NDA is a national level entrance exam for Indian Army, Indian Air Force & Indian Navy. The full form of NDA is National Defense Academy. NDA exam is being organized by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) twice in a year. With this examination, thousands of youth from all over the country get the opportunity to go to different parts of the Indian Forces and serve for the country. UPSC release NDA 2 Application form on the official website from 7th August 2019. Candidates can fill the application form till the last date September 03, 2019. NDA 2019 examination will be held on 17th November 2019. Candidates who have passed their 12th or studying in the 12th class can fill the application form. To more information about NDA 2019, read this article carefully.
NDA 2019
- Candidate should be unmarried.
- Candidate must be an Indian citizen or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan or a Tibetan refugee.
- Candidate must be completed 16 years of age.
- Candidate must have passed 12th.
NDA Schedule 2019
| Event | Date |
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| Application Starts Date | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Last date to apply | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Admit Card | Nov 2019 |
| Exam | 17 Nov 2019 |
| Result | to be announced |
NDA 2019 Pay Scale
| Rank | Level | Pay |
| Lieutenant to Major | Lt.- Level 10 Capt – Level 10B Maj – Level 11 |
₹ 56,100 – ₹ 1,77,500 ₹ 61,300 – ₹ 1,93,900 ₹ 69,400 – ₹ 2,07,200 |
| Lieutenant Col to Major Gen | Lt Col – Level 12A Col – Level 13 Brig – Level 13A Maj Gen – Level 14 |
₹ 1,21,200 – ₹ 2,12,400 ₹ 1,30,600 – ₹ 2,15,900 ₹ 1,39,600 – ₹ 2,17,600 ₹ 1,44,200 – ₹ 2,18,200 |
| Lieutenant Gen HAG Scale |
Level 15 | ₹ 1,82,200 – ₹ 2,24,100 |
| HAG+Scale | Level 16 | ₹ 2,05,400 – ₹ 2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lt Gen (NFSG) | Level 17 | ₹ 2,25,000/- (fixed) |
| COAS | Level 18 | ₹ 2,50,000/- (fixed) |
NDA Eligibility Criteria 2019
Those candidates wish to make a career in the various parts of the Indian Forces can see the eligibility criteria given below.
NDA 2019 Nationality
- Candidate must be a citizen of India. OR
- Candidate must be a subject of Nepal. OR
- Candidate must be a subject of Bhutan. OR
- Candidate must be a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India. OR
- Candidate must be an Indian origin person who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
NDA 2019 Age limit
- Candidate’s age must be between 16 to 19 years.
NDA Educational Qualification
- For Army Wing of National Defence Academy
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- Candidate must be passed 12th or appearing in 10+2 pattern of school education from any board of India.
- For Airforce and Navy wings of National Defence Academy
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- Candidate must be passed 12th or appearing in 10+2 pattern of school education with Physics and Mathematics from any board of India.
- For the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy
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- Candidate must be passed 12th or appearing in 10+2 pattern of school education with Physics and Mathematics from any board of India.
NDA 2019 Physical Standard
Height/weight Standards for Army/Air Force
| Height in centimetres (Without shoes) | Weight in Kg | ||
| 16-17 years | 17-18 years | 18-19 years | |
| 152 | 42.5 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| 155 | 43.5 | 45.3 | 47.0 |
| 157 | 45.0 | 47.0 | 48.0 |
| 160 | 46.5 | 48.0 | 49.0 |
| 162 | 48.0 | 50.0 | 51.0 |
| 165 | 50.0 | 52.0 | 51.0 |
| 167 | 51.0 | 53.0 | 54.0 |
| 170 | 52.5 | 55.0 | 56.0 |
| 173 | 54.5 | 57.0 | 58.0 |
| 175 | 56.0 | 59.0 | 60.0 |
| 178 | 58.0 | 61.0 | 62.0 |
| 180 | 60.0 | 63.0 | 64.5 |
| 183 | 63.5 | 65.0 | 66.5 |
Height/weight Standards for Navy
| Height in centimetres (Without shoes) | Weight in Kg | ||
| 16 years | 18 years | 20 years | |
| 152 | 44 | 45 | 46 |
| 155 | 45 | 46 | 47 |
| 157 | 46 | 47 | 49 |
| 160 | 47 | 48 | 50 |
| 162 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| 165 | 50 | 52 | 53 |
| 167 | 52 | 53 | 55 |
| 170 | 53 | 55 | 57 |
| 173 | 55 | 57 | 59 |
| 175 | 57 | 59 | 61 |
| 178 | 59 | 61 | 62 |
| 180 | 61 | 63 | 64 |
| 183 | 63 | 65 | 67 |
NDA Application Form 2019
Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria i.e. given above can fill the application form. The application form will be available on UPSC’s official website form 7th August 2019. Interested and eligible candidates can fill their online form till 3rd September 2019.
Application Form: Click here to apply.
Application Fee
- Candidates who are belonging from Unreserved and OBC category are required to pay ₹100/- application fee.
- All SC/ST candidates, Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs are exempted from the application fee.
- Candidates can pay the fee by cash, by using the net banking and through debit/credit card.
How to apply for NDA 2019?
