NDA Salary: Basic Pay, Allowances & Perks After 7th Pay Commission

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam 2025 ( NDA )

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Updated on Nov 13, 2024 17:46 IST

NDA Salary: Joining the armed forces has always been a dream come true for the majority of youths. After the 7th Pay Commission, NDA salary has witnessed many changes. Candidates joining Indian Army, Navy and Air Force through National Defence Academy & Naval Academy exam are offered attractive payscale and allowances. The benefits related to NDA 2025 salary start during the training period. The stipend given to Gentlemen Cadets during the entire duration of training in Service academies i.e. during training period at IMA is INR 56,100 for NDA exam. After the successful training, the NDA salary of the Officer Commissioned will be fixed in the first Cell of Level 10.  In this article, we have discussed in detail NDA salary, allowances, perks and other benefits given to the cadets.

Q:   What is NDA salary per month?

A:

NDA salary per month is INR 56,100 during the training period. After joining NDA, candidates get the starting salary. Over the time, the NDA salary increases based on the experience and performance. NDA salary per month for Lieutenant is between INR 56,100-1,77,500. The highest NDA salary for Officer is INR 2,50,000 per month for the Chief of Army Staff. The month-wise NDA salary is given below:

  • Captain: INR 61,300-1,93,900
  • Major: INR 6,94,00-2,07,200
  • Lieutenant Colonel: INR 1,21,200-2,12,400
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Q:   What is the highest NDA salary of an Officer?

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The highest NDA salary of an Officer is Level 18 which is INR 2,50,000. This salary is offered to Chief of Army Staff. The highest salary varies for different posts. The salary for the post of Lieutenant is INR 1,77,500 per month. The salary for Major General is INR 2,18,200 per month.
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Q:   What is the salary after graduating from NDA?

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The salary that candidates will get after completing their course in NDA is given below. Lt to Major: Lt: Level 10 (56100-177500) Capt: Level 10 B (61,300-193900) Maj: Level 11 (69400-207200) Lt Colonel to Major General: Lt Col: Level 12A (121200-212400) Col: Level 13 (130600-215900) Brig: Level 13A (139600-217600) Maj Gen: Level 14 (144200-218200) Lt Gen AG Scale: Level 15 (182200-224100) HAG + Scale: Level 16 (205400 224400) VCOAS/ Army Cdr/ Lt Gen (NFSG): Level 17 (225000) (fixed) COAS: Level 18 (250000) (fixed). .
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Q:   What is the salary of candidates selected through NDA exam?

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Aspirants are always interested in knowing NDA salary while preparing for the exam. The salary provides details regarding the compensation that employees get after joining NDA. The stipend given to the Gentlemen Cadets during training is INR 56,100. After the successful training, the NDA salary of the Officer Commissioned will be fixed in the first Cell of Level 10.
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NDA Salary

Aspirants who wish to join the Army, Navy or Air Force must be curious about knowing NDA salary, allowances, perks, and many more. The table below highlights NDA salary for different ranks and levels.

Overview of NDA Salary

The overview of NDA salary is given below.

Parameters

Details

Name of the Exam

National Defence Academy Exam

Exam Conducting Body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Purpose for NDA exam

To select eligible candidates for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force wings of NDA and Indian Naval Academy Course

Mode

Offline

Number of Times

Twice a Year

Selection Stages

Written Test and SSB Interview

Educational Eligibility

Class 12 pass

NDA Starting Salary

INR 56,100 per month

NDA Stipend During Training Period 

Stipend for cadet training of Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy is given below.

Training Stipend-NDA Stipend Amount (In INR)

Stipend to Gentlemen Cadets during the entire duration of training in Service Academies i.e. during the training period at IMA.

56,100 per month (Starting pay in Level 10)

The period of training will not be treated as commissioned service and arrears on account of admissible allowances (as applicable) for the training period will be paid to cadets.

Also Read:

NDA answer key 

NDA admit card

Rank-Wise NDA Salary

The rank-wise salary of cadets are given below:

Ranks NDA salary (In INR)

Lt to Maj

Lt: Level 10 (56,100-1,77,500)

Capt: Level10 B (61,300-1,93,900)

Maj: Level 11 (69,400-2,07,200)

Lt Col to Maj Gen

Lt Col: Level 12A (1,21,200-2,12,400)

Col: Level 13 (1,30,600-2,15,900)

Brig: Level 13A (1,39,600-2,17,600)

Maj Gen - Level 14 (1,44,200-2,18,200)

Lt Gen to HAG Scale

Level 15 (1, 82, 200-2,24,100)

HAG+Scale

Level 16 (2,05,400-2,24,400)

VCOAS/ArmyCdr/Lt Gen (NFSG)

Level 17 (2,25,000) (fixed)

COAS

Level 18 (2,50,000) (fixed)

Military Service Pay given to the officer is given below:

Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

 

INR 15,500 pm (fixed)

Also Read:

NDA Selection Process NDA Vacancies
NDA Preparation Tips NDA Books
NDA Pattern NDA Syllabus

Q:   Who earns more- NDA officer or IAS officer?

