HOW TO BECOME AN OFFICER

 



What is NDA / Officer Entry

  • NDA = National Defence Academy. After 12th standard, an aspirant can join the NDA and then undergo training to become an officer in the Indian Army, Navy or Air Force.

  • The exam is conducted by UPSC twice a year (NDA-I and NDA-II).

  • Selection involves Written Exam → SSB Interview (Services Selection Board) → Medical Fitness.

Eligibility Criteria (General)

To apply for NDA:

  1. Age: Usually 16½ to 19½ years.

  2. Education: Must have passed or be appearing in 12th class (10+2) from a recognized board. For Navy & Air Force wings, Physics & Mathematics may be required.

  3. Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen (or meet other criteria as per UPSC rules).

  4. Physical & Medical Fitness: There are strict physical fitness and medical standards.

(Candidates should always check the latest UPSC notification for exact eligibility in the year they apply.)

Selection Stages

  1. Written Exam

    • Mathematics paper

    • General Ability Test (English, General Knowledge, etc.)

  2. SSB Interview – 5 days, with various tests:

    • Screening tests (e.g. picture perception & discussion, intelligence etc.)

    • Psychological tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SDT)

    • Group tasks, group discussion, group planning

    • Personal Interview

  3. Medical Examine – after SSB, to check whether you meet medical/fitness standards.

  4. Final Merit – Based on written + SSB + medical, you are then selected.

What You Need to Do / Prepare

To become an NDA officer, you need strong preparation in:

  • Academics: Mathematics & General Ability Test. Clear understanding of all topics; regular practice; solving past papers; time management.

  • Physical Fitness: Running, pushups, situps, chin-ups etc. Also endurance, stamina, agility.

  • Personality Development: English fluency, confidence, communication skills, leadership qualities.

  • SSB Preparation: Learn how to handle group discussions & tasks; psychological tests; building good impression in interview; mental strength.

How Manasa Defence Academy Supports This

From what’s available, Manasa Defence Academy in Visakhapatnam offers strong support to NDA aspirants. Here’s how they help:

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