What is the age limit for NDA 2027?

Candidates must be between 16.5 and 19.5 years for NDA I (April 2027). Boys who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 with PCM subjects are eligible for Army, Navy, and Air Force wings.

What happens after clearing NDA written exam?

After the written exam, shortlisted candidates appear for SSB (Services Selection Board) interview — a 5-day process including intelligence tests, psychological tests, GTO tasks, and a personal interview. Final merit list includes both written + SSB marks.

What is the NDA 2027 expected written cutoff?

NDA written cutoff (out of 900) typically ranges from 300–340 for the general category. In NDA 2 2023, the cutoff was 340, and for NDA 1 2023 it was 360.

What is the salary of an NDA officer after commissioning?

An NDA officer (Lieutenant) earns ₹56,100 + MSP ₹15,500 + other allowances, totaling ₹70,000–₹1,00,000 in hand per month during active service.

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Conducting BodyUPSC (Union Public Service Commission)

Exam ModeOffline (OMR)

Marking Scheme+2.5 for correct, -0.83 for incorrect

SectionsMathematics, English, General Knowledge

FrequencyTwice a year

Next ExamApril 2027

RegistrationJanuary 2027

Eligibility12th PCM for Army/Navy/Air Force; 12th any stream for Army; age 16.5–19.5 years

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NDA written exam has 2 papers — Paper 1 (Mathematics: 120 questions, 300 marks, 2.5 hours) and Paper 2 (General Ability Test: 150 questions, 600 marks, 2.5 hours). Total 900 marks with 1/3 negative marking.

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