A:

The NDA Cadets receive a fixed stipend of INR 56,100 per month during the training duration. An IAS Officer may earn between INR 56,100 and INR 2,50,000 annually as salary.

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Q:   What is grade pay of NDA Officers?

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NDA grade pay depend on the post to which they are selected. NDA salary is based on the 10th pay scale as per 7th pay commission. NDA grade pay for different posts is given below.

NDA RankNDA Grade Pay (in INR)

Captain

6,100

Major

6,600

Lieutenant

5,400

Lieutenant Colonel

8,000

Brigadier

8,900

Colonel

8,700

Major General

10,000

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Q:   What is the insurance policy of NDA officers?

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The insurance policy given to NDA officers is given below:

  • Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributory group scheme, which provides insurance cover for INR 15 Lacs on payment of one time non-refundable premium of INR 6,400 for 3 years paid from the date of joining NDA till completion of training
  • In case of relegation, an additional premium of INR 1,160 per relegated term will be paid immediately on occurrence
  • For those who are invalided out from NDA by IMB on account of disability and not entitled to any pension will be provided INR 7.5 Lacs for 100 per cent disability
  • This will be reduced to INR 1.5 Lacs for 20 per cent disability
  • For less than 20 per cent disability, only an Ex-Gratia Grant of INR 50,000 for initial year of training and INR 1 Lacs during the last year of training will be paid.
  • At IMA, at the time of stipend, the Gentlemen cadets are provided insurance cover of INR 75 Lacs with a monthly contribution of INR 5,000 (with effect from October 1, 2016 as per maint AGI scheme as application to regular officers).
  • Those who are invalidated out from IMA by IMB on account of disability and not entitled to any pension will be provided INR 25 Lakhs for 100 per cent  disability.
  • This will be reduced to INR 5 Lacs for 20 per cent disability.
  • For less than 20 per cent disability, only an Ex-Gratia amount of INR 50,000 for initial year of training and INR 1 Lacs during the last year of training will be paid.
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Q:   What are the monetary benefits given to NDA Officers in case of mishap?

A:

The monetary benefits given to NDA Officers in case of mishap are given below:

In case of disability

  • Monthly Ex-gratia amount of INR 9,000 per month.
  • Ex-gratia disability award of INR 16,200 per month
  • Constant Attendant Allowance (CCA of INR 6, 750 per month for 100 per cent disable on the recommendation of Invaliding Medical Board (IBM).

In case of death

  • Ex-gratia amount of INR 12.5 Lacs to the NoK.
  • The Ex-gratia amount of INR 9,000 per month to the NoK.
  • The Ex-gratia awards to Cadets (Direct)/NoK, will be sanctioned purely on ex-gratia basis and the same should not be treated as pension for any purpose.
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NDA Salary: Allowances & Perks

Along with NDA salary, candidates are also entitled to various allowances and benefits. Allowances offered to candidates are given below:

  • Uniform Allowance
  • As per the post-Compensatory Field Area Allowance
  • As per the post, Compensatory Modified Field Area Allowance
  • Dearness and Transport Allowance (DA/TA)
  • Para Allowance
  • Para jump instructor Allowance
  • Para Reserve Allowance
  • Technical Allowance Tier 1
  • Technical Allowance Tier 2
  • Special Forces Allowance
  • Children's Education Allowance
  • Hostel Subsidy

Candidates can check the amount and details of perks and allowances included in NDA salary below:

Type Details

Dearness Allowance

Admissible at the same rates and under the same conditions as applied to the civilian personnel from time to time

Para Allowance

INR 10,500 per month

Para Jump Instructor Allowance

INR 10,500 per month

Project Allowance

INR 3,400 per month

Special Forces Allowance

INR 25,000 per month

Technical Allowance (Tier-I)

INR 3,000 per month

Technical Allowance (Tier-II)

INR 4,500 per month

Kit maintenance Allowance

Subsumed into the newly proposed Dress Allowance of INR 20,000 per year

Depending upon rank and area of posting, officer posted to Field Areas will be eligible for the following Field Area allces.

