The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the NDA & NA examination twice every year. The exam pattern, for the UPSC NDA exam 2023, has been released by UPSC. The exam pattern helps candidates understand the structure of this examination.
The selection process for UPSC NDA & NA ( National Defence Academy and Naval Academy ) consists of mainly two stages as given below:
STAGE 1 : Written Examination
STAGE 2 : SSB Interviews
STAGE 1 [ IN DETAIL ]
The UPSC NDA paper pattern, including the time duration and maximum marks allotted to each subject.
TOTAL- 270 QUESTIONS OF 900 MARKS TO BE SOLVED IN 5 HOUR.
(1) Mathematics - 120 Questions, 300 Marks ( 2.5 hr )
(2) General Ability Test (GAT) - 150 Questions, 600 Marks ( 2.5 hr )
Topic wise Marks Distribution for General Ability Test -
English - ( 50 questions, 200 marks )
General Knowledge - ( 100 Questions, 400 marks )
– Physics: 100 Marks
– Chemistry: 60 Marks
– General Science: 40 Marks
– History: 80 Marks
– Geography: 80 Marks
– Current Events: 40 Marks
- Marks for Correct Answer + 4 marks in each section.
- Marks for Incorrect Answer - 1.33 marks in each section.
STAGE 2 [ IN DETAIL ]
According to the NDA exam pattern, the SSB Interview is the second stage of the NDA Selection Process.
Only the candidates who obtain the required cut-off marks in the written exam will be eligible for the interview round.
Given below is a detailed depiction of the NDA exam pattern 2023 for the SSB Interview:
- NDA Exam Pattern for SSB Interview ( total 4 to 5 days process )
Stage 1 ( SSB )
- Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) through Picture Perception & Description Test (PP & DT).
( IF QUALIFY THIS SCREENING TEST, THEN YOU WILL BE QUALIFIED FOR STAGE 2 OF SSB )
Stage 2 ( SSB )
- Interview
- Group Testing Officer Tasks
- Psychology Tests
- Conference
MEDICALS
If you are recommended by the Selection Board, you will be sent for the medical examination.
PREPARING ALL INDIA MERIT LIST
An All India Merit List is compiled on the basis of your performance in the written test and SSB interview, subject to being medically fit. Based on the vacancies available.
THANKYOU AND ALL THE BEST.
