Competitive Examination in Indian Defense Forces

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Competitive Examination in Indian Defense Forces

Indian Defence Forces

The Indian Defense Forces have the reputation of being one of the finest in the world and is the primary military organization responsible for the territorial security and defense of India. Imbued with the spirit of 'service before self', the Indian Defense Forces are relentlessly engaged in the task of defending the Indian nation against external aggression, promoting peace by restoring internal strife and extending help in natural calamities. As such, the Indian Defense Forces offer a range of very challenging and attractive careers for Indian youth (both men and women) who aspire to devote themselves in the service of their motherland.

Competitive Examinations for Jobs in Indian Defence Forces

A number of Competitive Examinations are held every year for recruitment of personnel in the Indian Defense Forces.

Short listed candidates are thereafter trained to become fully capable of dedicating themselves to the honorable task of safeguarding the nation's interest.This website lists the various competitive examinations that are held for recruiting personnel to the Indian Defense Forces, and provides comprehensive information regarding examination dates, eligibility criteria and other relevant issues.

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National Defence Academy Examination

The National Defence Academy (NDA) Examinations is an entrance examination organized at the all India level by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruiting personnel for the Army, Navy and Air Force of the National Defence Academy. The NDA examinations are held twice a year, normally in the month of April and September and successful candidates are required to undergo training in NDA for a period of 3 years.

The National Defence Academy is unique in the sense that it offers the inductees one of the following degrees once they complete their 3 years of training:

    * B.A.
    * B.Sc
    * Graduate in Computer Science

Those who join the technical disciplines are awarded graduate and postgraduate degrees and that too from the best institutes of technology in the country. If the candidates are fortunate enough to be chosen for the Defense Services Staff College, a Master of Science Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies is conferred on them.

Once a candidate successfully qualifies in the NDA entrance examination, he should indicate his choice of preference for the academy he wishes to join i.e. either the National Defence Academy or the Naval Academy. If NDA is the choice, the candidate should choose either the Army or the Navy or the Air Force

NDA Examination Notification:

The date of the examinations are notified for the general public in the Employment News and also in all the leading newspapers of India once in October - November and again in April - May.

NDA Examination Schedule:

The NDA examinations are held once during April-May and again during September-October.

NDA Examination Eligibility:

Age

    * A candidate should be between 16 ½ and 19 years as on the date of publication of the notification.

Education:

For Army

# Candidates should have passed the 10+2 examination on any other examination having the same educational value

For Air Force and Navy :

# Candidates should have passed the 10+2 examination on any other examination having the same educational value Those candidates who have appeared for their Class XII examination are also eligible. However, these candidates must furnish documentary evidence towards proof of passing of the Class XII examination.

Pattern of Examination The following is the pattern of examination for the NDA Entrance Examinations: An objective type written test in Mathematics: 300 marks An objective type written test in General Ability: 600 marks Address: Union Public Service Commission Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi - 110069

Related Link: www.upsc.gov.in

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