Rank

Level

HAFA

Fd Area Allce

Mod Fd Area Allce

Lt & above

Level 10 and above

16, 900 (R1H2)

10, 500 (R2H2)

6,300 (60% of R2H2)

High Altitude Allowance

Rank Level CAT I (PM) CAT II (PM) CAT III (PM)

Lt & above

Level 10 and above

3,400 (R3H2)

5,300 (R3H1)

25,000 (R1H1)

Siachen Allowance: INR 42,500 per month

Free Rations

  • Continue in Fd Area to all Defence Officers
  • Defence officers posted in peace area to get Ration Money Allce (RMA) every month

Transport Allce (TPTA):

Pay Level

Higher TPTA Cities (Rs per month)

Other Places (INR Per month)

9 and above

INR 7, 200 + DA thereon

INR 3,600 + DA thereon

Flying Allowances:

The Army Aviators (Pilots) in Lt and above for Level 10 and above serving in the Army Aviation Corps are entitled to flying allowance of INR 25,000 (R1H1 of Risk and Hardship Matrix).

Important Points

  • Higher Tpt Cities (UA) are Hyderabad, Patna, Delhi, Ahmadabad, Surat, Bengaluru, Kochi, Kozhikode, Indore, Greater Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Jaipur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Kolkata.
  • The allowance will not be admissible to those service personnel who have been provided with the facility of Government transport.
  • Officers in Pay Level 14 and above, who are entitled to use official car, will have the option to avail official car facility or to draw the TPTA at the rate of INR 15,750+DA thereon.
  • The allowance will not be admissible for the calendar months wholly covered by leave.
  • Physically disabled service personnel will continue to be paid at double rate, subject to a minimum of INR 2,250 + DA

Children Education Allowance: INR 2, 250 per month will be given for per child for two eldest surviving only. This allowance is admissible from Nursery to Class 12. In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces, the rates of these allowances will be enhanced by 25 per cent automatically each time. The Dearness Allowance payable on the revised pay band goes up by 50 per cent.
Also Read:

NDA Pattern NDA Syllabus
NDA Notification NDA Recruitment

What is the promotional policy of NDA Officers?

Candidates can check below the promotions given to Army, Navy and Air Force based on their performance and years of service.

Army Navy Air Force Selection criteria

Lieutenant

Sub Lieutenant

Flying Officer

On being Commissioned

Captain

Lieutenant

Flight Lieutenant

After 2 years of service

Major

Lt  Commander

Squadron Leader

After 6 years of service

Lieutenant Colonel

Commander

Wing Commander

13 years of service

Colonel(Selection)

Captain (Selection)

Group Captain (Selection)

On Selection

Colonel (Time Scale)

Captain (Time Scale)

Group Captain (Time Scale)

26 years of service

Brigadier

Commodore

Air Commodore

On Selection

Major General

Rear Admiral

Air Vice Marshal

On Selection

Lieutenant General

Vice Admiral

Air Marshal

On Selection

General

Admiral

Air Chief Marshal

On Selection

NDA Salary: Retirement Benefits

Pension, gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be given in accordance with the rules in force from time to time.

NDA Leave Policy

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force from time to time

Q:   What are the ranks given to the candidates on successful commissioning?

A:
On successful commissioning in Army, candidates are given the rank of Lieutenant. In Navy, candidates are given the rank of Sub Lieutenant. In Air Force, candidates are given the rank of Flying Officer. The starting NDA salary of an Officer is INR 56,100. This is the stipend offered to the candidates during the training period and the minimum salary that a Lieutenant gets. It keeps on increasing as per the level of the post.
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Q:   Are there any allowances along with the NDA salary?

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There are multiple allowances offered to the Officers along with NDA salary such as Uniform Allowance, Dearness and Transport Allowance, Para Reserve Allowance, Technical Allowance, Children Education Allowance, Hostel Subsidy, High Altitude Allowance, etc. The Army Aviators (Pilots) in Lt and above in Level 10 and above serving in the Army Aviation Corps are entitled to flying allowance of INR 25,000 (R1H1 of Risk and Hardship Matrix).. .
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Q:   What is the field area allowances offered to NDA Officers?

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Based upon rank and area of posting, the officer will be posted to field areas and will receive the following field area allowances, as shared below:

Level
Highly Active Field Area Allowance
Field Area Allowance
Modified Field Area Allowance
Officers
INR 16,900 pm
INR 10,500 pm
INR 6,300 pm
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Q:   What is the insurance policy given to the selected cadets in NDA?