- Firstly you have to visit UPSC’s official website www.upsconline.nic.in.
- Click on the application link “ONLINE APPLICATION FOR National Defence Academy OF UPSC”
- Now, you can see the NDA 2019 application form link here in this page.
- You have to do registration for NDA 2019.
- Fill personal details on the application form and generate an application number.
- Save this application number for login and other purposes.
- Pay the application fee, upload documents.
- Submit the application form and save it for future reference.
NDA Admit Card 2019
NDA examination 2019 will be held on 17th November 2019 and the admit card of NDA will be released in October 2019 on the official website of UPSC. Candidates will have to come with a photo ID proof along with the admit card in the examination centre. After the written examination, UPSC will release SSB call letter for selected candidates.
ID carries with Admit Card
- Aadhar Card
- Voter Card
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Driving License
- School Photo ID
- Any other photo ID Card issued by the State/Central Government.
NDA Examination City
| Agartala | Cuttack | Jaipur | Nagpur |
| Ahmedabad | Dehradun | Jammu | Panaji (Goa) |
| Aizawl | Delhi | Jorhat | Patna |
| Allahabad | Dharwad | Kochi | Port Blair |
| Bengaluru | Dispur | Kohima | Raipur |
| Bareilly | Gangtok | Kolkata | Ranchi |
| Bhopal | Hyderabad | Lucknow | Sambalpur |
| Chandigarh | Imphal | Madurai | Shillong |
| Chennai | Itanagar | Mumbai | Shimla |
| Srinagar | Thiruvananthapuram | Tirupati | Udaipur and Vishakhapatnam |
NDA Selection Process 2019
There is a two-stage selection process. One is a written test and the second one is SSB. Based on the marks of the written exam, the candidate will select for 5 days interviews process known as SSB. Candidates who will qualify both processes will be called for medical examination.
NDA Scheme of Examination 2019
The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:
Written Exam
| Subject | Code | Time Duration | Max Marks |
| Mathematics | 01 | 2½ Hours | 300 |
| General Ability Test | 02 | 2½ Hours | 600 |
| Total | 900 | ||
SSB/Interview
It is a 5 days interview process. SSB is a total of 900 marks. Candidates who will get selected for SSB will get marks out of 900.
NDA Syllabus 2019
Paper-I Mathematics
- Algebra
- Matrices and Determinants
- Trigonometry
- Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions
- Differential Calculus
- Integral Calculus and Differential Equations
- Vector Algebra
- Statistics and Probability
Paper-II General Ability Test
Part A – English
- Grammar and usage
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension and cohesion in extended text to test the candidate’s proficiency in English
Part B – General Knowledge
Physics
| Physical Properties and States of Matter |
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| The motion of objects, Velocity and Acceleration |
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| Work, Power and Energy |
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| Static and Current Electricity |
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| General Principles in the working of the following |
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Chemistry
Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon dioxide, Oxidation and Reduction. Acids, bases and salts. Carbon – different forms. Fertilizers – Natural and Artificial. The material used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gun-Powder. Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom, Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency. Physical and Chemical changes. Elements, Mixtures and Compounds, Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical Equations, Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems). Properties of Air and Water.
General Science
Difference between the living and non-living. Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasms and Tissues. Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals. Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs. Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention.Food—Source of Energy for man. Constituents of food, Balanced Diet. The Solar System—Meteors and Comets, Eclipses. Achievements of Eminent Scientists.
History, Freedom Movement etc.
A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation.Freedom Movement in India. Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration. Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India. Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development. Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State, Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Forces shaping the modern world; Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery; War of American Independence. French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution and the Russian Revolution. Impact of Science and Technology on Society. Concept of one World, United Nations, Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism and Communism. Role of India in the present world.
Geography
- Earth, its shape and size
- Latitudes and Longitudes
- Concept of time
- International Date Line
- Movements of Earth and their effects
- Origin of Earth
- Rocks and their classification
- Weathering – Mechanical and Chemical
- Earthquakes and Volcanoes
- Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its composition
- Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure
- Planetary Winds
- Cyclones and Anti-cyclones
- Humidity
- Condensation and Precipitation
- Types of Climate
- Major Natural Regions of the World
- Regional Geography of India – Climate, Natural vegetation
- Mineral and Power resources
- Location and distribution of agricultural and Industrial activities
- Important Sea ports and main sea
- Land and air routes of India
- Main items of Imports and Exports in India.
Current Events
Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in recent years. Current important world events. Prominent personalities—both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports.
- Click Here to read more about NDA Syllabus.
Previous years’ NDA Cut off for Written Exam
| Year | NDA 1 cut off | NDA 2 cut off |
| 2018 | 338 (With at least 25 % marks in each subject) | 325 |
| 2017 | 342 (With 25 % in each subject) | 258 (With 25% in each subject) |
| 2016 | 288 (With 25 % in each subject) | 229 (With at least 20% marks in each subject) |
| 2015 | 306 (With at least 30% marks in each Subject) | 269 (With 25% in each subject) |
NDA: Official notification
Now you are aware of all the information about the NDA exam in detail. To know more information you can check the Official website of UPSC, read to find the information Of syllabus, pattern, cut-off, eligibility criteria and much more.
