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National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA)

Conducted by Union Public Service Commission.

Held
Twice a year
Mode
Pen-and-paper, followed by the SSB interview
Level
National

Entry into the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and the Indian Naval Academy course.

Eligibility

  1. 1.Class 12 pass or appearing (Physics and Maths required for the Air Force and Navy wings)
  2. 2.Age window of about 16.5 to 19.5 years; unmarried

Stages

  1. 1.Written exam (Mathematics; General Ability Test)
  2. 2.SSB interview
  3. 3.Medical examination

Patterns, dates, age limits and vacancies change with every notification. Use this page to get oriented, then confirm every detail on the official website before you apply. Compiled 2026-10-31.