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Army group insurance fund is the compulsory contributory group scheme that provides insurance cover of INR 15 Lacs on payment of one time non-refundable premium of INR 6,400 for 3 years paid from the date of joining NDA till completion of training. In case of death, compensation is offered to the families. An ex-gratia amount of INR 12.5 Lacs or INR 9,000 per month is paid to the NoK. This will be provided on an ex-gratia basis and should not be considered with a pension.
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What is Training Period at NDA?

After training at NDA, candidates are sent to the respective defence academies. The details are shared below:

Army Cadets

  • After the Army Cadets pass out from NDA, they go to the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Naval Cadets to Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala and Air Force cadets and Ground Duty-Non Tech streams to Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, and Air Force cadets of Ground Duty–Tech stream to Air Force Technical College, Bengaluru

  • At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and are given arduous military training which is for one year and it is aimed at turning them into officers capable of leading infantry Subunits. After the Cadets have successfully completed the training as Gentlemen Cadets they are granted Permanent Commission in the rank of Lt subject to being medically fit in "SHAPE" one

Naval Cadets

  • On passing out from the NDA, Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navy, and are also given further training at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala for one year and, on successful completion of the training, they are promoted to the rank of Sub Lieutenants

  • Candidates who are selected for the Naval Academy under (Class 12 Cadet Entry Scheme) are inducted as Cadets for four year B Tech course in Applied Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (for Engineering Branch including Naval Architect specialization) or Electronics & Communication Engineering (for Electrical Branch) as per Naval requirements. After the candidates complete the course they are awarded B Tech Degree by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

Air Force Cadets

  • Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1½ years. However, at the end of one year of successful training, they are given provisional commission in the rank of Flying Officer. After the Air Force Cadets successfully complete further training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissioned officers on probation for a period of one year

  • Air Force Ground Duties Branch Cadets receive streamwise specialist training for one year. After the successful completion of training, they are given a provisional commission in the rank of Flying Officer. They are further absorbed as permanent commissioned officers on probation of one year

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Q:   What is the cost of training of NDA Officers?

A:

The cadet's cost of training includes accommodation, boarding, medical treatment books, uniforms, etc. All these costs are borne by the Government. During the training, the personal expenses are borne by family. The private expenses generally account to not more than 3000 per month. Even in cases where the parents are not able to provide the expenses of the cadets, the government provides the financial assistance of  INR 1000 per month for the period of training. The financial assistance is provided to only those candidates whose parents' income is less than INR 21,000 per month. Cadets whose parent's income is more than INR 21,000 per month are not liable for financial assistance.

If the cadet's brother or any cadet who is being provided help by parents and guardians and even he is simultaneously undergoing training at NDA, IMA, OTA, and corresponding training establishment in the Navy and Air Force, then both of them are eligible for financial assistance by the government. Candidates who are finally selected for training at the Academy are required to deposit the following amount.

Cost of TrainingAmount  (INR)     

Pocket allowance for 5 months @INR 3000.00 per month    

15000

For items of clothing and equipment

21831

Army Group Insurance Fund

7200

Clothing items required at the time of joining

8681

Incidental Expenditure during 1st Semester

7138

Total

59850

Out of the total amount, the following amount is refunded to candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to them.

RefundAmount (INR)

Pocket allowance for five months INR 2000 at INR 400.00 per month (Corresponding to Govt. Financial Assistance)

2000

For items of clothing and equipment approximately

13935

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Q:   What is the transport allowance offered to NDA officers?

A:

The transport allowance offered to NDA Officers is given below.

Pay Level
Higher TPTA Cities (Rs. Per month)
Other Places (Rs. Per month)
Officers
INR 7200+DA thereon
INR 3600+DA thereon
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Q:   What is the current NDA salary during the entire duration of training in Service academies?

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NDA salary during the entire duration of training is INR 56,100. Candidates starting salary during the training period and in the initial phase of their job. Over time, the post and salary of NDA officers keep increasing based on their performance and experience. The NDA salary per month for the Lieutenant post ranges from INR 56,100 to 1,77,500, while the highest salary for NDA Officer is INR 2,50,000 per month for the Chief of Army Staff.

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Q:   How much will the NDA salary be fixed after the successful training of the Officer Commissioned?

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NDA salary to be fixed after the successful training of the Officer Commissioned is given below.

