference and results.
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.
Yes, NDA has an SSB interview which is an important stage in the selection process.
After the final SSB interview 2024, candidates will be ranked based on their performance.
On Question asked by student community
Hello aspirant,
Candidates must have been born between July 2, 2007, and July 1, 2010 in order to be eligible for this exam. You meet the age eligibility requirements since your date of birth falls within this range.
So, you are qualified to take the NDA 1 2026 exam if your birthdate is November 22, 2007.
Thank you
Hello, This is a very important and specific question. Based on the current medical standards for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA), a corrected eyesight of -3.0 D unfortunately makes you ineligible for the Army wing.
The Specific Eyesight Standards for NDA (Army Wing)
The armed forces have very strict visual standards, which are different for the Army, Navy, and Air Force. For the Army, the key limits are related to Myopia (nearsightedness) and Hypermetropia (farsightedness).
Your Situation: Your spectacle power of -3.0 D is beyond the acceptable limit of -2.5 D for myopia.
I hope you found this information helpful.
Hi dear candidate,
You are eligible for NDA Air force and Navy wing even though you have subjects from two different marksheets but having qualified in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is all you need. Hence, you are eligible but also check other criteria as well like age, physical requirements etc.
Kindly refer to the link below:
NDA Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Age Limit, Qualification, Nationality, Attempt Limit
BEST REGARDS
If your birthday is on 3rd April 2007, you are eligible to apply for the NDA 1 exam in 2026, but you are not eligible for NDA 2, 2026.
Current age limit is Minimum-16.5 years, Maximum-19.5 years.
cgeck here NDA ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Hope it helps..
Hello,
Yes, you will be eligible.
For NDA 1 2026, candidates must be between 16.5 years and 19.5 years on the cut-off dates given in the notification. Since you will be 19 years 4 months at the time of exam, you will still be under 19.5 years. So you can apply.
You will only become ineligible after you cross 19.5 years.
Hope it helps !
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University