NDA Salary After 7th Pay Commission

NDA Posts

NDA Pay Scale

NDA Pay Level

Stipend during training at IMA

56,100

Level 10

Lieutenant

56,100 -1,77,500

Level 10

Captain

61,300- 1,93,900

Level 10 B

Major

69,400-2,07,200

Level 11

Lieutenant Colonel

1,21,200-2,12,400

Level 12A

Colonel

1,30,600-2,15,900

Level 13

Brigadier

1,39,600-2,17,600

Level 13A

Major General

1,44,200-2,18,200

Level 14

LT General HAG Scale

1,82,200-2,24,100

Level 15

HAG + Scale

2,05,400-2,24,400

Level 16

VCOAS/Army CDr/Lt Gen (NFSG)

2,25,000 (fixed)

Level 17

COAS

2,50,000 (fixed)

Level 18

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NDA selection process

NDA selection process comprises written exam and SSB interview. The written exam of NDA comprises two subjects-Maths and GAT. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. Candidates who qualify the written exam by securing the desired cut off marks are called for SSB Interview. The SSB interview carries 900 marks. The final selection of candidates is done based on the written exam and SSB interview. Selection of candidates is done based on merit-cum-preference.

Q:   What is NDA selection process?

A:

NDA selection process comprises written exam and SSB interview. Candidates need to secure qualifying marks separately in the written exam and SSB interview. Qualified candidates will be placed in a single combined list on the basis of total marks secure in the written exam and SSB interview. Final allocation is done based on the number of vacancies, eligibility, medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates. The written exam of NDA is conducted for 900 marks. The sectional cutoff marks for the written exam is 25 per cent. The SSB interview carries 900 marks. The SSB interview is conducted in two stages. Stage 1 comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT) whereas Stage 2 comprises Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and the Conference.

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Q:   What is NDA syllabus?

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NDA syllabus outlines the topics and sub-topics which candidates need to cover for the exam. NDA syllabus is divided into Maths and GAT. The level of the syllabus is of Classes 10, 11 and 12 standards. Candidates can check below the topics included in the syllabus: Mathematics: Algebra Calculus, Matrices and Determinants Integral Calculus and Differential Equations Trigonometry Vector Algebra Analytical Geometry Of Two and Three Dimension and Statistics and Probability. GAT. The GAT syllabus of NDA is divided into two parts. Part A comprises questions from English while Part B carries questions from General Knowledge. Questions in English part are asked from Grammar and Usage, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Cohesion. Questions in General Knowledge are asked from Physics Chemistry Social Studies, General Science, Geography, and Current Events.
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Q:   What is NDA selection process for SSB interview?

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The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process- stage I and stage II. Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appear for stage II. The details are:
(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are Picture Perception Description Test (PP&DT). The candidates will be shortlisted based on combination of performance in OIR Test and PP&DT
(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the Conference. These tests are conducted
over four days. 
The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessors viz. The Interviewing Officer (IO), Group Testing Officer (GTO) and the Psychologist. There are no separate weightage for each test. The mks are allotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance of the candidate holistically in all the test. In addition, marks for Conference are also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the three techniques and decision of the Board. All these have equal weightage.
The various tests of IO, GTO and Psych are designed to bring out the presence/absence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in a candidate. Accordingly candidates are recommended or not recommended at the SSB.

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Q:   What is NDA selection process for written exam?

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NDA selection process for written exam comprises two papers-Maths and GAT. Total marks allotted to this paper are 900. Candidates need to secure 25 per cent in each subject as qualifying marks. Besides, candidates need to clear the cut off marks fixed by UPSC for written exam. Based on the performance in the written exam, candidates are selected for SSB interview.
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NDA Salary FAQs

Candidates can check below NDA salary FAQs. By going through the FAQs candidates can know about the increment, perks, allowances, benefits, rank-wise salaries, etc.

Q:   How many students apply for NDA exam and qualify it?

A:
Around two to three Lacs candidates apply for NDA exam. The written exam of NDA is cleared by around 8000 to 10,000 candidates. Such candidates are called for SSB interview. The pass percentage in SSB interview is around 10 to 15 per cent. Many students are rejected on medical ground as well. After the medicals, a merit list is prepared which features around 580 to 650 candidates. First 350 to 380 candidates are invited for admission to NDA and INAC. Some candidates do not join and some are not able to cope up with the tough training process. NDA selection process is bit tough therefore it takes about six months preparation to crack the exam.
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Q:   What is the difference between NDA and CDS exams?

A:
Though both are defence exams, there are many similarities and differences in the recruitment process, exam pattern, training, salary, perks, promotion, eligibility, etc. NDA is conducted for candidates who wish to join the defence services after Class 12. CDS is the exam conducted for the graduate candidates for training at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Air Force Academy (AFA), Officers Training Academy (OTA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA). NDA exam is conducted for Class 12 pass candidates. Whereas, CDS exam is conducted for graduate-level candidates. NDA exam carries two subjects-GAT and Maths. CDS exam carries three papers-Maths, English and GK. English and GK section is conducted for OTA, IMA, INA and AFA. Maths paper is conducted for IMA, INA and AFA. The total marks allotted to the written exam of NDA is 900 whereas it is 300 for CDS.
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Q:   What is the criteria to give NDA exam?

A:
Hi, Eligibility Criteria to write NDA exam- (a) Nationality : A candidate must either be : i) a citizen of India, or ii) a subject of Bhutan, or iii) a subject of Nepal, or iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India with the intention of permanently settling in India, or v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. Certificate of eligibility will not, however, be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal. (b) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status : A candidate must be an unmarried male and have attained the age of 16 1/2 years and must not have attained the age 19 years on the 1st January or 1st of July of the year succeeding the year of examination. Candidates must not marry until they complete their full training. A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of his application, though successful will not be selected for training. A candidate who marries during training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the Government. (c) Educational Qualifications : For Army wing of National Defence Academy :- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University. For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course at the Naval Academy :- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University. Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply.
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Q:   What is NDA selection process?

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NDA selection process comprises written exam and SSB interview. The written exam comprises two papers-GAT and Maths. The total marks allotted to the test are 900. The SSB Interview assess the candidates in terms of physical fitness and intellectual ability. The total marks allotted to SSB Interview are 900. SSB Interview is divided into two stages. Stage 1 of the SSB Interview comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception and Description Test (PP&DT). Stage 2 comprises Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the Conference.
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Answered 22 hours ago

Hii, The NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam 2024 is conducted by UPSC twice annually for admission to the Army, Navy, and Air Force wings. The NDA 1 2024 notification will be released on 20th December 2023, and the exam is scheduled for 21st April 2024. Candidates aged 16.5 to 19.5 years, unmarried

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Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

No, if you have *BiPC* (Biology, Physics, and Chemistry) subjects in your 12th, you are *not eligible* to appear for the *NDA exam*. The *National Defence Academy (NDA)* exam requires candidates to have studied *Mathematics* as one of their subjects in Class 12 or equivalent. 

The eligibility criteri

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Shraddha Vinaykumar

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 days ago

The *National Defence Academy (NDA)* exam, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), allows candidates to appear for it a limited number of times. As per the eligibility criteria for the NDA exam:

- *Age Limit:* For NDA, candidates must be between 16.5 to 19.5 years old at the time of

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Shraddha Vinaykumar

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Mathematics is very important if you want to ace the NDA exam. We all know, that it is one of the toughest and most prestigious exams to appear for. Also, qualifying for the NDA exam has a lot to do with your accuracy and time management. If you work hard and practice the important topics thoroughly

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SACHIN SINGH

Guide-Level 13

Answered a week ago

The NDA exam has two stages - written examination and SSB Interview.

The exam consists of 900 marks, of which 300 marks are for Mathematics paper and 600 marks are for the General Aptitude Test (GAT).  It is one of the most difficult exams in India. The SSB interview requires a lot of practice and de

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SACHIN SINGH

Guide-Level 13

Answered 2 weeks ago

Combined Defence Service Examination (CDS) National Defence Academy Examination (NDA) Short Service Commission Examination (Technical) Joint Advocate General (JAG) SCWW.

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Sama Supriya

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

NDA syllabus PDF is provided on this page. The syllabus PDF comprises the important topics related to the exam. Candidates can download the syllabus PDF and start preparing for the exam. With good practice, candidates can ace the exam. 

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, if you're writing your WAEC and NECO in 2025, you are likely to be eligible for NDA 2025 exam. So let's talk about the eligibility criterias which are, you must me an Indian and your age must be 16.5 to 19.5 years. You must have passed your 12th with PCM. So in order to apply, you need to fill

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Harsh Vardhan Singh Deora

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

There is no limit in the number of attempts in NDA exam. Candidates falling within the presctibed age limit can apply for NDA exam. The selection process of NDA comprises written exam and SSB Interview. The total marks allotted to the written exam are 900. The SSB interview carries 900 marks.

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

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